Decision on fireworks at Karnataka's Mahaligeshwara temple today

Decision on fireworks at Karnataka's Mahaligeshwara temple today

Bengaluru, Apr 15 (IBNS) A day after the Kerala High Court allowed fireworks for Thrissur Pooram festival with some restrictions, the decision to allow similar fire shows in Karnataka's Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple in Puttur will be taken on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

Rahul Gandhi to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, to interact with party workers

Rahul Gandhi to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, to interact with party workers

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, where he will interact with his party members.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami

PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

Japan earthquake toll touches 9

Japan earthquake toll touches 9

Tokyo, Apr 15 (IBNS) The death toll in the earthquake that hit Japan on Thursday touched nine, media reports said on Friday.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

Dialogue with India is the best option: Pakistan govt

Dialogue with India is the best option: Pakistan govt

Islamabad, Apr 15 (IBNS) The Pakistan government has said that door for dialogues with India is open.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

Delhi: Odd-even rule starts today

Delhi: Odd-even rule starts today

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Delhi government is all set to begin the second phase of the odd-even scheme from Friday.

by IBNS April 14, 2016

FindUrClass: Quickest way to find the Right class during summer holidays

FindUrClass: Quickest way to find the Right class during summer holidays

Mumbai/ Pune/ Bangalore, Apr 13 (IBNS) Vacations a lovely time to spend with your children and also a time to search for activities that engage your kids.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

At  least 65 die in heatwave in Odisha and Telengana

At least 65 die in heatwave in Odisha and Telengana

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) At least 65 people have died in Odisha and Telengana in the heatwave that sweeps several states in India making it the hottest April in 5 years as the weather experts predict even worse days ahead.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

Rhino killed with AK 47 in Kaziranga National Park

Rhino killed with AK 47 in Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga, Assam, Apr 14 (IBNS) A rhino was killed as poachers struck with assault rifles in the Kaziranga National Park on Wednesday night, the day the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the abode of one-horned animals, reports said.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

Government replaces top arts body IGNCA

Government replaces top arts body IGNCA

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) In what could invite adverse political reactions, the government on Thursday dissolved the board of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts or IGNCA and replaces with a new one, reports said.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

Rahul Gandhi greets Bengalis on Poila Boisakh

Rahul Gandhi greets Bengalis on Poila Boisakh

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted the Bengali Community on the occasion of Poila Baisakh.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

Mobile internet services blocked in Kashmir amid seething anger against Handwara deaths

Mobile internet services blocked in Kashmir amid seething anger against Handwara deaths

Srinagar, Apr 14 (IBNS) Amid anger and grief still running high over the deaths of four people in firing by security forces, authorities on Thursday blocked the mobile internet services in parts of north Kashmir to check the spread of rumours.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

A Hindu is a Hindu, Supreme Court says on the ban on women's entry in Sabarimala temple

A Hindu is a Hindu, Supreme Court says on the ban on women's entry in Sabarimala temple

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Observing that there is no gender discrimination in the Hindu religion, the Supreme Court has said denying women the right to worship at Kerala's Sabarimala temple could amount to violation of their constitutional right to equality.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

PM Modi to attend several programmes across the country today

PM Modi to attend several programmes across the country today

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending several programmes across the country on Thursday.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

John Kerry wishes 'Shubho Noboborsho' to Bengali community

John Kerry wishes 'Shubho Noboborsho' to Bengali community

Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday wished Bengali community across the globe on the occasion of Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year on Thursday.

by IBNS April 13, 2016

Kashmir firing : Army releases video to claim there was no molestation

Kashmir firing : Army releases video to claim there was no molestation

Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, Apr 13 (IBNS) A day after three persons, including a young cricketer and a 70-year-old woman were killed in firing during protests over alleged molestation of a college student, the army on Wednesday released a video of the girl's statement to refute allegations against its members.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

Prez Mukherjee greets nation on Vaisakhi, urges people to share happiness

Prez Mukherjee greets nation on Vaisakhi, urges people to share happiness

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Vaisakhi, urging fellow countrymen to share happiness.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

Rahul Gandhi greets Assamese people on Bihu

Rahul Gandhi greets Assamese people on Bihu

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday greeted the people of Assam on Rongali Bihu.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

 Kashmir : Curfew continues in Handwara, youngcricketer, old woman among three killed in army firing

Kashmir : Curfew continues in Handwara, youngcricketer, old woman among three killed in army firing

Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, Apr 13 (IBNS) Curfew remained in force in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir where a young cricketer and a 70-year-old woman were among three killed in army firing on Tuesday, reports said.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

Jallianwala Bagh massacre: PM Modi salutes martyrs

Jallianwala Bagh massacre: PM Modi salutes martyrs

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday saluted the martyrs of the brutal killings of innocent people at Punjab's Jallianwala Bagh by British soldiers in colonial India.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

Mamata Banerjee will chat live on Facebook today

Mamata Banerjee will chat live on Facebook today

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will chat live on social networking site Facebook on Wednesday.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

Narendra Modi wishes Najma Heptulla on her birthday

Narendra Modi wishes Najma Heptulla on her birthday

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished Union Minister Dr. Najma Heptulla on her birthday.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

PM Modi wishes people on Baisakhi

PM Modi wishes people on Baisakhi

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished people across India on the occasion of Baisakhi.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

Mobile Roaming App Ajura offers international roaming at 90 per cent less cost

Mobile Roaming App Ajura offers international roaming at 90 per cent less cost

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Ajura Pte Ltd from Reve Group has launched a mobile app that takes away the financial burden of making expensive calls home and allows the traveler to stay connected and a call away.

by IBNS April 12, 2016

Kerala temple fire:  HC to decide on fire ban today, 6 arrested

Kerala temple fire: HC to decide on fire ban today, 6 arrested

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 12 (IBNS) The Kerala High Court will decide on whether to ban fire crackers display in the state in the future, on Tuesday, after at least 110 people were killed and around 800 injured following a mishap in one of the temples in Kollam district on Monday.

by IBNS April 11, 2016

Indian prisoner Kirpal Singh found dead in Pakistan jail

Indian prisoner Kirpal Singh found dead in Pakistan jail

Lahore/New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Kirpal Singh, an Indian national, who had been in a Pakistan jail for 20 years, died on Monday under mysterious circumstances, reports said.

by IBNS April 11, 2016

India's leading woman cyclist Veenu Paliwal dies in road accident

India's leading woman cyclist Veenu Paliwal dies in road accident

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) In a tragic incident, India's top woman motorcyclist Veenu Paliwal died in a road mishap in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district on Monday evening, reports said.

by IBNS April 11, 2016

Royal couple William and Kate to sit for lunch with Modi today

Royal couple William and Kate to sit for lunch with Modi today

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will sit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over lunch on Tuesday before visiting the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.

by IBNS April 11, 2016

Monsoon likely to be above normal in 2016: Skymet

Monsoon likely to be above normal in 2016: Skymet

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) India is going to experience above normal monsoon in 2016, as per private weather forecaster Skymet Weather Services .

by IBNS April 11, 2016

PM greets Sumitra Mahajan on her birthday

PM greets Sumitra Mahajan on her birthday

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on her birthday.

by IBNS April 11, 2016