Kashmir violence : Death toll rises to 25
Jul 11, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Srinagar, Jul 11 (IBNS) : The toll in the ongoing violence in Kashmir that erupted after the killing of Hizb commander Burhan Wani has risen to 25 with the death of a young girl in Pulwama area of South Kashmir.
Pranab Mukherjee to inaugurate first edition of India Skills Competition
Jul 09, 2016, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the first edition of “India Skills Competition†on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day on July 15.
Irani wishes good luck to successor Javadkar, says she is eager to work in new capacity
Jul 06, 2016, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi, Jul 6 (IBNS) Removed from the high profile HRD Ministry in Monday's mega cabinet rejig, Smriti Irani on Wednesday conveyed best wishes to her successor Prakash Javadkar, saying she was looking forward to working in her new capacity as Textile Minister and strengthening the sector.
Telangana advocates refuse to end strike
Jul 05, 2016, at 07:02 pm
Hyderabad, Jul 5 (IBNS): Despite Chief Justice of India TS Thakur asking advocates from Telangana to withdraw their agitation, the state remains locked in a bitter tussle with Andhra Pradesh over division of judiciary posts and the high court, according to media reports.
Narendra Modi condemns suicide attack in Istanbul's Atatürk Airport
Jun 29, 2016, at 03:47 pm
New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the suicide attack in Istanbul's Atatürk Airport on Tuesday which killed 36 people.
Chinese state media aggravates India-China NSG row
Jun 28, 2016, at 07:45 pm
New Delhi/Beijing, Jun 28 (IBNS): An editorial in the Global Times, a tabloid published by the Communist Party's official mouth piece, People's daily, claims that 10 countries, including China, is opposed to Indian's entry into NSG.
Karnataka: Man stabbed in front of crowd who film him, but don't help
Jun 23, 2016, at 05:07 am
Hassan, June 22 (IBNS): In a shameful and inhuman act, a man was stabbed, beaten and assaulted in front of several bystanders in a crowded street in Karnataka, who did not move to help but never forgot to film the entire incident on mobile camera.
Man dies while repairing 11000 volt electricity line in Uttar Pradesh
Jun 22, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Jhansi, June 22 (IBNS) : Two persons were electrocuted on Wednesday morning while carrying out repair work on a 11000 volt electricity line in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.
Defence Minister and Army Chief visiting Pulgaon army ammo depot
May 31, 2016, at 08:49 pm
Nagpur, May 31 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is visiting the Indian Army's Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon,near Nagpur, in Maharashtra on Tuesday, where a massive fire broke out around one am.
Modi, Rahul condole CAD fire tragedy
May 31, 2016, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, condoled the loss of lives at the Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) fire tragedy, in Pulgaon, Maharashtra, where at least 20 people lost their lives while others were gravely injured.
PM warns sugarcane mills, says what happened earlier, cannot go on
May 27, 2016, at 12:25 am
Saharanpur, May 26 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on Thursday to mark the completion of two years of the incumbent central government, warned the sugarcane mills of consequences if they dare repeat their past mistakes and also urged the state governments to keep a check.
Be partners in India's growth story, tells President to Chinese investors
May 25, 2016, at 09:49 pm
Guangzhou, May 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the India-China Business Forum event at Guangzhou on Wednesday.
No failure is permanent, stick to your principles: Sonia tells party workers
May 22, 2016, at 03:57 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Following the debacle in recently concluded Assembly Elections, Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi, in an attempt to boost up the morale of her party workers, has said that no failure is permanent and everyone should stick to their basic principles.
India's copper production registers 30 percent growth: Minister
May 18, 2016, at 06:25 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS) Union Steel and Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, on Wednesday, reported a 30 percent growth in copper production in India.
Modi spends 'quality time' with mother in RCR
May 16, 2016, at 01:45 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spent time with his mother who was one her inaugural visit to the Race Course Road residence.
Didn't shoot anyone : Claims alleged road rage killer Rocky Yadav
May 10, 2016, at 06:51 pm
Gaya, May 10 (IBNS) Hours after his arrest in connection with a road rage killing, Rocky Yadav, the son of a ruling JD-U leader in Bihar, on Tuesday claimed that he did not shoot any one, reports said.
Bombay High Court orders demolition of Adarsh Housing Society
Apr 29, 2016, at 09:09 pm
Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): In a major development, the Bombay High Court on Friday said the Adarsh Housing Society in Mumbai should be demolished.
Modi appeals to lawmakers ahead of budget session second half
Apr 25, 2016, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) As the second half of the Budget Session of Parliament begins on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all lawmakers to make it productive and discuss issues openly in democratic spirit.
Kolkata: Huge smoke explosives recovered near Howrah bridge
Apr 21, 2016, at 04:40 am
Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): A day prior to the assembly election in North Kolkata, police on Wednesday evening recovered large number of smoke explosives from a goods carrier near Howrah Bridge in Kolkata, officials said.
Jet Airways flight halted at Ahmedabad after bomb threat call
Apr 20, 2016, at 04:35 pm
Ahmedabad, Apr 20 (IBNS) A Jet Airways flight from Ahmedabad to Mumbai was halted on Wednesday morning following a threat call about a bomb on board, reports said.
Jharkhand : Mob burns alive three of family suspected of child sacrifice
Apr 18, 2016, at 04:49 pm
Ranchi, Apr 18 (IBNS) Three members of a family accused of "child sacrifice" were burnt alive by a marauding mob at a village in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district on Sunday evening, media reports said.
Rahul visits Chandigarh, meets senior editors
Apr 16, 2016, at 07:03 pm
Chandigarh, Apr 16 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is in Punjab, met with senior editors on Saturday.
Union Minister's son booked for rash driving in Hyderabad
Apr 16, 2016, at 05:47 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (IBNS) Union Minister Yalamanchili Satyanarayana Chowdary's son Karthik was booked for negligent driving by the Hyderabad traffic police on Saturday,reports said.
Massive fire in Kerala temple kills 110, PM visits spot
Apr 11, 2016, at 03:01 am
Thiruvavanthapuram/Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): A massive fire which broke out at the Paravur Puttingal Devi temple in Kerala left 110 people dead and more than 350 others injured, making Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the spot and inspect the situation on Sunday.
I had informed the state about the faulty design of the bridge: Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Apr 01, 2016, at 07:40 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS) TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay said on Friday that he had already informed the state government about the fault in the Vivekananda Setu, the under-construction flyover, which collapsed on Thursday afternoon, killing at least 23 people while injuring several others.
Hyderabad-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai
Mar 28, 2016, at 04:39 pm
Mumbai, Mar 28 (IBNS) A Hderabad-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing at Mumbai airport on Monday after a minor smoke was detected in the undercarriage, reports said.
Mysore accident: Victims left to suffer as gatherers turn a blind eye
Mar 26, 2016, at 06:24 pm
Mysore, Mar 26 (IBNS) In a shocking case in Mysore, gatherers denied help to three victims, who, after an accident on Saturday morning lay on the road, begging for help, resulting in the death of one of them.
3 held for kidnap, murder of Hyderabad teen make confession : Police
Mar 21, 2016, at 05:27 pm
Hyderabad, Mar 21 (IBNS) The three youths arrested in connection with the sensational kidnap and murder of a 15-year-old son of city Industrialist have reportedly confessed to committing the crime, reports said.
Five more non-bailable warrants issued against Vijay Mallya
Mar 15, 2016, at 05:31 pm
London/New Delhi, Mar 15 (IBNS) Trouble brewed further for liquor baron Vijay Mallya as five more non-bailable warrants were issued against him, according to reports.
15-year old Ludhiana girl challenges Kanhaiya Kumar for a debate
Mar 07, 2016, at 04:54 pm
Ludhiana, Punjab, Mar 7 (IBNS) Jhanvi Behl, a 15-year old Ludhiana girl, took the social media by storm after she challenged JNUSU leader Kanhaiya Kumar for a debate on nationalism.