UP rapes: BSP MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha
Jun 10, 2014, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MPs on Tuesday walked out of the Rajya Sabha protesting against the Uttar Pradesh government and slamming Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for failing to control the law and order situation in the state.
ASF academy near Karachi airport attacked
Jun 10, 2014, at 07:17 pm
Karachi, June 10 (IBNS): The Airport Security Force (ASF) academy adjacent to old Karachi airport was attacked by the terrorists, after Sunday's attack at the Jinnah International Airport here leaving at least 28 people including 10 militants, dead.
Jun 10, 2014, at 07:00 pm
In a second incident of a counter-insurgency (CI) operational fatality of a senior Police officer in 2014, Superintendent of Police (SP) Nityananda Goswami of Hamren Police District in central Assam's Karbi Anglong Hill District and his Personal Security Officer (PSO), Ratul Nunisa, were killed in an ambush by suspected Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) at Rongfu, the outfit's stronghold along the Assam-Meghalaya border, in the night of June 5, 2014.
Pakistan: Self-inflicted Wounds
Jun 10, 2014, at 06:58 pm
In an attack symbolic of the deteriorating security environment across Pakistan, more than 10 terrorists, equipped with suicide vests, grenades and rocket launchers, infiltrated the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, at mid-night on June 8-9, 2014, engaging in an extended firefight against Security Forces (SFs), that had resulted in 24 deaths till the time of writing.
UP rapes: Akhilesh reviews law and order situation
Jun 10, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Lucknow, June 10 (IBNS) In the wake of protests over rising rape cases in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday reviewed the law and order situation in the state.
UP: Doctor molests patients; arrested
Jun 10, 2014, at 06:10 pm
Kannauj, June 10 (IBNS): The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday said they have arrested a doctor for allegedly molesting three women at a hospital in Kannauj.
Rudy speaks in Parliament on Modi roadmap
Jun 10, 2014, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) BJP parliamentarian Rajiv Pratap Rudy speaking in Parliament on Tuesday on the blueprint of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as outlined by President Pranab Mukherjee in his speech a day ago said the people of India reposed their faith in Modi and the government will give good governance since after five years all of their performances will be tested in the hustings.
Surat: Flyover pillar collapses; 2 killed
Jun 10, 2014, at 05:24 pm
Surat, June 10 (IBNS) At least two people were killed after a pillar of an under-construction flyover collapsed at Parle in Surat city of Gujarat on Tuesday, said reports.
"Hanuman" beer withdrawn in Colorado
Jun 10, 2014, at 05:19 pm
Nevada, June 10 (IBNS) Odd13 Brewing, Inc., of Lafayette (Colorado, USA) reportedly withdrew "Hanuman" beer within hours of the first Hindu protest.
Delhi blackouts: Power minister calls emergency meeting
Jun 10, 2014, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal will hold an emergency meeting with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and senior government officials to discuss the continuous, long hours of power cuts in the national capital.
Centre may order CBI probe into Munde's death
Jun 10, 2014, at 04:15 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) The Centre might order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Union minister Gopinath Munde in a road accident, said reports on Tuesday.
Himachal tragedy: HC seeks govt report by June 16
Jun 10, 2014, at 03:19 pm
Shimla, June 10 (IBNS): The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to file a report by June 16 on Sunday's dam tragedy.
US wants to work with India: Nisha
Jun 10, 2014, at 06:55 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal on Monday said the US wants to work with India in fulfilling the hopes of people.
New Delhi: High temperature to continue for next few days
Jun 10, 2014, at 06:16 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted the temperature in New Delhi will be above 40 degree for the next few days.
Himachal mishap: CM orders probe
Jun 10, 2014, at 05:57 am
Mandi, June 9 (IBNS): Rescuers have recovered five bodies from Pandoh dam, a day after at least 24 students from Hyderabad were washed away in Beas river close to Himachal Pradesh's Mandi city. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh visited the site of the mishap and ordered a magisterial inquiry.
US Delegation calls on Javadekar
Jun 10, 2014, at 04:11 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Monday said the Ministry would remain committed to keep sustainability at the core of the planning process while putting the country on a high growth path.
Centre prepared to tackle any situation arising out of poor monsoon: Singh
Jun 10, 2014, at 03:54 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Monday reaffirmed the central government's seriousness in tackling any situation arising out of poor monsoon rains as forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
Jun 10, 2014, at 03:36 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Chief Minister of four states met Prime Minister Narendra Modi ion New Delhi on Monday.
Chinese Foreign Minister meets Modi
Jun 10, 2014, at 02:39 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP interested in raising divisive issues: CPI-M
Jun 10, 2014, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Monday said the BJP-led government seems "more interested in raising issues which are divisive".
Rajnath reviews security arrangements for airports
Jun 10, 2014, at 01:32 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a meeting here to review the security arrangements for airports in the country, in the wake of the terrorist attack at Karachi airport in Pakistan on Sunday.
Nagaland, Sikkim, Mizoram CMs call on Modi
Jun 10, 2014, at 12:58 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Nagaland T.R. Zeliang, Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling and Mizoram CM Lalthanhawla met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.
Sri Lanka to release 78 arrested Indian fishermen
Jun 10, 2014, at 12:36 am
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan government on Monday said that it will release 78 Indian fishermen who were arrested by the country's Navy for "illegally" poaching in Sri Lanka's waters.
Himachal tragedy: Five bodies recovered
Jun 09, 2014, at 09:02 pm
Manali, June 9 (IBNS) Rescuers on Monday recovered five bodies from Pandoh dam, a day after at least 24 students from the Hyderabad city of Andhra Pradesh were washed away in Beas river close to Himachal Pradesh's Mandi city on Sunday.
Pranab addresses Parliament: Full Text
Jun 09, 2014, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS) Address by President Pranab Mukherjee to Parliament at Central Hall of Parliament, New Delhi:
I-T returns: Jayalalithaa, Sasikala skip court
Jun 09, 2014, at 06:22 pm
Chennai, June 9 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and her close aide Sasikala Natarajan on Monday skipped appearing in a Chennai court in connection with an income tax case.
Dehradun fake encounter: All convicts get lifer
Jun 09, 2014, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS) A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in New Delhi sentenced to life imprisonment all 17 convicted policemen in connection with the 2009 Dehradun fake encounter case in which a 22-year-old MBA graduate Ranbir Singh was killed.
Civil Aviation Minister to oversee relief operations in Manali
Jun 09, 2014, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS) Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju will visit Manali on Monday to oversee rescue and relief operation for the victims of the dam tragedy and their family members.
President addresses joint session of Parliament
Jun 09, 2014, at 04:52 pm
New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday addressed the joint session of the Indian Parliament.
Chandigarh building collapse: Two dead
Jun 09, 2014, at 04:12 pm
Chandigarh, June 9 (IBNS): At least two fire-fighters have been killed while two others are still feared trapped under the debris of a building that collapsed after it caught fire at Sector 17 in Chandigarh city on Sunday, reports said on Monday.