'SAR' Ops still underway for 4 missing Naval personnel
Nov 08, 2014, at 10:56 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 8 (IBNS): A full scale Search and Rescue (SAR) operation is in progress by the Indian Navy for the four personnel reported missing in a mishap involving a Torpedo Recovery Vessel (TRV A-72) of Indian Navy, which sank off the coast of Visakhapatnam at around 2000h on 06 Nov 14.
Militant apprehended in Kashmir
Nov 08, 2014, at 10:49 pm
Srinagar, Nov 8 (IBNS) Kashmir police claimed to have arrested a banned Jaish-e-Mohammad militant from North Kashmir's Sopore town, 55 km from summer capital Srinagar on Friday evening.
Laxmikant Parsekar is Goa's new Chief Minister
Nov 08, 2014, at 10:20 pm
Panaji, Nov 8 (IBNS): Goa Health Minister Laxmikant Parsekar was on Saturday sworn in as the state's next Chief Minister.
Shivsena stands beside PM Modi, issues warning to Taliban
Nov 08, 2014, at 09:34 pm
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): Shiv sena on Friday issued a stern warning to Taliban group by saying that Prime Minister's security is top priority and any attempt to tamper with India's Prime Minister will be dealt severely, media reported.
Modi greets Advani on his 87th birthday
Nov 08, 2014, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday morning greeted veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on his 87th birthday.
Manohar Parrikar resigns as the chief minister of Goa
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Panaji, Nov 8 (IBNS): Manohar Parrikar resigned as the Chief Minister of Goa on Saturday, media reported.
Security agencies decrypt IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal's conversation
Nov 08, 2014, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Al Qaeda has developed a cell in Uttar Pradesh, Indian Mujahideen (IM) founder Riyaz Bhatkal told his top-most lieutenant in conversations, media reports said.
BJP parliamentary board to meet over cabinet expansion
Nov 08, 2014, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board is slated to meet after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Saturday, media reports said.
PM Modi takes up spade, begins Ganga clean-up drive
Nov 08, 2014, at 04:48 pm
Varanasi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took up the Clean Ganga mission as he began to clean the river at the Assi Ghat in Varanasi on Saturday morning, reports said.
Lab technician held for allegedly molesting class-III girl in Delhi
Nov 08, 2014, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): A laboratory technician was arrested for allegedly molesting a class-III student in a school in Delhi, media reports said.
Peres launches Indo-Israeli-Australian Food and Water project
Nov 08, 2014, at 05:29 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS) Former President of Israel Shimon Peres, concluding a 3 day visit to India, launched Friday a special project in the field of Food and Water Security entitled "Creating a Second Green Revolution in India".
Government is taking all steps to create matching infrastructure on our side: Arun Jaitley
Nov 08, 2014, at 05:09 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS) Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said the government is taking all steps to create matching infrastructure on 'our side' to realize our military potential.
Two inquiries ordered into Surat Spicejet Plane mishap
Nov 08, 2014, at 03:25 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): A Spicejet Flight hit an animal during the take-off run at Surat airport on Thursday night but a timely action by the pilot of the aircraft averted a mishap.
Vessel mishap: Rescue operations launched by Indian Navy for 4 missing personnel
Nov 08, 2014, at 02:36 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Ministry of Defense on Friday said a full scale Search and Rescue (SAR) operation has been launched by the Indian Navy for the four personnel reported missing in a mishap involving a Torpedo Recovery Vessel (TRV A-72), which sank off the coast of Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
IAF conducts forest fire fighting ops in Visakhapatnam
Nov 08, 2014, at 02:31 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Massive and widespread forest fires had been devouring the pristine forests 30 Kms east of Visakhapatnam and causing widespread destruction to the flora and fauna.
Burdwan blast: Key conspirator Zia-ul-Haq arrested from WB's Malda district
Nov 08, 2014, at 01:00 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested the key conspirator in the Burdwan blast case Zia-ul-Haq from Malda district in West Bengal.
Union Cabinet expansion likely at 1 PM on Sunday
Nov 08, 2014, at 12:19 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be expanded at 1 PM on Sunday where Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will reportedly be inducted as the Defence Minister, reports said.
Lookout notice issued against 2 French Film-makers for filming Jarawa
Nov 07, 2014, at 10:11 pm
Port Blair, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Andaman & Nicobar administration has issued a lookout notice to two french film-makers who secretly filmed and made documentary on Jarawa, the aboriginal tribes of the islet, media reported.
Army takes full responsibilty of Budgam killings
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:41 pm
Srinagar, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Army on Friday took full responsibility for the Budgam firing incident that killed two youths on Monday, media reported.
SpiceJet suspends Surat service after plane hits stray animal
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS) SpiceJet airline has decided to suspend its service from the Surat airport in Gujarat after a plane full of passengers had a providential escape from disaster hitting a stray buffalo on the runway on Thursday soon before take-off.
12 children feared drowned in boat capsize
Nov 07, 2014, at 09:15 pm
Rae Bareli, Nov 7 (IBNS): At least 12 children are feared to have drowned when the boat they were travelling capsized in Ganga river on Saturday, media reported.
Every Agricultural Field in the Country to have Irrigation Facility in the Next 10 Years
Nov 07, 2014, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti on Friday said that every agricultural field in the country will have irrigation facility in the next ten years.
Modi bats for girl child in 'adopted' village
Nov 07, 2014, at 08:25 pm
Jayapur, Nov 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday voiced his support for girl child while addressing a gathering at his newly adopted village Jayapur in Uttar Pradesh.
Centre to set up 12 Advanced Training Institutes to develop skilled labour
Nov 07, 2014, at 08:22 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): To boost 'Make in India' program, The Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGE&T) of the Ministry of Labour & Employment proposed to set up 12 Advanced Training Institutes (ATIs) at various locations of the country at a Total Project Cost of over 200 Crores.
Rajnath Singh discusses global terror threats with Israeli PM
Nov 07, 2014, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh discussed terror threats evolving to global community with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, when they met in Tel Aviv in an hour long meeting on Thursday, during his official visit to Israel.
Australia PM Tony Abbott calls up Modi, discuss G 20 Summit
Nov 07, 2014, at 07:09 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to Australia from 14-19 November 2014, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott called Prime Minister on telephone on Friday morning to discuss the agenda for the G 20 Summit in Brisbane.
Will miss Goan fish curry and rice: Parrikar
Nov 07, 2014, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Goa's Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said he will miss fish curry-rice, after he shifts his base to Delhi, media reported.
I am Varanasi's Sevak, says PM Modi
Nov 07, 2014, at 05:24 pm
Varanasi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Making the first ever visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi since assuming office in May this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the ancient temple city Varanasi had made him feel of their own.
One killed, four missing as naval vessel sinks outside Vizag harbour (UPDATE)
Nov 07, 2014, at 04:37 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 6 (IBNS): A small naval auxiliary vessel sunk outside the Visakhapatnam harbour on Thursday left at least one person dead, media reports said.
Goa CM Parrikar to resign tomorrow
Nov 07, 2014, at 04:23 pm
Panaji, Nov 7 (IBNS): Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, 58, will tender his resignation on Saturday, media reports said.