Delhi court discharges Shashi Tharoor of all charges in Sunanda Pushkar death case
Aug 18, 2021, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court Wednesday discharged Congress MP Shashi Tharoor of all charges in connection with the death case of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.
India reports 35,178 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Aug 18, 2021, at 04:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a spike in daily coronavirus cases, India Wednesday reported over 35,000 new infections while the toll went up by 440.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting with top ministers on Afghanistan crisis
Aug 18, 2021, at 03:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to assess the situation in war-torn Afghanistan after the Talibans took over Kabul.
Committed to safe return of all nationals, visa services extended for Afghans: India
Aug 18, 2021, at 02:26 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Even as diplomats and other officials of the Indian Embassy in Kabul returned here, the government on Tuesday said it is committed to the safe return of all Indians in Afghanistan and is also extending visa services to Afghan nationals.
Omar, Mehbooba react sharply to thrashing of journalists by Jammu and Kashmir police
Aug 18, 2021, at 01:55 am
Srinagar/UNI: Reacting to the alleged thrashing of media persons by police in Srinagar, former chief ministers -- Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti – said the journalist's were simply doing their jobs.
Joined TMC without conditions, no grievance against Sonia-Rahul: Sushmita Dev
Aug 18, 2021, at 01:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress-turned Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sushmita Dev Tuesday said she joined the grand old party's offshoot without any condition.
NIA arrests two women from Kerala's Kannur for ISIS links
Aug 18, 2021, at 01:28 am
Kannur/Kerala/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday nabbed two women from Kerala's Kannur for allegedly propagating Islamic State (ISIS) ideology on various social media platforms, officials said.
Bangladesh receives 31 ambulances gifted by India
Aug 18, 2021, at 01:19 am
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh on Tuesday received 31 basic life support ambulances and medical equipment that were gifted by India, in a ceremony attended by country's Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen.
Afghan students at Himachal Pradesh University seek visa extension
Aug 18, 2021, at 01:11 am
Shimla/IBNS: Amid the violence and chaos back home, anxiety and worry surround the Afghan students studying at the Shimla-based Himachal Pradesh University, which also happens to be the alma mater of the former Afghan president Hamid Karzai.
Ex-PM Deve Gowda raises concern over Afghan situation, urges humane response
Aug 18, 2021, at 01:02 am
Bengaluru/UNI: Commenting on the latest developments in Afghanistan, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda Tuesday urged India to respond in a humane manner, besides developing an independent policy of fostering friendship and peace in its neighbourhood.
Afghanistan crisis: IAF plane lands in Delhi after evacuating embassy staff from Kabul
Aug 18, 2021, at 12:21 am
New Delhi: An Indian Air Force plane that evacuated Indian Ambassador Rudrendra Tandon and other staff of the Indian Embassy in Kabul, landed in Delhi on Tuesday evening.
Jammu and Kashmir: Suspected terrorists gun down BJP leader in Kulgam, politicians condemn
Aug 18, 2021, at 12:03 am
Kulgam: A Bharatiya Janata Party leader was gunned down by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Tuesday.
Maharashtra: ED issues fresh summon to Anil Deshmukh in extortion case
Aug 17, 2021, at 09:24 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh summon to former home minister of Maharashtra, Anil Deshmukh, and his son Hrishikesh in the corruption-cum-extortion probe, according to media reports.
Assam issues new COVID-19 SOPs, allows opening religious places
Aug 17, 2021, at 09:09 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government on Tuesday has issued a new COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), easing some relaxations in the restrictions being imposed to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus infection.
Assam: Curfew imposed in Hailakandi following clash between two communities
Aug 17, 2021, at 09:03 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Curfew has been imposed in parts of Assam’s Hailakandi district following a clash between two communities on Monday night.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio releases special cover on ‘Naga Mircha’ by India Post Office
Aug 17, 2021, at 08:52 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has released the special cover on the ‘Naga Mircha’ by India Post Office.
SC asks Modi govt to respond to Pegasus allegations, says 'won't compromise with national security'
Aug 17, 2021, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the central government to respond to the snooping allegations though said it would not ask the Centre to disclose the details, media reports said.
ED files first charge sheet in illegal coal mining case
Aug 17, 2021, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday filed its first charge sheet in a Delhi court in connection with its ongoing probe into a Bengal-based illegal coal mining and smuggling racket, officials said.
India's EAM S Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan development with US State Secretary Blinken
Aug 17, 2021, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: Amid the mayhem in Afghanistan that occurred after Taliban captured power, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the recent development in the war-torn country.
Aug 17, 2021, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi: The Indian government on Tuesday announced a new category of emergency visa for people from Afghanistan as the situation in the country deteriorated since Taliban captured Kabul on Sunday.
S Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan situation with Antony Blinken
Aug 17, 2021, at 02:42 pm
New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the recent developments in Afghanistan where Taliban has taken control ever since entering Kabul city on Sunday.
Afghanistan Tension: Indian Embassy in Kabul evacuated
Aug 17, 2021, at 02:34 pm
New Delhi: The Indian government on Tuesday announced the Indian envoy to Kabul and the staff will be shifted to India immediately amid tensions in Afghanistan following the capturing of the nation by Taliban.
Hope situation in Afghanistan stabilises soon: India at UNSC
Aug 17, 2021, at 06:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Monday expressed hope that the situation in Afghanistan "stabilises soon" and "there is an inclusive dispensation which represents all sections of Afghan society".
IBNS Canada celebrates 75th Indian Independence Day in Brampton
Aug 17, 2021, at 03:58 am
Toronto: On the 75th Independence Day celebration of India, IBNS Canada, the arm of India-headquartered news agency cum portal India Blooms News Service or IBNS, organized a flag hoisting ceremony in its office in Brampton.
Will facilitate repatriation of Afghan Hindus, Sikhs to India: Govt
Aug 17, 2021, at 02:33 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As panic stricken Afghans are gathering at the Kabul airport to leave the war-torn country, the Indian government on Monday said Hindus and Sikhs will be given priority once commercial flight service begins from Afghanistan's capital city.
Assam CM requests Conrad Sangma to ensure safety of stranded people in Meghalaya
Aug 17, 2021, at 01:21 am
Guwahati/UNI: Amid ongoing curfew in several parts of Meghalaya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday requested his counterpart Conrad Sangma to take measures for the safety of people from Assam stranded in the hill state.
Punjab Police nab two militants to avert terror attack on Independence Day
Aug 16, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: Days after Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh warned of an escalated terror threat to the state from Pakistan-based forces, the Punjab Police on Sunday night arrested two militants, allegedly associated with a UK-based terrorist entity, to avert a possible terrorist attack on/around the Independence Day.
UDP requests Meghalaya CM to initiate judicial probe into death of former HNLC leader
Aug 16, 2021, at 09:02 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Conrad Sangma-led NPP in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government’s coalition partner United Democratic Party (UDP) has requested the Meghalaya Chief Minister to initiate a judicial probe into the death of Chesterfield Thangkhiew – former general secretary of militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).
Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev joins TMC
Aug 16, 2021, at 08:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Congress MP from Assam's Silchar Sushmita Dev, who quit the grand old party a day ago, joined West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) Monday.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urges EAM to evacuate Indians stuck in Afghanistan
Aug 16, 2021, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday urged External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to evacuate all Indians, including around 200 Sikhs, who are stuck in Afghanistan following recent developments in the war-torn country.