CM O Panneerselvam, other ministers meet Sasikala
Dec 09, 2016, at 05:10 am
Chennai, Dec 8 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and several other senior minsters on Thursday visited the Poes Garden residence in Chennai of J Jayalalithaa to meet her friend Sasikala Natarajan, media reports said.
Deadly opioid seized in Toronto for first time
Dec 09, 2016, at 04:27 am
Toronto, Dec 8 (IBNS): A powerful opioid with a potency roughly 10,000 times that of morphine has been obtained in Toronto for the first time, reported CP24.
Civilian killed, another critically injured in Kashmir clashes
Dec 09, 2016, at 04:18 am
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): A civilian was killed while another was critically injured after a group of protesters tried to march towards an encounter site at Arwani area of South Kashmir's Bijbehara town on Thursday where three LET militants were killed earlier in the day.
I&B Minister Venkaiah Naidu to chair SIMCON 2016
Dec 09, 2016, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is organising the 28th State Information Ministers Conference on Dec 9 and 10 at Vigyan Bhawan.
Information with confirmation is ammunition; photo confirms the information:M. Venkaiah Naidu
Dec 09, 2016, at 01:21 am
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Inaugurating 4th Bi-Annual Photo Exhibition of All India Working News Cameramen’s association at Lalit Kala Academy, the Minister for Information & Broadcasting, M. Venkaiah Naidu said that information with confirmation is ammunition and photo confirms the information.
Union Home Minister inaugurates the India International Science Festival 2016
Dec 09, 2016, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the young scientists to spread the message of cashless transactions.
BRO Director General reviews projects in Western Rajasthan Borders
Dec 09, 2016, at 01:15 am
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Director General Border Roads and Col Commandant ‘The Bengal Sappers’ Lt Gen Suresh Sharma toured the western borders of Rajasthan to take stock of the works being done by the Project Chetak from Dec 5 to Dec 7.
Dg Bangladesh Coast Guard to visit India
Dec 09, 2016, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Indian Coast Guard is hosting a four member delegation led by Director General, Bangladesh Coast Guard Rear Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury who are on a three day visit to India.
President of India calls for 'Electoral Reforms'
Dec 09, 2016, at 01:05 am
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee delivered the fourth Defence Estates Day Lecture on the topic ‘Electoral Reforms for a Stronger Democracy’ on Thursday in New Delhi.
FBI team in Kolkata to quiz ISIS suspect, held in West Bengal
Dec 08, 2016, at 11:07 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): A team of the United States' domestic Intelligence and security service, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), came to Kolkata on Thursday afternoon to interrogate a ISIS suspect, held in West Bengal.
Prez Mukherjee chides opposition, says disruption absolutely unacceptable in Parliamentary system
Dec 08, 2016, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Chiding the opposition over frequent disruptions in Parliamentary proceedings, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday that it is absolutely unacceptable.
Three Lashkar militants killed in Kashmir, mobile network and internet service suspended
Dec 08, 2016, at 08:51 pm
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): Three militants, including a commander of Lashkar-e- Taiba, were killed on Thursday in a fierce gun battle with security forces in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Armed militants storm and loot bank in south Kashmir
Dec 08, 2016, at 08:47 pm
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): Militants armed with AK-47 rifles looted a bank in Pulwama district in south Kashmir, police said on Thursday.
Bihar govt to challenge bail granted to merit scandal case accused
Dec 08, 2016, at 08:27 pm
Patna, Dec 8 (TheBIharPost/IBNS): The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has said that it will move the upper court to challenge the bail granted to the accused in the Bihar merit scandal case.
Demonetisation: West Bengal CM asks PM Modi to clarify situation and take responsibility
Dec 08, 2016, at 08:22 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Following criticism from Rahul Gandhi and Lalu Prasad Yadav over demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now been asked by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to clarify the present situation to the people of India and take full responsibility for the loss.
PM Modi urges Indians to defeat the hoarding of black money in the country
Dec 08, 2016, at 08:19 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Exactly a month after the note ban was imposed by the Central government, Prime Minister has urged Indians to ensure that black money is eradicated from the country, according to media reports.
Second bank robbery post demonetisation in J&K
Dec 08, 2016, at 07:45 pm
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): A bank was looted in south Kashmir on Thursday, according to media reports.
Lalu slams PM, says Modi trying to hide behind veil of cashless economy
Dec 08, 2016, at 07:43 pm
Patna, Dec 8 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Thursday, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation.
Allahabad HC says triple talaq violates rights of Muslim women and is unconstitutional
Dec 08, 2016, at 07:42 pm
Allahabad, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Allahabad High Court on Thursday said that personal law boards are not above the Constitution while ruling that triple talaq among Muslims is unconstitutional, according to media reports.
Demonetisation: CBI arrests 3 for exchanging black money in Kolkata
Dec 08, 2016, at 07:39 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): On the 30th day of demonetisation, the Anti-Corruption Branch of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday booked three persons for allegedly converting black money into white, officials said.
We won't let Modi run inside the House, says Rahul Gandhi
Dec 08, 2016, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that his party won't let the former run away any more.
Major fire breaks out in Howrah jute mill
Dec 08, 2016, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): A major fire broke out at Fort William Jute Mill near Foreshore Road under Shibpur Police Station limits in Kolkata's twin city Howrah on Thursday morning, reports said.
J&K: Security forces engage in gun fight with militants
Dec 08, 2016, at 05:58 pm
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): Fierce gunfight started between militants and the government forces in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday.
One month of demonetisation: Opposition leaders protest
Dec 08, 2016, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): One month passed since the Centre announced the decision to ban old currency notes on Nov 8 as Opposition leaders protested against the move in the Parliament on Thursday.
Currency ban: Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
Dec 08, 2016, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Amid uproar over the issue of currency ban, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Thursday.
Rahul Gandhi calls Modi's cash ban move as 'foolish decision'
Dec 08, 2016, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Calling Prime Minister's move of banning currency notes as a 'foolish decision', Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the people of the nation are suffering due to it.
Opposition leaders protest over currency ban
Dec 08, 2016, at 04:10 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Opposition leaders protested against the Centre over the issue of banning old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes in the Parliament premises on Thursday.
Narendra Modi wishes Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal
Dec 08, 2016, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on his birthday.
Tourists stranded on Havelock Island are safe: Rajnath Singh
Dec 08, 2016, at 02:55 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday assured family members of tourists stranded on Havelock Island are safe.
Kolkata: Former governor's bank account fraud, 1 held
Dec 08, 2016, at 02:15 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police on Wednesday arrested a youth for hacking the bank account of Allahabad High Court's retired Chief Justice and West Bengal's former governor Shyamal Sen, officials said.