Sukma attack by Maoists a cold blooded murder, will review strategy : Rajnath Singh

Sukma attack by Maoists a cold blooded murder, will review strategy : Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) : Describing the Chhattisgarh massacre of CRPF personnel as an act of "cold blooded murder" by the Maoists, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Government accepts it as a challenge and will review its strategy to deal with the underground extremists.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Kenya: Nairobi road accident leaves 27 dead

Kenya: Nairobi road accident leaves 27 dead

Nairobi, Apr 25 (IBNS): At least 27 people have been reported dead in an accident in Kenyan capital Nairobi following a head-on collision between a bus and a truck, reports said.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Malegaon blasts case : Sadhvi Pragya gets bail

Malegaon blasts case : Sadhvi Pragya gets bail

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS) : The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, but denied it to another accused, Lt. Colonel Shrikant Purohit , in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, reports said.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Stalin arrested as Tamil Nadu observers strike in favour of drought-hit farmers

Stalin arrested as Tamil Nadu observers strike in favour of drought-hit farmers

Chennai, Apr 25 (IBNS) : M K Stalin, leader of Tamil Nadu's opposition DMK, was arrested on Tuesday during a statewide strike, called by political parties to press for the demand of waiving of farmers' loans, media reports said.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Your involvement and our commitment are essential to end malaria, says JP Nadda

Your involvement and our commitment are essential to end malaria, says JP Nadda

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Malaria Day, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged the people to get involved in government reforms in order to eradicate the disease.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Maoist attack: CRPF death toll rises to 25, Rajnath to visit Raipur today

Maoist attack: CRPF death toll rises to 25, Rajnath to visit Raipur today

Raipur, Apr 25 (IBNS): The death toll in the Maoist ambush on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans has risen to 25, reports said.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

France presidential polls: Marine Le Pen steps aside as FN leader

France presidential polls: Marine Le Pen steps aside as FN leader

Paris, Apr 25 (IBNS): Following her advancement to the second round of presidential polls in France, far right leader Marine Le Pen has announced that she is stepping aside from the National Front (FN) party leadership, reports said.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Russia: Grenade explosion kills 1

Russia: Grenade explosion kills 1

Moscow, Apr 25 (IBNS): At least one student was killed in a grenade blast in south Russia's Dagestan, media reports said Tuesday.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Kashmir : PDP leader shot dead by militants

Kashmir : PDP leader shot dead by militants

Srinagar, Apr 22 (IBNS) : Ruling People's Democratic Party's Pulwama district President Abdul Gani Dar was shotd dead by militants in Rohmoo village of Pulwama district in south Kashmir on Sunday, media reports said.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Conducive atmosphere must be created for peace talks in Kashmir : CM Mehbooba Mufti tells PM Modi

Conducive atmosphere must be created for peace talks in Kashmir : CM Mehbooba Mufti tells PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS) : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the deteriorating situation in the state and called for creating a conducive atmosphere for peace talks in the violence-torn valley, reports said.

by IBNS April 24, 2017

Defence CSD takes off Patanjali's Amla juice off the shelf

Defence CSD takes off Patanjali's Amla juice off the shelf

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The canteen stores department, the retail arm for India's defence forces, has banned the sale of Patanjali Ayurved's Amla juice, according to media reports.

by IBNS April 23, 2017

Afghan Defense Minister and Army chief resign days after Taliban attack on Army base

Afghan Defense Minister and Army chief resign days after Taliban attack on Army base

Kabul, Apr 24 (IBNS) : The Afghan defense minister Abdullah Habibi and the Afghan national army chief of staff Qadam Shah Shaheem have resigned from their post, state news agency Khamaa press said on Monday.

by IBNS April 23, 2017

Tamil Nadu Minister Jaykumar offers to resign to facilitate merger of AIADMK factions

Tamil Nadu Minister Jaykumar offers to resign to facilitate merger of AIADMK factions

Chennai, Apr 24 (IBNS) : Tamil Nadu Finance Minister D Jayakumar has offered to resign as a "good will gesture" to create a conducive atmosphere for merger talks between the two warring factions of the ruling AIADMK, which is scheduled to be held on Monday, media reports said.

by IBNS April 23, 2017

Mehbooba Mufti meets Modi over Kashmir problem, PM talks reconciliation

Mehbooba Mufti meets Modi over Kashmir problem, PM talks reconciliation

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS) : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks over the deteriorating security situation in the state that has caused concern for the ruling PDP-BJP alliance, reports said.

by IBNS April 23, 2017

Supreme Court reinstates transferred Kerala DGP

Supreme Court reinstates transferred Kerala DGP

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS) : In a setback to the LDF-led Kerala Government, the Supreme Court on Monday reinstated transferred Director General of Police (DGP) TP Senkumrear, media reports said.

by IBNS April 23, 2017

Watchman in Jayalaltihaa's tea estate allegedly murdered

Watchman in Jayalaltihaa's tea estate allegedly murdered

Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu, Apr 24 (IBNS) : A watchman in late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's Kodanadu Tea Estate in the Nilgiris was found dead in the early hours of Monday, The Times of India reported.

by IBNS April 23, 2017

One killed in sleep, three injured as car driven by teenager mounts Delhi pavement

One killed in sleep, three injured as car driven by teenager mounts Delhi pavement

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) : A pavement dweller was killed and three others injured when a speeding car driven by a teenager ploughed through them in Delhi's Kashmere gate area on Thursday morning, reports said.

by IBNS April 19, 2017

Three ISIS suspects arrested  from Mumbai, Ludhiana, Bijnor

Three ISIS suspects arrested from Mumbai, Ludhiana, Bijnor

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) : The anti-terrorism squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh police have arrested three ISIS suspects from different parts of the country on charges of terror conspiracy, media reports said.

by IBNS April 19, 2017

We are with you, Amit Shah tells Advani after SC ruling on Babri demolition case

We are with you, Amit Shah tells Advani after SC ruling on Babri demolition case

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) : After the Supreme Court restored criminal cases against veteran leaders in connection with the Babri Masjid demolition case, BJP President Amit Shah has reportedly reassured LK Advani that "the party is with you".

by India Blooms News Service April 19, 2017

Taj Mahal hotel to be auctioned, as Tatas lose case in Supreme Court

Taj Mahal hotel to be auctioned, as Tatas lose case in Supreme Court

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that Delhi's iconic Taj Mahal Hotel must be auctioned as the Tatas, currently managing the property, lost a case over lease holding, NDTV said.

by IBNS April 19, 2017

ED grills Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh

ED grills Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday grilled Virbhadra Singh in connection with a money laundering case as the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister appeared before the agency on its summons, reports said.

by IBNS April 19, 2017

One person dead and two injured in Delhi as car climbs onto pavement

One person dead and two injured in Delhi as car climbs onto pavement

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): One person was killed and two injured on Thursday near Delhi's Nigam Bodh Ghat crematorium when a speeding car climbed onto a pavement where they were sleeping, according to media reports.

by IBNS April 19, 2017

Panama verdict : Pakistan Supreme Court orders formation of JIT to probe PM Nawaz Sharif

Panama verdict : Pakistan Supreme Court orders formation of JIT to probe PM Nawaz Sharif

Islamabad, Apr 20 (IBNS) : In a temporary relief for Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered further investigation into the Panama Papers Leak case that implicated the leader and his family in a money trail regarding Qatari investment, Daily Pakistan said.

by IBNS April 19, 2017

President of India greets Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday

President of India greets Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has conveyed his greetings and felicitations to Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on her birthday, which falls on April 21.

by IBNS April 19, 2017

Bus plunges into river in Himachal Pradesh, 44 feared dead

Bus plunges into river in Himachal Pradesh, 44 feared dead

Shimla, Apr 19 (IBNS): A private bus plunged into river Tons in a remote area in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, resulting in the death of 44 passengers, according to media reports.

by IBNS April 18, 2017

Govt bans use of red beacons by VIPs from May 1

Govt bans use of red beacons by VIPs from May 1

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS) In a major move, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to ban the use of red beacon on vehicles attached to almost all VVIPs, including the Central and state Ministers, reports said.

by IBNS April 18, 2017

China reaffirms claims on Arunachal Pradesh, announces own names for six places

China reaffirms claims on Arunachal Pradesh, announces own names for six places

Beijing, Apr 19 (IBNS) : Close on the heels of the standoff with India over the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, China has announced its own names for six places of India's northeastern state Arunachal Pradesh to reaffirm its claim on the area.

by IBNS April 18, 2017

J&K Bank branch looted in Shopian, south Kashmir

J&K Bank branch looted in Shopian, south Kashmir

Srinagar, Apr 19 (IBNS): Suspected militants on Wednesday morning looted a branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank in Harmain village of Shopian in south Kashmir.

by IBNS April 18, 2017

Centre to take all steps to ensure Vijay Mallya's extradition and trial : Venkiah Naidu

Centre to take all steps to ensure Vijay Mallya's extradition and trial : Venkiah Naidu

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS) : A day after liquor baron Vijay Mallya was arrested and then granted bail in London, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that the Government will take all measures for his extradition for trial in India, media reports said.

by IBNS April 18, 2017

One more succumbs to poll clash injuries in Srinagar

One more succumbs to poll clash injuries in Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 19 (IBNS): A teenager identified as Muzaffar Ahmad from Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to his injures at SKIMS Hospital in Srinagar on Wednesday morning.

by IBNS April 18, 2017