India's Congress party condemns Nice attack

India's Congress party condemns Nice attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): The Indian National Congress (INC) on Friday condemned the Nice terror attack, which accounted for at least 80 lives and left several others injured.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Hardik Patel walks out of prison on bail, goes on exile

Hardik Patel walks out of prison on bail, goes on exile

Surat, July 15 (IBNS) : After spending nine months behind the bars, Hardik Patel, the young leader of Gujarat's Patel community walked out of prison on Friday morning to a roaring welcome by hundreds of his supporters, who gathered outside the Lajpore jail, reports said.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Politicos, celebrities condemn France terror attack, mourn the deaths

Politicos, celebrities condemn France terror attack, mourn the deaths

New Delhi/Washington, July 15 (IBNS): In the wake of the terror attack which struck France's Nice on Bastille Day, killing at least 80 people, politicos and celebrities paid homage to the victims, sending heartfelt messages through social media.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Skill Development Minister Rudy greets citizens on the anniversary of Skill India

Skill Development Minister Rudy greets citizens on the anniversary of Skill India

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Union Skill Development Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Friday greeted citizens on the first anniversary of Skill India.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

President Mukherjee condemns France terror attack

President Mukherjee condemns France terror attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday condemned the terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed at least 80 people.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

US President condemns France terror attack

US President condemns France terror attack

Washington, July 15 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday condemned the terror attack in France which killed at least 80 people.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Narendra Modi condemns France attack

Narendra Modi condemns France attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): As France witnessed another terror attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned such 'mindless acts of violence' and said he was 'appalled' by the horrific attack.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

France attack: No Indians hurt, says official

France attack: No Indians hurt, says official

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) No Indians have have been affected by the attack in France which has killed at least 80 people so far.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Good Times Concept Events empanels with Piccadily

Good Times Concept Events empanels with Piccadily

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Good Times Concept Events Management Company recently announced its empanelment with Piccadily, an upscale business-cum leisure property featuring the luxurious five-star hotel at Janakpuri, Delhi.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

AAP minister's daughter resigns from adviser role after controversy

AAP minister's daughter resigns from adviser role after controversy

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): Saumya Jain, daughter of Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain, resigned from her post as an adviser in the mohalla clinic project of the Delhi government, following a controversy, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is likely to be be announced on Thursday as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the Congress in the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

 Officer Pooja Thakur, who led Obama Guard of Honour, sues the IAF

Officer Pooja Thakur, who led Obama Guard of Honour, sues the IAF

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Wing Commander Pooja Thakur, the first woman officer to lead the inter-service Guard of Honour during US President Barack Obama's visit last year and hogged the light as one representing women's empowerment in India, has sued the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the armed forces tribunal.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): India has strongly protested strongly against Pakistan raising the issue of Kashmir and Burhan Wani's death during a debate on human rights at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen

ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Islamic State (ISIS) on Wednesday admitted that a senior leader known as Omar the Chechen is dead, confirming months of speculation by the US government, according to reports.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

Dual suicides rock IIT Madras campus

Dual suicides rock IIT Madras campus

Chennai, July 14 (IBNS): A dual suicide on Wednesday rocked the IIT Madras campus as a student and a professor's wife decided to end their respective lives in separate cases, reports stated.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

Operation Sankat Mochan: VK Singh, team to rescue stranded Indians from Sudan

Operation Sankat Mochan: VK Singh, team to rescue stranded Indians from Sudan

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): In a hands-on approach, MOS for External Affairs General VK Singh and a team of two C-17 military transport aircraft left for Juba on Thursday morning to rescue Indians from the war-torn land.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

PM Modi congratulates new British PM Theresa May

PM Modi congratulates new British PM Theresa May

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Theresa May after the latter was named as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

SC judgement on Arunachal Pradesh explains Modi what democracy is : Rahul Gandhi

SC judgement on Arunachal Pradesh explains Modi what democracy is : Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday thanked the Supreme Court for quashing the President's rule and restoring the Nabam Tuki government in the state, saying the top court has explained what democracy is.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Ana Ivanovic ties knot with Bastian Schweinsteiger

Ana Ivanovic ties knot with Bastian Schweinsteiger

Venice, July 13 (IBNS): Serbian tennis ace Ana Ivanovic on Tuesday tied the knot with German soccer star and skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger in a Venetian wedding, according to reports.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Supreme Court reinstates Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh

Supreme Court reinstates Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : A verdict by the Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated Congress Government in Arunachal Prdesh, spelling the second victory for the party that recently won back power in Uttarakhand in a similar court room battle.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Athawale demands possession of arms for Dalit's safety

Athawale demands possession of arms for Dalit's safety

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice, is rooting for arms possession by the dalit people for their safety, while blaming inter-caste marriages for the growing atrocities against the backward people.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Sushma thanks netizens for wedding anniversary greetings

Sushma thanks netizens for wedding anniversary greetings

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday thanked netizens on Twitter, following their greetings and texts on her wedding anniversary.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Gujarat: Gaumata brigade strips, thrashes four cow leather smugglers; arrested in Somnath

Gujarat: Gaumata brigade strips, thrashes four cow leather smugglers; arrested in Somnath

Somnath, Gujarat, July 13 (IBNS): Somnath police on Tuesday arrested three members of a four-member cow vigilante group after a shocking video of them stripping and thrashing four cow skin smugglers emerged, reports said.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Bangladesh: Police must establish fate and whereabouts of disappeared Dhaka attack hostage

Bangladesh: Police must establish fate and whereabouts of disappeared Dhaka attack hostage

Dhaka, July 13 (IBNS) Bangladeshi authorities must immediately establish the fate and whereabouts of a surviving hostage from the recent Dhaka restaurant attack who has been missing since taken by police for questioning 10 days ago, Amnesty International said today.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Hyderabad: Two more IS suspects arrested by NIA

Hyderabad: Two more IS suspects arrested by NIA

Hyderabad, July 13 (IBNS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on Tuesday arrested two youths suspected to have IS links, reports said.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Kashmir violence : Death toll rises to 25

Kashmir violence : Death toll rises to 25

Srinagar, Jul 11 (IBNS) : The toll in the ongoing violence in Kashmir that erupted after the killing of Hizb commander Burhan Wani has risen to 25 with the death of a young girl in Pulwama area of South Kashmir.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

One among the 21 missing from Kerala held in Mumbai

One among the 21 missing from Kerala held in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 11 (IBNS) : One of the 21 people missing from Kerala for the the past one month and suspected to have joined ISIS has been held in Mumbai, reports said.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

All 43 accused in Kerala temple fire case get bail

All 43 accused in Kerala temple fire case get bail

Thiruvanthapuram, July 11 (IBNS) : The Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to all the 43 accused in the Kollam Puttingal temple fireworks that claimed 109 lives in April this year, reports said.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

Sushma steps in after Manipur girl alleges racism at Delhi Airport

Sushma steps in after Manipur girl alleges racism at Delhi Airport

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday promised a Manipur girl to help her out after the latter posted on Facebook an incident she faced at the Delhi Airport, reports stated.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

A terrorist has to die some day: GN Azad on Burhan Wani's death

A terrorist has to die some day: GN Azad on Burhan Wani's death

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): The Indian Army might have triggered unfavourable sentiments against them after the recent killing of Burhan Wani, but they found support from Congressman Ghulam Nabi Azad, who said that a terrorist has to die someday.

by IBNS July 10, 2016