Karnataka govt announces CBI probe into IAS officer death

Mar 23, 2015, at 05:57 pm

Bangalore, Mar 23 (IBNS) The Karnataka government on Monday ordered for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the death of IAS officer DK Ravi.

MP: 6 arrested over church attack

Mar 23, 2015, at 05:36 pm

Jabalpur, Mar 23 (IBNS) The police have arrested six people for allegedly vandalising a church in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur area, reports said on Monday.

Submit proofs against me: Shetty dares Jain

Mar 23, 2015, at 05:29 pm

Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS) Amid a case of fraud lodged against her, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty on Monday rejected all accusations and asked Manoj Jain, who is a chairman of the Kolkata-based company, to submit all proofs against her to prove his claims.

Modi pays homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru

Mar 23, 2015, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to India freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev.

Singapore's first PM Lee Kuan Yew dies

Mar 23, 2015, at 03:59 pm

Singapore, Mar 23 (IBNS): Singapore's former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew breathed his last on Monday.

Pakistan Day: Hurriyat leaders reaches Delhi

Mar 23, 2015, at 05:13 am

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS) Several separatist leaders on Sunday left for New Delhi to attend Pakistan Day function to be hosted by Pakistan High Commissioner in on Monday.

National Para-Athletic championship: Govt 'shocked' over 'negligence' shown towards athletes

Mar 23, 2015, at 02:40 am

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Sunday said it has been 'shocked and deeply saddened at the gross apathy and negligence shown by the organizers of the 15th National Para-Athletic championship' being held at Ghaziabad wherein the participating athletes have been deprived of even the minimum facilities expected at a national sports event.

MP: Church vandalised in Jabalpur

Mar 23, 2015, at 02:20 am

Bhopal, Mar 22 (IBNS): A church in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur area has been allegedly vandalized by members of a Hindu religious group, media reports said on Sunday.

Burdwan blast: Wahab Momin sent to NIA custody

Mar 23, 2015, at 01:55 am

Kolkata, Mar 22 (IBNS) A local court here on Sunday sent Wahab Momin, who was arrested in connection with the Burdwan blast case, to NIA custody till Mar 31.

Both Houses of J&K Legislature passes resolution on terror attacks

Mar 23, 2015, at 01:10 am

Jammu, Mar 22 (IBNS) Condemning the recent twin terror attacks that took place in Kathua and Samba districts of the state, both the Houses of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature on Sunday unanimously passed a resolution expressed serious concern over issue.

Parliament complex fire brought under control

Mar 23, 2015, at 12:34 am

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): A major fire which broke out at the AC plant inside Parliament complex here has been doused.

Major fire breaks out at Parliament premises

Mar 22, 2015, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): A major fire broke out within the premises of the Parliament on Sunday afternoon.

Global community has to come together to counter terrorism: Kiren Rijiju

Mar 22, 2015, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has said that terrorism should be treated as a challenge to human kind and the Global Community will have to come together to counter terrorism .

Sri Lankan navy apprehends 54 Indian fishermen

Mar 22, 2015, at 07:20 pm

Rameswaram, Mar 22 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Navy on Saturday evening arrested 54 Tamil Nadu fishermen and their ten boats, media reports said on Sunday.

UP: 3 Dalit girls found dead, families allege gang rape and murder

Mar 22, 2015, at 06:51 pm

Lucknow, Mar 22 (IBNS): In another shocking incident, three Dalit girls from Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district, who had gone missing since Friday, were found dead in a field on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

Mufti slams Pakistan for terror attacks

Mar 22, 2015, at 06:16 pm

Jammu, Mar 22 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Sunday hit out at Pakistan over the recent terror attacks in the state and asked it to combat against terrorism if the neighbouring country wants peace.

Land bill amendments aimed at farmers' welfare: Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Mar 22, 2015, at 05:48 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Amid severe criticisms over the amendments to the land acquisition bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached out to the farmers and said his government is making the changes for the welfare of them.

Stones thrown at church near Mumbai, FIR registered

Mar 22, 2015, at 04:21 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): A case has been registered by the police after stones were hurled at St George's Catholic Church near Mumbai in New Panvel area, media reports said.

PM Modi to address farmers in his 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Mar 22, 2015, at 03:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): As the Oppositions are targeting and slamming the Centre over the controversial Land Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday address the farmers through the sixth edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' programme which will be aired on All India Radio.

One more arrested in Burdwan blast case

Mar 22, 2015, at 03:00 am

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS) The National Investigation Agency on Saturday said a person has been arrested in connection with the Burdwan bomb blast case of West Bengal.

CBI arrests Inspector of Income Tax Department

Mar 22, 2015, at 12:48 am

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday said it has arrested an Inspector of Income Tax Department, Delhi for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.90,000 from the complainant.

AGM of Bank of Baroda arrested for accepting bribe

Mar 22, 2015, at 12:46 am

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has arrested an Assistant General Manager, Asset Recovery & Management Branch, Bank of Baroda in Mumbai for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from the complainant.

HRD Ministry holds meeting to discuss consultative process for formulation of NEP

Mar 21, 2015, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): To discuss the consultative process for formulation of New Education Policy (NEP), the Ministry of Human Resource Development organised a meeting of State Education Ministers and State School/Higher Education Secretaries here on Saturday.

RK Pachauri sexual harassment case: Court reserves order

Mar 21, 2015, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order on police plea to cancel interim protection from arrest granted to environmentalist RK Pachauri, who is accused of sexual assault.

Voters need to be vigilant: HS Brahma

Mar 21, 2015, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Chief Election Commissioner of India H.S.Brahma has said that reform of political parties is necessary along with reform of electoral system to ensure that India become a great democracy.

Karnataka Govt likely to invite CBI probe into IAS officer's death

Mar 21, 2015, at 09:11 pm

Bengaluru, Mar 21(IBNS) The Karnataka government is likely to invite CBI investigation into the death of IAS officer DK Ravi after repeatedly rejecting the demand for it.

JU student complains molestation in campus

Mar 21, 2015, at 08:40 pm

Kolkata, Mar 21(IBNS) A student of Jadavpur University in Kolkata has lodged a complaint against two classmates for molesting her at the campus on Friday night.

National Action Plan for Skill Training of Persons with Disabilities launched

Mar 21, 2015, at 08:15 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot has said that the Government is committed to the holistic empowerment of persons with disabilities through education, rehabilitation and especially skill development and employment.

Defence Minister confirms death of two terrorists

Mar 21, 2015, at 08:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21(IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday confirmed that the two terrorists who attacked an army camp at Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, have been killed.

Sonia wants compensation for farmers, hit by crop loss

Mar 21, 2015, at 07:58 pm

Bhiwani, Haryana, Mar 21(IBNS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday appealed to the Haryana's BJP government to provide timely compensation to farmers, hit by crop damage in the recent unseasonal rains in north India.