One killed in Tamil Nadu rains

Oct 31, 2017, at 12:39 am

Chennai, Oct 30 (IBNS) : At least one person was killed in Tamil Nadu as rains pounded several parts of the state on Saturday, partially disrupting normal life, reports said.

Article 35 A : SC defers hearing by three months

Oct 31, 2017, at 12:19 am

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) : The Supreme court on Monday  adjourned hearing on a plea seeking to quash Article 35 A for three months, reports said.

Giriraj Singh launches MSME Delayed Payment Portal – MSME Samadhaan

Oct 31, 2017, at 12:08 am

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Shri Giriraj Singh launched MSME Delayed Payment Portal – MSME Samadhaan (http://msefc.msme.gov.in) here on Monday, empowering micro and small entrepreneurs across the country to directly register their cases relating to delayed payments by Central Ministries/Departments/CPSEs/State Governments.

We must ensure that benefits of democratic governance reach every citizen in our country: Vice President

Oct 30, 2017, at 11:12 pm

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that the country it should be ensured that the benefits of democratic governance reach every citizen in the country.

Will retaliate to acts of provocation: Indian DGMO to Pakistani counterpart

Oct 30, 2017, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) : The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan held talks on Monday with the former warning his counterpart that the Indian Army would continue to retaliate to "provocative acts of aggression".

Jet Airways flight diverted following hijack threat

Oct 30, 2017, at 10:48 pm

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS): Triggering panic, a man created a hijack scare on Jet Airways Mumbai-Delhi flight on Monday.

India, Italy sign six pacts during Modi holds talks with Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni's visit

Oct 30, 2017, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) : India and Italy on Monday signed six  agreements in the sectors of energy, railway safety and mutual trade investment.

Rahul Gandhi calls note ban move of Centre as 'disaster'

Oct 30, 2017, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday called the Centre's decision to ban old Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 currency notes last year as a 'disaster'.

State can't challenge central act, SC tells West Bengal government on Aadhaar issue

Oct 30, 2017, at 06:25 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): In a major setback to the Mamata Banerjee government on the Aadhaar issue, the Supreme Court on Monday said the state cannot challenge a central government act, as the West Bengal government moved the top court against the Centre's directive which makes it mandatory to link the 12-digit unique identification number to all social welfare schemes, media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi chairs Congress meeting, to discuss on GST

Oct 30, 2017, at 05:42 pm

New Delhi, Oct 30  (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is chairing a key meeting of his party and is also expected to discuss on Goods and Services Tax (GST) later in the day, media reports said.    

Chidambaram hits back at Modi over Kashmir issue, says PM 'imagining ghost'

Oct 30, 2017, at 04:51 pm

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter criticised him for his Kashmir remark, continuing the verbal duel between the two leaders.

China set to block US' ban proposal on Masood Azhar

Oct 30, 2017, at 03:54 pm

Beijing/Washington, Oct 30 (IBNS): China is set to block the United States' proposal of ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, thereby exacerbating the already delicate Indo-China tie.

Parliamentary Committee meets Sonowal, discusses flood and erosion problem

Oct 30, 2017, at 02:24 am

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IBNS) : A nine member Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation-led by its chairman and MP Dilip Gandhi called on Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the latter’s office chamber at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Sunday. 

Assam : Agriculture official arrested in graft case

Oct 30, 2017, at 02:23 am

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IBNS) : An official of the agriculture department was caught red handed by police while he allegedly taken bribe from a person in Upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Sunday.

Gorakhpur like situation looms over Assam after vendors threatens to stop oxygen supply, govt. fails to pay Rs 7 crore dues

Oct 30, 2017, at 12:41 am

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IBNS): Due to lack of oxygen supply over 60 children died at the Gorakhpur BRD hospital two months back and the Gorakhpur like situation now looming over Assam after vendors of oxygen supply said that they wouldn't able to continue oxygen supply to the government run hospitals in Assam citing around Rs 7 crore pending dues.

Lalu ridicules JD-U’s move to go it alone in Gujarat, says same will happen in Bihar too

Oct 30, 2017, at 12:04 am

Patna, Oct 29 (TheBiharPost): RJD president Lalu Prasad on Sunday ridiculed JD-U’s move to go it alone in the Gujarat assembly elections and predicted the same would ultimately happen in Bihar too.

Rahul Gandhi posts funny video of his pet to silence critics

Oct 29, 2017, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): In a sarcastic response to his critics, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday posted a short video of his pet dog and put an end to 'who' manages his social media accounts.

India sends first consignment of wheat assistance to Afghanistan through Chabahar port

Oct 29, 2017, at 11:16 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): In a ceremony on Sunday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Salahuddin Rabbani, through a joint video conference, flagged off the first shipment of wheat from India to Afghanistan that would be transhipped through the Chabahar port in Iran.

Air Chief visits Vietnam

Oct 29, 2017, at 11:07 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff is on an official visit to Vietnam.   

Rajnath Singh appreciates Akshay Kumar for helping Indian soldiers

Oct 29, 2017, at 10:04 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday appreciated actor Akshay Kumar for supporting families of Indian soldiers.

Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore interacts with NSS volunteers at Kolkata

Oct 29, 2017, at 09:43 pm

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Minister of state (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of state for I&B Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore on Sunday interacted with the State level functionaries and volunteers of NSS of West Bengal at Kolkata.

PM Narendra Modi slams Congress over Chidambaram's Kashmir remark

Oct 29, 2017, at 09:38 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Congress party over its leader P Chidambaram's remark on Kashmir issue and said it was 'unacceptable'.

Kashmir encounter: Cop killed, two militants escape

Oct 29, 2017, at 08:16 pm

Srinagar, Oct 29 (IBNS): A policeman was killed while two terrorists managed to escape after an encounter broke in north Kashmir’s Bandipora on Sunday, reports said.

PM Modi offers prayers at Shri Manjunatha Swamy Temple in Karnataka's Dharmasthala

Oct 29, 2017, at 07:55 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Mangaluru on the first leg of his visit to Karnataka.

Full text of PM Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme

Oct 29, 2017, at 07:45 pm

My dear countrymen, Namaskar. The mega festival of Chatth, celebrated 6 days after Diwali, is one of those festivals which are celebrated in accordance with strict rituals & regimen. In everything associated with it like cuisine or attire, traditional norms are adhered to. The unique festival Chhath Pooja is deeply linked with nature & worshiping nature. Surya & Jal –The Sun & Water are central to the veneration in Chhath, whereas utensils made of bamboo & clay and tubers are an essential part of the Pooja articles. In this mega festival of faith, veneration of the rising sun and worship of the setting sun convey a message that is replete with unparalleled Sanskar. The world respects & venerates those who rise; the Chatth Pooja bestows upon us the sanskaar to respect & revere those whose setting, whose dusk is imminent. The expression of the significance of cleanliness in our lives is intrinsic to this festival. Before the advent of Chatth, people come together to clean up their homes, and along with that cleansing of rivers, lakes, pond banks and pooja locations, that is ghats, with utmost enthusiasm & fervour. Sun worship or Chhath Pooja is a festival of protecting the environment, ushering in wellness and discipline.

PM Modi lauds Indian soldiers and sportpeople in Mann Ki Baat

Oct 29, 2017, at 05:33 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Delivering the 37th edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on a host of issues among which he lauded the soldiers and sportspeople.

PM Modi to address Mann Ki Baat today

Oct 29, 2017, at 04:04 pm

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Prime MInister Narendra Mod will address the nation via his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.

Kashmir encounter leaves two militants and cop killed

Oct 29, 2017, at 03:56 pm

Srinagar, Oct 29 (IBNS): A policeman and two foreigner militants were killed on Sunday during an ongoing gunfight in Hajin town of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

Smriti Iran calls Chidambaram's remark on Kashmir as 'shocking'

Oct 29, 2017, at 04:42 am

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday called Congress leader P Chidambaram's remark on Kashmir's autonomy as 'shocking'.

Azadi actually means autonomy for most Kashmiri people: Chidambaram

Oct 29, 2017, at 04:17 am

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Congress leader P Chidambaram has said that when 'most' people of Kashmir demand for 'azadi' they speak about 'autonomy'.