Chopper with ONGC officials crashes off Mumbai coast, five dead
Jan 14, 2018, at 02:55 am
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS) At least five people were killed after a Pawan Hans helicopter, which was carrying five senior Oil and Natural Gas Corporation officers, crashed in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, officials said.
Haryana's sex ratio improves to 914
Jan 14, 2018, at 01:21 am
Chandigarh, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Haryana government on Saturday said sex ratio in the state has improved to touch the figure of 914 girls against 1,000 boys.
Peacefully resolve the issue: Bar Association on Judiciary rift
Jan 13, 2018, at 11:45 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): A day after four rebel judges met the media and questioned the conduct of the Chief Justice of India, the Supreme Court Bar Association on Saturday said a 7-member delegation of the Council will be formed to meet the judges of the apex court and resolve the situation that has emerged 'peacefully'.
Kashmir Minister hits out at Army Chief
Jan 13, 2018, at 11:19 pm
Srinagar, Jan 13 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday rebuffed claims of Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on 'two maps' taught by teachers in the state by saying that the army should confine its role to security related issues and not make unnecessary comments beyond its constitutional mandate.
Karnataka bus mishap kills 7 people, injures 10
Jan 13, 2018, at 11:13 pm
Bangalore, Jan 13 (IBNS): A KSRTC Volvo bus fell off a bridge on National Highway 75 near Shantigrama in Hassan taluk of Karnataka on Saturday, leaving at least seven people dead, media reports said.
Minor fire in Domestic Terminal 1A of the Mumbai Airport, no casualty
Jan 13, 2018, at 10:53 pm
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): A minor fire broke out at the ceremonial lounge of Domestic Terminal 1A of the Mumbai Airport here on Saturday, media reports said.
Narendra Modi wishes people on Lohri Festival
Jan 13, 2018, at 10:45 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted nation on the occasion of Lohri Festival.
At least four killed in ONGC chopper crash off Mumbai coast, searches on for three others
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:58 pm
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS) : At least four people, including a senior ONGC officer, were killed after a chopper with seven people on board crashed near the Mumbai coast on Saturday morning, reports said.
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:57 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Arun Jaitley will launch the country’s First Agri-commodity Options in Guar Seed on Sunday, the 14th January,2018 in New Delhi in presence of farmers & Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) from various States across country.
ED raids against Karti a comedy of errors, says P Chidambaram
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) : Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday called the Enforcement Directorate's raids on properties linked to his son, Karti Chidambaram in Delhi and Chennai as a "comedy of errors", claiming that the officers were left "embarrassed" an "apologetic" as they could not find or seize anything.
Vice President Naidu greets the people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal festivals
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal festivals.
Serving the unnerved should be our motto: Vice President Naidu
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu has said that serving the unnerved should be the motto of working people like doctors and civil servants.
At least three killed in ONGC chopper crash off Mumbai coast, searches on for others
Jan 13, 2018, at 08:37 pm
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS) : At least three people, including a senior ONGC officer, were killed after a chopper with seven people on board crashed near the Mumbai coast on Saturday morning, reports said.
Jan 13, 2018, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) The Supreme Court Bar Association will on Saturday evening discuss the issue of the four rebel judges and will pass a resolution on the current situation in the judiciary as reactions to the press conference held by the quartet in an unprecedented manner continued to pour in even a day after with the opposition parties holding the Government responsible for the situation.
Boat with 40 school children on board capsizes in sea in Maharashtra
Jan 13, 2018, at 07:18 pm
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS) : At least four children drowned and eleven remained missing as a boat with 40 school kids on board capsized in the sea in Maharashtra's coastal town Dahana on Saturday morning, media reports said.
ONGC helicopter goes missing with seven aboard
Jan 13, 2018, at 06:41 pm
Mumbai, Jan 13: A helicopter of ONGC with seven people on board, went missing after it took off from Juhu airport on Saturday, media reports said.
ED search at Karti Chidambaram premises in Delhi, Chennai
Jan 13, 2018, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi/Chennai, Jan 13 (IBNS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted searches at Karti Chidambaram’s premises in New Delhi and Chennai in connection with the INX Media money laundering case, media reports said.
Kashmir : IED defused by forces on on highway near Srinagar
Jan 13, 2018, at 05:53 pm
Srinagar, Jan 13 (IBNS) : Security forces on Saturday defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected militants on Srianagr- Baramulla road near Shalteng on the outskirts of Srinagar city, Police said.
Assam govt distributes scooties to 1000 girl students
Jan 13, 2018, at 04:26 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): In a bid to accelerate women empowerment and pushing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ mission, the BJP-led Assam government on Friday distributed 1000 scooties to the girl students who secured top positions in the Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate examination, 2017.
NIA arrests wanted Manipuri militant involved in Chandel army ambush
Jan 13, 2018, at 03:48 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): In a major breakthrough in Manipur’s Chandel Army ambush case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested accused Naorem Premkanta Singh.
Sonowal distributes appointment letters to 2305 newly recruited constables of Assam Police
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:59 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): In a major move to strengthening the rank and file of Assam Police, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday distributed appointment letters to 2305 newly recruited constables under Home Department in a programme held at College of Veterinary Science Playground in Guwahati.
Top SC judges revolt against CJI Dipak Mishra, opposition parties raises concern over development
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): In a rare episode in the history of Supreme Court, four justices of the apex court met the media and criticised the distribution of cases to judges and even voiced concerns about judicial appointments in the country.
Passports won't serve as address proof anymore?
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Passports will soon stop serving as valid proof of address, media reports said.
Makar Sankranti is a celebration about our association with Nature: Vice President Naidu
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:38 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu has said that today’s younger generations must understand the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of the country.
Issues raised by judges are very important: Rahul Gandhi
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:35 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the points raised by the four sitting judges of the Supreme Court during the press meet are 'extremely important'.
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu has said that uniting every individual irrespective of caste, creed and religion is nationalism.
Winners of the Tata Building India School Essay Competition call on the President Kovind
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:06 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Winners of the 2015-16 nationwide ‘Tata Building India School Essay Competition’, called on the President of India Ram Nath Kovind, on Friday at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Jan 13, 2018, at 12:55 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has assured there will be no shortage of funds for Border Infrastructure. Inaugurating the 43rd Annual Day function of MES Builders Association of India, here on Friday.
President Kovind’s greetings on eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal
Jan 13, 2018, at 12:32 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of the festivals of Lohri (which falls on 13th January, 2018) and Makar Sankranti & Pongal (which fall on 14th January, 2018).
Mumbai to host first summit dedicated to Createch in India
Jan 12, 2018, at 11:45 pm
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): On Feb 6, 2018, the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) will hold the India – UK Createch Summit in Mumbai, officials said on Friday.