Not going to attempt a trilogy any more: Novoneel Chakraborty

Not going to attempt a trilogy any more: Novoneel Chakraborty

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS) Author Novoneel Chakraborty, who was in Kolkata on Friday to launch his new book 'Forget Me Not, Stranger', the last in the 'Stranger Trilogy', said that he is not going to write another trilogy any time soon.

by IBNS April 19, 2016

Kerjiwal warns Delhi cabs against overcharging

Kerjiwal warns Delhi cabs against overcharging

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has warned strict action against taxi operators for charging more than government-prescribed rates as complaints poured in on Monday.

by IBNS April 18, 2016

Mallya didn't use Rs. 430 crore for property abroad : UB Group tells special court

Mallya didn't use Rs. 430 crore for property abroad : UB Group tells special court

Mumbai, Apr 18 (IBNS) Vijay Mallya's UB Group on Monday denied that the Beleaguered business tycoon had used Rs. 430 crore of the bank loan extended to Kingfisher Airlines for acquiring property abroad.

by IBNS April 18, 2016

 30 killed in Odisha after bus falls into a gorge

30 killed in Odisha after bus falls into a gorge

Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 (IBNS) At least 30 people were killed and eight injured when a bus in which they were travelling fell into a deep gorge in Odisha's Deogarh district on Sunday evening, reports said.

by IBNS April 18, 2016

Jharkhand : Mob burns alive three of family suspected of child sacrifice

Jharkhand : Mob burns alive three of family suspected of child sacrifice

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.

by IBNS April 18, 2016

China's fighter jet makes first public landing on disputed island

China's fighter jet makes first public landing on disputed island

Beijing, Apr 18 (IBNS) A Chinese military aircraft has for the first time publicly landed at a new airport on an island China has built in the disputed South China Sea, state media said on Monday.

by IBNS April 18, 2016

Patel agitation : Shutdown in Gujarat, internet connectivity suspended

Patel agitation : Shutdown in Gujarat, internet connectivity suspended

Mehsana, Apr 18 (IBNS) The violent protests in Gujarat's Mehsana district on Sunday have resulted in a shutdown in the state on Monday, as mobile internet connectivity has been suspended by the officials to curb the spread of protests, according to reports.

by IBNS April 18, 2016

Rahul to address rallies in West Bengal today

Rahul to address rallies in West Bengal today

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address rallies in West Bengal's Murshidabad and Nadia districts on Monday.

by IBNS April 18, 2016

Ecuador earthquake toll rises to 246

Ecuador earthquake toll rises to 246

Quito, Ecuador, Apr 18 (IBNS): As a strong earthquake rocked western Ecuador on Saturday, the death toll has touched 246, reports said on Monday.

by IBNS April 18, 2016

Four crude bombs found in vehicle in  poll-bound Malda of West Bengal

Four crude bombs found in vehicle in poll-bound Malda of West Bengal

Malda, West Bengal, Apr 16 (IBNS) Police recovered four crude bombs from inside a vehicle carrying poll materials in Malda a day before the second phase of Assembly polling in West Bengal on Saturday.

by IBNS April 16, 2016

Japan: M 7.3 quake kills 19, thousands injured

Japan: M 7.3 quake kills 19, thousands injured

Tokyo, Apr 16 (IBNS) At least 19 people were confirmed dead as an earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hit southwestern Japan on Saturday, according to reports.

by IBNS April 16, 2016

Mumbai court  to hear today plea for non-bailable arrest warrant against Vijay Mallya

Mumbai court to hear today plea for non-bailable arrest warrant against Vijay Mallya

Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS) A special court in Mumbai is expected to hear on Saturday the Enforcement Ditectorate's plea for issuing non-bailable warrant of arrest against liquor baron Vijay Mallya, whose diplomatic passport was suspended on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS April 16, 2016

Delhi: BJP auto union calls strike, Kerjiwal sees red

Delhi: BJP auto union calls strike, Kerjiwal sees red

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) The BJP auto union in Delhi, which is observing a strike on Saturday in protest against the ongoing odd-even policy for vehicles, but Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that nothing can stop the newly imposed rule from becoming a success.

by IBNS April 16, 2016

Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara

Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara

Srinagar, Apr 16 (IBNS) Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Srinagar and Kashmir's frontier district Kupwara to maintain law and order following protests called by the separatist groups against the killing of five civilians, including a woman, since Wednesday.

by IBNS April 16, 2016

Sushma to visit Russia, will seek reports of Indians killed

Sushma to visit Russia, will seek reports of Indians killed

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting Russia and will take up the issues of Indians who have died in there.

by IBNS April 16, 2016

Duke,  Duchess to visit Taj Mahal

Duke, Duchess to visit Taj Mahal

Agra, Apr 16 (IBNS): Reaching nearly the end of their tour, Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will visit Taj Mahal on Saturday.

by IBNS April 16, 2016

Modi wishes Ram Naik on his birthday

Modi wishes Ram Naik on his birthday

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik.

by IBNS April 16, 2016

Kejriwal prescribes 5 antidotes for peace in India, urges PM to follow them.

Kejriwal prescribes 5 antidotes for peace in India, urges PM to follow them.

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who addressed a congregation in the national capital on Thursday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, prescribed five steps for the Prime Minister to ensure peace in the country.

by IBNS April 15, 2016

Kanhaiya Kuamar's security increased after pistol, threat letter recovered from a bus

Kanhaiya Kuamar's security increased after pistol, threat letter recovered from a bus

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Security of JNU students' leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid have been increased after a pistol and a threat letter were found on a bus, reports said.

by IBNS April 15, 2016

Decision on fireworks at Karnataka's Mahaligeshwara temple today

Decision on fireworks at Karnataka's Mahaligeshwara temple today

Bengaluru, Apr 15 (IBNS) A day after the Kerala High Court allowed fireworks for Thrissur Pooram festival with some restrictions, the decision to allow similar fire shows in Karnataka's Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple in Puttur will be taken on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS April 15, 2016

Rahul Gandhi to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, to interact with party workers

Rahul Gandhi to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, to interact with party workers

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, where he will interact with his party members.

by IBNS April 15, 2016

PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami

PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.

by IBNS April 15, 2016

Japan earthquake toll touches 9

Japan earthquake toll touches 9

Tokyo, Apr 15 (IBNS) The death toll in the earthquake that hit Japan on Thursday touched nine, media reports said on Friday.

by IBNS April 15, 2016

Dialogue with India is the best option: Pakistan govt

Dialogue with India is the best option: Pakistan govt

Islamabad, Apr 15 (IBNS) The Pakistan government has said that door for dialogues with India is open.

by IBNS April 15, 2016

Delhi: Odd-even rule starts today

Delhi: Odd-even rule starts today

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Delhi government is all set to begin the second phase of the odd-even scheme from Friday.

by IBNS April 15, 2016

FindUrClass: Quickest way to find the Right class during summer holidays

FindUrClass: Quickest way to find the Right class during summer holidays

Mumbai/ Pune/ Bangalore, Apr 13 (IBNS) Vacations a lovely time to spend with your children and also a time to search for activities that engage your kids.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

At  least 65 die in heatwave in Odisha and Telengana

At least 65 die in heatwave in Odisha and Telengana

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) At least 65 people have died in Odisha and Telengana in the heatwave that sweeps several states in India making it the hottest April in 5 years as the weather experts predict even worse days ahead.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

Rhino killed with AK 47 in Kaziranga National Park

Rhino killed with AK 47 in Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga, Assam, Apr 14 (IBNS) A rhino was killed as poachers struck with assault rifles in the Kaziranga National Park on Wednesday night, the day the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the abode of one-horned animals, reports said.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

Government replaces top arts body IGNCA

Government replaces top arts body IGNCA

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) In what could invite adverse political reactions, the government on Thursday dissolved the board of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts or IGNCA and replaces with a new one, reports said.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

Rahul Gandhi greets Bengalis on Poila Boisakh

Rahul Gandhi greets Bengalis on Poila Boisakh

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted the Bengali Community on the occasion of Poila Baisakh.

by IBNS April 14, 2016