AAP-BJP tussle continues, Delhi govt suspends officials
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS) The ongoing tussle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by Arvid Kejriwal and the ruling BJP at the centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a new turn with the Delhi government run by the AAP suspending two senior officials reportedly for their refusal to sign some files, said media reports on Thursday.
Dubai-bound Air India flight aborts take off as dog appears on runway
Amritsar, Dec 30 (IBNS): A Dubai-bound Air India flight narrowly escaped an accident when a dog appeared on the runway as the plane was taxiing down the same forcing the pilot to apply brakes at Rajasansi International Airport in Amritsar, media report said on Wednesday.
Lawyers will not be exempted from odd-even rule in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday turned down the plea of lawyers for exemption from the odd-even rule for private cars in the national capital pointing out that doctors have not been excused from the trial, media reports said.
PM Modi chairs his eighth interaction through PRAGATI
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his eighth interaction through PRAGATI-the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
Army condemns alleged rape of minor girl by jawans
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS): The Indian Army on Wednesday strongly condemned the alleged rape of a minor girl by jawans on the Howrah-Amritsar Express on Dec 27.
Kashmir separatist leader Masrat Alam re-arrested
Jammu, Dec 30 (IBNS) Top separatist leader and senior member of the Geelani Group of Hurriyat, Masrat Alam, was re-arrested inside Kot Bhalwal Jail after he was released following the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashing his detention under Public Safety Act (PSA) late on Thursday evening.
AAP alleges letters prove Jaitley's role in DDCA corruption
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday released two letters, which it claimed were proof of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's direct involvement in covering up corruption in Delhi's cricket body DDCA.
Gujarat cop attacked, motorcycle set on fire
Vadodra, Dec 30 (IBNS) An irate mob severely beat up a traffic policeman in Vadodra and set on fire his motorcycle after he got into fracas with three bike-borne youths.
Navy successfully tests LRSAM's from INS Kolkata
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) The Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully tested Barak-8, a long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) from INS Kolkata, the Ministry of Defence tweeted.
Government committed to construction of Ram temple : Union Minister Mahesh Sharma
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma has yet again raked up the Ram temple issue, claiming that the Central government is committed to the construction of the temple in Ayodhya where the Babri masjid was demolished in 1992.
Karnataka's MLC election: Congress takes early lead
Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IBNS) The Congress took an early lead as counting was underway for the elections to 25 seats of Karnataka Legislative Council on Wednesday, reports said.
PM Modi alerted by Intelligence over possible L-e-T attack
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) The Intelligence bureau has alerted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a possible terror attack by the Lashkar-e-Taiba on New Year's Day, according to reports.
J & K High Court quashes Masarat Alam's detention
Srinagar, Dec 30 (IBNS) The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Tuesday quashed the detention of separatist leader Masarat Alam under Public Safety Act (PSA) and ordered his release, reports said.
Operation Black Rose : Mock drill by commandos in Delhi ahead of new year's eve
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS) little after 10 pm on Tuesday, commandos swarmed two prominent South Delhi malls, a shopping complex in Connaught Place and a five-star hotel in Nehru Place, causing a stir and anxiety among the people until it turned out to be a security drill, codenamed "Operation Black Rose".
President condoles passing away of General O.P. Malhotra
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday condoled the passing away of General O.P. Malhotra, former Chief of the Army Staff.