Victory for women devotees : Maharashtra's Shani temple opens gates to them
Ahmadnagar (Maharashtra), Apr 8 (IBNS) In a landmark victory for women devotees, the gates of Maharashtra's Shani Shingnapur temple were thrown open to them ending the centuries-old discriminatory rule of preventing females from entering the shrine, reports said.
PM Modi visits Assam's Kamakhya Temple, prays for nation's well being
Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Assam to campaign for BJP, visited the iconic Kamakhya Temple in the state on Friday, praying to Goddess Kamakhya for India's development.
Bengal elections: Mamata files nomination
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday filed her nomination from Bhawanipore constituency for the state Assembly elections.
Soil Moisture Indicator: Make in India venture ready for commercialisation
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Dr. H. Purushotham, Chairman and Managing Director, National Research. Development Corporation (NRDC), informed on Friday that NRDC has been appointed as the nodal agency for commercialising/ licensing the technical know-how for manufacture of Soil Moisture Indicator in India.
Kolkata flyover tragedy: High Court seeks report from WB govt.
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): The Calcutta High Court on Friday asked the West Bengal government to file a detailed report in next three weeks on the recent flyover collapse incident in the city.
PSLC instructions from RBI boost banking stocks on Friday morning
Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS) Several bank stocks gained on Friday following the release of instructions on trading in Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday, according to reports.
Defying ban, male devotees storm the sanctum of Shani temple in Maharashtra
Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS) Over 100 male devotees on Friday stormed into inner sanctum of Shani Shingnapur temple to perform puja for Gudi Padwa, defying trust's order that nobody would be allowed to offer prayers there, reports said.
National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign to start on April 11
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) The Union Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday that National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign, organised by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare, will be held on April 11 and 12 in New Delhi.
Appointment of Judges in the different High Courts
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) The Union Ministry of Law and Justice, on Friday, announced the appointment of judges for two High Courts of India-- Madras High Court and Rajasthan High Court.
PM Modi to host lunch for prince William, Kate
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host lunch on April 12 for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who arrive on their first visit to India on Sunday.
Panama Papers :Maharashtra Congress demands Bachchan's ouster as Save Tiger project ambassador
Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS) The Maharashtra Congress has demanded removal of Amitabh Bachchan as the state's ambassador for the 'Save Tiger Project' as his name figures in the leaked Panama Papers.
PM visits Kamakhya Temple, says 'feeling blessed'
Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Assam on Friday to address gatherings in four places, visited the age old Kamakhya Temple, later tweeting that he felt blessed.
Rahul Gandhi to address rallies in Assam today
Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is in Assam, will address three rallies on Friday, ahead of the second phase of the assembly polls in the state.
Rahul greets communities on New Year
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi greeted people from different communities on their New Year on Friday.
Court issues non bailable warrant against Union Minister
Hyderabad, Apr 8 (IBNS) A city court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Union minister YS Chowdary in a case of alleged default on repayment of loans, reports said.