Supreme Court refuses to stay Yeddyurappa's swearing-in as Karnataka CM
May 17, 2018, at 10:16 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): Upsetting the Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) combine, the Supreme Court has orally refused to stay Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa's swearing-in ceremony, which is scheduled to be held at 9 am on Thursday.
Supreme Court begins hearing Congress-JD(S) plea to stop Yeddyurappa's swearing-in ceremony
May 17, 2018, at 07:50 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): The Supreme Court has started hearing the Congress-Janata Dal (Secular)'s plea brought against Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala's decision to invite Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa to take oath, which is scheduled to be held at 9 am on Thursday.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Congress-JD(S) plea at 1.45 am
May 17, 2018, at 06:52 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Congress-Janata Dal (Secular)'s plea, which was brought against Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala's decision to invite Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa to take oath, at 1.45 am on Thursday.
Karnataka Governor invited Yeddyurappa to 'manufacture majority', says P Chidambaram
May 17, 2018, at 06:03 am
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS): Former Union Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday attacked Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala for inviting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa to take oath on Thursday, despite the saffron outfit falling short of a majority mark.
BJP asked to form Karnataka govt, Congress wants urgent SC hearing tonight
May 17, 2018, at 04:34 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announcing that BS Yeddyurappa will take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, that Congress party has approached the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing.
BJP's BS Yeddyurappa to take oath as Karnataka CM tomorrow
May 17, 2018, at 04:13 am
Bangalore, May 16 (IBNS): In a major political turn, the Karnataka unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday evening announced that its leader BS Yeddyurappa will be taking oath as the chief minister of the south Indian state on Thursday after governor Vajubhai Vala invited the party to form government.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Suriname for cooperation in electoral management
May 17, 2018, at 03:01 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Suriname on cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration.
CBI catches ONGC officer red-handed while taking bribe
May 17, 2018, at 01:15 am
Guwahati, May 16 (IBNS): The sleuths of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have arrested an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Officer in connection with a graft case in Assam’s Sivasagar district on Wednesday.
May 17, 2018, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, May 16(IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to some proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.
Media should enrich thought process of people and promote a positive mindset: Vice President Naidu
May 17, 2018, at 01:08 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Media should enrich thought process of people and promote a positive mindset.
Cabinet approves National Policy on Biofuels - 2018
May 17, 2018, at 01:04 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved National Policy on Biofuels – 2018.
14 Congress MLAs in Assam assembly are of Bangladeshi origin: Assam BJP leader
May 17, 2018, at 12:55 am
Guwahati, May 16 (IBNS): While the updation process of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is going on in Assam to detect illegal foreigners, a BJP leader of the Assam unit said that there are few MLAs in the Assam Legislative Assembly who are of Bangladesh origin.
May 17, 2018, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for enhancement of budget by Rs.11,330 crore for Network For Spectrum (NFS) project for laying of alternate communication network for Defence Services for release of spectrum over and above Rs.13,334 crore already approved by Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure in July, 2012.
Police arrest lady drug paddler with huge quantity drugs at Moreh town
May 17, 2018, at 12:43 am
Imphal, May 16 (IBNS): Manipur police seized huge quantity of drugs and associated kits and arrested a lady drug paddler at Manipur’s Moreh town along Indo-Myanmar border on Wednesday.
Siddaramaiah confident that Cong-JD(S) to form govt in Karnataka
May 17, 2018, at 12:31 am
Bangalore, May 16 (IBNS): Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has said he is confident that his Congress and JD(S) will form a government in the state.
Emirates provides special Ramadan service for customers observing the holy month
May 17, 2018, at 12:20 am
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS): Aviation major Emirates will commence its signature Ramadan service for customers during the holy month, expected to begin on May 17th.
Sonowal reviews flood preparedness in Assam
May 17, 2018, at 12:14 am
Guwahati, May 16 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday directed the Water Resources Department and other line departments to remain fully prepared to tackle the onslaught of seasonal floods as Assam has the reputation of experiencing flood due to torrential rain in the state as well as in upper reaches of its neighbours.
Army’s ex-servicemen participate in rally held in Nagaland
May 17, 2018, at 12:06 am
Guwahati, May 16 (IBNS): An ex-servicemen rally was organised for veterans from Kohima, Phek, Kiphire, Wokha, Zunheboto districts and adjoining areas of Zakhama in Nagaland by 44 Mountain Brigade in coordination with Rajya Sainik Board of Nagaland on May 15-16 at Zakhama Military Station.
May 16, 2018, at 11:32 pm
Bangalore, May 16 (IBNS): Leaders from the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular), on Wednesday, met Governor Vajubhai Vala of Karnataka to stake claim to form the government in the state.
Rifle snatched from cop at Kashmir University gate
May 16, 2018, at 11:04 pm
Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Unknown persons on Wednesday snatched a rifle from a policeman at the Kashmir University in Hazratbal, Srinagar.
Mehbooba thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for Ramadan ceasefire in Kashmir
May 16, 2018, at 10:59 pm
Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the central government’s announcement of halting operations in the state during Ramadan, saying the decision will go a long way in creating a “peaceful and amicable environment for a sustained dialogue.”
Centre asks forces not to launch operations during Ramadhan in Jammu and Kashmir
May 16, 2018, at 10:53 pm
Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Centre has asked forces not to launch operations in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramadhan.
Bengali journalist honoured by Sikkim Govt on State Day
May 16, 2018, at 10:51 pm
Gangtok, May 16 (IBNS): Veteran journalist Amalendu Kundu was conferred the ‘Kashiraj Pradhan Lifetime Journalism Award’ by the Sikkim government on Wednesday.
May 16, 2018, at 10:04 pm
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS) : The high decibel political drama over formation of Government in Karnataka appeared quirky as Janata Dal (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy accused the BJP of attempting horse-trading, while a number of Congress and JD(S) MLAs reportedly went missing on Wednesday, the day BJP's BS Yedyurappa staked his claim to the Governor.
Met office issues thunderstorm warning for north India in next 72 hours
May 16, 2018, at 08:18 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Meteorological Department, on Wednesday afternoon, issued warning of dust storm across large parts of north India, including New Delhi, over the next 72 hours, according to media reports.
Karnataka : Kumaraswamy accuses BJP of horse-trading ; pledges alliance with Congress
May 16, 2018, at 07:44 pm
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS) : As the political slugfest over formation of Government goes on in Karnataka with Bharatiya Janata Party's B S Yeddyurappa apparently taking lead in the race, Janata Dal(Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy has accused the BJP of going for horse-trading by, making an offer of Rs 100 crore and cabinet posts to some of his party MLAs, bringing in a murky tinge to the high drama being enacted in Bengaluru, the state capital, reports said.
Varanasi flyover collapse : Four officials suspended
May 16, 2018, at 07:16 pm
Lucknow, May 16 (IBNS) : Four officials of the UP State Bridge Corporation have been suspended after 18 people died when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi, reports said.
Do not ignore the local communities in mining areas, says President Ram Nath Kovind
May 16, 2018, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): India must be mindful of the human side of mining as many of the mineral resources are found in regions that have been the home of tribal communities for generations, said President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday at the National Geoscience Awards 2017 ceremony.
Yeddyurappa requests Karnataka Governor to invite him for swearing-in as CM
May 16, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday met Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala and staked his claim to form a Government, reports said.
BJP CM candidate BS Yeddyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan, to stake claim to form Karnataka government
May 16, 2018, at 05:08 pm
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS): After being named as the legislative leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa has reached the Raj Bhavan (Govenor's house), where he will meet Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, to stake claim to form the next Karnataka government.