Rahul Gandhi coronation: Has the Nehru-Gandhi scion finally come of age?

Dec 16, 2017, at 05:21 pm

If 2014 general election was all about Narendra Modi, the 2019 poll undoubtedly would be an acid-test for Rahul Gandhi, who took over as the Congress president today, weighed by a poor track record of electoral success and swayed by a new optimism among party workers. 

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress President

Dec 16, 2017, at 04:37 pm

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Rahul Gandhi took charge as the Congress President on Saturday.

PM Modi arrives Aizawl for day-long Mizoram-Meghalaya visit

Dec 16, 2017, at 04:11 pm

Guwahati, Dec 16 (IBNS): After conclusion of the Gujarat Assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his day-long maiden visit to north east India on Saturday.

New era for Congress, Rahul Gandhi to take charge as President today

Dec 16, 2017, at 03:53 pm

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): A 19-year old leadership provided by Sonia Gandhi to the Congress will end on Saturday with scion Rahul Gandhi taking charge as the President shifting the country's oldest political party into a new era.

President addresses 14th convocation of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad

Dec 16, 2017, at 04:05 am

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday addressed the 14th convocation of the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology in Allahabad.

Aarushi murder: Hemraj's widow challenges Talwars' acquittal in SC

Dec 16, 2017, at 03:32 am

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS):  The Supreme Court on Friday received a petition challenging the acquittal of doctor-couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in the murder of their daughter-Aarushi and domestic help-Hemraj, media reports said.

PM Modi to visit Mizoram and Meghalaya tomorrow, will inaugurate various projects

Dec 16, 2017, at 03:18 am

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mizoram and Meghalaya on Saturday where he will inaugurate various development projects. 

Ryan School murder : Bail plea of the accused juvenile rejected

Dec 15, 2017, at 11:27 pm

Gurugram, Dec 15 (IBNS) :  The bail plea of the Ryan International School student, arrested in connection with the murder of a seven-year-old boy, Pradyuman Thakur, was on Friday rejected by a court, reports said.

SC declines Cong request to cross-check Gujarat EVM votes

Dec 15, 2017, at 11:06 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Friday declined the Congress’ request to direct the Election Commission to match the VVPAT paper trail with the results from at least 20 percent EVMs used across the state during the recently held Assembly elections, media reports said.

Sonia retiring only as President, not from politics : Congress

Dec 15, 2017, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS) : Hours after Sonia Gandhi spoke about her "retirement" the Congress on Friday clarified that she only stops working as the party's President and not going for a retreat from active politics. 

Vedas have great relevance to humanity in our times says Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu

Dec 15, 2017, at 09:24 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Vice-President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, while inaugurating the World Conference on Vedas, said that the Vedas preach world peace, universal brotherhood and welfare of all.

Ajinkya Rahane's father arrested after car hits woman

Dec 15, 2017, at 09:20 pm

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IBNS) : India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane’s father was arrested on Friday after his car ran over and killed a woman, The Indian Express reports.

President of India addresses Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University convocation

Dec 15, 2017, at 09:14 pm

Lucknow, Dec 15 (IBNS): President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the seventh convocation of the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow, on Friday.

J&K Police detain Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz in Srinagar ahead of protest rally

Dec 15, 2017, at 09:11 pm

Srinagar, Dec 15 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Friday, detained Hurriyat Conference Chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq after he tried to come out from his residence in Srinagar to proceed towards South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

MP Police detain carol singers allegedly for converting people

Dec 15, 2017, at 08:35 pm

Satna, Mumbai 15 (IBNS):  Madhya Pradesh police detained a group of carol singers and two priests in Satna on allegations that they were out converting people, according to media reports.

Cabinet clears Triple Talaq bill, to be tabled in Parliament next

Dec 15, 2017, at 08:20 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): The Cabinet has cleared the Triple Talaq bill, which will be tabled in the Parliament during the ongoing winter session, media reports said.

Union Minister Dr Bhamre inaugurates Annual Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine – India

Dec 15, 2017, at 08:03 pm

New  Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Defence Minister of State, Dr. Subash Bhamre, inaugurated the four-day 49th Annual Conference of the Society of Nuclear Medicine – India (SNMICON), in New Delhi, on Friday.

PM Modi to dedicate Mizoram hydroelectric project to nation

Dec 15, 2017, at 07:20 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the 60 MW Tuirial Hydro Electric Power Project (HEPP), in Mizoram, to the nation, on Saturday, announced the Union Ministry of Power.

Rahul Gandhi pays homage to Sardar Patel on death anniversary

Dec 15, 2017, at 05:38 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid his homage to a famous Indian freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary.

Congress raises Sharad Yadav disqualification issue in Rajya Sabha, House adjourned till noon

Dec 15, 2017, at 05:24 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): On the first day of the winter session in Parliament, the Congress stormed the Rajya Sabha by raising the issue of rebel Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad  Yadav's disqualification in the upper house leading to the adjournment of the House till 12 p.m..

Supreme Court extends all Aadhaar-linking deadlines to Mar 31, 2018

Dec 15, 2017, at 05:07 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): The Supreme Court has ruled an extension of the deadline for Aadhaar-linking with mobile phones, bank accounts and government schemes to March 31, 2018, media reports said.

Winter session of Parliament begins today, PM Modi introduces new ministers

Dec 15, 2017, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): The delayed winter session of Parliament began on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha introduced list of new ministers appointed recently.

Man ends own life depressed by sister's terminal cancer

Dec 15, 2017, at 04:34 pm

Bengaluru, Dec 15 (IBNS): Upset by his sister's terminal cancer and the inevitable, a 32-year-old man ended his own life by hanging himself in Karnataka's Vijaynagar, reports said.

Hardik Patel takes dig at BJP over exit polls for Gujarat

Dec 15, 2017, at 04:30 pm

New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Dec 15 (IBNS): Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel on Friday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over exit polls that predict a clean sweep for the saffron party in Gujarat.

Winter session of Parliament to begin today, PM Modi hopes full attendance

Dec 15, 2017, at 04:21 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): After delays due to the Gujarat election, the winter session in Parliament will begin finally on Friday.

PM Modi pays homage to Sardar Patel on his death anniversary

Dec 15, 2017, at 02:52 pm

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to prominent Indian freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary.

Gujarat polls: Congress slams EC for 'failure to act' over Modi's roadshow

Dec 15, 2017, at 04:44 am

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Congress party on Thursday slammed the Election Commission for not taking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for the controversial roadshow which allegedly violated the model code of conduct.

President to visit Uttar Pradesh on Dec 15 and 16

Dec 15, 2017, at 03:58 am

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow and Allahabad) on Dec  15 and 16.

Venkaiah Naidu launches New Delhi Edition of Marathi daily ‘Lokmat’

Dec 15, 2017, at 03:52 am

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu launched the New Delhi Edition of Marathi daily ‘Lokmat’ at a function here on Thursday.

Assam CM's Vigilance Cell arrests retired govt officer and a bank officer in two separate scams

Dec 15, 2017, at 03:09 am

Guwahati, Dec 14 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell on Thursday arrested a retired government official and a bank officer in connection with two separate scams.