CBI chief removal by PM is unconstitutional and illegal: Rahul Gandhi

Oct 25, 2018, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): Launching a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the removal of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief without consulting the Chief Justice of India and leader of the Opposition is unconstitutional and illegal.

P Chidambaram, son Karti charged in Aircel-Maxis case

Oct 25, 2018, at 04:56 pm

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti have been named in a chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis case, media reports said.

Seoul Peace Prize: PM Narendra Modi thanks committee, says will accept it on behalf of all Indians

Oct 25, 2018, at 01:58 pm

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): Prime Minster Narendra Modi, who is the latest recipient of the Seoul Peace Prize, has thanked the award committee for bestowing the honour upon him and said that he will accept it on behalf of his compatriots.

Madras HC rules disqualification of 18 rebel AIADMK lawmakers; by-elections to be held

Oct 25, 2018, at 11:49 am

Chennai, Oct 25 (IBNS): In a big win for the Tamil Nadu government, the Madras High Court on Thursday ruled disqualification of 18 rebel AIADMK lawmakers, media reports said.

Meghalaya police recover huge cache of arms-ammunition, explosives in East Garo Hills district

Oct 25, 2018, at 11:14 am

Shillong, Oct 25 (IBNS): Meghalaya police recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives in the north eastern state on Wednesday.

Four men arrested for 'snooping'outside on-leave CBI chief Alok Verma's house

Oct 25, 2018, at 11:00 am

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): Four men were arrested on Thursday for allegedly 'snooping' outside the house of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Alok Verma, who has been sent on leave by the Centre over his rift with his deputy Rakesh Asthana, media reports said.

West Bengal: 20-year-old youth held for allegedly raping 100-year-old woman

Oct 24, 2018, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Police on Tuesday arrested a youth for allegedly raping a 100-year-old woman at Gangaprasadpur village under Chakdah Police Station limits in Nadia district of West Bengal, reports said on Wednesday.

PM Modi interacts with IT professionals on launch of “Main Nahin Hum” Portal and App

Oct 24, 2018, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the “Main Nahin Hum” portal and app, in New Delhi.

Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Narendra Modi and his government over CBI conflict and Alok Verma's removal

Oct 24, 2018, at 06:30 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS):  Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for removing  CBI director Alok Verma.

Cabinet approves National Monitoring Framework on Sustainable Development Goals

Oct 24, 2018, at 06:18 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the constitution of a High Level Steering Committeefor periodically reviewing and refining the National Indicator Framework (NIF) for monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with associated targets.

Cabinet approves signing of Bilateral Investment Agreement between India Taipei Association in Taipei and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India

Oct 24, 2018, at 06:16 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India Taipei Association (ITA) in Taipei and Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in India.

Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding among BRICS Nations on Environmental Cooperation

Oct 24, 2018, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed among the BRICS Nations on Environmental Cooperation.

Cabinet approves MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Certified Professional Accountants Afghanistan

Oct 24, 2018, at 06:00 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Certified Professional Accountants Afghanistan (CPA Afghanistan). 

Indian Navy Chief visits Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang

Oct 24, 2018, at 05:58 pm

Guwahati, Oct 24 (IBNS) : Chief of Indian Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba on Wednesday visited the forward areas of Tawang Sector on Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh.

Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Singapore on setting up of a joint working group on FinTech

Oct 24, 2018, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Singapore in June, 2018 on the constitution of a Joint Working Group (JWG) on FinTech. 

Mumbai: Boat carrying workers to upcoming Shivaji memorial in Arabian Sea capsizes, one dies

Oct 24, 2018, at 05:45 pm

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IBNS): At least one person died when a Maharashtra government boat carrying workers to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial in the Arabian Sea capsized on Wednesday, media reports said.

Cabinet approves MoU amongst BRICS nations regarding cooperation in the social and labour sphere

Oct 24, 2018, at 05:30 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China, South Africa, regarding Cooperation in the Social and Labour Sphere.

Cabinet approves appointment of Adjudicating Authority and establishment of Appellate Tribunal under Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988

Oct 24, 2018, at 04:43 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of Adjudicating Authority and establishment of Appellate Tribunal under Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act(PBPT), 1988. 

Cabinet approves Scheme for setting up of Indian Institute of Skills at different locations across the country in PPP modes

Oct 24, 2018, at 04:07 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the for setting up of Indian Institute of Skills(IISs) at different locations across the country in Public Private Partnership (PPP), which will be explored for promotion of IIS at select locations based on demand and available infrastructure.

CBI conflict: Mamata Banerjee says the probe agency has turned to BJP Bureau of Investigation

Oct 24, 2018, at 03:49 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Reacting to the ongoing infighting in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the federal probe agency has turned into a 'BJP Bureau of Investigation'.

Cabinet approves signing and ratification of Extradition Treaty between India and Malawi

Oct 24, 2018, at 03:40 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Modi has approved the signing and ratification of the Extradition Treaty between India and Malawi.

PM Modi awarded the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize

Oct 24, 2018, at 03:38 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Seoul Peace Prize Committee has decided to confer the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in recognition of his dedication to improving international cooperation, raising global economic growth, accelerating the Human Development of the people of India by fostering economic growth in the world's fastest growing large economy and furthering the development of democracy through anti-corruption and social integration efforts.

Important that CBI's integrity is restored: Arun Jaitley on Alok Verma's removal

Oct 24, 2018, at 01:57 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Defending the Centre's decision to send Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Alok Verma on leave, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said it is important that the integrity of the federal probing agency is restored.

CBI chief removal: Mamata Banerjee calls probing agency 'BJP Bureau of Investigation'

Oct 24, 2018, at 12:53 pm

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Raising her voice against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government, which has sent Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Alok Verma on leave, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that the federal probe agency is now under the control of the saffron outfit.

PM Modi gets Seoul Peace Prize for 'fostering economic growth' and 'developing democracy'

Oct 24, 2018, at 12:51 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the Seoul Peace Prize for his steps towards the economic growth and also the development of democracy in the country.

On-leave CBI chief Alok Verma moves Supreme Court; plea to be heard on Friday

Oct 24, 2018, at 11:58 am

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Alok Verma, who has been sent on leave by the Centre, moved the Supreme Court against his removal on Wednesday, media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day Rajasthan trip today

Oct 24, 2018, at 11:19 am

Jaipur, Oct 24 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi will begin his two-day trip to poll-bound Rajasthan on Wednesday.

CBI chief removal: Sitaram Yechury alleges cover up by BJP government

Oct 24, 2018, at 10:55 am

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Reacting to the Centre's decision to send Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Alok Verma on leave, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led union government is trying to cover up its link with the federal probe agency.

Jammu and Kashmir: Gunfight between security forces, terrorists going on

Oct 24, 2018, at 09:34 am

Srinagar, Oct 24 (IBNS): A gunfight is currently going on between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city, officials said.

Arvind Kejriwal, Congress question Centre's decision to send CBI chief Alok Verma on leave

Oct 24, 2018, at 09:22 am

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday questioned the decision of the Centre to send  CBI chief Alok Verma on leave.