Rajya Sabha passes Quota Bill for economically weak upper castes

Jan 09, 2019, at 11:17 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The upper house of the parliament on Wednesday passed the Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to provide 10 per cent reservation for economically backward sections in the country in the general category, media reports said.

36-year-old Kerala activist claims to enter Sabarimala Temple

Jan 09, 2019, at 10:38 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9 (IBNS): A 36-year-old activist from Kerala named Manju has claimed that she entered the Sabarimala temple, media reports said.

Alok Nath may have been framed by Vinta Nanda in rape case, says court

Jan 09, 2019, at 10:12 pm

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): A sessions court has observed that actor Alok Nath may have been framed in a rape case by writer-producer Vinta Nanda, who had levelled allegations against the former in the wake of the #MeToo movement in Bollywood, media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi asks Narendra Modi to 'be a man' and answer on Rafale

Jan 09, 2019, at 09:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Not allowing the Rafale issue to die down ahead of the 2019 General Elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "be an man" and answer his question on the deal of buying of 36 fighter jets by India from France.

Sharad Pawar meets Rahul Gandhi, discusses Lok Sabha poll strategy

Jan 09, 2019, at 09:25 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday met Congress president Rahul Gandhi to discuss strategy to fight the upcoming Lok Sabha election, which will be held in less than 100 days.

TMC expels two MPs- Soumitra Khan, Anupam Hazra, Khan joins BJP

Jan 09, 2019, at 07:45 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): After expelling Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP from Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency- Soumitra Khan, who has already joined the BJP, West Bengal's ruling party on Wednesday threw out its another Lok Sabha MP from Bolpur constituency, Anupam Hazra for his alleged anti-party activities.

Women and Child Development Ministry launches 'Web- Wonder Women' campaign

Jan 09, 2019, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has launched an online campaign, ‘#www :  Web- WonderWomen’.

Approval given to Solapur-Osmanabad rail line via Tuljapur: PM Modi

Jan 09, 2019, at 06:47 pm

Solapur, Jan 9 (IBNS):  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several development projects and laid foundation stone for various projects, during his visit to Solapur today.  

Kashmiri IAS officer Shah Faesal resigns

Jan 09, 2019, at 06:13 pm

Srinagar, Jan 9 (IBNS): Protesting against "unabated killings" in Kashmir and the "marginalization of Indian Muslims", an IAS officer from Kashmir on Wednesday announced his decision of quitting the civil service.

There's a Hitler rule going on in West Bengal: TMC MP Saumitra Khan says after joining BJP

Jan 09, 2019, at 05:35 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): Joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Trinamool Congress's MP Saumitra Khan on Wednesday attacked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by equating her to German dictator Adolf Hitler.

TMC Lok Sabha MP Saumitra Khan joins BJP

Jan 09, 2019, at 05:15 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls which might witness a tough battle between the two political outfits, Trinamool Congress leader Saumitra Khan on Wednesday joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Agra

Jan 09, 2019, at 05:02 pm

Agra, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached Agra city n Uttar Pradesh where he will launch Gangajal and other various developmental projects. 

Rahul Gandhi visits Rajasthan, calls farmers as 'assets'

Jan 09, 2019, at 04:42 pm

Jaipur, Jan 9 (IBNS): Gearing up for the Lok Sabha polls and to fight against Narendra Modi to come back to power at the Centre, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Prime Minister and said he has ignored the farmers of the country for the past five years.

Solapur: Modi describes 10 percent reservation bill passage in Lok Sabha as historic

Jan 09, 2019, at 04:33 pm

Solapur, Jan 9 (IBNS): Visiting Solapur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appreciated the move of passing the Bill which is providing 10 percent reservation to economically weak upper castes in the Lok Sabha and called it 'historic'.

Fire breaks out in Nagpur under-construction high-rise, 10 fire tenders reach spot

Jan 09, 2019, at 03:59 pm

Nagpur, Jan 9 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at an under-construction building in Nagpur city of Maharashtra on Wednesday, media reports said.

The Accidental Prime Minister: Bihar court orders registration of case against Anupam Kher, other actors

Jan 09, 2019, at 03:43 pm

Patna, Jan 9 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): A local court in Bihar on Tuesday ordered for registration of a case against Bollywood actor Anupam Kher and 13 other artists associated with the upcoming movie “The Accidental Prime Minister” for reportedly showing former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in poor light.

West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firad Hakim wins KMC ward by-poll

Jan 09, 2019, at 03:35 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): West Bengal minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim clinched a  KMC ward by-election as results of it was declared on Wednesday.

India ranks 79 in global index for the world's most powerful passport, ahead of Pakistan

Jan 09, 2019, at 03:08 pm

London, Jan 9 (IBNS): India stood in the 79th position, ahead of neighbours Pakistan (102) in a global index for the world's most powerful passport in 2019.

BJD not a part of Mahagatbandhan: Naveen Patnaik

Jan 09, 2019, at 02:51 pm

Bhubaneswar, Jan 9 (IBNS): Odisha chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said his party would not be part of the Mahagatbandhan (grand alliance) against the BJP in the next general elections.

Lies are being spread about quota Bill, Citizehsip Bill won't deprive northeast people of their rights : PM Modi

Jan 09, 2019, at 02:19 pm

Solapur, Jan 9  (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said  that a lot of "misconceptions" were being spread about the quota bill which his Government seeks to get passed to secure ten per cent reservation for the poor section from among general castes and expected it get passage in the Rajay Sabha.

Budget session of Parliament to start from January 31

Jan 09, 2019, at 02:17 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The Parliament's budget will start on January 31, NDTV said.

Congress played with India's security: PM Narendra Modi

Jan 09, 2019, at 01:49 pm

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): Previous governments had played withe the country's security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a rally in Maharashtra's Solapur.

Will discuss with party, on snapping ties with NDA : Meghalaya Chief Minister Sangma

Jan 09, 2019, at 01:26 pm

Shillong, Jan 9 (IBNS) : After the Asom Gana Parishad snapped ties with the BJ-led NDA over the Citizenship Amendment Bill, another party of the northeast has said it  will discuss the possibility of pulling out of the ruling coalition at the Centre, media reports said.

Rajya Sabha: Opposition protests force adjournment till 2pm

Jan 09, 2019, at 01:07 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2pm with the Opposition protesting against the 10 per cent quota bill and the extension of the winter session.

Quota Bill tabled in the Rajya Sabha amid protests

Jan 09, 2019, at 12:33 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS) : Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday introduced the quota  Bill in the Rajya Sabha  amid protest by Opposition.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi drops out of panel meeting on CBI chief Alok Verma

Jan 09, 2019, at 12:29 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has excused himself from a selection panel meeting on CBI director Alok Verma to decide on his continuation, NDTV said.

Day after SC verdict, CBI chief Alok Verma back at work

Jan 09, 2019, at 12:25 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): CBI director Alok Verma was back at work on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court reinstated him as the Central Bureau of Investigation chief, said reports.

Indian consulate in Melbourne evacuated after receipt of 'suspicious' package

Jan 09, 2019, at 11:56 am

Melbourne, Jan 9 (IBNS): Suspicious packages have been received at at least five international consulates in Melbourne and Canberra, including the Indian one, spurring security personnel to take safety measures, media reports said.

Rajya Sabha: Poor quota, citizenship and triple talaq bills to be tabled today

Jan 09, 2019, at 11:07 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The last day of the winter session in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday will see three important bills come up for passage - 10 per cent reservation for the poor, one on Citizenship Act and on triple talaq.

Trade unions' Bharat Bandh enters second day

Jan 09, 2019, at 10:39 am

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): The two day Bharat Bandh called by 10 trade unions entered its second day on Wednesday.