We will have a role in J&K govt formation: BJP
Dec 27, 2014, at 08:22 pm
Jammu, Dec 27 (IBNS): Even as much deliberations continue over the government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made it clear that it will play a crucial role in the same.
Eight killed in Thane's timber mart fire
Dec 27, 2014, at 06:15 pm
Thane, Dec 27 (IBNS): At least eight persons were charred to death and three others seriously injured in a fire on Saturday in Thane, media reports said. The incident took place in a timber mart at Bhiwandi town of Thane.
Pak rangers resort to firing on BSF posts in J&K
Dec 27, 2014, at 06:12 pm
Jammu, Dec 27 (IBNS): The Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian posts along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, media reports said.
BJP, PDP to meet Governor on J&K govt formation
Dec 27, 2014, at 06:07 pm
Jammu, Dec 27 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would meet Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra on Saturday to discuss formation of a new government in the state where people gave a fractured mandate even though the PDP earned the highest number of 28 seats, followed by 25 by the BJP.
Didi promises help to people crossing from Assam, sets up relief camps
Dec 27, 2014, at 05:58 pm
Bagdogra, Dec 27 (IBNS): Days after Assam massacre by armed Bodo militants, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that several relief camps have been set up at Alipurduar in north Bengal and also promised to establish several more.
Army to intensify operation against Bodo militants in Assam
Dec 27, 2014, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS): Army will intensify its operations against the Bodo militants in Assam, media reports said.
Ban condemns Sudan's decision to expel UN officials, urges immediate reversal
Dec 27, 2014, at 04:05 pm
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General has on Friday condemned the Government of Sudan's decision to expel two senior UN officials from the embattled nation.
Omar slams 'AK 47 firing' PDP MLA
Dec 27, 2014, at 05:38 am
Jammu, Dec 26 (IBNS): National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Friday slammed a lawmaker from Jammu and Kashmir who was triggered a controversy after he was seen in a video firing an AK 47 rifle while celebrating his victory in the recently held Assembly polls in the state.
Dec 27, 2014, at 04:09 am
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
Sushma Swaraj to visit South Korea
Dec 27, 2014, at 03:38 am
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will visit South Korea on Dec 28.
Rajnath Singh gives away enhanced relief to victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Dec 27, 2014, at 02:27 am
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh gave away an enhanced relief of Rs.5 lakh per deceased person to the next of the Kin of some of the family members of the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots in New Delhi on Friday.
NDFB(S) militants attack on SSB patrol group in Kokrajhar
Dec 27, 2014, at 02:25 am
Guwahati, Dec 26 (IBNS) : NDFB(S) militants on Friday attacked on a patrolling group of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Lower Assam's Chirang district when security forces led by the Indian Army had jointly launched an all out operation against the extremist group who responsible for killing at least 80 tribal people in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur districts of the state.
Maharashtra govt to probe Sanjay Dutt furlough
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:18 pm
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): The Maharashtra government would probe how actor Sanjay Dutt, serving a jail term in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, was granted a 14-day furlough so that he could spend time outside jail during the festive season of Christmas and New Year.
Rajasthan ministers receive mails threatening terror strike
Dec 26, 2014, at 10:06 pm
Jaipur, Dec 26 (IBNS) At least 16 Rajasthan ministers have received an email threatening a terror attack on the Republic Day on Jan 26 by the banned Indian Mujahideen, said police. The mail's origin is being investigated.
Assam: Security forces launch all-out operation against Bodo militants
Dec 26, 2014, at 09:54 pm
Guwahati, Dec 26 (IBNS): Security forces on Friday launched an all out offensive against the banned National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Sangbijit) responsible for the massacre in Assam's Kokrajhar and Sonitpur district leaving more than 80 dead.
Punjab minister Majithia quizzed by ED
Dec 26, 2014, at 07:26 pm
Jalandhar, Dec 26 (IBNS): Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia was interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday in connection with a multi-crore international synthetic drugs racket that busted last year, media reports said.
Top Sun TV executive arrested on sexual harassment case
Dec 26, 2014, at 05:58 pm
Chennai, Dec 26 (IBNS): A top executive of Sun TV was arrested by the police in Chennai on Friday for an alleged a sexual harassment case, media reports said.
Home Minister to Army chief: Centre wants results in Assam
Dec 26, 2014, at 05:53 pm
Guwahati, Dec 26 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met the Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag reportedly asking for an all-out operation against the Bodo militants.
Raghubar Das to become next Jharkhand CM
Dec 26, 2014, at 04:50 pm
Ranchi, Dec 26 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raghubar Das, 59, will be the next chief minister of Jharkhand, media reports said.
'Tea with Kejriwal' - fundraising event ahead of Delhi Assembly polls
Dec 26, 2014, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): The Aam Admi Party (AAP) has organized a ‘Tea with Kejriwal’ event to raise funds ahead of the crucial Assembly election in Delhi, media reports said.
No deal, discussion between NC-BJP: Omar
Dec 26, 2014, at 04:18 am
Jammu, Dec 25 (IBNS) National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday denied reports of any kind of deal or discussion held between his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates e-office of the Ministry
Dec 26, 2014, at 03:22 am
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IBNS) Minister of Civil Aviation P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday inaugurated the e-office governance in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India’s Single Window Clearance to Communication Masts through SACFA – NOCAS Integration.
Piyush Goyal formally launches portal for e-auction of coal mines
Dec 26, 2014, at 02:20 am
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Piyush Goyal, Minister of State ( IC) for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy formally launched the portal for e-auction of 24 coal mines here on Thursday.
President, VP condemn Assam massacre
Dec 26, 2014, at 02:12 am
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condemned the attack on Adivasis by Bodo militants in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur districts of Assam.
Srinagar acid attack: Two detained, says police
Dec 26, 2014, at 02:04 am
Srinagar, Dec 25 (IBNS): A fortnight-long mystery behind the acid attack on a law student in the Nowhsehra area of the Srinagar city ended on Thursday with the arrest of two friends for throwing acid on a female Law Student earlier this month.
No talks with NDFB (S), NIA to probe Assam attack: Rajnath
Dec 26, 2014, at 01:54 am
Guwahati, Dec 25 (IBNS): Union home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday ruled out any talks with the Bodo militants and announced that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the attack on Adivasis of Assam which left 62 of them butchered on Tuesday, triggering an ethnic tension and reprisal killings and police firing claiming more lives as the toll rose to 79.
PM Modi greets Nawaz Sharif on his birthday
Dec 26, 2014, at 01:32 am
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on his birthday.
PM addresses unorganized sector workers across Gujarat
Dec 26, 2014, at 01:25 am
Varanasi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed unorganized sector workers at 20 locations across Gujarat through video-conferencing.
Amit Shah will take final call on J&K govt formation: Jaitley
Dec 26, 2014, at 01:21 am
Jammu, Dec 25 (IBNS): Union finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday met the newly elected MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir and said the decision on government formation in the northern state has been left to party chief Amit Shah.
PM calls for introspection on culture of education
Dec 26, 2014, at 12:51 am
Varanasi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching at the Swatantrata Bhawan in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.