Three killed, 250 injured in Kashmir day long violence
Aug 06, 2016, at 04:33 am
Srinagar, Aug 5 (IBNS): Kashmir continued to witness violence for the 28th day as fresh clashes erupted in several parts of the Valley resulting in death of three persons and injuring more than 250 on Friday.
Authorities suspend mobile internet in Jammu region
Aug 06, 2016, at 03:35 am
Srinagar, Aug 5 (IBNS): Mobile internet services were suspended in Jammu region on Friday to "check rumour mongers from spreading baseless and false news reports in the district."
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Two IED's recovered from Dhubri district in Assam
Aug 06, 2016, at 03:16 am
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS): After deadly rebel attack in Assam's Kokrajhar district, security forces recovered two powerful IED's from a remote village in Dhubri district on Friday evening, officials said.
West Bengal govt to commence probe again into Tagore's Nobel medal theft
Aug 06, 2016, at 03:14 am
Kolkata/Burdwan, Aug 5 (IBNS): A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted to find out Rabindranath Tagore's stolen Nobel Prize medal if given a chance, the state government has started preparation to begin probe again into the matter, a senior official said.
Heavy rains cripple Mumbai, alert for more downpour in next 48 hours
Aug 06, 2016, at 02:58 am
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): Heavy rains crippled life in Mumbai with waterlogging in several parts of the city and suburbs, leading to disruption of rail and road traffic and flight operations, reports said.
Amit Shah congratulates Vijay Rupani
Aug 06, 2016, at 01:15 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): BJP president Amit Shah on Friday congratulated Vijay Rupani as he was selected as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Rahul Gandhi condemns Assam militant attack
Aug 06, 2016, at 01:02 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday condemned the militant attack in Assam which left at least 13 people killed.
PM Modi strongly condemns attack in Kokrajhar
Aug 06, 2016, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed sadness and strongly condemned the attack in Assam's Kokrajhar in which at least 13 civilians were killed and 18 others injured.
Vijay Rupani to be next Gujarat CM
Aug 06, 2016, at 12:54 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): BJP leader Vijay Rupani has been selected as the next chief Minister of Gujarat.
Calcutta HC issues interim stay on Kolkata Police's ongoing probe into Narada sting
Aug 06, 2016, at 12:38 am
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday put an interim stay order on the Kolkata Police's ongoing investigation into Narada sting operation.
US Presidential Election process explained by Consul General Craig Hall
Aug 05, 2016, at 11:41 pm
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): With the global media having whipped up a considerable interest in the November 2016 US Presidential Election, especially during the run-up for the nomination of party candidates, the United States Consulate General in Kolkata held a presentation on Thursday to explain the various steps involved in the election process, at the American Centre.
Assam terror attack : 13 civilians killed, 18 others injured
Aug 05, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least 13 civilians were killed and 18 others injured in a terror attack in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Friday, officials said.
America wants bigger Indian influence in East and South East: US Consul General
Aug 05, 2016, at 10:31 pm
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): United States wants to see India’s influence increase to the East and South East because the country is a very good example of the values, benefits and the importance of a democracy, a senior American diplomat here has said.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes people of Bolivia ahead of National Day
Aug 05, 2016, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of the Plurinational Republic of Bolivia on the eve of their National Day.
Embassy of Israel looking for the next Indian startup
Aug 05, 2016, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Embassy of Israel in cooperation with TiE Delhi-NCR will host the “Start Tel Aviv†competition India Finals on Aug 12.
Assam terror attack : Four people killed, several injured
Aug 05, 2016, at 07:49 pm
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least four civilians were killed and several injured when suspected terrorists opened fire at a market place in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday.
Two killed as gunman opens fire in Kokrajhar, gun battle with security forces
Aug 05, 2016, at 07:06 pm
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least two people were killed and several injured when a gunman opened fire at Balazan market in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday afternoon, reports said.
Renowned Assamese writer Mahim Bora passes away
Aug 05, 2016, at 07:04 pm
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Renowned Assamese writer Mahim Bora passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Friday morning. He was 93.
Kanpur custody death of Dalit youth : Brother says police beat them up mercilessly
Aug 05, 2016, at 06:37 pm
Kanpur, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Kamal Valmiki, the Dalit youth who died in police custody in Kanpur, and his brother were allegedly beaten up by cops for hours in a severe manner after they had been brought in on Tuesday for interrogation in connection with a robbery.
India took strong stand against terror at SAARC meet : Rajnath Singh at Parliament
Aug 05, 2016, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) : Taking a strong stand against terror, India has called upon all SAARC nations to take harshest measures not only against the perpetrators, but also the supporters of terrorism, Home Minister Rajnath Singh told parliament on Friday.
NIA investigates Naik's involvement in inspiring terrorists
Aug 05, 2016, at 04:55 pm
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): The trouble is far from over for Islamic Preacher Zakir Naik, as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) suspects his role in inspiring at least 50 terror accused and suspects, media reports said.
Aug 05, 2016, at 03:50 pm
Cairo, Aug 5 (IBNS): The Egyptian military has claimed that a top IS leader has been killed in the country, media reports said.
Murder case registered against policemen after dalit man dies in custody
Aug 05, 2016, at 03:26 pm
Kanpur, Aug 5 (IBNS): A murder case was registered against five policemen after a dalit (backward caste) man died in their custody, media reports said.
Nitish Kumar calls Jaitley, offers to do his bit for GST
Aug 05, 2016, at 04:57 am
Patna, Aug 4 (IBNS): Setting aside political rivalry, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday called up Finance Minister Arun Jailey and said he is ready to do his bit for the GST Bill, that was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Flight EK521 was involved in "operational incident" while landing at Dubai: Emirates
Aug 05, 2016, at 02:53 am
Dubai, Aug 4 (IBNS): A day after the massive accident, Emirates on Thursday informed that its flight EK521 was involved in an "operational incident" upon landing at Dubai International Airport at approximately on Wednesday.
Three rhinos poached in Kaziranga in past 24 hours
Aug 05, 2016, at 01:27 am
Guwahati, Aug 4 (IBNS): Poachers killed another one horned rhinoceros in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP) on Wednesday night and managed to flee with its horn.
If CBI fails, I will find out Tagore's stolen Nobel medal: Mamata Banerjee
Aug 05, 2016, at 01:06 am
Birbhum/Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said during an event at Bolpur in West Bengal's Birbhum district that she could find out Rabindranath Tagore's stolen Nobel Prize medal, if given a chance to investigate.
Assam CM urges MoS for Water Resources for strengthening of embankments
Aug 05, 2016, at 12:54 am
Guwahati, Aug 4 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the 5000 Km embankments in Assam serve as a safeguard to rural economy and the recurring breaches on the embankments pose danger to rural economy.
Assam gets Rs 1449 crore as crude oil royalty at pre-discounted price
Aug 05, 2016, at 12:43 am
Guwahati, Aug 4 (IBNS): Fulfilling the demands of the people of Assam, the Centre on Thursday facilitated the release of crude oil royalty at pre-discounted price when Oil India Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited handed over two cheques worth Rs. 1449.88 crore to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at a function held in New Delhi's Assam Bhawan.
Hawk aircraft crash: Probe ordered, no injury reported
Aug 05, 2016, at 12:33 am
Kalaikunda, West Bengal, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ordered a probe into the Hawk Aircraft crash, which took place earlier in the day, an official release stated.