Asharam Bapu rape case: Murdered witness's family wants gun license for protection
Shahjahanpur, Jul 16 (IBNS) Fearing security threat, the family of Kripal Singh, a murdered witness in the Asaram Bapu rape case, wants gun license from the government.
The day India protests ceasefire violations, Pakistan makes spy drone claim
New Delhi, Jul 16 (IBNS) Pakistan has summoned the Indian envoy after claiming it had shot down an Indian "spy" drone.
Heavy rain pounds Varanasi ahead of PM's arrival
Varanasi, Jul 15 (IBNS) Heavy rains lashed Varanasi on Thursday morning ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled arrival in the afternoon on a day-long visit to his Lok Sabha constituency
India lodges strong protest with Pakistan for ceasefire violations
New Delhi, Jul 16 (IBNS) India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over repeated ceasefire violations along the border in Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Narendra Modi meets CM from North Eastern states
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the Chief Ministers of the North Eastern states.
Sugata Marjit joins as new interim VC of Calcutta University
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Newly appointed interim Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University Sugata Marjit has taken charge on Wednesday.
APSEZ receives 'Letter of Award' for Vizhinjam Port Project in Kerala
Ahmedabad, July 15 (IBNS): Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), a port developer and part of Adani Group, has received 'Letter of Award' for development of the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport Project from Government of Kerala (GoK).
High alert sounded in Upper Assam after militant attack on Hindi speaking people
Guwahati, July 15 (IBNS): Assam police on Wednesday sounded high alert in the oil rich Upper Assam after suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) had killed at least two Hindi speaking people of a family in Tinsukia district on Tuesday night.
PM Narendra Modi launches National Skill Development Mission
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined his vision for "Skill India" as he launched the "National Skill Development Mission" in New Delhi.
Let us spread love, affection and mutual trust among all, says President Pranab Mukherjee
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday hosted an Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Vyapam prime accused paid for top BJP, RSS leaders' expenses: Report
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Adding more troubles for the Bharatiya Janata Party, a document has now revealed that a mining baron, who has been arrested on charges of being a prime player in the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradsh, has paid for the air tickets and other unidentified expenses of top BJP and RSS leaders.
PM launches Skill India Mission
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Launching the Skill India Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the country has to create structures and mechanisms to nurture youngsters which will enable them to find employment.
Anna Hazare to commence hunger strike from Oct 2
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday said he will begin an indefinite hunger strike over Land Acquisition Bill and One Rank, One Pension (OROP) from Oct 2, reports said.
Some CMs who backed land bill earlier now opposing it : Jaitley
New Delhi, Jul 15 (IBNS) The NDA Government on Wednesday admitted that some Chief Ministers who earlier agreed to land bill amendment were now opposed to it, while asserting that though the centre wanted consensus on the issue it could not wait for an indefinite period.
Rudy flags off Skill Vans to create awareness about govt. policies, initiatives on skill development
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) On the occasion of the first ever World Youth Skills Day on Wednesday, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Rajiv Pratap Rudy here flagged off 150 Skill Vans to create awareness among masses about the Government’s initiatives and policies of the skill development.