J&K cut-off from rest of India, 'Marcos' sent in for rescue
Srinagar, Sept 8 (IBNS): With all communications systems going down, Jammu & Kashmir is virtually cut-off from the rest of the country, as the situation of the state turned extremely grim, media reported.
BJP trying to buy AAP lawmakers to form Govt: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were trying to buy the support of its legislators in an effort to form government in Delhi.
Injured female rhino dies at Kaziranga
Guwahati, Sept 8 (IBNS): Suffering from severe pain for over 72-hours, a female rhino died at Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Monday, reports said.
Sensex, Nifty hit new record-high today
Mumbai, Sep 8 (IBNS): The BSE Sensex on Monday rose over 200 points hitting a new record above 22,225, while the 50-share Nifty surged over 55 points to another all-time high of 8,143, reports said.
Over 150 dead in J&K flood, rescue on
Srinagar, Sept 8 (IBNS): More than 150 people died and hundreds of thousands are stranded in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir as the region is marooned by its worst floods in past six decades, reports said.
Nithari serial killer's hanging stayed by Supreme Court
Meerut/New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): The hanging of Nithari serial killer Surinder Koli was put on hold after the Supreme Court passed an order late last night.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle turns 81
Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS): Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, whose melodious renditions have ruled the Hindi films industry for six decades, turned 81 years of age on Monday.
Release under-trials if they have served half-sentence: SC
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): In what can prove to be a big relief to lakhs of prisoners, the Supreme Court on Friday in a landmark order said that under-trial prisoners who have served half the sentence for the offence they have been charged with can be released.
Nation prepared to tackle any terror threat: IAF Chief
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): A day after Al-Qaeda supremo Ayman Al Zawahiri released a terror threat, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Friday asserted that the nation is fully prepared to tackle any terror threat on its territory, media reported.
Identify land for rehab of Kashmiri migrants, Rajnath asks Omar
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir State Government to identify suitable land for the rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants.
India-Australia seal Nuclear deal
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): India and Australia signed the much anticipated civilian nuclear deal on Friday, media reported.
BJD MP Hemendra Singh passes away
Bhubaneswar, Sept 5 (IBNS): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Hemendra Chandra Singh passed away on early Friday morning at a private nursing home in Bhubaneswar.
Nawaz Sharif sends mangoes to PM Modi
Islamabad, Sept 5 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has sent mangoes to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, media reports said.
Omar overseas rescue operation n flood-hit J&K
Srinagar, Sept 5 (IBNS) Jammu and Kahmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah till late Thursday night personally oversaw the rescue and relief operation carried out by the Army, state police and civil administration at Barzulla and adjacent areas to evacuate people from submerged areas in the flood-hit state.
BJP likely to be asked to form Government in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IBNS): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to be invited to form the government in Delhi which has been under President's rule since February this year, reports said. The party should be allowed to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly.
Nation on alert following Al-Qaeda video
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): The Centre has issued a nationwide alert following the release of a video message of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman Al Zawahiri, where he was seen announcing the formation of India branch of his militant outfit.
India, Pakistan hold flag meeting in Poonch sector
Udhampur, (J&K), Sept 4 (IBNS) A flag meeting was held on Wednesday at the Punch- Rawlakot Crossing point in the Poonch Sector on the Line of Control (LC) between India and Pakistani army after days of heavy firing along the border and Indian allegation of Pakistan violating ceasefire rules.
Vijayawada will be Andhra Pradesh capital: Naidu
Hyderabad, Sept 4 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in the state assembly named Vijaywada as the capital of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday with plans to make the region a hub of mega cities and smart cities.
Modi meets Awardee Teachers ahead of Teachers Day
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cordially interacted with about 350 awardee teachers at his residence.
Media has right to report of CBI chief visitors' book: SC
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the media has a right to publish the list of visitors to the house of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Ranjit Sinha, who had appealed to the apex court to keep the records private, after a recent controversy over Reliance Telecom officials meeting him several times at this residence.
Vijayawada will be Andhra Pradesh capital: Reports
Hyderabad, Sept 4 (IBNS): While Hyderabad is the capital of both the new state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh now, the new capital of Andhra will be in Vijayawada as Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will announce it soon, said a report by NDTV quoting sources.
Al Qaeda announces India branch in video
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS) In a new video, the dreaded Al Qaeda has announced the formation of an Indian wing of the terrorists to take forward the "jihad" in this part of the world.
SC raps Centre on Clean Ganga project
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped the Centre on Ganga cleaning project by saying, Will Ganga be cleaned in this century or not, media reports said.
MMRCA deal to be finalized soon: Air Chief
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): The much awaited $22 billion MMRCA (medium multi-role combat aircraft) deal is likely to be finalized soon, media reported.
West Bengal girl found dead after kangaroo court feud, family alleges rape
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, Sept 3 (IBNS) A 15-year-old girl who defied a kangaroo court diktat to lick spit for her father's failure to replay loan was found dead by a railway track in Jalpaiguri district's Dhupguri area on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday.
Black marketing in small amount is permissible: Jitan Ram
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has sparked a new controversy on Tuesday by saying that black-marketing in small amount will not be treated as an offence.
CBI Director lands in 2G controversy
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): CBI Director Ranjit Sinha has landed in a controversy surrounding the 2G scam though the latter denied any wrong doing.
President condoles the passing away of Vahanvati
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday has condoled the passing away of Goolam Essaji Vahanvati, former Attorney General of India.
Take potency test: Supreme Court to Nithyananda
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS) Controversial godman Nithyananda Swami, who has been accused of rape, was asked to take a potency test by the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
BJP MLA escapes bullet, gunman caught in camera
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator was attacked by a gunman right in front of his residence who fired several shots but the politician luckily managed to evade the bullets and survive. The entire incident of Tuesday night was caught in a CCTV camera.
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