J&K govt announce winter vacations for schools
Srinagar, Nov 26 (IBNS): After hue and outcry from parents, Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday announced winter vacations for all schools in Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division.
Nitish Kumar bans alcohol in Bihar
Patna, Nov 26 (IBNS) Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Thursday imposed a ban on alcohol which will come into effect from Apr 1 next year.
Mamata slams Centre on 'intolerance' debate
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attacked the Centre over the issue of alleged growing intolerance and said 'profiling' people on their religion is 'unacceptable'.
OP Sharma suspended for Winter Session for remark against Lamba
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) BJP lawmaker OP Sharma has been suspended from the Delhi Assembly from the ongoing Winter Session for making sexist remark against AAP legislator Alka Lamba.
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Thursday launched ‘The Great Khali’s’ special India focused Pro-Wrestling talent programme titled ‘Continental Wrestling Entertainment’(CWE).
President to present Standard to two squadrons of IAF
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will present the Standard to two squadrons of Indian Air Force on his two-day trip to West Bengal on the Friday and Saturday, according to a release from his office.
AAP MLA Akhilesh Tripathi arrested for 2013 riots
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) In a major setback for Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal government, ruling Aam Aadmi Party legislator Akhilesh Tripathi was arrested by Delhi Police on Thursday, reports said.
Kerala journalist who exposed abuses in Madrasa being abused online
Thiruvantapuram, Nov 26 (IBNS) A woman journalist in Kerala has become a target of online abuse after she shared a [post on her Faceb ook page on her personal experience of studying in a Madrasa where she saw children being abused.
Supreme Court asks Maharashtra government to issue dance bar lincences
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra government to decide on applications seeking licences for dance bars within two weeks.
Alcohol ban in Bihar likely from next year
Patna, Nov 26 (IBNS) A ban on alcohol may soon be clamped in in Bihar as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed his officials to take steps towards prohibition from next year.
The word secular is being misused in Indian politics : Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) As Parliament celebrated the first Constitution Day to mark the 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, Union Home Minister Rajanath Singh said the word 'secular' was misused in Indian politics.
Rahul Gandhi refuses to regret comments against RSS, decides to argue defamation case
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) Refusing to settle a defamation suit against him, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday told the Supreme Court that he would prefer to argue his case.
Constitution being assailed on purpose : Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) The day Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Indian constitution as "a ray of hope" Congress President Sonia Gandhi alleged that it is in "danger" and that attacks are being made on the pillar of Indian democracy "on purpose."
Flipkart supports Snapdeal on Aamir Khan's comment controversy
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) As Snapdeal distanced itself from its brand ambassador Aamir Khan's controversial comment on intolerance in India, it received support from Flipkart, its rival online market place.
Constitution is the ray of hope : PM Modi
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) On the occasion of India's first Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the document is a ray of hope for the country.