Accused of practising witchcraft family of six hacked to death in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jul 13 (IBNS) In a horrific incident, six members, including children and women, of a family have been hacked to death by villagers in Odisha after they suspected them of practising witchcraft.
Criminal defamation should be retained as a penal offence: Centre to SC
New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) Denying that defamation has any effect on free speech, the government has told the Supreme Court that the provision for defamation should be retained in the Indian Penal Code as a deterrent against defamatory actions.
Sonia's Iftar party to muster opposition unity
New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, Congress President Sonia Gandhi holds an Iftar party on Monday night in an attempt to stitch up opposition unity.
Uttar Pradesh IPS officer complains threat call from Mulayam
Lucknow, Jul 11 (IBNS) A senior IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh has lodged a complaint against Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav for allegedly threatening him a threat on phone.
Mamata not to attend PM Modi's meeting on land bill
Kolkata, Jul 11 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will skip a meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on land bill on July 15.
Former Tamil Nadu Minister P Chendur Pandian dead
Chennai, Jul 11 (IBNS) Ruling AIADMK legislator and former minister P Chendur Pandian died in Chennai on Saturday following a protracted illness, the party said. He was 65.
Madras High Court recalls order on mediation between rapist and victimi
Chennai, Jul 11 (IBNS) The Madras High Court has recalled a controversial order directing mediation between a rapist and his victim.
Congress attacks PM Modi for accepting Pak visit offer
New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS) The opposition Congress on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accepting his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif's invitation to visit Islamabad describing it as a "regrettable" act on his part at a time when two Indian security personnel were killed in cross-border Pak attack.
Govt seeks SC permission to confiscate properties of Dawood's relatives
New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS) The government has requested the Supreme Court to allow it to confiscate properties of the relatives of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
Four killed in Uttarakhand landslides as heavy rain lashes North India
New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS) Four people were killed in landslides in Uttarakhand as heavy rain pounded a major part of North India for the last two days causing alarming rise in the water levels of most of the rivers in the region.
Ninth witness attacked in Asaram Bapu rape case
Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Jul 11 (IBNS) A key witness in the rape case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was shot at in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur on Friday.
India-Pakistan joint statement at Ufa shows signs of positive movement: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, July 10 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India-Pakistan joint statement at Ufa, Russia showed signs of positive movement and both the countries engaging at different levels will hopefully open new possibilities.
23 killed in Bangladesh stampede
Dhaka, July 10 (IBNS): At least 23 people were killed in a stampede during the distribution of zakat (donation for the poor ahead of Eid) in Mymensingh town in Bangladesh on Friday, media reports said.
Modi, Sharif surprise Indo-Pak watchers with breakthrough talks, issue joint statement
Ufa, Russia, July 10 (IBNS) The hour-long bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday in Russia produced breakthrough results, including a decision to set up military-to-military contact between the two countries and Modi's first-ever visit to Pakistan for a SAARC summit.
India, Pakistan issue joint statement after Modi-Sharif talks
Ufa, Russia, July 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Russia and came out with a joint statement signifying a big breakthrough in the relations as they also spoke jointly on terrorism condemning it and agreeing to discuss speedy Mumbai attack trial.
BJP-JDU close battle as counting for Bihar Legislative Council Elections is underway
Patna, Jul 10 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA and Janata Dal-United (JDU) appears to be in a close battle as counting of votes for the Legislative Council elections in Bihar is underway with initial results trickling in.
PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif's meeting goes beyond scheduled time
Ufa, Russia, Jul 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday greeted each other with a warm handshake before holding formal bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Russia, reports said.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar promises to ban liquor
Patna, Jul 10 (IBNS) Ahead of the assembly elections in the state Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has promised to ban liquor when he forms the government next time.
PM Modi to meet Nawaj Sharif in Russia today
New Delhi, Jul 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday over crucial bilateral issues on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Russia.
SC notice to MP Governor : Home Secretary meets Home Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS) Soon after the Supreme Court issued a notice to Madhya Pradesh Governor on a petition seeking his removal over his alleged involvement in Vyapam scam, Home secretary LC Goyal met Home Minister Rajnath Singh to decide on Yadav's future, reports said.
Army jawan and police officer injured in militant attack in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jul 9 (IBNS) An army jawan and a police officer were injured in two separate terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir since Wednesday.
Supreme Court orders CBI probe of Vyapam scam and related deaths
New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS) Putting at end to the opposition demand the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered CBI probe of the Vyapam scam and the deaths related to it.
Another Vyapam-linked death, this time key witness constable
New Delhi Jul 9(IBNS) The mystery over the parade of deaths related to the Vyapam scam continues to deepen as s witness in the case, a Madhya Pradesh Police constable has died.
Supreme Court to hear Vyapam scam petitions today
New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear a petition that asks for the removal of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav for his alleged involvement in the Vyapam scam.
Hemaji made a brutal mistake : Babul Supriyo on accident that killed a child
New Delhi, Jul (IBNS) Actor-politician Hema Malini made a "brutal mistake," union minister Babul Supriyo said on Wednesday.
PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Xingping, voices concern over Lakhvi's release
Ufa, Rusiia, Jul 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday aired India's concern during talks with Chinese President Xi Xinping over China's support to Pakistan on the release of 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.
MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets journalist Akshay Singh's family
New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met on Thursday morning the family of Akshay Singh, the journalist who died on Saturday while reporting on the Vyapam scam.
Top Australian cancer researcher visits India
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) One of Australias leading cancer experts, Dr Warwick Tong, is visiting India now to strengthen medical research links between both countries and explore potential new collaborations in the sector.
Top Australian cancer researcher visits India
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) One of Australias leading cancer experts, Dr Warwick Tong, is visiting India now to strengthen medical research links between both countries and explore potential new collaborations in the sector.
PM Modi arrive Russia to attend BRICS and SCO summits
New Delhi, Jul 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Russia for two key summits-BRICS and and SCO. countries, reports said.
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