Modi breaks silence on communalism, assures religious freedom for all
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Amid several attacks on churches and a convent school in the national capital region and rows over conversions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government will not tolerate any religious violence and would ensure that there is complete freedom of people of all faith in India.
At least 100 killed, over 35 injured in road mishap
Jhabua, Feb 17 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed and over 35 injured when a private bus fell into a gorge in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday night, media reports said.
BSF jawan shoots dead head constable, injures five in Malda
Malda, Feb 17 (IBNS): A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly shot dead one of his colleagues and injured five others at a camp in Malda district of West Bengal on Tuesday morning, media reports said.
Swine flu toll reaches 585 in India
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): With reports of as many as 100 fresh deaths due to the H1N1 virus across India in past three days, the total swine flu toll climbed to at least 585 this year, media reports said
Two three-year-old girls allegedly raped at Muzzafarnagar
Muzzafarnagar, Feb 17 (IBNS): Two three-year-old girls were allegedly raped by their neighbour in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar district on Monday, media reports said.
One month deadline for training, maintenance for fighter jets Tejas
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar set a deadline of a month for training and maintenance manuals to be shared with pilots for the home-made light combat aircraft Tejas, media reports said.
CapitalVia to organizing two-wheeler helmet awareness rally
Indore, Feb 16 (IBNS): As the city is abuzz with helmet awareness as a part of its road safety campaign, a plethora of events including rallies, flash mobs, demonstrations and road safety awareness campaigns are being planned that emphasize on the need for safe roads in Indore.
Ex-Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil dies in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Former Maharashtra Home Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader RR Patil died in Mumbai on Monday.
Saradha: Rajat Majumder gets bail
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS): The Kolkata High Court on Monday granted conditional bail to ex-IPS officer and senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Rajat Majumder.
Modi meets Sri Lankan Prez, discusses civil nuclear cooperation
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the Hyderabad House here, where both leaders discussed bilateral civil nuclear cooperation among other key strategic issues.
Special TADA Court convicts gangster Abu Salem in 1995 murder case
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on Monday convicted extradited gangster Abu Salem in connection with the 1995 murder case of a Mumbai-based builder Pradeep Jain.
Mamata wins West Bengal bypolls
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS) The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal won the Krishnaganj assembly seat in Nadia by a handsome margin while it is leading in the Bongaon Lok Sabha seat as counting proceeded on Monday.
Fever gone, CM Kejriwal gets down to work today
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday tweeted that he is much better now and his fever is gone, media reports said.
VHP leader asks pro-Hindu groups not to make controversial comments
Ludhiana, Feb 16 (IBNS): Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international president Raghav Reddy on Sunday urged all pro-Hindu groups not to pass any controversial comments which could cause problems to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a smooth functioning, media reports said.
Government constitutes SIT to probe 1984 riots
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): The Narendra Modi government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigating/re-investigating the cases of 1984 riots under the Chairmanship of Pramod Asthana, an IPS Officer.
Pakistan: 8 killed, 56 injured in Peshawar mosque attack
Peshawar, Feb 13 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed and 56 were injured in a powerful blast near an imambargah or mosque in the Hayatabad area of Pakistan's Peshawar city during Friday prayers, media reports said.
SC stays arrest of Teesta Setalvad till Feb 19
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed that social activist Teesta Setalvad will not be arrested till Feb 19 in connection with the Gulbarg Society fund embezzlement case.
Two killed, three injured in Assam blast
Guwahati, Feb 13 (IBNS): At least two persons were killed and three others injured in an powerful explosion in Assam's Sivsagar district on Friday morning, police said.
Manish Sisodia will be deputy CM in Kejriwal cabinet
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Senior Aaam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia will be the deputy chief minister of Delhi and thus be number two in the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet that will take oath on Feb 14 at the Ramlila Maidan.
Modi speaks to Sharif, Hasina, wish them cricket luck
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he has called up his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif and wished all the best to the Pakistan cricket team ahead of the Cricket World Cup. He also wished other SAARC nation leaders, including Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh.
South Delhi Christian school vandalized
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): After reports of a series of attacks on churches, a convent school in south Delhi was allegedly vandalized by miscreants in the intervening night of Thursday-Friday.
Train derails in Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, deaths reported
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IBNS) An express train bound for Ernakulam from Hosur in Bengaluru jumped tracks at a place near Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border on Friday, killing two people at least and injuring over a dozen. Some reports put the death toll at eight.
Teesta Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea rejected
Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IBNS): The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected social activist Teesta Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea in connection with the Gulbarg society embezzlement case.
Kejriwal, Sisodia meet PM, raise full-statehood issue
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Days after Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) registered a massive victory in the Delhi Assembly polls, the CM designate and party leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and raised the issue of granting full statehood to Delhi.
PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Dayananda Saraswati
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Swami Dayananda Saraswati on his birth anniversary.
PM unhappy over temple in his name
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his displeasure over building of a temple dedicated to him in Gujarat and said it was a 'shocking' move and against Indian tradition.
Clarke not to play WC opener against England
Melbourne, Feb 12 (IBNS): Australian skipper Michael Clarke will not play the opening match of the World Cup against England on Saturday, officials said.
Kejriwal to meet PM Modi today
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister's designate Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Lapcare launches unbreakable headphone
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS): Lapcare, one of India's leading brands in smartphone, tablet and laptop accessories and peripherals, on Tuesday, announced the launch of its unbreakable headband headphones under the 'YO!' lifestyle series-the LMH207 .
CapitalVia India Ideathon completes first phase with 260 new ideas
New Delhi/Indore, Feb 11 (IBNS) : CapitalVia Global Research Limiteds India Ideathon completed its first phase. India Ideathon, which opened on October 3 is organised to encourage and promote entrepreneurship among young minds.
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