Narendra Modi, Amit Shah meet CMs, deputy CMs from BJP-ruled states
Aug 22, 2017, at 01:03 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah, in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a meeting with all the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from the saffron party-ruled states on Monday.
Mamata Banerjee visits flood affected areas of North Bengal
Aug 22, 2017, at 12:34 am
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited the flood-hit areas of North Bengal for inspection.
President of India Ram Nath Kovind visits Leh
Aug 22, 2017, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented Colours to all five Ladakh Scouts Battalions and the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre.
Army lends helping hand in Bihar floods
Aug 22, 2017, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Under the aegis of the 4 RAPID, based on requisition from civil administration, the army columns have been deployed for rescue and relief operations in the devastated flood affected areas of Bihar to include Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Gopalganj and Muzzafarpur districts.
Subhas Bose's family members want Central govt to solve the disappearance mystery
Aug 21, 2017, at 11:59 pm
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): Some members of the family of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose have demanded a mitochondrial DNA test of his alleged ashes kept at the Renkoji Temple in Japan and uncovering the identity of Bhagwanji or Gumnami Baba of Faizabad.
PM Narendra Modi wishes O Panneerselvam for taking oath as Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu
Aug 21, 2017, at 11:15 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated O Panneerselvam as he took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
O. Panneerselvam takes oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Aug 21, 2017, at 10:26 pm
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS): AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam on Monday took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a ceremony at the Raj Bhawan here.
Tamil Nadu CM announces merger of rival factions of the AIADMK
Aug 21, 2017, at 09:25 pm
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS): The handshake between the leaders, state CM E Palaniswami and former CM O Panneerselvam, heading the rival factions of Tamil Nadu's AIADMK party, appears to have brought down the proverbial curtains on the intra-party feud, according to media reports.
Discussions between rival AIADMK camps fuel merger speculations on Monday
Aug 21, 2017, at 08:34 pm
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS): With Chief Minister E Palaniswami, popularly referred to as EPS, likely to agree to expel Sasikala, is probably to going to enable the much-discussed merger between the rival factions of the AIADMK party, according to media reports on Monday.
PM says start-ups and entrepreneurs may be encouraged to participate in soil testing
Aug 21, 2017, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, reviewed the progress of two key schemes related to the agriculture sector - Soil Health Cards; and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
Gujarat HC issues notice to EC and Ahmed Patel regarding Rajya Sabha election
Aug 21, 2017, at 07:50 pm
Ahmedabad, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Gujarat High Court, on Monday, issued notices to the Election Commission and Congress leader Ahmed Patel regarding the recently held Rajya Sabha election, according to media reports.
Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to meet CMs of BJP-ruled states on Monday
Aug 21, 2017, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah are meeting the chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of all BJP-ruled states in India on Monday, according to media reports.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu condoles the loss of lives in UP train accident
Aug 21, 2017, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has condoled the loss of lives in the derailment of the Puri-Haridwar Kalinga Utkal Express at Khatauli near Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh.
Former Sarpanch killed in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 21, 2017, at 06:24 pm
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir police recovered the body of a former Panchayat member from an orchard in Anantnag district of South Kashmir, an official said on Monday.
Aug 21, 2017, at 06:21 pm
Raipur, Aug 21 (IBNS): Three newborn babies died in a government hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, allegedly for drop in pressure in oxygen supply, according to media reports on Monday.
Did Sasikala move out of jail? CCTV footage raises question
Aug 21, 2017, at 05:49 pm
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IBNS): A recent CCTV footage of the Bengaluru jail has once again raised a question whether AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala moved out of prison, media reports said.
Supreme Court grants bail to Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Prasad Purohit
Aug 21, 2017, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday granted a conditional bail to Lt Col Prasad Purohit who was accused of 2008 Malegaon blast, media reports said.
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Factions of AIADMK to merge soon?
Aug 21, 2017, at 04:18 pm
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS): The two factions of the AIADMK might join hands to unite on Monday, media reports said.
Mayawati calls for Opposition unity ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha election
Aug 21, 2017, at 04:17 pm
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IBNS): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has called for an Opposition unity ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha election to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Mayawati calls for Opposition unity ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha election
Aug 21, 2017, at 03:45 pm
Lucknow, Aug 21 (IBNS): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has called for an Opposition unity ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha election to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Mobile Science Exhibition van inaugurates in Guwahati
Aug 21, 2017, at 04:10 am
Guwahati, Aug 20 (IBNS) : A mobile Science Exhibition van was inaugurated by Dr Arup Kumar Misra, Director of Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, in a function held at Regional Science Centre in Guwahati on Sunday.
West Bengal: Kalimpong town under lockdown following grenade attack on police station
Aug 21, 2017, at 03:31 am
Kalimpong, Aug 20 (IBNS): Hours after twin explosions rocked a police station in West Bengal's Kalimpong on Saturday midnight, CrPC section 144 has been imposed in the entire town while police raids are currently being underway at several locations, officials said.
Assam govt sets to implement two-child norms population policy from Apr 1 next year
Aug 21, 2017, at 01:40 am
Guwahati, Aug 20 (IBNS): The Assam government is all set to implement the state population policy, proposing a strict two-child norms from Apr 1, 2018.
GOI’s street lighting national programme illuminates 50,000 KM of Indian roads
Aug 21, 2017, at 01:27 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): The Government of India’s Street Lighting National programme (SLNP) has illuminated 50,000 KM of Indian roads with installation of 30 lakh LED street lights across the country.
Union Home Minister inaugurates office and residential premises of NIA in Lucknow
Aug 21, 2017, at 12:31 am
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the office and residential premises of National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP) on Sunday.
Amit Shah eats food at tribal's house in Madhya Pradesh
Aug 21, 2017, at 12:03 am
Bhopal, Aug 20 (IBNS): Visiting Bhopal, BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday enjoyed a simple meal at a house of a tribal.
Ram Nath Kovind condoles loss of lives in Utkal Express mishap
Aug 20, 2017, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind has written to the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ram Naik conveying his condolences on the loss of lives in the derailment of the Puri-Haridwar Kalinga Utkal Express at Khatauli near Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh.
President of India to Visit Leh on Aug 21
Aug 20, 2017, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Jammu & Kashmir (Leh) on Aug 21.
Bullet ridden body found in south Kashmir
Aug 20, 2017, at 09:43 pm
Srinagar, Aug 20 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday recovered bullet-riddled body of a 16-year-old youth in South Kashmir's Shopian district.
Sonia, Rahul pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary
Aug 20, 2017, at 07:04 pm
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on the latter's birth anniversary at the Veer Bhumi in New Delhi on Sunday.