BSF tropper killed in Pakistan firing along LoC

BSF tropper killed in Pakistan firing along LoC

Srinagar, July 6 (IBNS) Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the frontiers in Jammu and Kashmir, targeting Indian positions along the LoC and international border overnight and killing a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper.

by IBNS July 06, 2015

PM Modi to leave today for five-nation tour

PM Modi to leave today for five-nation tour

New Delhi, Jul 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for a five-nation tour on Monday to attend the BRICS summit in Russia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

by IBNS July 06, 2015

Coast guards intercept suspected foreign vessel off kerala coast

Coast guards intercept suspected foreign vessel off kerala coast

Thiruvantapuram, Jul 6 (IBNS) The Indian Coast Guard has intercepted a suspicious foreign fishing boat about 100 km off the Kerala coast while on a vigil against drugs smuggling following inputs from the police.

by IBNS July 06, 2015

PM Modi to meet Pak PM Nawaz Sharif in Russia on July 10

PM Modi to meet Pak PM Nawaz Sharif in Russia on July 10

New Delhi, Jul 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, on the sidelines of a summit in Russia this week.

by IBNS July 06, 2015

I talked to Dawood, he wanted to return : Ram Jethmalani confirms

I talked to Dawood, he wanted to return : Ram Jethmalani confirms

New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS) Senior advocate Ram Jethmalani on Saturday confirmed that he spoke to underworld don and one of India's most wanted terrorists Dawood Ibrahim, who had offered to return and was ready to face the trial.

by IBNS July 04, 2015

No Gandhi family member ever received Lalit Modi's hospitality : Congress

No Gandhi family member ever received Lalit Modi's hospitality : Congress

New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS) The Congress on Saturday denied former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi's claims that party Vice President Rahul Gandhi and his brother-in-law Robert Vadra had received his hospitality.

by IBNS July 04, 2015

Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel wanted to return to India : Report

Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel wanted to return to India : Report

New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS) Underworld don and one of India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim and his deputy Chhota Shakeel reportedly wanted to return to the country, but their proposal was allegedly rejected.

by IBNS July 04, 2015

Jayalalithaa takes oath as member of Tamil Nadu Assembly

Jayalalithaa takes oath as member of Tamil Nadu Assembly

Chennai, Jul 4 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa on Saturday took oath as the member of the State assembly after being elected from RK Nagar constituency in a by-election.

by IBNS July 04, 2015

Hema Malini discharged from hospital after surgery

Hema Malini discharged from hospital after surgery

Jaipur, Jul 4 (IBNS) Actress and BJP MP Hema Malini, who was injured in a road mishap was discharged from hospital on Saturday morning.

by IBNS July 04, 2015

Refused toilet at home, 17-year-old commits suicide in Jharkhand

Refused toilet at home, 17-year-old commits suicide in Jharkhand

Dumka, Jharkhand, Jul 4 (IBNS) A teenager allegedly committed suicide in Jharkhand's Dumka district on Friday after her parents refused to construct a toilet at their home.

by IBNS July 04, 2015

Indian Mujahideen co-founder calls wife from Hyderabad jail, flaunts IS links

Indian Mujahideen co-founder calls wife from Hyderabad jail, flaunts IS links

Hyderabad/New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS) Indian Mujahideen terror outfit co-founder Yasin Bhatkal has made calls to his wife from the highly-security Hyderabad jail, said media reports quoting police sources in Delhi.

by IBNS July 04, 2015

Indian intelligence paid militants in Kashmir: Former RAW chief

Indian intelligence paid militants in Kashmir: Former RAW chief

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS) Former chief of India's spy wing RAW, AS Dulat, has said that Indian intelligence agencies have paid militants, separatists and politicians in Jammu and Kashmir to tackle the situation in the valley.

by IBNS July 04, 2015

Admission aspirants challenge in court Delhi varsity high cut-off

Admission aspirants challenge in court Delhi varsity high cut-off

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) A group of students from Kerala have challenged the high cut-off lists of Delhi University and its admission process in the Delhi High Court putting the institution before a legal hurdle.

by IBNS July 03, 2015

President's message on the eve of 239th Independence Day of USA

President's message on the eve of 239th Independence Day of USA

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United States of America on the eve of their 239th Independence Day.

by IBNS July 03, 2015

Caste Census report released: Jaitley says vital for planning

Caste Census report released: Jaitley says vital for planning

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) Releasing the first-ever socio economic caste census Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said this will be a very important input for all policy makers.

by IBNS July 03, 2015

Pnjab's Akali, BJP and Congress leaders arrested for drug related offences

Pnjab's Akali, BJP and Congress leaders arrested for drug related offences

Chandigarh, Jul 3(IBNS) In major crackdown on drug rackets in Punjab, leaders from the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Akali Dal, among others, have been arrested for drug-related offences.

by IBNS July 03, 2015

Three killed as infiltration attempt by terrorists foiled in Uri sector

Three killed as infiltration attempt by terrorists foiled in Uri sector

Srinagar, Jul 3 (IBNS) At least three persons were killed as the Indian army foiled an infiltration attempt in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector on Friday morning

by IBNS July 03, 2015

Stphen's  student submits audios, SMSs on sexual harassment complaint

Stphen's student submits audios, SMSs on sexual harassment complaint

New Delhi: The research student from St Stephens College, who complained of being sexually assaulted by her college professor, has submitted audio recordings and SMS-es as proofs of her claims that she was pressured to take back her complaint.

by IBNS July 03, 2015

Nationwide mobile number portability from today

Nationwide mobile number portability from today

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) Much awaited Nationwide mobile number portability will be rolled out on Friday. Mobile number portability will allow users to keep existing mobile phone number even when after switching to a different city.

by IBNS July 03, 2015

Hema Malini's driver arrested for negligent driving

Hema Malini's driver arrested for negligent driving

Jaipur, Jul 3 (IBNS) Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini's driver has been arrested for over-speeding and negligent driving after the actor's Mercedes car hit a Maruti Alto car killing a 5-year-old child.

by IBNS July 03, 2015

Be positive, no abusive language : Modi asks twitter fans

Be positive, no abusive language : Modi asks twitter fans

New Delhi, Jul 2 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his supporters in social media network to "be positive" and not to indulge in abusive language.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Nitish Kumar launches door-to-door campaign

Nitish Kumar launches door-to-door campaign

Patna, Jul 1 (IBNS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched "Har Ghar Dastak," a door-to-door campaign for the state elections to be held later this year.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Karunanidhi's son Stalin accused of slapping Chennai metro co-passenger

Karunanidhi's son Stalin accused of slapping Chennai metro co-passenger

Chennai, Jul 1 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu politician and former DMK supremo M Karunanidhi's son M K Stalin has embraced an controversy after being caught on camera slapping a co-passenger during a joy ride in metro.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

HP Judge suspended over sexual harassment complaint of colleague

HP Judge suspended over sexual harassment complaint of colleague

Shimla, Jul 2 (IBNS) A judge in Himachal Pradesh has been suspended following a sexual harassment complaint by a woman judge.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Three of a family offloaded from AI flight to accommodate Union Minister Kiren Rijju

Three of a family offloaded from AI flight to accommodate Union Minister Kiren Rijju

New Delhi, Jul 1 (IBNS) An Air India flight was delayed last week for about an hour and three passengers, including a child, was offloaded to accommodate union minister Kiren Rijiju and Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Village head shot dead by suspected militants in J & K

Village head shot dead by suspected militants in J & K

Srinagar, Jul 2 (IBNS) A village head was shot dead by suspected militants at Wagum village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

After Delhi Maharashtra resident doctors go on indefinite strike

After Delhi Maharashtra resident doctors go on indefinite strike

Mumbai, Jul 2 (IBNS) About 4000 resident doctors have gone on an indefinite strike in Maharashtra in support of their 10-point charter of demands putting in jeopardy health service in the state.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Darjeeling landslide deaths 38, heavy rains continue in Uttarakhand, Gujarat

Darjeeling landslide deaths 38, heavy rains continue in Uttarakhand, Gujarat

New Delhi, Jul 2 (IBNS) The toll in the Darjeeling landslides has increased to 38 as monsoon rains continue to play havoc across the country

by IBNS July 02, 2015

18 die in landslides as heavy rains lash Darjeeling

18 die in landslides as heavy rains lash Darjeeling

Darjeeling, Jul 1 (IBNS) At least 18 people have been killed in landslides in the Darjeeling hills since Tuesday.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Did nothing wrong, intention was to save Govt fund: Pankaja Munde on scam charges

Did nothing wrong, intention was to save Govt fund: Pankaja Munde on scam charges

Mumbai, Jul 1 (IBNS) Maharashtra minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pankaja Munde, who has been accused of being involved in a Rs. 200-crore scam, on Wednesday denied charges saying all allegations were politically motivated.

by IBNS July 01, 2015