Car-free day at Champ-Elysees in Paris a great hit
Paris, May 9 (IBNS) People flocked in large numbers to Champ-Elysees in Paris on Sunday to enjoy the area on a traffic-free day, media reported.
Ferozepur: 1 k.g. heroine seized, 2 arrested
Ferozepur, Punjab, May 7 (IBNS) A family of six in Punjab's Ferozepur district were booked in a case of heroine smuggling on Friday, reports said.
PM Modi, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav meet over water scarcity
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) After three days of water train politics, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to discuss water scarcity, reports said.
Arvind Kejriwal leads AAP protest against AgustaWestland scam
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Joining the political battle over AgustaWestland issue, Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday staged a rally demanding investigation and punishment of the culprits.
A day after clashes JU students to take out protest march
Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS) A day after clashes at Kolkata's Jadavpur University campus, students plan to take out a protest march on Saturday evening, reports said.
Three militants killed in Kashmir encounter
Srinagar, May 7 (IBNS) Three militants of Hizbul Mujahideen were killed on Saturday in a fierce gun battle with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.
Rahul to address three rallies in TN today
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to address three rallies in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, ahead of the state assembly polls, scheduled for May 16.
PM Modi salutes BRO personnel on their foundation day
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel on their foundation day.
Sadiq Khan elected as first Muslim Mayor of London
London, May 7 (IBNS) Labour Party's Sadiq Khan has been elected as the Mayor of London.
Agusta deal : SC hears PIL for FIR against names in Italian verdict
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Centre on a petition seeking registration of an FIR against all the people named in an Italian court judgement in the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal, reports said.
Three cops injured in Kashmir militant attack
Srinagar, May 6 (IBNS) At least three policemen were injured in a grenade attack by militants in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday morning.
Harish Rawat to take Uttarakhand floor test on May 10 : Supreme Court
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Harish Rawat of the Congress will take a floor test in the Uttarakhand assembly on May 10, the Supreme Court has ruled.
Ready for CBI probe into Kerala woman's rape and murder : Rajnath Singh
Kochi, May 6 (IBNS) The Centre on Friday said it is ready for a CBI probe into the rape and murder of a 30-year-old Dalit law student in Kerala.
PM to address public meetings in Kerala and Tamil Nadu today
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address public gatherings in Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Friday.
Maharashtra beef ban to stay, but keeping it permitted : High Court
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) The ban on beef and cattle slaughter will remain in Maharashtra but it will no longer be illegal to keep or consume beef from outside the state, Bombay High Court today said.
Congress, BJP hold rallies in Delhi
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Highlighting several issues,including the AgustaWestland scam and the President's rule in two states, political opponents BJP and Congress will hold rallies in the national capital on Friday.
AIADMK manifesto: Jaya promises free laptop, set top box
Chennai, May 6 (IBNS) Presenting her party's election manifesto,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary, Jayalalitha has announced a number of incentives, reports said.
4.1 earthquake hits Uttarakhand
Dehradun , May 6 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Rcihter Scale hit Uttarakhand on Thursday, officials said on Friday.
Starmark to host The Great Geronimo Tour for children on May 7
Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Scholastic, will hold The Great Geronimo Tour for children between 8 years and 11 years at its South City Mall bookstore on May 7.
Keenan-Reuben murder case: All four found guilty and sentenced to life in jail
Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS) A special women's court on Thursday pronounced life in jail for four men guilty of murdering Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez of Mumbai four years back, according to media reports.
103-year-old man casts his maiden vote in Bengal election
Cooch Behar, West Bengal, May 5 (IBNS) Frail and wobbling, but a visibly happy Asgar Ali cast his maiden vote in Cooch Behar, perhaps creating a record in the country, in the sixth and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly election on Thursday, reports said.
Bengal polls: 45.88 percent people cast their vote till 11 a.m.
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) A turnout of 45.88 percent was recorded on Thursday in West Bengal till 11 a.m., where the sixth and final phase of Assembly polls is underway in 25 constituencies spread over two districts, reports said.
Bengal Polls: 23.46 percent voters turnout recorded till 9 a.m.
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) The sixth and final phase of the ongoing West Bengal Assembly Elections recorded 23.46 percent voter turnout till 9 a.m., reports said.
PM Modi lauds Defence Minister for his RS speech
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for his Rajya Sabha speech on Wednesday, stating that the latter rose above politics and displayed best parliamentary traditions.
Bengal polls: Final phase of polling underway
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) Voting in the last phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections is currently underway on Thursday.
PM Modi greets Haryana CM on his birthday
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on the latter's birthday.
Bengal polls: PM Modi urges voters to exercise rights
New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the voters to of West Bengal to exercise their constitutional rights, ahed of the sixth anf final phase of voting in the ongoing Assembly Elections.
Even a live-in partner can slap 498A these days: senior Indian advocate
An advocate by profession, Delhi-based Sudipta Basu fights for men caught in Section 406, 304 B and the controversial 498A of IPC under which a husband or his relatives can be imprisoned up to three years and denied bail at the complaint of cruelty by his wife. He has formed "Justice for Men Caught Up in 498A/DV Act", a forum which lends support to male victims of laws like the 498A. In an interaction with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Basu shares his legal experience while fighting for the men. With cyber crimes becoming a daily issue, this senior advocate also has some advice pertaining to Cyber laws in India.
National Award: Amitabh Bachchan feels humbled and touched after his win
Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, who received the National Award for his film Piku from President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday, said he felt humbled by the recognition.
Nihal Bitla, face of Progeria in India, passes away
Telangana, May 4 (IBNS) Nihal Bitla, the face of Progeria in India, passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Telangana,reports said.
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