Gujarat: Seven backward caste people attempt suicide
Ahmedabad, July 18 (IBNS): Protesting against the atrocities against them, seven dalit people, including a Congress leader, attempted suicide in Gujarat on Monday, reports said.
Two suspected jehadis nabbed in Assam
Guwahati, July 18 (IBNS) : Security forces on Monday apprehended two suspected jehadis from Assam’s Chirang district, officials said.
India, Malaysia to proactively engage to combat the menace of ISIS
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS) India and Malaysia have agreed to proactively engage to combat the menace of ISIS activities. In his delegation level meeting with the visiting Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Dato Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi here today, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that we are concerned about the danger of enhanced activities of ISIS in democratic countries like India and Malaysia.
Assam’s former CM Tarun Gogoi spent Rs 8.97 cr alone in helicopter tour in his last tenure
Guwahati, July 18 (IBNS) : Assam’s former Chief Minister Tarun Googi was spent over Rs 8.97 crore from the state exchequer as his helicopter tour expenditure in his last tenure.
Delhi govt. to review water logging problems
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Delhi government has called for a senior level meeting on Tuesday, where they will take up the water logging problems that the citizens are facing.
Salute Sidhu ji for his courage: Kejriwal says after former's resignation from RS
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Arvind Kejriwal praised BJP leader Navjot Singh Sidhu after the latter relinquished his Rajya Sabha post, in a major political move, on Monday.
Akhilesh attends SP meeting in Lucknow, impressed by ideas
Lucknow, July 18 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday attended the Samajwadi Party (SP) meeting in Lucknow.
RSS distorting facts, haven't spent Rs 526 crores on ads: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Speaking on the issue of advertisements in his latest venture 'Talk to AK', Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that contrary to the prevalent facts, his government has not spent Rs 526 crores but Rs 75 crores only.
Karnataka minister to be charged with abetment to suicide of police officer
Bengaluru, Jul 18 (IBNS): Karnataka Minister KJ George, who was allegedly accused of harassing a senior police officer MK Ganapathi a day before the latter committed suicide will be facing charges, according to media reports on Monday.
Rajnath Singh targets Pakistan on Kashmir violence
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday criticised Pakistan for its recent remarks over the ongoing violence in the Kashmir Valley and said the neighbouring nation does not need to think about the Muslim people staying in this country.
Jaitley, Yechury and others voice their opinion on Kashmir unrest in RS
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): Talking to the Rajya Sabha on the Kashmir issue, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the situation in Kashmir is grave and that the fight is between the country and the separatists, according to media reports.
BJP's Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns from RS
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): In a major move on the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament, senior BJP leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday resigned from the Rajya Sabha.
SC gives its decision on the Lodha panel recommendations for BCCI
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Indian Supreme Court has given its decision on cricket reforms on Monday and has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mus follow the recommendations of the Lodha Panel, according to media reports.
Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns from RS
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday resigned from the Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha begins post lunch session with discussion on Kashmir
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha resumed its post-lunch session on Monday with a short discussion on the recent violence and turmoil in Kashmir, according to media reports.