Urjit Patel will be missed immensely: Narendra Modi

Dec 10, 2018, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Minutes after Urjit Patel resigned from his position, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised him for his service and said he left a 'great legacy' behind.

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya to be extradited to India, rules UK court

Dec 10, 2018, at 06:05 pm

London, Dec 10 (IBNS): A court in London on Monday decided that fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya will be extradited to India to face investigations into fraud cases against him with the verdict coming as a big victory for the Modi government now facing strong politicial challenges ahead of crucial elections.

Congress attacks Narendra Modi and his government over RBI Governor Urjit Patel's resignation

Dec 10, 2018, at 06:01 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): The Congress on Monday attacked the Centre over Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel's decision to step down from his position.

Policemen in India need to be IT trained & exposed to digital technologies in the era of cyber policing: Official

Dec 10, 2018, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): The police personnel in India need to be trained in information technology (IT) and be exposed to digital technologies to avoid getting left behind in the era of cyber policing, a top official of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi on Monday.  

Ruling and Opposition parties assure Vice President Naidu of cooperation for productive Winter Session of Rajya Sabha

Dec 10, 2018, at 04:34 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Both the ruling and opposition parties in Rajya Sabha on Monday assured the Vice President and the Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu of their full cooperation for a productive Winter Session of the House beginning on Tuesday.

Court sends Christain Michel to five-day CBI custody

Dec 10, 2018, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): A CBI court on Monday sent Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal, to the custody of the probe agency for five more days.

No link between my settlement offer and extradition: Vijay Mallya

Dec 10, 2018, at 03:41 pm

London, Dec 10 (IBNS): Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Monday said his settlement offer and his extradition have no links as both are separate issues.

All-party meet: PM Modi calls upon political parties to hold constructive discussion during winter session

Dec 10, 2018, at 03:24 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Addressing floor leaders of parties in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha here today, ahead of the Winter Session 2018 of Parliament beginning tomorrow, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi said that Government is always receptive to the issues raised by all Political Parties and is ready to discuss all issues of national importance on the floor of both Houses of Parliament.

Narendra Modi's PRO Jagdish Thakkar dies

Dec 10, 2018, at 03:14 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS):  Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the prime minister's office and senior journalist Jagdish Thakkar died on Monday.

BJP ally Upendra Kushwaha quits NDA, says 'PM didn't fulfill promises'

Dec 10, 2018, at 02:44 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): In a jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its ally from Bihar, Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP), severed ties with the saffron party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday after party chief Upendra Kushwaha resigned from the Union Cabinet, media reports said.

Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha resigns from Cabinet over seat sharing, RLSP may walk out of NDA

Dec 10, 2018, at 02:43 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Shakti (RLSP) party chief Upendra Kushwaha has resigned from the Narendra Modi cabinet after a long-drawn  battle with the BJP over seat-sharing for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, media reports said on Monday.

Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha resigns fro Cabinet over seat sharing, RLSP may walk out of NDA

Dec 10, 2018, at 02:07 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Shakti (RLSP) party chief Upendra Kushwaha has resigned from the Narendra Modi cabinet after a long-drawn  battle with the BJP over seat-sharing for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, media reports said on Monday.

Mamata Banerjee has all traits to become good PM: Yashwant Sinha

Dec 10, 2018, at 12:17 pm

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Ahead of a crucial Opposition meet in New Delhi, former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Sunday said West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has all traits to become the country's Prime Minister.

TRS rejects BJP's proposal to form alliance in Telangana

Dec 10, 2018, at 10:33 am

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (IBNS): Days ahead of the results of the crucial Telangana polls, the Telangana Rashtriya Samithi (TRS) has rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s proposal to form a post-poll alliance to constitute the next state government, media reports said.

2019 Lok Sabha Polls: Opposition leaders to meet in New Delhi today

Dec 10, 2018, at 09:08 am

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Several opposition leaders have assembled in New Delhi on Monday for a meeting over the alliance formation ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year.

UK court may decide on liquor baron Vijay Mallya's extradition today

Dec 10, 2018, at 08:54 am

London, Dec 10 (IBNS): A court in the United Kingdom may decide on Monday whether liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is facing a trial in alleged Rs 9,000 crore fraud and money-laundering case, will be extradited to India.

Hizbul Mujahideen militant arrested in Jammu

Dec 09, 2018, at 11:48 pm

Jammu. Dec 9 (IBNS): Police on Sunday arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in Kishtwar town, The Indian Express said.

Opposition leaders' meet to discuss anti-BJP front

Dec 09, 2018, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party supremo and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Telugu Desam Party boss-cum-Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu will attend a meeting of opposition parties in the national capital for the first time on Monday, NDTV said.

Bulandshahr violence: Soldier denies shooting cop

Dec 09, 2018, at 10:17 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Indian Army jawan Jeetendra Malik alias Jeetu Fauji, who is an accused in the Bulandshahr violence that killed two persons, including a police inspector, said on Sunday he was just an onlooker and had no firearm on him when the incident took place, Hindustan Times said.

UK court to decide on Mallya's extradition on Monday

Dec 09, 2018, at 10:01 pm

London, Dec 9 (IBNS): A UK court will decide on Monday whether liquor baron Vijay Mallya will be sent back to India to face trial in alleged Rs 9,000 crore fraud and money-laundering case, reports said.

With Kannur, Kerala only state to have 4 international airports

Dec 09, 2018, at 08:39 pm

Kannur, Dec 9 (IBNS): Civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu and Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Kannur International Airport on Sunday.

Stage set for international meet on sustainable water management in Mohali

Dec 09, 2018, at 08:03 pm

Mohali, Dec 9 (IBNS): The first International Conference under the aegis of National Hydrology Project, Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is being organised by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) during Dec 10-11, 2018, at Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali on ‘Sustainable Water Management’. 

Fulfil poll promise, build Ram temple: RSS tells Centre

Dec 09, 2018, at 08:01 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): BJP's ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday demanded that the Union government will fulfil its promise and build the Ram temple on the disputed land in Ayodhya, said reports.

Bulandshahr violence: Accused soldier in 9-day judicial custody

Dec 09, 2018, at 07:36 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): A local court on Sunday sent Indian Army jawan Jeetendra Malik alias Jeetu Fauji, to 14 days' judicial custody, ANI reported.

Taliban militants kill 8 soldiers in Afghanistan

Dec 09, 2018, at 07:16 pm

Kabul, Dec 9 (IBNS): Taliban members killed at least eight Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers in the Bala Baluk district of western Farah province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

GOC Spear Corps visits Kohima

Dec 09, 2018, at 06:35 pm

Guwahati, Dec 9 (IBNS): Lt Gen Gopal R, Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Sena Medal General Officer Commanding Spear Corps was the State  and Chief Guest for Hornbill Festival on Sunday. 

Sonia Gandhi turns 72, senior politicians wish her

Dec 09, 2018, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Several opposition leaders met ex-Congress president Sonia Gandhi and wished her on birthday.

Russian Federation Navy Ships arrive Visakhapatnam to participate in INDRA NAVY 2018

Dec 09, 2018, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) Ships Varyag,  Admiral Panteleyev and Boris Butoma arrived Visakhapatnam to participate in INDRA NAVY, the bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Federation Navy exercise on Dec 9.

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 terrorists killed during encounter with security forces

Dec 09, 2018, at 03:51 pm

Srinagar, Dec 9 (IBNS): At least three terrorists were killed during an encounter with security forces on the outskirts of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city on Sunday, police said.

Ex AVIAINDRA between IAF and RFSAF commences on Dec 10

Dec 09, 2018, at 03:00 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Ex AVIAINDRA, a service specific exercise between Indian Air Force and Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFSAF), is planned at Air Force Station Jodhpur from Dec 10-21.