Banning Salman Rushdie's book was wrong: P Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said banning writer Salman Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses' during the tenure of ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi-led government was 'wrong'.
Woman police officer transferred following heated exchange with Haryana Minister
Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IBNS) A woman police officer, who was caught on camera having a heated exchange with Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, was transferred on Saturday, reports said.
Jan Lokpal Bill: AAP slams Prashant Bhushan, Shanti Bhushan
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday slammed former party leaders Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan opposed the Delhi government's anti-corruption Jan Lokpal Bill.
President of India's greets on the eve of Liberation Day of Albania
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Albania on the occasion of their Liberation Day.
Peter Mukherjea undergoes lie detector test
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) Media tycoon Peter Mukherjea on Saturday underwent lie detector test on Saturday, media reports said.
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee awarded Standards to 18 Squadron and 22 Squadron at Hasimara Air Force Station, West Bengal on Saturday.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates the 110th Annual Session of PHD Chamber
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 110th Annual Session of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry by lighting a lamp here on Saturday.
PM Modi meets journalists, selfies clicked
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met nearly 500 mediapersons in an informal event termed as Diwali Milan on Saturday as the media corp jostled to take selfies with the PM.
US citizen arrested in Kolkata for molesting minor boy
Kolkata, Nove 28 (IBNS) A 51-year-old US citizen was arrested in Kolkata on Friday for allegedly molesting a minor boy at a posh hotel, reports said.
Kerala police officer commits suicide after suspension
Thiruvantapuram, Nov 28 (IBNS) A police officer has allegedly committed suicide after being put on suspension over circulating pictures on WhatsApp, reports said.
Government, Congress reach consensus on two points of GST
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) In what could lead to breaking the ice over the Goods and Services Tax bill, consensus has reportedly been reached between the government and the Congress on two of three demands put forward by the opposition party, media reports said.
Haryana minister leaves programme after heated exchange of words with woman police officer
Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IBNS) Haryana's health minister Anil Vij on Friday was involved in a heated exchange of words with a woman district police chief and left the meeting place in a huff after the cop refused to follow his order to leave, media reports said.
Colorado Springs: Shooting at Planned Parenthood clinic, kills 3
Colorado Springs, Nov 28 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a gunman opened fire at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic here on Friday.
Modi highlights Dr. Ambedkar's contribution in his remarks in Lok Sabha on Constitution Day
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Constitution of India had ensured "dignity of Indians, and unity of India."
PM Modi discusses GST bill with Sonia, Manmohan over tea
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS): In an attempt to break the deadlock over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met his predecessor Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi for discussions over tea.