India’s strength lies in her diversity, says President

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee said pluralism and tolerance have been the hallmark of our civilization.

Congress used illegal Bangladeshis as their vote bank : Shah

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) : BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday accused Congress for protecting illegal Bangladeshis and using them as their vote bank.

PM hands over chaadar to be offered at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over the "Chaadar" to be offered at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer Sharif.

High pitched campaign for second phase poll ends in Assam

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) : High pitched campaign for second phase of the Assembly polls in Assam by heavyweight national leaders and local leaders ended on Saturday evening.

Shoe hurled at Kejriwal at press conference

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Saturday attacked with shoe at a press conference while he was announcing details regarding the odd-even scheme for cars which will start again from April 15.

WB: TMC leader killed in West Midnapore, FIR lodged against Cong leader Manas Bhunia

Kolkata/West Midnapore, Apr 9 (IBNS): Two days prior to the West Bengal assembly election's second round polling, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader was beaten to death on Friday midnight at Moupukur area under Sabang Police Station limits in West Midnapore district of West Bengal, reports said.

Narada sting: Trinamool Congress to hold internal probe

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): The ruling Trinamool Congress on Saturday announced that it will conduct an internal inquiry into the Narada News sting operation case, nearly one month after the news portal released sting footage, showing TMC leaders taking bribes.

Ministry of Skill Development ropes in Sachin Tendulkar for Skill India

Kolkata/New Delhi Apr 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister's Skill India Mission is all set to get a major boost with Sachin Tendulkar -the living legend of cricket-endorsing the "I Support Skill India" campaign of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Centre rules out shifting of NIT Srinagar, but assures students of addressing grievances

Srinagar, Apr. 9 (IBNS) The Centre has rejected the demand of outstation students of NIT Srinagar for shifting the institute out of Kashmir but assured them of addressing their "genuine" issues.

Centre releases Rs.12, 230 Crore to states for MGNREGA

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): The Union Minister for Rural Development Birender Singh said that the Ministry of Rural Development has released a central share of Rs. 12,230 Crore to the States in connection with the implementation of its flagship programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Didn't get a penny from Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Gogoi

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) A belligerent Tarun Gogoi did not take Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words too kindly about Guwahati being the dirtiest capital in India, as he slammed the centre for not helping the state with funds, thus expressing his anger on Saturday.

Modi is scared of me: Assam CM

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi asserted on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of him, and added that the latter will never enjoy reigns in Assam till he is there.

We need data to make marital rape a criminal offence : Maneka Gandhi

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) In her first statement following her ministry’s controversial reply to Rajya Sabha on marital rape, Woman and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi has said that her ministry could consider taking a step towards criminalising marital rape provided there is ample proof of enough number of complaints, The Indian Express reports.

Gogoi slams PM, BJP, following his party member's exit

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday slammed the BJP and said it is a safe haven for corrupt people.

Congress leader joins BJP in Assam

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Friday, a Congress leader has swapped team and joined arch rivals BJP on Saturday in Assam, drawing sharp criticism from Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.