Congress likely to win Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh state polls; Modi wave might benefit BJP in LS elections: Survey

Aug 14, 2018, at 11:13 am

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): The Congress is likely to revive its lost territory in the upcoming state polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, overpowering the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while the latter may get a second term to rule the country, according to a survey conducted by ABP News and CVoter.

Govt planning to hold elections in 11 states with 2019 Lok Sabha polls?

Aug 13, 2018, at 11:19 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Centre is keen to hold elections in 11 states along with the 2019 general polls, media reports quoting sources in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed on Monday.

IMD issues fresh rain alert in flood affected Kerala

Aug 13, 2018, at 10:03 pm

Kochi, Aug 13 (IBNS): While the state of Kerala is still recuperating from the havoc of the floods which claimed at least 37 lives, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning of heavy rains in the state in the next 24 to 48 hours. 

MHA advises citizens to not use plastic made National Flag

Aug 13, 2018, at 08:00 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Ahead of the Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an Advisory to the Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all State Governments/UT Administrations, Secretaries of all Ministries / Departments of Govt. of India to ensure strict compliance of the provisions contained in the 'Flag Code of India,  2002' and 'The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971'. 

President to address nation tomorrow on the eve of I-Day

Aug 13, 2018, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation  on the eve of the 72nd Independence Day on Tuesday.

New Chairperson of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity named

Aug 13, 2018, at 07:20 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Justice Manjula Chellur took Oath as Chairperson, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, Ministry of Power, here on Monday.

Pakistan releases 30 Indian prisoners ahead of I-Day, India reciprocates

Aug 13, 2018, at 07:08 pm

Islamabad, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Pakistan government on Monday said it has released 30 Indian prisoners as a goodwill gesture ahead of the country' Independence Day. India also repatriated seven Pakistan civilian prisoners the same day. 

Kiren Rijiju calls meeting with US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster as 'fruitful'

Aug 13, 2018, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): The US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster along with other officials of the Embassy called on Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju here in New Delhi on Monday.

Indian government repatriate seven Pakistani civilian prisoners

Aug 13, 2018, at 06:18 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): India's External Affairs Ministry said seven Pakistan civilian prisoners were repatriated on Monday.

LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan pays last tribute to predecessor late Somnath Chatterjee

Aug 13, 2018, at 05:55 pm

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Lok Speaker Sumitra Mahajan paid her last tribute to her predecessor Somnath Chatterjee, who passed away on Monday.

Somnath Chatterjee's death is a great loss for us all: Mamata Banerjee

Aug 13, 2018, at 05:28 pm

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she was saddened by the passing away of former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.

Post-Karunanidhi DMK : Alagiri dares brother Stalin, says party leaders are with him

Aug 13, 2018, at 05:08 pm

Chennai, Aug 13 (IBNS) : In less than a week after DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi's death, his elder son MK Alagiri has dared the party's working president and younger brother Stalin for party leadership.

TMC sends legal notice to Amit Shah for graft allegations against Mamata nephew

Aug 13, 2018, at 04:38 pm

Kolkata: The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal on Monday sent a legal notice to BJP president Amit Shah for his speech in Kolkata where he had brought graft charges against Mamata Banerjee's newphew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, media reports said. 

US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster meets Kiren Rijiju

Aug 13, 2018, at 04:16 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS):   US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster met Union Minister  Kiren Rijiju on Monday.

Shashi Tharoor expresses disbelief over India's poor performance in second Test

Aug 13, 2018, at 03:53 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed his disbelief and shock after Indian batsmen collapsed in the second innings as England defeated the visitors by an innings and 159 runs in the second Test match of the ongoing series.

Indian naval ship Sahyadri visits Fiji on goodwill mission

Aug 13, 2018, at 03:41 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Sahyadri, an Indian Naval Ship (INS), entered Port of Suva on Monday on a goodwill visit to Fiji to further strengthen the bilateral bilateral relations with the south Pacific archipelago nation.

Justice Manjula Chellur takes oath as newChairperson of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity

Aug 13, 2018, at 03:38 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Justice Manjula Chellur on Monday took oath as Chairperson, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, Ministry of Power.

JNU student Umar Khalid shot at in New Delhi

Aug 13, 2018, at 03:21 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) : An unidentified assailant reportedly shot at  Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in the heart of the national capital on Monday, media reports said.

JNU student Umar Khalid escapes attack on him in Delhi

Aug 13, 2018, at 03:18 pm

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Umar Khalid was reportedly attacked outside Constitution Club of India on Rafi Marg on Monday  with a firearm but he escaped unhurt. He was attending an anti-government protest there, reports said. 

Delhi police charge sheet Kejriwal, Sisodia in Chief Secretary assault case

Aug 13, 2018, at 03:08 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) : The Delhi police on Monday filed a charge sheet against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia, implicating them in the alleged assault of Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash, reports said.

Arvind Kejriwal, Sisodia named in Delhi Police charge-sheet on bureaucrat assault case

Aug 13, 2018, at 03:06 pm

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia have been named as accused in the alleged assault on Delhi's chief secretary in February this year. 

Rahul harps on Rafale deal scam in Bidar, says PM personally involved

Aug 13, 2018, at 02:38 pm

Bidar, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being personally involved in the alleged Rafale deal scam, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre.

Somnath Chatterjee's last journey schedule

Aug 13, 2018, at 02:06 pm

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Following is the schedule for the last journey of former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who died on Monday morning.

Rajnath Singh visits flood-hit Kerala, announces Rs.100-crore immediate aid

Aug 13, 2018, at 01:17 pm

Thiruvanthapuram, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who carried out an aerial survey of Kerala’s flood-affected areas on Sunday, described the calamity as "unprecedented" and announced an immediate aid of Rs. 100 crore even as the state demanded a package of more than Rs 8,000 crore, media reports said.

Somnath Chatterjee (1929-2018): The Communist who defied the apparatchiks

Aug 13, 2018, at 12:12 pm

A Communist who had rebelled for a cause, Somnath Chatterjee would be remembered as a Lok Sabha Speaker who stood his own when he defied his own party to bring  dignity to the office of Speaker with his non-partisan role. Chatterjee lived an eventful political life. The journey came to an end at a Kolkata hospital on Monday. Suffering from kidney-related ailment, Chatterjee passed away at the age of 89.  IBNS flashes back to capture the highlights of his life...

Kerala priests accused of raping, blackmailing woman surrender

Aug 13, 2018, at 12:02 pm

Kottayam, Aug 13 (IBNS): Two Kerala priests, who are accused of raping and blackmailing a woman, surrendered before a local court on Monday, media reports said.

Ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee dies, politicians mourn

Aug 13, 2018, at 09:58 am

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was also a 10-time Parliamentarian in his political career, passed away in Kolkata on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Karnataka today

Aug 13, 2018, at 09:46 am

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi will visit Karnataka on Monday.

Ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee passes away

Aug 13, 2018, at 09:35 am

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee passed away in Kolkata on Monday.

Assam Rifles busted temporary camp of NSCN (IM) in Nagaland

Aug 12, 2018, at 07:38 pm

Guwahati, Aug 12 (IBNS) : Assam Rifles troops have busted a temporary camp of NSCN (IM) in Nagaland’s Peren district.