Pakistan violates ceasefire at LoC again
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:16 pm
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.
Bhilai gas leak: Toll rises to six
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:08 pm
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.
CBI to reach UP today; to start probe
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:03 pm
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.
Gujarat allowed to raise the height of Narmada dam
Jun 13, 2014, at 06:31 am
Ahmedabad, June 12 (IBNS): The Narmada Control Authority on Thursday allowed to raise the height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam by 17 metres to achieve its final height.
Bhilai Steel Plant : Gas leak kills 5
Jun 13, 2014, at 05:39 am
Bhilai, June 12 (IBNS): At least five people were killed and several others fell ill following leakage of poisonous gas at the Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, reports said.
Jun 13, 2014, at 04:33 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar was elected as a Rajya Sbaha member on Thursday, reports said.
Gaurav Agrawal tops Civil Services Examination
Jun 13, 2014, at 04:17 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) The results of the Civil Services Examination was declared on Thursday as Rajasthan's Gaurav Agrawal got the first rank in it.
Autocar India promotes safe driving
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:56 am
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Automative magazine Autocar India has announced 'The Uncool Moments Contest' that draws the nation's attention to unruly drivers across India.
Take stern actions against culprits: Akhilesh to officials
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:29 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): As rape incidents continued in Uttar Pradesh, state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said he has directed his officials to take stern actions against 'culprits'.
Loadshedding is a forgotten term: Mamata
Jun 13, 2014, at 02:51 am
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the people of her state are experiencing uninterrupted power supply.
Probationers of Indian Foreign Service call on PM
Jun 13, 2014, at 02:41 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Twenty nine officer trainees of the 2012 batch of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7, Race Course Road in New Delhi on Thursday.
PM releases commemorative postage stamps on FIFA WC
Jun 13, 2014, at 02:25 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released commemorative postage stamps on the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Uma Bharti announces public movement to clean Ganga, other rivers
Jun 13, 2014, at 01:47 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Giving a big boost to the Ganga rejuvenation plan of the NDA government, Union Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Uma Bharti on Thursday announced the launching of a big nationwide public movement for rejuvenation of Ganga and other important rivers from October this year.
Jun 13, 2014, at 12:57 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Delhi experiences heavy rainfall finally
Jun 13, 2014, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): The national capital on Thursday finally got a relief from the scorching heat with heavy rainfall being witnessed in many parts.
CBI to probe Badaun gangrape case
Jun 12, 2014, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday officially took the Badaun ganrape and murder case in its hands.
Delhi: Woman sexually assaulted by three men
Jun 12, 2014, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) The Delhi Police on Thursday said a 25-year-old woman has lodged a complaint alleging sexual assault by three men in a car.
Modi govt to fast-track border roads
Jun 12, 2014, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government will fast-track environmental reviews and sanctions for the roads along the Indo-China border, said reports on Thursday.
Sri Lanka releases 51 Indian fishermen
Jun 12, 2014, at 05:29 pm
Colombo, June 12 (IBNS) As many as 51 Indian fishermen were released by the Sri Lankan government, said reports on Thursday.
UP: Another girl found hanging from tree
Jun 12, 2014, at 05:24 pm
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.
Akhilesh Yadav to meet PM Modi today
Jun 12, 2014, at 04:04 pm
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is sheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi.
UP: Woman alleges rape by policeman
Jun 12, 2014, at 03:29 pm
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.
Jun 12, 2014, at 05:48 am
Bulandshahr, June 11 (IBNS): A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot at by unknown attackers at Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, reports said.
Himachal tragedy: NHRC issues notice to state govt
Jun 12, 2014, at 05:46 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Days after 24 students from Hyderabad were washed away by Beas river close to Himachal Pradesh's Mandi city, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued a notice to the state government over the issue.
Greenpeace dismisses "IB report" on NGOs
Jun 12, 2014, at 04:49 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace on Wednesday dismissed a purported report by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) against several NGOs and said it was 'designed to muzzle and silence civil society who raise their voices against injustices to people and the environment'.
Gandhi addresses at AIMC National Council meet
Jun 12, 2014, at 04:21 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday addressed at the National Council meet of Mahila Congress where he urged women leaders of the party to identify with everyday struggles of women on ground.
TRAI releases consultation paper on tariff issues related to broadcasting
Jun 12, 2014, at 04:19 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) on Wednesday released a Consultation Paper on 'Tariff Issues Related to Broadcasting and Cable TV Services for Commercial Subscribers', inviting views and comments of the stakeholders.
Germany Ambassador meets Smriti Irani
Jun 12, 2014, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Germany Ambassador Michael Steiner paid a courtesy call on Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Zubin Irani in her office in New Delhi on Wednesday.
NSUI supporters protest outside Irani's residence
Jun 12, 2014, at 02:52 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Some supporters of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the students' wing of the main opposition party Congress, staged demonstration outside the residence of Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani over the issue of Four Year Undergraduate Program (FYUP) in the Delhi University.
Jessica murder: Manu Sharma seeks parole
Jun 12, 2014, at 02:08 am
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the city police on the parole plea of Jessica Lal murder convict Manu Sharma, who is serving life imprisonment for shooting the young model cum bartender, in order to let him appear for his post-graduation examinations in human rights.