J&K chopper crash: Sonia Gandhi mourns loss of lives
Nov 23, 2015, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi condoled the loss of lives in a chopper crash in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra area on Monday.
Nov 23, 2015, at 10:44 pm
Singapore, Nov 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reached Singapore after completing his visit to Malaysia.
AP-Telangana: Maoists, Fading Fortunes
Nov 23, 2015, at 10:37 pm
Research Associate, Institute for Conflict Management The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted six local leaders of the Bhadrachalam division of Telangana State's ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS), including constituency in-charge Maane Ramakrishna, from Pusuguppa, a village on the fringes of forest in Charla mandal (block administrative unit) in Telangana's Khammam District, late on November 18, 2015. The TRS leaders had reportedly gone to the village to discuss about Government's scheme to build two-bedroom houses in the village. A letter issued in the name of Maoist 'spokesperson' Jagan listed three demands - stringent action against Police officials involved in alleged "fake encounters", immediate halt to combing operations in the entire tribal belt spanning Adilabad and Khammam Districts and an end to "fake encounters". The Maoists warned of "serious consequences" if their demands were not met. They also accused the TRS Government of repressing people's movements and pursuing "feudal and pro-imperialist" policies.
Nov 23, 2015, at 10:34 pm
Research Fellow, Institute for Conflict Management In a dramatic development, on November 11, 2015, Bangladesh Guard Border personnel handed over Golap Baruah alias Anup Chetia, the 'general secretary' of the undivided United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and his two prison mates - Babul Sharma and Laxmiprasad Goswami aka Shakti Prasad who were arrested along with him in Bangladesh in 1997 - to personnel of India's Border Security Force (BSF) near the Dawki border point in the Sylhet District of Bangladesh. Chetia was brought to the Indian capital, New Delhi, on the same day. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) placed him under arrest in New Delhi a day later, in connection with a murder incident in 1998 in Golaghat (Assam). On the same day, a court in Delhi issued a six day transit remand to the CBI to hold Chetia. Chetia was brought to Guwahati, Assam, on November 18, 2015, where a special CBI court forwarded him to a further five days in CBI custody. Chetia has long been wanted in India to stand trial in various cases of extortion, abduction, murder and attempt to murder.
Defence Minister inaugurates DEFCOM-2015
Nov 23, 2015, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has stressed the need to enhance the Information, Communications, Technology, Electronics and Cyber (ICTEC) infrastructure capabilities of the Indian Army to ensure protection from disruptive cyber-attacks and manipulations.
PM ends Malaysia visit, leaves for Singapore
Nov 23, 2015, at 09:32 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Ending his visit to Malaysia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Singapore.
Harish Rawat announces special initiative for students
Nov 23, 2015, at 08:34 pm
Dehradun, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Having announced his intention to open direct channels of communication with the youth of the state this Independence Day as part of his Youth outreach programme #CM4YOUTH, Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Harish Rawat on Monday fulfilled his promise.
Seven killed as chopper carrying pilgrims to Vaishno Devi crashes in Jamm and Kashmir
Nov 23, 2015, at 08:23 pm
Jammu, Nov 23 (IBNS) Six pilgrims and a woman pilot were killed when the helicopter carrying them to Vaishno Devi crashed in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on Monday, reports said.
IS making best use of internet, Parrikar sounds alert
Nov 23, 2015, at 07:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Expressing concern at the "best use of internet technlogy" by Islamic State jihadists, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday sounded an alarm over the possibility of information blackout as a result of disruptive mechanism.
Six feared killed as helicopter carrying Vaishna Devi pilgrims crashes in J & K
Nov 23, 2015, at 07:34 pm
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) Six people were feared dead when the chopper carrying pilgrims to Vaishna Devi crashed near Katra in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, reports. said.
Rahul Gandhi takes out padayatra, reaches out to UP farmers
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Lucknow, Nov 23 (IBNS) Eyeing the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday reached out to sugarcane farmers on Monday by undertaking a Kisan Padyatra in Saharanpur district.
PM Modi releases Rs. 940 crore for Tamil Nadu flood relief
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi/Chennai, Nov 23 (IBNS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday ordered immediate release of Rs 940 Crore central assistance after Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa sought Rs 2000 Crore as relief for areas affected by heavy rains and floods in the state, reports said.
Text of PM Modi's statement in the joint press conference with Malysian Premier
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:11 pm
Kulala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Following is the text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement to media in the joint press briefing with Prime Minister of Malaysia:
Militant killed, Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter
Nov 23, 2015, at 05:39 pm
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) One militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in North Kashmir’s Kupwara forests, reports said.
India and Malaysia to work together to combat terrorism
Nov 23, 2015, at 05:12 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak said on Monday that India and Malaysia will work together to combat terrorism and climate change.
AAP lawmaker booked for misbehaving with police officer
Nov 23, 2015, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party legislator Sarita Singh has been booked allegedly for misbehaving with an on-duty police officer, reports said.
Peter Mukerjea likely to be produced in court today
Nov 23, 2015, at 04:32 pm
Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS) Media baron Peter Mukerjea will be produced before court on Monday in connection with the Sheena Bora murder case, reports said.
Shutdown continues in Brussels as terror threat remains
Nov 23, 2015, at 04:09 pm
Brussels, Nov 23 (IBNS) Authorities extended the partial lockdown of Brussels through Monday to keep shut the metro and schools as a major suspect from the Paris attacks remained at large even though security forces made more than a dozen arrests in a series of raids across the capital on Sunday night.
Earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Pakistan, north India
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:03 am
Kabul/New Delhi/ Islamabad, Nov 23 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.
Raje 'saddened' over controversy on cow art work
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:01 am
Jaipur, Nov 23 (IBNS): Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhar Raje on Sunday said the police commissioner of Jaipur has apologised for the detention of two people over an art installation at the Jawahar Kala Kendra which showed a replica of a cow that hanged from a balloon.
Poachers killed another rhino in Kaziranga
Nov 23, 2015, at 03:26 am
Guwahati, Nov 22 (IBNS): Poachers killed another one horned rhinoceros in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and managed to flee with its horn on Saturday night.
Indian Muslims who feel persecuted in the country are free to go Pakistan : Assam Governor
Nov 23, 2015, at 02:01 am
Guwahati, Nov 22 (IBNS): Assam and Nagaland Governor PB Acharya on Sunday said that Indian Muslims who feel persecuted in the country are free to go Pakistan.
Delhi govt to organize 'Car-Free Day' on Jan 22
Nov 23, 2015, at 12:17 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that his government will host 'Car-Free Day' initiative n the national capital on Jan 22.
Narendra Modi addresses Indian community in Malaysia
Nov 22, 2015, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS); Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech to the Indian community in Malaysia:
Terrorism is the biggest threat int he world: PM Modi
Nov 22, 2015, at 11:05 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 22 (IBNS): Addressing the Indian diaspora here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said terrorism is the biggest threat that the world id currently facing.
New global resolve required for combating terrorism: PM Modi at ASEAN
Nov 22, 2015, at 06:58 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 22 (IBNS): In the wake of the recent terror attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 10th ASEAN Summit, said there is a need to build new global resolve and new strategies for combating terrorism.
AR Rahman performs at Mulayam's b'day celebrations in Saifai
Nov 22, 2015, at 04:21 pm
Saifai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Oscar award winning musician A R Rahman has performed in the grand birthday celebrations for Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.
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PM Modi invites inputs for next 'Mann Ki Baat'
Nov 22, 2015, at 03:04 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that the next edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address will be aired on Nov 29.
Kolkata celebrates Japanese Emperor Akihito's birthday
Nov 22, 2015, at 05:07 am
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Showcasing the strong bond shared between India and Japan, the Consul General of Japan in Kolkata Kazumi Endo hosted a reception at a hotel in Kolkata to celebrate the birthday of Japanese Emperor Akihito on Friday.
Sarbananda Sonowal appointed as Assam BJP president
Nov 22, 2015, at 02:28 am
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday appointed Sarbananda Sonowal as the party's Assam president.