Indian soldier dies in counter infiltration operation in Kashmir

Indian soldier dies in counter infiltration operation in Kashmir

Srinagar, July 23 (IBNS) In a fresh counter infiltration operation by the Indian Army against heavily armed militants of Pakistan in North Kashmir, a soldier died, said officials on Thursday.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakum Memon asks Supreme Court to stop his hanging

Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakum Memon asks Supreme Court to stop his hanging

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS) Yakub Memon, who is to be hanged on July 30 for his involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts, has appealed to the Supreme Court to stop his execution, saying the lower court's death warrant is illegal, reports said.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

I am a scientist Baba: Yoga Guru Ramdeve

I am a scientist Baba: Yoga Guru Ramdeve

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS) Yoga Guru Ramdev has said he is a "scientist Baba."

by IBNS July 21, 2015

India was involved in Peshwar school attack : Pakistan

India was involved in Peshwar school attack : Pakistan

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS) Ahead of the National Security Advisor level talks, Pakistan has alleged that India was involved in the Peshawar school massacre in which 150 people, including 136 children were killed. which claimed at least 150 lives, including 136 children.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Parliament set to witness another infructuous day today

Parliament set to witness another infructuous day today

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS) The third day of the monsoons session of Parliament is likely to go waste as it happened on the first two days with no sign being in sight for a rapprochement between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress, fighting an unrelenting battle.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Heavy rains in Mumbai, train services affected

Heavy rains in Mumbai, train services affected

Mumbai, Jul 21 (IBNS) Heavy rains continued to pound Mumbai and its surrounding areas since Monday night leading to disruption in train services, the lifeline of the country's financial capital.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Heavy rains in Mumbai, train services affected

Heavy rains in Mumbai, train services affected

Mumbai, Jul 21 (IBNS) Heavy rains continued to pound Mumbai and its surrounding areas since Monday night leading to disruption in train services, the lifeline of the country's financial capital.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Delhi's serial killer attacked 30 children over seven years : Police

Delhi's serial killer attacked 30 children over seven years : Police

New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS) The serial killer, arrested last week for the murder of a six-year-old girl, has admitted to the police that he sexually assaulted as many as 30 children.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Lalit Modi issue adjourns Rajya Sabha as Parliament's monsoon session gets to a stormy start

Lalit Modi issue adjourns Rajya Sabha as Parliament's monsoon session gets to a stormy start

New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS) The Lalit Modi issue forced adjournment in the Rajya Sabha as the monsoon session of Parliament began on Tuesday with the opposition Congress training its gun at the Narendra Modi government for alleged scams and favouritism.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

As monsoon session of Parliament begins PM Modi hopes for good decisions

As monsoon session of Parliament begins PM Modi hopes for good decisions

New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS) As the monsoon session of parliament begins on Tuesday holding strong possibilities of a storm to be kicked up by a united opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hoped to see good decisions being made by lawmakers.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Controversies in BJP-ruled states have made us hang heads in shame: Senior BJP lawmaker

Controversies in BJP-ruled states have made us hang heads in shame: Senior BJP lawmaker

New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS) In the first instance of a senior BJP leader going public criticising the party's line, an octogenarian lawmaker has warned that the recent controversies have sullied the party's image, saying they have "made us all bow our heads in shame.".

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Shiv Sena criticises lack of coordination, demands more importance in NDA

Shiv Sena criticises lack of coordination, demands more importance in NDA

New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS) Ruling National Democratic Alliance-partner Shiv Sena that has been sulking over the BJP "hegemony" in the coalition has demanded the post of NDA convenor, media reports says.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

PM to share his thoughts on 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday

PM to share his thoughts on 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the next edition of his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' will be aired on July 26.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Monsoon session begins today

Monsoon session begins today

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): The Monsoon session of the Parliament will begin from Tuesday.

by IBNS July 21, 2015

Globsyn Skills undertakes CSR initiatives

Globsyn Skills undertakes CSR initiatives

Kolkata, July 19 (IBNS) Taking up a CSR initiative, Globsyn Skills, which is a joint venture of the Globsyn Group in equity partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation, is training underprivileged students in computer programming at its Amtala campus near Kolkata.

by IBNS July 20, 2015

Will cut off tongue of whoever questions Amma's health :AIADMK MP

Will cut off tongue of whoever questions Amma's health :AIADMK MP

Chennai, Jul 20 (IBNS) A parliamentarian of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK has threatened to cut off the tongue of anyone who comments on Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's health.

by IBNS July 19, 2015

PM Modi reaches out to opposition: Says it is responsibility of all to run Parliament

PM Modi reaches out to opposition: Says it is responsibility of all to run Parliament

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) A day before the Monsoon session of Parliament Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday tried to reach out to a belligerent opposition that is ready to fight the government on various issues, telling an all-party meeting that it is the responsibility of every leader to run the House, reports said.

by IBNS July 19, 2015

BJP to give full support to Swaraj, Raje : Reports

BJP to give full support to Swaraj, Raje : Reports

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday decided to extend total support to its leaders who are embroiled in various controversies that the opposition Congress tries to take handle of.

by IBNS July 19, 2015

Supreme Court to hear CBI's plea seeking to file chargesheet in Vyapam scam

Supreme Court to hear CBI's plea seeking to file chargesheet in Vyapam scam

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday will hear on Monday the CBI's plea seeking to file chargesheets in the multi-crore Vyapam scam cases in Madhya Pradesh.

by IBNS July 19, 2015

Delhi Police Commissioner to meet CM Kejriwal over girl's murder

Delhi Police Commissioner to meet CM Kejriwal over girl's murder

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet police commissioner BS Bassi on Monday over the murder of a young girl who was stabbed protesting sexual assault.

by IBNS July 19, 2015

PM Modi to meet NDA partners today to counter opposition attack

PM Modi to meet NDA partners today to counter opposition attack

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) A day before parliament's monsoon session begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet senior NDA constituents to present a united front in Parliament to face the opposition fireworks on Vyapam scam and the Lalit Modi controversy.

by IBNS July 19, 2015

Afghanistan: UN welcomes establishment of electoral system reform commission

Afghanistan: UN welcomes establishment of electoral system reform commission

New York, Jul 20 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Sunday welcomed the establishment by the National Unity Government of an Electoral System Reform Commission in the country.

by IBNS July 19, 2015

Blood donation in Kolkata red-light districts triggers row

Blood donation in Kolkata red-light districts triggers row

Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): In what is seen as a major threat to public health and violation of rules, two clubs in Kolkata hosted blood donation camps in two high-HIV transmission risk zone red light areas of the eastern city, triggering a major controversy since a central blood bank actually went to both places to collect the blood in the presence of ruling party leaders.

by By Deepayan Sinha July 17, 2015

Violence erupts in Kashmir over Geelani's house arrest

Violence erupts in Kashmir over Geelani's house arrest

Srinagar, Jul 18 (IBNS) Violence broke out in Kashmir valley soon after the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers as hundreds of people took to street and clashed with police over hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's detention.

by IBNS July 17, 2015

We killed Kishanji: Mamata nephew's embarrassing statement

We killed Kishanji: Mamata nephew's embarrassing statement

Kolkata, Jul 18(IBNS) In a big embarrassment for West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee her nephew and Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has claimed that Maoist leader Kishanji was killed at the behest of the Trinamool Congress government.

by IBNS July 17, 2015

Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated throughout India

Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated throughout India

New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS) Eid-ul Fitr is being celebrated across India on Saturday with usual fervour and enthusiasm.

by IBNS July 17, 2015

Priyanka Chopra celebrates 33rd b'day with close friends

Priyanka Chopra celebrates 33rd b'day with close friends

Mumbai, July 18 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has received numerous accolades, including a National Film Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Awards in four categories, turned 33 years on Saturday.

by IBNS July 17, 2015

Millions to gather for the century's first Nabakalebar Yatra in Puri today

Millions to gather for the century's first Nabakalebar Yatra in Puri today

Puri, Odisha, Jul 18 (IBNS) Celebrating a grand occasion that comes once in 19 years the holy city of Puri observes on Saturday the grand Nabakalebara Yatra, one of the country's biggest religious congregations.

by IBNS July 17, 2015

India's biggest warship likely to be nuclear-powered

India's biggest warship likely to be nuclear-powered

New Delhi, Jul 18(IBNS) India's biggest ever warship, the INS Vishal, is likely to be nuclear-driven, media reports said.

by IBNS July 17, 2015

Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released

Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released

Beijing, Jul 18 (IBNS) An Indian national, detained in China for suspected terror links, has been released, reports said on Saturday.

by IBNS July 17, 2015