PM Modi likely to host Iftar party in Srinagar

PM Modi likely to host Iftar party in Srinagar

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to host an Iftar party in Srinagar on July 17.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

SC to hear Rahul's petition against RSS defamation suit

SC to hear Rahul's petition against RSS defamation suit

New Delhi, Jul 8 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi's appeal to quash a defamation case against him for allegedly blaming Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Sensor technology can improve accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis, research shows

Sensor technology can improve accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis, research shows

Birmingham, July 8 (IBNS) New research has shown how a smart sensor chip, able to pick up on subtle differences in glycoprotein molecules, can improve the accuracy and efficiency of prostate cancer diagnosis.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

I yielded to people's wishes : Chouhan on CBI probe in Vyapam scam

I yielded to people's wishes : Chouhan on CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Bhopal, Jul 8 (IBNS) Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan who faces a strong demand for his removal has admitted that he has "yielded to the wishes of the people" by asking the CBI to investigate the Vyapam scam.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Top Australian cancer researcher visits India

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.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Modi to arrive Russia today to attend BRICS and SCO

Modi to arrive Russia today to attend BRICS and SCO

Ufa, Russia, Jul 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive Russia on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend the BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Bomb warning forces Turkish Airlines flight to make emergency landing in Delhi

Bomb warning forces Turkish Airlines flight to make emergency landing in Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS) A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Delhi's international airport on Tuesday after the pilot reported a "bomb threat".

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Under mounting pressure Chouhan seeks CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Under mounting pressure Chouhan seeks CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Bhopal, Jul 7 (IBNS) Two days after he flatly refused to invite a CBI investigation into the Vyapam scam, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday buckled under mounting pressure to ask the High Court for a probe by the central agency.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

 7/11 Mumbai train blasts victim dies after being in coma for nine years

7/11 Mumbai train blasts victim dies after being in coma for nine years

Mumbai, Jul 7 (IBNS) Nine years after the 2006 Mumbai blasts a man, injured in the incident, has died in a local hospital.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Youth electrocuted at UP ATM while inserting debit card

Youth electrocuted at UP ATM while inserting debit card

Lucknow, Jul 7 (IBNS) In a shocking incident, a man was electrocuted when he inserted his debit card at an ATM machine in Janghai in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

SC to hear plea for CBI probe in Vyapam scam

SC to hear plea for CBI probe in Vyapam scam

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will hear petitions seeking a probe by Central Bureau of Investigation into the Vyapam scam on July 9.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

I am a minister, yet I am scared : Uma Bhartai on Vyapam deaths

I am a minister, yet I am scared : Uma Bhartai on Vyapam deaths

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS) As the series of eerie deaths linked to the Vyapam scam leaves the country baffled Union minister Uma Bharti has said that she herself is "scared" and asks Madhya Pradesh chief minister and her party colleague Shivraj Singh Chouhan to "do something" to address panic in the state.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

West Bengal police in IT hub releases cyber security booklet

West Bengal police in IT hub releases cyber security booklet

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Rapid acceleration of cyber crime in Bidhannagar area in West Bengal's IT hub in Kolkata has induced the Bidhannagar City Police in association with CDAC and Bharati Airtel Limited to launch a booklet on cyber safety on Monday.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Another Vyapam death: Constable questioned in the scam found hanging

Another Vyapam death: Constable questioned in the scam found hanging

Bhopal, Jul 7 (IBNS) The mystery shrouding Vyapam scam deepens further as a police constable has been found hanging from the ceiling of a tourist outpost in Tikamgarh of Madhya Pradesh adding to the serial deaths.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

PM Modi lands in Uzbekistan, commences five nation tour of Central Asia,Russia

PM Modi lands in Uzbekistan, commences five nation tour of Central Asia,Russia

Tashkent, July 6 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent as he commenced his five nation tour of Central Asia and Russia on Monday.

by IBNS July 06, 2015

Vyapam deaths : Woman trainee cop third on list in three days

Vyapam deaths : Woman trainee cop third on list in three days

Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, Jul 6 (IBNS) Adding to the weird series of Vyapam deaths a woman trainee sub-inspector was found dead in a lake on Monday.

by IBNS July 06, 2015

A day after referendum verdict against austerity measure, Greek Finance Minister resigns

A day after referendum verdict against austerity measure, Greek Finance Minister resigns

Athens, July 6 (IBNS) Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has resigned a day after the countrys resounding rejection in a referendum to the eurozones austerity terms for a bailout.

by IBNS July 06, 2015

Congress demands resignation of Chouhan over Vyapam scam

Congress demands resignation of Chouhan over Vyapam scam

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): The Congress on Monday demanded that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan should resign over the Vyapam recruitment scam and be answerable to the nation on why there was delay in the probe.

by IBNS July 06, 2015

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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 2015