Delhi court convicts two men in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, first convictions by SIT
Nov 15, 2018, at 12:52 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Almost three decades and half since the nationwide anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in the wake of Indira Gandhi's assassination, a Delhi court has convicted two men in connection with the killings of two Sikh men in 1984 at Mahipalpur village in south Delhi during the massacres, media reports said.
Kerala CM Vijayan holds all-party meeting over Sabarimala row
Nov 15, 2018, at 11:25 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (IBNS): The all-party meeting, which has been called by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, to discuss the row over the entry of menstrual women into the state's Sabarimala Temple is presently underway, media reports said.
Centre returns Mamata's proposal to change WB's name to 'Bangla', backs 'Paschimbanga'
Nov 14, 2018, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Centre on Wednesday returned the state’s proposal to rename itself as ‘Bangla’ and suggested 'Pashimbanga' instead.
Indian and Japanese army's joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guadian – 2018’ concludes
Nov 14, 2018, at 09:44 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Indian and Japanese Army on Wednesday completed their joint military exercise, ‘Dharma Guadian – 2018’ at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School in Mizoram's Vairengte.
Bangladesh military delegation team visits Trishakti Corps
Nov 14, 2018, at 09:15 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): A 20-member Bangladesh military delegation team is on a five day visit to Trishakti Corps of Indian Army.
Arunachal Pradesh CM inaugurates 5th North East Connectivity Summit
Nov 14, 2018, at 09:00 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the 5th North East Connectivity Summit in Tawang organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Assam Government will make film on Sankardev to showcase his life and works
Nov 14, 2018, at 08:23 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): In order to take forward Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev’s multifaceted personality and contribution in many hues to humanity at large, the Assam Government would produce a movie on the life and works of the great spiritual reformer.
Nov 14, 2018, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated ISRO scientists on the successful launch of GSLV MK III-D2 carrying GSAT-29 satellite.
President Kovind to visit Bihar tomorrow
Nov 14, 2018, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind will visit Bihar (Pusa, Samastipur and Patna)on Thursday.
Narendra Modi meets Thailand PM in Singapore
Nov 14, 2018, at 04:35 pm
Singapore City, Nov 14 (IBNS); Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Thailand PM General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 Hizbul terrorists arrested
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:58 pm
Srinagar, Nov 14 (IBNS): The police on Wednesday said two Kashmiri Hizbul terrorists have been arrested from the state.
PM Modi meets Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the sidelines of East Asia Summit
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:15 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australia counterpart Scott Morrison on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Singapore on Wednesday and discussed various bilateral issues.
Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot both to contest Rajasthan polls
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:59 pm
Jaipur, Nov 14 (IBNS): Amid reports of a rift between the two, veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot and state unit chief Sachin Pilot revealed on Wednesday that both will contest the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections, which are scheduled to be held on December 7, media reports said.
Miscreants torch Assam BJP leader's vehicle
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:56 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS) : In the run-up to the Assam panchayat polls to be held on December 5 and 9, miscreants torched a vehicle of an Assam BJP leader in central Assam’s Nagaon district on Tuesday night.
Ahead of state polls, BJP MP from Rajasthan joins Congress
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:12 pm
Jaipur, Nov 14 (IBNS): In another jolt to the saffron outfit ahead of the Rajasthan assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentarian from the state, Harish Chandra Meena, joined the Congress on Wednesday, media reports said.
Union Minister Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda assumes charge of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:09 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Union Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation, D. V. Sadananda Gowda, on Wednesday assumed charge of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in addition to his existing portfolio.
Keynote address by Prime Minister at Singapore FinTech Festival
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:06 pm
Following is the text of the keynote address delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Singare FinTech Festival :
PM Modi holds meeting with US VP Machael Pence in Singapore
Nov 14, 2018, at 01:50 pm
Singapore, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with United States Vice President Michael Pence in Singapore disussing wide ranging subjects.
Telangana polls: Congress releases second list of candidates
Nov 14, 2018, at 01:43 pm
Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday released the second list of candidates who will contest the upcoming Telangana assembly elections.
Centre opposes court review of Rafale deal, says 'its for experts'
Nov 14, 2018, at 01:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Opposing a court review of the controversial Rafale deal (buying of 36 fighter jets by India from France), the Centre on Wednesday said it is for the experts to assess the matter, media reports said.
Jayalalithaa's new statue unveiled at party headquarters in Chennai
Nov 14, 2018, at 12:29 pm
Chennai, Nov 14 (IBNS): A new statue of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was unveiled at the ruling AIADMK headquarters in Chennai on Wednesday, media reports said.
Chhattisgarh: Maoists target bus with BSF personnel; six injured
Nov 14, 2018, at 11:30 am
Bijapur, Nov 14 (IBNS): Maoists targeted a bus with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in poll-bound Chhattisgarh's Bijapur on Wednesday, media reports said.
Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh visit Shanti Vana to pay homage to Jawaharlal Nehru
Nov 14, 2018, at 10:17 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and former PM Manmohan Singh on Wednesday visited Shanti Vana here to pay their tributes to late ex-PM of India Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.
Narendra Modi meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong
Nov 14, 2018, at 10:07 am
Singapore City, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on the sidelines of the East Asia summit here.
India is best trade negotiator: Donald Trump
Nov 14, 2018, at 09:19 am
Washington, Nov 14 (IBNS): Celebrating Diwali in the White House, US President Donald Trump described India as a 'very good negotiator'.
Narendra Modi remembers Jawaharlal Nehru on birth anniversary
Nov 14, 2018, at 09:09 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered former Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.
Have made great friends on Twitter: Modi tells Jack
Nov 14, 2018, at 08:49 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Tuesday met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Financial inclusion has become a reality for 1.3 billion Indians: Modi
Nov 14, 2018, at 08:37 am
Singapore City, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that 'financial inclusion' has become a reality for 1.3 billion Indians in the country.
Rajinikanth clarifies that he doesn't think BJP to be "dangerous"
Nov 13, 2018, at 10:32 pm
Chennai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Tuesday clarified his comment on the Bharatiya Janata Party and said certain political parties consider BJP as "dangerous" not him.
Seven tribals die in West Bengal village in last 15 days
Nov 13, 2018, at 09:54 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Seven persons, including a woman, from a tribal community died due to different diseases in last 15 days at a small village in Jhargram district of West Bengal when local administration had no idea about the deaths until Monday, reports said.