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Bombay High Court to decide Salman's fate

May 08, 2015, at 04:08 pm

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) The Bombay High Court will decide on Friday whether he will be granted bail or will go to jail after his conviction in the 2002 hit-and-run case in which a man was killed.

Around 32% of trains are delayed in Kolkata, says RailYatri.in

May 08, 2015, at 05:11 am

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): RailYatri.in on Thursday released a special report for Kolkata, providing interesting insights into the travel preferences of Kolkata-ites.

Indian Constitution is the only holy book for govt: Modi

May 08, 2015, at 04:57 am

Washington/New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): As his government is nearing to complete a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, in an exclusive interview with Time Magazine, spoke about everything from his ambitions for India to the global war on terrorism to what personally moves him.

Lok Sabha passes Juvenile Justice amendment bill

May 08, 2015, at 04:18 am

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the bill amending the Juvenile Justice Act, which will now allow teenagers in the 16-18 age group to be tried as adults if they commit any heinous crime.

Indian Parl clears historic land agreement with Bangladesh, Modi thanks Sonia, other political parties

May 08, 2015, at 03:34 am

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): In a significant move, Indian Parliament on Thursday cleared the historic land agreement with Bangladesh to settle a long border dispute.

Artificial lake burst triggers flash floods in Kargil

May 08, 2015, at 03:12 am

Srinagar, May 7 (IBNS): The artificial lake formed on river Phuktal in Zanskar subdivision of Kargil district in Jammu and Kashmir breached on Thursday morning washing away dozens of bridges, schools and residential houses.

RJD expels MP Pappu Yadav from party

May 08, 2015, at 02:33 am

Patna, May 7 (IBNS): The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday suspended controversial party MP Pappu Yadav for anti-party activities and for issues with its supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav.

West Bengal: 12 killed in Pingla blast

May 07, 2015, at 10:34 pm

Pingla, West Bengal, May 7 (IBNS) The death toll in the accidental blast in an illegal bomb making factory in West Bengal's Pingla has touched 12 on Thursday, police said.

Mamata orders CID inquiry into Pingla blast in West Bengal

May 07, 2015, at 09:49 pm

Pingla, West Bengal, May 7 (IBNS) Amid anger in the village over an accidental blast in an illegal bomb making factory in West Bengal's Pingla killing 11 people on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a CID probe into the incident.

Explosion in WB firecracker factory kills 11

May 07, 2015, at 09:25 pm

Pingla, West Bengal, May 7 (IBNS) A massive explosion in a firecracker factory at Pingla in the West Midnapore district on Thursday left at least 11 people dead, reports said.

CRPF personnel injured in J&K

May 07, 2015, at 08:12 pm

Srinagar, May 7 (IBNS) A CRPF personnel was injured on Thursday in a fire mishap at Srinagar’s Qamarwari area in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

President departs for Russia

May 07, 2015, at 08:11 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday departed for Russia, officials said.

Amethi food park project: Rahul attacks Centre

May 07, 2015, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the Centre over the issue of scrapping of the Amethi food park project and said the government was following politics of 'revenge'.

Rahul's office joins Twitter

May 07, 2015, at 06:57 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's office has joined popular micro-blogging site Twitter.

Objective news vital for information dissemination: Jaitley

May 07, 2015, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Arun Jaitley has said that in view of the multifarious channels of information dissemination, the objective presentation of news should never become a casualty.

Supreme court to hear Rahul's petition on defamation case against him

May 07, 2015, at 04:41 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Bombay High Court order dismissing his plea for quashing a defamation case against him.

UK goes to crucial Parliamentary election today

May 07, 2015, at 04:38 pm

London, May 7 (IBNS) The United Kingdom goes to polls on Thursday in what is being said one of the toughest elections in decades.

At least 11 killed in Bengal firecracker factory explosion

May 07, 2015, at 04:00 pm

Pingla, West Bengal, May 7 (IBNS) At least 11 people have been killed and 7 injured following a massive explosion in a firecracker factory at Pingla in the West Midnapore district.

12 BJP MPs pressed wrong button to vote against GST bill

May 07, 2015, at 03:51 pm

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) The government faced embarrassing moments in the Lok Sabha as 12 BJP members pressed the wrong button and voted against a clause of the GST Bill.

Abhijeet says 'sorry' for his 'footpath' remark

May 07, 2015, at 04:49 am

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who had triggered a controversy by making inflammatory tweets over his support for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, on Wednesday apologised for his remarks over 'sleeping on footpath'.

Stampede in Kashmir school leaves 26 students injured

May 07, 2015, at 04:13 am

Srinagar, May 6 (IBNS): At least twenty six students were injured after they spotted a wild bear in a local private school leading to stampede in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Sonia slams Modi government in LS over 'transparency, good governance'

May 07, 2015, at 04:10 am

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): With her party aiming for a revival in India's political scenario, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi launched an all out attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused his government, which will turn a year soon, of making "blatant u-turn" from its promises of transparency and good governance.

RS passes bill to ratify LBA with Bangladesh

May 07, 2015, at 03:35 am

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) In a significant move, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a Constitution amendment bill that will operationalise the Land Boundary Agreement with neighbouring Bangladesh.

Salman convicted in hit-and-run case, sentenced to jail for 5 yrs

May 07, 2015, at 01:13 am

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS): In a major setback to Bollywood megastar Salman Khan, who is known for delivering super hits at the box office every year, a Mumbai sessions court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced him to five years in jail in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case in which a pavement dweller was crushed under the wheels of the SUV the actor was driving.

Salman granted 2 days' interim bail

May 06, 2015, at 10:50 pm

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Giving a temporary relief to Bollywood megastar Salman Khan, who has been sentenced to five years in jail after he was convicted by a Mumbai sessions court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case, has been granted two days interim bail on Wednesday.

South Korean Parliamentary delegation to visit India under bilateral exchange

May 06, 2015, at 10:36 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) A Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Korea will arrive in New Delhi on Thurdsay on a four day visit on the invitation of the Parliament of India.

Kapil Dev meets PM Modi

May 06, 2015, at 09:45 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): Indian iconic cricketer Kapil Dev called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday.

Salman proved guilty : Sentenced to jail for 5 years in hit-and-run case

May 06, 2015, at 08:46 pm

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Bollywood megastar Salman Khan on Wednesday was sentenced to five years in jail after he was convicted by a Mumbai sessions court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case in which a pedestrian was crushed under the wheels of the SUV the actor was driving.

Salman Khan gets 5 year jail in hit and run case

May 06, 2015, at 07:03 pm

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Bollywood megastar Salman Khan on Wednesday was sentenced to five years in jail after he was convicted by a Mumbai sessions court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case. All charges against him are proved.

Flood of reactions on Salman's conviction

May 06, 2015, at 06:52 pm

Mumbai/New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) As Salman Khan was convicted by a session court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case, #SalmanVerdict was the top trend on tweeter with nearly 20,000 tweets on the hashtag by noon.