40 stranded Indians in Iraq incommunicado

40 stranded Indians in Iraq incommunicado

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): India's external affairs ministry has confirmed that 40 Indians stranded in strife-torn Iraqi town of Mosul remained incommunicado even though a control room has been set up to offer assistance to all concerned with information and the Indian embassy in that country is alert to the situation round the clock.

by IBNS June 18, 2014

Modi govt might change Guvs of 5 states

Modi govt might change Guvs of 5 states

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government might change Governors in five states, said reports on Tuesday.

by IBNS June 17, 2014

Jessica Lal : Convict Manu Sharma gets parole

Jessica Lal : Convict Manu Sharma gets parole

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted 15 days' parole to Jessica Lal murder convict Manu Sharma, who is serving life imprisonment for shooting the young model cum bartender, in order to let him sit for his post-graduation examinations in human rights and to submit his thesis on the subject.

by IBNS June 17, 2014

Rajasthan Governor calls on PM Modi

Rajasthan Governor calls on PM Modi

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7, Race Course Road here on Tuesday.

by IBNS June 17, 2014

DA case: Trial to resume against Jayalalithaa

DA case: Trial to resume against Jayalalithaa

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that an alleged disproportionate assets case involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa can resume in a trial court.

by IBNS June 17, 2014

Uttar Pradesh Governor BL Joshi resigns

Uttar Pradesh Governor BL Joshi resigns

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) Uttar Pradesh Governor Banwari Lal Joshi on Tuesday resigned from his post.

by IBNS June 17, 2014

I will not lose: Akhilesh Yadav

I will not lose: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, June 17 (IBNS) Facing tremendous criticisms over rising crimes against women in his state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said he won't let his critics win and he will continue working for the people.

by IBNS June 17, 2014

Advani to meet Yashwant Sinha in jail today

Advani to meet Yashwant Sinha in jail today

Hazaribagh, June 17 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) patriarch LK Advani will visit senior party leader Yashwant Sinha in a Hazaribagh jail on Tuesday.

by IBNS June 17, 2014

No complaints lodged against Preity: Wadia Group

No complaints lodged against Preity: Wadia Group

Mumbai, June 17 (IBNS) The Wadia Group on Tuesday refuted reports that Wadia Hospital staff had lodged a complaint against Bollywood actress Preity Zinta.

by IBNS June 17, 2014

CBI starts probing Munde's death

CBI starts probing Munde's death

New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday took over the probe into Union minister Gopinath Munde's death in a road accident.

by IBNS June 16, 2014

Jute mill CEO's death: Six arrested

Jute mill CEO's death: Six arrested

Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS) At least six people were arrested in connection with the killing of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a jute mill at Bhadreswar town in West Bengal's Hooghly district.

by IBNS June 16, 2014

PM addresses Bhutan Parliament

PM addresses Bhutan Parliament

Thimphu, June 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Joint Session of the Parliament of Bhutan in Thimphu.

by IBNS June 16, 2014

Preity pours heart out in Facebook post

Preity pours heart out in Facebook post

Mumbai, June 16 (IBNS) Bollywood actress and IPL team Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta, who has filed a molestation case against industrialist and his former beau Ness Wadia, has in a Facebook post shared her side of the story.

by IBNS June 16, 2014

A strong India to help neighbours: Modi

A strong India to help neighbours: Modi

Thimphu, June 16 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said in order to help its neighbours India needs to be strong and stable.

by IBNS June 16, 2014

Teenager raped in Uttar Pradesh

Teenager raped in Uttar Pradesh

Sitapur, June 16 (IBNS): A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Sitapur town in Uttar Pradesh, reports said on Monday.

by IBNS June 16, 2014

Yashwant Sinha's jail stay extended

Yashwant Sinha's jail stay extended

Hazaribagh, June 16 (IBNS): A local court on Monday extended the judicial custody of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha by 12 more days after he refused to submit a jail bond.

by IBNS June 16, 2014

Two cops shot dead in Uttar Pradesh

Two cops shot dead in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, June 16 (IBNS) Two policemen were allegedly shot dead by miscreants at Firozabad city in Uttar Pradesh, said reports on Monday.

by IBNS June 16, 2014

Modi replies to Sharif letter; stresses on improving ties

Modi replies to Sharif letter; stresses on improving ties

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has replied to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif's letter and said he is looking forward to working closely with him.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

Bhilai gas leak: Modi speaks to Chhattisgarh CM

Bhilai gas leak: Modi speaks to Chhattisgarh CM

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday morning and assured him of all necessary assistance for rescue and relief operations, and treatment for those affected by the gas leak incident at the Bhilai Steel Plant.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

Rupee slips to one-month low

Rupee slips to one-month low

Mumbai, June 13 (IBNS) The Indian rupee on Friday morning hit one-month low to stand at 59.49 per US dollar.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

LTC scam: CBI books six Rajya Sabha MPs

LTC scam: CBI books six Rajya Sabha MPs

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed a case against six Rajya Sabha MPs for cheating, forgery in connection with the Leave and Travel Concession (LTC) scam on Friday.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

Pakistan violates ceasefire at LoC again

Pakistan violates ceasefire at LoC again

Jammu, June 13 (IBNS) Pakistani troopers on Friday morning violated ceasefire again at the Mendhar sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, said reports.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

Modi minister faces court notice for rape

Modi minister faces court notice for rape

Jaipur, June 13 (IBNS) A Jaipur district court has summoned Rajasthan's lone minister in the Narendra Modi government, Nihalchand Meghwal, in a 2011 rape case.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

Bhilai gas leak: Toll rises to six

Bhilai gas leak: Toll rises to six

Bhilai, June 13 (IBNS): The death toll in the gas leakage at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)'s Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh's Durg district rose to six on Friday, said reports.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

CBI to reach UP today; to start probe

CBI to reach UP today; to start probe

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) A team of 20 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials led by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) will reach Uttar Pradesh from New Delhi on Friday to start its investigation into the Badaun ganrape and murder case.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

Musharraf allowed to leave Pakistan

Musharraf allowed to leave Pakistan

Karachi, June 12 (IBNS) A Karachi court on Thursday allowed former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf to leave the country.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

Sri Lanka releases 51 Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka releases 51 Indian fishermen

Colombo, June 12 (IBNS) As many as 51 Indian fishermen were released by the Sri Lankan government, said reports on Thursday.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

UP: Another girl found hanging from tree

UP: Another girl found hanging from tree

Lucknow, June 12 (IBNS) A 19-year-old girl was found hanging from a tree in Moradabad city of Uttar Pradesh, said reports on Thursday.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

Akhilesh Yadav to meet PM Modi today

Akhilesh Yadav to meet PM Modi today

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is sheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

UP: Woman alleges rape by policeman

UP: Woman alleges rape by policeman

Hamirpur, June 12 (IBNS) A 35-year-old woman has alleged that she was raped by a Station House Officer (SHO) at Sumerpur police station in Hamirpur district, said reports on Thursday.

by IBNS June 12, 2014