Trinamool MLA shoots out mouth on party extortion
Burdwan, West Bengal, Nov 4 (IBNS) A ruling Trinamool Congress MLA of West Bengal at a party gathering caught on camera claimed that some in the outfit are extorting money from businessmen in the south Bengal district of Burdwan by sending envelopes with a chit mentioning the amount they would cough up.
Anger, grief in Kashmir over civilian killing in Army firing
Srinagar, Nov 4 (IBNS) Anger, grief and protest marked the day of Muharram in Kashmir on Tuesday after two civilians were killed a day ago in firing by Army in Budgam district even as Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley expressed regret over the tragedy.
Muslim community observes Muharram today
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): The Muslim community on Tuesday is observing the 'day of grief' or 'Muharram' amid mourning and remembrance.
Union cabinet to meet on Delhi government dissolution
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet would meet on Tuesday to discuss the dissolution of the Delhi Assembly as the state heads for a re-election.
Delhi heading for re-election, announcement likely soon
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Delhi is heading for re-election. A formal announcement regarding the dissolution of Assembly may be taken soon by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, as early as Monday evening, media reported.
Afghan deputy Governor shot dead
Kandahar, Nov 3 (IBNS): The Deputy Governor of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, Abdul Qadeem Patyall was shot dead on Monday while he was sitting in class at a university, media reported.
Bangladesh SC upholds death penalty for Jamaat leader Kamaruzzaman
Dhaka, Nov 3 (IBNS): Bangladesh Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentence of Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mohammad Kamaruzzaman for committing mass murder and crimes against humanity during the 1971 liberation war against Pakistan, media reported.
Former Union Minister Vasan quits Congress, launches new party
Chennai, Nov 3 (IBNS): In a fresh jolt to Congress, former Union Minister GK Vasan quit party on Monday and announced the re-launching of Tamil Maanila Congress, founded by his father GK Moopanar, himself a senior Congress leader in 1996, media reported.
Congress splits in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Nov 3 (IBNS) The Congress party in Tamil Nadu split on Monday with the announcement of the relaunching of Tamil Maanila Congress.
Delhi Govt formation: Jung to meet BJP, AAP, Cong
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS):The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung on Monday would meet the leaders of Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on the issue of government formation in Delhi.
Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar passes away
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who played a menacing transgender villain in the Hindi film Sadak in 1991, died on Monday morning in a Mumbai hospital. He was 64.
Pakistan: Wagah suicide attack toll crosses 60
Islamabad, Nov 3 (IBNS): The death toll in a blast near the Wagah border in Pakistan on Sunday crossed 60, said reports on Monday, even as the responsibility of the suicide attack was claimed by two outfits- Jundullah and TTP-affiliated Jamaat-ul-Ahrar.
Indias first international real estate magazine launched
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Smek India Group, who pioneered the innovative real estate news portal realtyfact.com in the past, recently launched its exclusive magazine "Realty Fact" on real estate and luxury real estate lifestyle at a grand and scintillating event held recently in New Delhi. This splendid publication was designed to enhance real estate social networking and extend business relations in the real estate industry.
Shiv Sena not to attend BJP Government's swearing in ceremony
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has decided to stay away from the swearing-in ceremony of first BJP Government in Maharashtra that will take place in Mumbai on Friday, media reported.
Bars in Kerala to shut down as High Court upholds ban on alcohol
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 30 (IBNS): the Kerala High Court has upheld the state government's "no-liquor" policy and ordered the closure of all the bars in two and three-star hotels by Thursday evening thereby giving a major blow to the bar-owners of the state, media reported.
BJP leaders arrested in Bengal for trying to enter Makra village
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, were arrested in West Bengals Birbhum district for trying to enter a village despite prohibitory orders imposed in the region.
Whoever looted this country will be punished: SIT on Black money
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): The Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which probing the black money case, on Wednesday cleared that those who have looted the country will be punished and nobody will be spared.
SIT to invite public information on black money issue
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): The Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up by the Supreme Court to monitor the black money probe invited information from the public on the issue, media reports said.
Shiv Sena asks BJP to included them in Fridays swearing-in event
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS): Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to include them in the swearing-in ceremony of a new Maharashtra government slated for Friday, media reports said.
PAK claims inadvertent crosser killed by BSF troops, summons Indian envoy
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Pakistan on Thursday summoned the Indian acting high commissioner to lodge a protest over the killing of an inadvertent crosser by Indias border-guarding agency Border Security Force (BSF), media reports said.
Court to give verdict on Kerala Bars shutdown case today
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 30 (IBNS): The Kerala High Court will pronounce its verdict on Thursday over the issue of state government's decision to shut down over 700 bars and a clutch of petitions challenging the move.
Robbers dig tunnel to loot crores from Haryana bank
Gohana, Oct 28 (IBNS): In a thriller movie-style sensational heist, a gang of robbers dug a 125 feet long tunnel through of earth and concrete, broke into a nationalised banks strong room and looted cash and jewellery worth crores of rupees. The shocking incident occurred in Haryanas Gohana township, media reported.
India to send more troops at LAC, China fumes
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): China has cautioned India against taking any decision that might complicate the border peace process after New Delhi announced plans to construct 54 new Border out Posts in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), media reported.
Woman trampled to death by elephant in Kerala
Idukki, Oct 28 (IBNS): A 27-year-old woman from Gujarat was trampled to death by a captive elephant at Iruttukanam near Munnar in Keralas Idukki district on Tuesday, media reports said.
Battlefield Birbhum: At least three killed, two injured in political clash
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): An uneasy calm prevailed in West Bengals Birbhum district, a day after violent clashes broke out between suspected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists and ruling Trinamool Congress supporters that killed at least three villagers and left two others severely injured.
SC: Presidents Rule cant go on forever in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear saying it is unacceptable that Delhi has been without a government for eight months, media reports said.
Gujrat braces for cyclone Nilofar
Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IBNS): Officials in Gujrat made serious efforts on Tuesday to evacuate residents and stockpile food as they braced for another very severe cyclonic storm due to make a landfall on the west coast on Friday morning, media reports said.
BJP likely to be invited to form govt in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre could soon make moves to form the government in Delhi, reports said.
Devendra Fadnavis may become Maharashtras first ever BJP CM
Mumbai, Oct 28 (IBNS): Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis, 44, is likely to be chosen as the states next chief minister at a meeting of the partys newly-elected legislators on Tuesday, media reports said.
Black Money: Govt reveals 8 names, opposition parties target 'selective' approach
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Taking a significant step which is likely to make more revelations in future, the Centre on Monday named eight people in the Supreme Court in connection with untaxed or black money in foreign accounts, making the opposition slam the Centre for being 'selective' in its disclosure.
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