India to witness day-long general strike tomorrow, Bengal govt ready to foil it
Sep 02, 2016, at 05:27 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, Sept 1 (IBNS): Protesting against the alleged anti-labour policies of the Modi government and basing on a 12-point charter of demands, Left-affiliated eleven central trade unions, including CITU and INTUC, have called for a day-long nationwide general strike on Friday, which has been supported by several other trade unions.
They can write as many letters to UN: India on Pak's interference with Kashmir issue
Sep 02, 2016, at 04:47 am
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): India on Thursday called Pakistan's effort to raise global concern over Kashmir issue by writing letters to the United Nations “baseless and untenable.â€
Class-III student beaten in Kolkata school as he dropped a pencil
Sep 02, 2016, at 03:02 am
Kolkata, Sept 1 (IBNS): A section of guardians on Thursday demonstrated at a school premise in northern Kolkata's Dumdum area, alleging that a teacher beat a student without any reason, reports said.
Minor girl raped, murdered in Assam
Sep 02, 2016, at 01:18 am
Guwahati, Sept 1 (IBNS): The body of a minor girl who was allegedly raped by her private teacher, was found buried in a tea garden in Assam's Cachar district on Wednesday, police said on Thursday.
Assam citizens demand to dissolve Rhino horns verification committee
Sep 02, 2016, at 01:17 am
Guwahati, Sept 1 (IBNS): Assam's citizens met on Thursday and unanimously demanded disbanding of the Rhino Horns Verification Committee, which was recently formed by the Government of Assam, as in their opinion, the committee is out to legalize all irregularities by those involved in killing and poaching of rhinos and selling their horns.
Sarbananda Sonowal calls for digital highway in Assam
Sep 02, 2016, at 12:52 am
Guwahati, Sept 1 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday reiterated that the development of the state on a war footing is the Goverment's utmost priority and building the Digital Highway to this affect is of paramount importance.
Shrinkage of forest land is genesis of all wildlife related crimes: Assam CM
Sep 02, 2016, at 12:49 am
Guwahati, Sept 1 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday asked the forest officers to identify challenges posing dangers on wild lives, the sources of such challenges and develop a mechanism to counter them for the protection and conservation of forests and wild lives.
Jaipur royals take to the streets to protest against palace acquisition
Sep 01, 2016, at 11:47 pm
Jaipur, Sep 1 (IBNS): Rajmata Padmini Devi and other members of the former Jaipur royal family staged a rally in Jaipur on Thursday protesting against the state government's acquisition of the Rajmahal Palace, according to media reports.
AAP calls for special Assemby session on September 9
Sep 01, 2016, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IBNS):The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called for a special Assembly session on Sep 9 to discuss the Delhi affairs, according to media reports.
Ministry of Railways signs joint venture agreement with Kerala government
Sep 01, 2016, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IBNS): The Union Railways Ministry signed a joint venture agreement with the Kerala government on Thursday for developing railway infrastructure in the state.
Ready to be tried for defaming RSS : Rahul Gandhi tells Supreme Court
Sep 01, 2016, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS) : Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday told the Supreme Court that he is ready to be tried on charges of defaming the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), reports said.
AAP only party to take action against corrupt leaders : Kejriwal after sacking Sandeep Kumar
Sep 01, 2016, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Seeking to pick up a point over the ouster of Sandeep Kumar, a Minister in the Delhi Government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Aam Aadmi Party is the only political outfit that takes quick action even against its leaders, if they are proved corrupt or immoral.
President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of Vietnam
Sep 01, 2016, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the eve of their National Day (September 2, 2016).
Our priority is dignity of labour, says PM Modi
Sep 01, 2016, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Thursday announced a 42 percent increase in minimum wages of labourers and farmers, said every labour must enjoy the fruit of India's success.
Rae Bareli: Rahul condoles death of US Mishra, visits family
Sep 01, 2016, at 06:07 pm
Rae Bareli, UP, Sept 1 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to late Congressman Uma Shankar Mishra's family members in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh.
Congress attacks AAP over transparency
Sep 01, 2016, at 05:50 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Attacking the Aam Aadmi Party over its transparency theory, the Congress on Thursday said that the Arvind Kejriwal-led party uses such rhetoric only to gather votes.
Trade ties are a key aspect of India-USA relations: PM Modi
Sep 01, 2016, at 04:56 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Following a meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker here on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that trade ties are a key aspect of India-USA relations.
PM Modi greets Agriculture Minister on birthday
Sep 01, 2016, at 03:59 pm
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, greeted Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on his birthday.
John Kerry extends his stay in India
Sep 01, 2016, at 04:45 am
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who arrived in India on Monday for a three-day visit, has extended his stay in the country.
John Kerry, Penny Pritzker meet PM Modi, discuss bilateral partnership
Sep 01, 2016, at 04:31 am
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday to discuss 'broad bilateral partnership' and to review discussions held at the 2nd annual U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue.
Kejriwal removes minister Sandeep Kumar after receiving 'objectionable CD'
Sep 01, 2016, at 04:20 am
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): In an act against corrupt leaders, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday sacked his social welfare minister Sandeep Kumar after receiving an "objectionable CD" of him.
Singur verdict will have impact on whole country: Bengal Chamber
Sep 01, 2016, at 02:47 am
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber on Wednesday said the Supreme Court's verdict cancelling the acquisition of 997 acres of land in West Bengal's Singur for the Tata Motors Nano car factory by the previous Left Front government will have impact on the whole country.
Arvind Kejriwal removes minister Sandeep Kumar
Sep 01, 2016, at 02:22 am
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday removed Minister of Child Welfare and Social Justice Sandeep Kumar.
Sep 01, 2016, at 02:05 am
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): Petrol and diesel prices have been hiked, officials said on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves grant of Permanent Residency Status to foreign investors
Sep 01, 2016, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the scheme for grant of Permanent Residency Status (PRS) to foreign investors subject to the relevant conditions as specified in the FDI Policy notified by the Government from time to time.
Sep 01, 2016, at 12:58 am
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday given its approval to create a Project Development Fund (PDF) with a corpus of Rs 500 Crore for catalysing Indian economic presence in the Cambodia, Laos Myanmar and Vietnam.
Kolkata minor gang-rape and murder case: Ola extends support in probe
Sep 01, 2016, at 12:44 am
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): With the police arresting an Ola driver and his companion for allegedly gang-raping and killing a minor girl in Kolkata, the app-based taxi service provider company on Wednesday said that it has suspended the account associated with the cab.
Pranab Mukherjee to attend special Onam Programme
Aug 31, 2016, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi. Aug 31 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will attend a special Onam Programme called ‘Kairali’ on Sept 3 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
SC cancels Singur land acquisition by former Left regime for Tata factory; Mamata welcomes
Aug 31, 2016, at 11:44 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS):The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the acquisition of 997 acres of land in West Bengal's Singur for the Tata Motors Nano car factory by the previous Left Front government, setting off celebrations among the land losers of the area near here, even as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcome the ruling as a landmark victory.
President Pranab Mukherjee wishes Republic of Uzbekistan on I-Day eve
Aug 31, 2016, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the eve of their Independence Day.