Prez election: PM Modi congratulates members of electoral college

Jul 18, 2017, at 05:15 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated all members of the electoral college for the 'historic' turnout in the presidential election.

PM Modi calls Venkaiah Naidu "fitting candidate" for VP post

Jul 18, 2017, at 04:19 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): As Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah formally announced the name of Venkaiah Naidu as the party's nominee for the upcoming vice-presidential poll, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the decision and said the senior leader is a "fitting candidate" for the office.

Seven Tripura legislators including 6 BJP-bound TMC MLAs voted for Kovind, 8 Meghalaya MLAs including minister didn’t cast vote

Jul 18, 2017, at 03:02 am

Guwahati, July 17 (IBNS) : By rejecting the party instruction, seven legislators, including six MLAs of Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool Congress (TMC) of the 60 members Tripura assembly, on Monday had voted for National Democratic Alliance (NDA)s presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind.

Venkaiah Naidu became BJP's unanimous candidate for V-P poll: Amit Shah

Jul 18, 2017, at 02:33 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah formally announced the name of the senior leader Venkaiah Naidu as their candidate for the upcoming vice-presidential poll and said he was unanimously selected by the parliamentary board on Monday.

President of India receives first copy of book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’

Jul 18, 2017, at 01:52 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee received the first copy of the book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’ from Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen who formally released it at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.

BJP-led NDA picks Venkaiah Naidu as V-P candidate

Jul 18, 2017, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): BJP-led NDA picked their senior leader Venkaiah Naidu as the nominee for the upcoming vice presidential election, media reports said on Monday.

United Nations Peacekeeping Course for African Partners commences at Manekshaw Centre

Jul 18, 2017, at 12:13 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) is conducting jointly with the US, the second edition of United Nations Peacekeeping Course for African Partners (UNPCAP-02) in New Delhi from July 17 to Aug 4, officials said on Monday.

BJP's parliamentary committee meets today, will decide on V-P candidate

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The parliamentary committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met this evening where the leaders are likely to pick their candidate for the vice-presidential poll, media reports said on Monday.

We supported Meira Kumar in Presidential polls: Mamata

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:39 pm

Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her party voted in favour of Meira Kumar in the Presidential elections to protest against BJP's 'injustice'.

Voting for presidential poll ends, result on July 20

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The voting to elect the 14th president of the country, which began this morning, ended in late afternoon, media reports said.

Confederation of Education Excellence organizing an Education Conclave 2017 in Delhi

Jul 17, 2017, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The Confederation of Education Excellence (CEE) is going to organize a conclave on “Transforming India through Civic Education” Education Award Function will follow the conclave on Sept 2 at Shangri-La Hotel New Delhi.

Indian solider and six-year-old girl killed in Pakistan's ceasefire violation in Kashmir, DGMO-level talks held

Jul 17, 2017, at 07:45 pm

Srinagar, Jul 17 (IBNS) : An Indian soldier and a six-year-old girl were killed in heavy firing along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistan once again violated ceasefire on Monday morning, engaging Indian troops in an exchange of fire, reports said.

Karnataka police officer D Roopa transferred after revelation of Sasikala's VIP treatment in jail

Jul 17, 2017, at 07:29 pm

Bengaluru, Jul 17 (IBNS) : D Roopa, the whistle-blower police officer in Karnataka who reported about AIADMK Chief VK Sasikala enjoying VIP facilities in prison in Bengaluru, and her senior, have both been transferred, media reports said.

Shiv Sena leader takes a dig at Gopal Krishna Gandhi over V-P poll

Jul 17, 2017, at 06:34 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut brought a scathing attack on Gopal Krishna Gandhi, the Opposition- nominated candidate for the vice presidential poll, by reminding that the latter was the one who had opposed the hanging of terrorist Yakub Memon.

DGMO- level talks held between India and Pakistan on border skirmishes

Jul 17, 2017, at 06:28 pm

New Delhi, Jul 17 (IBNS) : A DGMO-level talk was held between India and Pakistan on Monday following regular skirmishes along the LC in Jammu and Kashmir.

Six-year-old child killed, another civilian injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire in LoC

Jul 17, 2017, at 06:06 pm

Srinagar, Jul 17 (IBNS) : A six-year-old girl was killed and at least one another civilian was injured as Pakistan violated ceasefire on Monday morning in three different sectors of LoC Jammmu and Kashmir, reports said.

PM Modi calls for unity in the monsoon session of the parliament

Jul 17, 2017, at 05:19 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a unity among all political parties of the nation in the monsoon session of the parliament, which began this morning.

Voting for presidential election begins, PM Modi casts his vote

Jul 17, 2017, at 04:25 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The voting for the presidential election has already begun on Monday morning as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first person to cast his vote, media reports said.

Presidential polls: Meira Kumar or Ram Nath Kovind? Lawmakers to decide fate today

Jul 17, 2017, at 03:58 pm

New Delhi, Jul 17 (IBNS): As polling starts from 10 am on Monday, 776 MPs and 4120 MLAs will cast their vote in a secret ballot to choose India's next President.

Modi directs state governments to take strict actions against cow vigilantes

Jul 17, 2017, at 04:16 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): In a major step, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the state government should take strict action against cow vigilantes.

Assam to shut down all inter-state check gates from Aug 1

Jul 17, 2017, at 02:31 am

Guwahati, July 16 (IBNS): The Assam government on Sunday announced to shut down all inter-state check gates in the state with effect from Aug 1, in view of reducing the transportation cost of essential commodities coming from the other states and to check corruption.

Jammu and Kashmir road tragedy kills 16 Amarnath pilgrims

Jul 17, 2017, at 12:36 am

Srinagar, July 16 (IBNS): A bus mishap in Jammu and Kashmir killed at least 16 Amarnath pilgrims on Sunday.

President Pranab Mukherjee to receive first copy of book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’ tomorrow

Jul 17, 2017, at 12:25 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will receive the first copy of the book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’ at a function to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Narendra Modi mourns loss of lives in Kashmir road mishap

Jul 16, 2017, at 10:53 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mourned the loss of lives in the road mishap in Jammu and Kashmir which killed at least 11 Amarnath pilgrims.

Kashmir road mishap kills 11 Amarnath pilgrims

Jul 16, 2017, at 09:26 pm

Srinagar, July 16 (IBNS): At least eleven Amarnath pilgrims were killed while 35 others were injured after a bus plunged into a deep gorge on Srinagar-Jammu highway near Banihal on Sunday.

NDMC Smart City projects given timelines, Rs.1,240 cr worth works to begin in October

Jul 16, 2017, at 08:32 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been asked by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs to ensure completion of smart city projects ahead of time so as to lead by example in smart city making across the country.

Govt holds all party meet ahead of Parl session, PM seeks oppositions' support

Jul 16, 2017, at 07:59 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Addressing floor leaders of parties in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha here on Sunday, ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that for preserving the institution of democracy in India, it is important that all political parties support the government to conduct business in both the Houses of the Parliament without disruption and holds constructive discussion on issues of national importance.

Another pilgrim succumbs to injury in Amarnath attack, death toll climbs to eight

Jul 16, 2017, at 05:54 pm

Srinagar, July 16 (IBNS): A woman devotee Lalita, who was injured in the deadly militant attack on Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on July 10, lost her battle for life at a Srinagar hospital on Saturday night, taking the death toll in the incident to eight.

CAS Birender Singh Dhanoa to visit France to strengthen defence cooperation

Jul 16, 2017, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, will be on an official visit to France from Monday to Thursday.

Bihar crisis: Nitish, Lalu call separate meetings with lawmakers

Jul 16, 2017, at 04:59 pm

Patna, July 16 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad have called separate meetings of lawmakers in Patna on Sunday, as a part of the preparation for Monday's presidential polls, media reports said.