President of India inaugurates 'Umang-2015'
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated ‘Umang-2015’,a Festival of Energy at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya School in President’s Estate on Friday.
President Pranab Mukherjee to visit West Bengal tomorrow
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit West Bengal from Dec 12 to 14.
Sonia rebuts at PM's 'whims and fancies' comment
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) A day after Narendra Modi criticised the Congress for disrupting the Parliament, party supremo Sonia Gandhi hit out at the PM and rubbished his statement.
Petroleum Minister calls for expediting drought relief measures for Odisha
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was briefed by K.S. Srinivas, Joint Secretary of Union Agriculture Ministry about the visit of the inter-Ministerial delegation to Odisha, led by him, to examine the impact of drought on the farmer community and agriculture of Odisha, according to a release by the Petroleum ministry.
Abe's visit will deepen Indo-Japan relations: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the visit of his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will further deepen Indo-Japanese ties.
PM Modi greets Prez Mukherjee on his birthday
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted President Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar avoids direct answer to Trump question
Washington, Dec 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is touring the US, on Friday avoided a direct answer to the Donald Trump issue where the US Presidential candidate and a front runner for the White House had earlier claimed the ban of Muslims from the USA.
Rajnath Singh to chair the 26th Meeting of Southern Zonal Council in Vijayawada
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 26th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council to be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, according to a release by his department.
Even-odd car rule: Chetan Bhagat, Kejriwal indulge in Twitter war
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Author Chetan Bhagat and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal indulged in a war of words on Twitter on Thursday over the AAP government's even-odd formula for private cars.
Park Street rape case: CM Mamata Banerjee welcomes verdict
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who earlier called Kolkata's Suzette Jordan's rape case a fabricated incident, on Thursday, welcomed the verdict given by a sessions court in the city.
PM Modi addresses Jagran Forum, pitches for importance of awareness in democracy
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Jagran Forum, organized in New Delhi by Jagran Prakashan Limited.
Mumbai Court pardons David Headley, made approver in 26/11 case
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): A Mumbai court on Thursday pardoned 26/11 Pakistani-American conspirator David Headley, who has turned approver, or a prosecution witness, in the 26/11 case.
Kolkata: Election Commission of India holds review meeting for WB Assembly Election 2016
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): A team of the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nasim Zaidi, on Thursday hosted a review meeting in Kolkata for upcoming West Bengal Assembly Election, which will be conducted in the middle of 2016.
Salman Khan acquitted in 2002 hit -and- run case
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): Superstar Salman Khan, who is known for producing Box Office record breaking movies every year, was acquitted by the Bombay High Court on Thursday of all criminal charges that he had been held guilty of by a trial court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run.
Hit -and- run case: Salman Khan acquitted
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS) The Bombay High Court on Thursday acquitted Bollywood superstar Salman Khan off all charges in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case.