Jun 17, 2014, at 01:55 am
Chennai, June 16 (IBNS): South Indian actress Khushboo on Monday said she has decided to quit the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Bharti announces measures to prevent recurrence of Kedarnath tragedy
Jun 17, 2014, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti on Monday announced some important measures to prevent recurrence of Kedarnath type tragedy which occurred a year ago.
CBI starts probing Munde's death
Jun 16, 2014, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday took over the probe into Union minister Gopinath Munde's death in a road accident.
Jute mill CEO's death: Six arrested
Jun 16, 2014, at 08:43 pm
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS) At least six people were arrested in connection with the killing of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a jute mill at Bhadreswar town in West Bengal's Hooghly district.
Waziristan: Terror Destination
Jun 16, 2014, at 08:21 pm
Waziristan, Pakistan's lawless tribal region, which has for long served as a safe haven for terrorist groups operating in India, Afghanistan, and other countries, is, according to the latest reports, now hosting a new terrorist formation, the Ansar Al-Tawheed fi Bilad Al-Hind (ATBH, Supporters of Monotheism in the Land of India). According to a May 22, 2014 news report, "the cadres of Ansar Al-Tawheed can be seen training at al Qaeda training camps in Pakistan's North Waziristan."
Jammu & Kashmir: Malignant Spectre
Jun 16, 2014, at 08:17 pm
On June 8, 2014, two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including one 'divisional commander', identified as Bilal Ahmad Bhat alias Bilal Lelhari, and his associate, identified as Mudasir Sheikh, were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in the Reshipora village of Pulwama District in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
PM addresses Bhutan Parliament
Jun 16, 2014, at 07:49 pm
Thimphu, June 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Joint Session of the Parliament of Bhutan in Thimphu.
Preity pours heart out in Facebook post
Jun 16, 2014, at 07:40 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS) Bollywood actress and IPL team Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta, who has filed a molestation case against industrialist and his former beau Ness Wadia, has in a Facebook post shared her side of the story.
A strong India to help neighbours: Modi
Jun 16, 2014, at 06:01 pm
Thimphu, June 16 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said in order to help its neighbours India needs to be strong and stable.
Teenager raped in Uttar Pradesh
Jun 16, 2014, at 05:41 pm
Sitapur, June 16 (IBNS): A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Sitapur town in Uttar Pradesh, reports said on Monday.
Yashwant Sinha's jail stay extended
Jun 16, 2014, at 05:35 pm
Hazaribagh, June 16 (IBNS): A local court on Monday extended the judicial custody of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha by 12 more days after he refused to submit a jail bond.
Two cops shot dead in Uttar Pradesh
Jun 16, 2014, at 04:52 pm
Lucknow, June 16 (IBNS) Two policemen were allegedly shot dead by miscreants at Firozabad city in Uttar Pradesh, said reports on Monday.
Preity Zinta molestation: Kings XI players to be questioned
Jun 16, 2014, at 04:31 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS) The Mumbai Police will on Monday will question some Kings XI Punjab players and team officials in the Preity Zinta molestation case, said reports.
LTC scam: Former MP to meet CBI officials
Jun 16, 2014, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS) Former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Renubala Pradhan will meet Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials on Monday in connection with the Leave and Travel Concession (LTC) scam.
MP: Husband, friends rape woman; parade her naked
Jun 16, 2014, at 03:11 pm
Bhopal, June 16 (IBNS) A woman was allegedly gangraped by her husband and his nine friends and relatives in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, said reports on Monday.
Preity Zinta molestation: Witnesses to record statements today
Jun 16, 2014, at 03:00 pm
Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS): The two witnesses in the Preity Zinta molestation case will record their statements on Monday, said reports.
Jute mill CEO's death: Mamata orders probe
Jun 16, 2014, at 05:31 am
Kolkata, June 15 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday ordered a probe into the killing of a Chief Executive Officer of a jute mill at Bhadreswar town in Hooghly district.
Jaitely visits LOC north Kashmir
Jun 16, 2014, at 05:14 am
Srinagar, June 15 (IBNS) Defence Minster Arun Jaitley on Sunday visited the forward posts on the Line of Control in Uri sector of North Kashmir.
Modi calls on Jigme Kesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Jun 16, 2014, at 02:28 am
Thimpu, June 15 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on Bhutan's King Jigme Kesar Namgyel Wangchuck following a ceremonial welcome at the Palace during his two-day tour to the Himalayan constitutional monarchy in his first foreign visit after taking over as the PM last month.
Iraq: MEA issues travel advisory to Indians
Jun 16, 2014, at 02:03 am
New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS): Amid the ongoing crisis in Iraq, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday issued a travel advisory to Indians, warning them to avoid all travel to the country until further notification.
Jaitley happy with Kashmir peace, slams ceasefire violations
Jun 15, 2014, at 10:06 pm
Srinagar, June 15 (IBNS) Defence Minister Arun Jaitely on Sunday said he was happy to see prevalence of peace in Jammu and Kashmir while warning the forces across the border that ceasefire violations along the Line of Control or LoC must stop since it is in itself a 'Confidence Building Measure'.
Jaitley backs Modi on tough economic measures
Jun 15, 2014, at 09:45 pm
Srinagar, June 15 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warning of tough decisions to revive the economy of the country a day ago.
Woman abducted and gang-raped in UP's Badaun again
Jun 15, 2014, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS): News of rapes continued to pour in from Uttar Pradesh and particularly from Badaun where two Dalit girls were hanged from a tree after the assault last month, with a woman alleging now that she was abducted with her children and then raped by three men, including the son of a cop.
Another BJP leader found murdered in Uttar Pradesh
Jun 15, 2014, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS): Another BJP leader, Rakesh Rastogi, was found murdered in his car in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district on Saturday, said reports, taking to three the recent killings of BJP leaders in the state.
PM reaches Bhutan in first foreign visit
Jun 15, 2014, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi/Thimpu, June 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan on Sunday on a two-day tour to the Himalayan constitutional monarchy in his first foreign visit after taking over as the PM last month.
Will further strengthen India's relationship with Bhutan: Modi
Jun 15, 2014, at 05:02 am
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will visit Bhutan on Sunday, said he will aim at strengthening the country's relationship with the Asian nation.
Omar Abdullah meets Arun Jaitley
Jun 15, 2014, at 03:18 am
Srinagar, June 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley met in Srinagar on Saturday as they discussed the security scenario prevailing in the state.
Irani participates in Annual School Enrolment Drive
Jun 15, 2014, at 01:36 am
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Zubin Irani visited Gujarat on Friday on her first visit to the state after taking charge.
Harsh Vardhan launches Blood Donation Drive
Jun 15, 2014, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan launched the Blood Donation Drive to mark World Blood Donor Day being celebrated worldwide on Saturday with being the first to donate blood himself at Dr RML Hospital here.
Delhi: Cong leaders arrested for protesting over water, power crisis
Jun 14, 2014, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Congress leaders Arvinder Singh Lovely, Sajjan Kumar and Mukesh Sharma were arrested by the Delhi police at the Nangloi railway station here on Saturday for protesting against the water and power crisis in the national capital.