Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016 cleared by Cabinet
Aug 11, 2016, at 02:09 am
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday given its ex-post facto approval for amendments to Section 44 and consequential amendments of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 by introducing the Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Parliament.
Cabinet approves amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Aug 11, 2016, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval for amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 by introducing the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in Parliament.
Missing fishing boat located, Coast Guard launches extensive search
Aug 11, 2016, at 01:26 am
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): With one missing fishing boat located, the search for three others have been intensified by the Coast Guard to find the remaining missing fishing boats in the Bay of Bengal.
Narendra Modi interacts with village pradhans from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency
Aug 11, 2016, at 12:56 am
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with Village Pradhans from the Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency at his residence in New Delhi.
Unrest in Kashmir is Pakistan sponsored: Rajnath Singh
Aug 10, 2016, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday attacked Pakistan and said the country is behind the recent unrest in the Kashmir Valley.
PM Modi's remarks at dedication ceremony for KNPP Unit 1
Aug 10, 2016, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at the dedication ceremony for Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit -1:
Kalikho Pul'd body taken to native village
Aug 10, 2016, at 10:26 pm
Guwahati, Aug 10 (IBNS) : The mortal remains of former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Kalikho Pul were taken to his native village Hawai in remote Anjaw district bordering with China for the last rites on Wednesday.
Narendra Modi, Putin dedicate Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 to India
Aug 10, 2016, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi/Moscow, Aug 10 (BNS): Joining a video conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 to the nation.
Kudankulam plant: Modi, Putin interact via video conference
Aug 10, 2016, at 09:40 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Indian leader will dedicate Kudankulam nuclear plant unit to country.
President of India pays tributes to former President V V Giri
Aug 10, 2016, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee paid floral tributes to Varahagiri Venkata Giri, former President of India on occasion of his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.
LeT terrorist from Pakistan arrested by NIA
Aug 10, 2016, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS) : National Investigation Agency personnel have apprehended a Lashkar-e-Taiba terroist Bahadur Ali, who infiltrated into India from Pakistan to carry on subversive activities.
Government must build up confidence among Kashmir people : Yechury in RS
Aug 10, 2016, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS) : Joining the Congress in the call for stemming rot in Kashmir, the CPI(M) on Wednesday urged the Narendra Modi Government to build up trust and confidence among the people of the valley.
People wanted me to become a martyr, remain a demi-god, says Irom Sharmila
Aug 10, 2016, at 07:39 pm
Imphal, Aug 10 (IBNS): A day after she ended her 16-year fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), peace activist Irom Sharmila on Wednesday hit out at civil society, saying they wanted her to be a martyr.
Second blast in Manipur, now at university gate
Aug 10, 2016, at 07:34 pm
Imphal, Aug 10 (IBNS): A blast took place at the gate Of Manipur University in Imphal on Wednesday only hours after an explosion near a BSF camp in a village left a boy injured.
Aug 10, 2016, at 07:21 pm
Itanagar, Aug 10 (IBNS): Tributes were paid and a guard of honour accorded to the deceased former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Kalikho Pul, on Wednesday at Itanagar.
Dipok Ch. Barthakur assumes office as VC Assam State Planning Board
Aug 10, 2016, at 07:07 pm
Guwahati, Aug 10 (IBNS): Dipok Chandra Barthakur assumed office as Vice Chairman of State Planning Board, Assam on Wednesday.
Three foreigners in Kerala ATM robbery, one arrested
Aug 10, 2016, at 06:55 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Aug 10 (IBNS): Three foreigners suspected to have stolen a huge amount in a hi-tech ATM robbery in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram have been caught in CCTV camera footage and a Romanian among them has been arrested in Mumbai, NDTV reported.
Explosion by suspected terrorists near BSF camp in Manipur injures minor
Aug 10, 2016, at 06:51 pm
Guwahati, Aug 10 (IBNS): A seven year old boy was injured in an explosion triggered by suspected militants on Wednesday morning with a BSF camp in Manipur's East Imphal district as their target.
Opposition slams Modi Government on Kashmir issue in Rajya Sabha
Aug 10, 2016, at 06:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS) : A day after Narendra Modi commented for the first time on the present situation in Kashmir, the Congress on Wednesday asked why it took for the Prime Minister so long to break the silence and asked him to make a statement on the issue in Parliament.
Income Tax dept raids on AAP MLA Kartar Singh, recovers Rs 130 crore
Aug 10, 2016, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Brewing fresh trouble for Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arind Kejriwal, Income Tax (I-T) department officials recovered Rs 130 crores from party MLAKartar Singh following raids, media reports said.
Andhra Pradesh does a Gujarat, dalit men tied and beaten up
Aug 10, 2016, at 04:43 pm
Vijaywada, Aug 10 (IBNS): After atrocities on Dalit men in Gujarat by cow vigilantes for the alleged possession of cow skin, an encore took place in Andhra Pradesh's Vijaywada as two men were tied to a coconut tree and allegedly thrashed for skinning a dead cow, reports said.
Bihar exam scam mastermind held in Kolkata
Aug 10, 2016, at 06:09 am
Kolkata, Aug 09 (IBNS): Acting on a tip off, a joint team of West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Bihar Police on Tuesday arrested one of the prime accused in Bihar exam scam case, sources said.
MEA issues demarche to Pakistan High Commissioner
Aug 10, 2016, at 05:38 am
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Indian Foreign Secretary on Tuesday summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Basit to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to grant consular access to an arrested Pakistani national.
Central forensic lab confirms sting footage's authenticity: Narada News claims
Aug 10, 2016, at 04:54 am
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Publishing story on Tuesday, news portal Narada News claimed that its sting operation's footage had been proved genuine after forensic test in Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Chandigarh.
Ex-Arunchal CM suicide: State govt orders probe
Aug 10, 2016, at 04:37 am
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Arunachal Pradesh Government on Tuesday ordered a probe into the suicide case of former Chief Minister Kalikho Pul.
Every Indian loves Kashmir: PM Modi in Madhya Pradesh
Aug 10, 2016, at 03:44 am
Bhabra, Aug 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to the great freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad at his birthplace at Bhabra in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh where he said that every Indian loves Kashmir.
Mamata Banerjee calls for a change in Tripura
Aug 10, 2016, at 03:30 am
Agartala, Aug 9 (IBNS): During her maiden mass rally in Tripura's capital Agartala on Tuesday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee urged the people to rule out CPI-M-led government in the state and to establish TMC government there, in upcoming Tripura assembly election.
Want to be Manipur's CM: Irom Sharmila after ending 16-yr-long fast
Aug 10, 2016, at 01:07 am
Imphal, Aug 9 (IBNS): Ending her 16-year-long fast demanding withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Manipur, a teary eyed Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is regarded as the state's iron lady, said she is like any other human being and wants to be the chief minister of the state to fight her cause politically.
Kalikho Pul death: President of India and other leaders express condolence
Aug 09, 2016, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee and many others have expressed their sorrow over the death of former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul on Tuesday.
Ex-Arunchal CM suicide: Angry mobs attack CM, Deputy CM houses in Itanagar
Aug 09, 2016, at 10:23 pm
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS) : Angry mobs attacked the official residence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prema Khandu and torched several vehicles in Itanagar after former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul was found hanging at his official residence on Tuesday morning.