Ride 4 Accessibility: Motor Bike Rally in Delhi for Accessible India campaign
Jul 22, 2016, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced on Thursday that it will hold a motorcycle rally called 'Ride 4 Accessibility', on Sunday, July 24, in New Delhi.
I have sought unconditional apology: AAP MP Mann on video row
Jul 22, 2016, at 08:24 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Amid uproar, adjournments and condemnation in both houses of Parliament on Friday over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann shooting and uploading in social media a video of his journey to Parliament on Thursday to show security lapses in the high-security zone, the controversial lawmaker said he has sought unconditional apology for his action.
Second green revolution will take place in Uttar Pradesh : Narendra Modi
Jul 22, 2016, at 08:17 pm
Gorakhpur, July 22 (IBNS) : In the run up to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Gorakhpur, making promise for a second green revolution in the state and laying foundation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
IAF plane goes missing with 29 aboard
Jul 22, 2016, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) : An Indian Air Force (IAF) plane with 29 aboard went missing after it took off from Chennai on Friday morning, reports said.
New application process to fast track the allotment of PAN and TAN
Jul 22, 2016, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that for fast tracking the allotment of PAN and TAN to company applicants, Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) based application procedure has been introduced on the portals of PAN service providers, NSDL eGov and UTIITSL.
Production performance of Oil & Natural Gas sector for June, 2016
Jul 22, 2016, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced on Friday that crude oil production (including condensate) during June, 2016 was 2966.54 TMT, which was 0.08 per cent higher than target but 4.34 per cent lower than the production achieved in June, 2015.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda booked by ED for alleged money laundering
Jul 22, 2016, at 07:03 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate(ED) on Friday, booked former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and the Associated Journal Limited (AJL) officials and publisher in a money laundering case, reports said.
Supreme Court rules against demolition of Adarsh building in Mumbai
Jul 22, 2016, at 06:42 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Friday ruled against the demolition of MumbaI's Adarsh Society building and asked the centre to take possession of the controversial structure.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of AIIMS in Gorakhpur
Jul 22, 2016, at 06:18 pm
Gorakhpur (UP), Jul 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Gorakhpur on Friday to lay the foundation stone of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the media reported.
Parliament Video: Lawmakers unite to demand action against AAP MP Mann
Jul 22, 2016, at 06:13 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Uproar, adjournments and condemnation marked the proceedings in both houses of Parliament on Friday over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann shooting and uploading in social media a video of his journey to Parliament on Thursday to show security lapses in the high-security zone, thus exposing the protected area to public viewing.
Kejriwal visits Una, sounds warning against oppression of Dalits
Jul 22, 2016, at 06:04 pm
Rajkot, July 22 (IBNS) : Adding to the waves of politicians flocking the interior of Gujarat in the wake of few Dalit youths being thrashed and shamed in public by self styled cow protectors, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday visited Una and assailed the BJP-run state Government, sounding a warning against caste oppression.
President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of Egypt
Jul 22, 2016, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee, on Friday, extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the eve of their National Day (July 23, 2016).
Suspected ISIS recruiter, allegedly linked to Zakir Naik, arrested
Jul 22, 2016, at 05:13 pm
Mumbai, July 22 (IBNS) : Arshid Qureshi, a suspected ISIS recruiter who police believe is linked to controversial preacher Zakir Naik's foundation, has been arrested, media reports said.
Row in Parliament over Bhagwant Mann live video of House
Jul 22, 2016, at 05:04 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Ruckus was witnessed in both houses of Parliament on Friday over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann shooting and uploading in social media a video of his journey to Parliament on Thursday which captured some high-security zones.
Bhagwant Mann shoots live video of Parliament, Speaker may seek explanation
Jul 22, 2016, at 04:54 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann has invited trouble on himself after he shot a video of his journey to Parliament on Thursday which captured some high-security zones.
Pakistan approaches UNHRC to probe on India's 'human rights violations'
Jul 22, 2016, at 04:35 am
Islamabad, July 21 (IBNS): Pakistan on Thursday said it has approached the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to investigate the alleged human rights violation by India in view of the recent killings of "innocent people" in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Police foils ULFA(I)'s bid, nabs hardcore militant
Jul 22, 2016, at 01:50 am
Guwahati, July 21 (IBNS): The Assam police foiled a bid of Paresh Baruah alias Paresh Asom led ULFA(I) after apprehending a hardcore militant of the outfit group in Upper Assam's Dibrugarh district on Thursday.
You are not alone in your fight against terror: Modi tells Hasina
Jul 22, 2016, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina that she is not alone in her fight against terrorism.
Modi, Hasina inaugurate Petrapole Integrated Check Post
Jul 22, 2016, at 01:30 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on Thursday jointly inaugurated the Petrapole Integrated Check Post through video-conferencing.
India condemns Pakistan's move to observe Black Day
Jul 21, 2016, at 11:55 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): The Indian government on Thursday condemned Pakistan's move to observe Black Day on July 20 and asked the neighbouring nation to stop inciting and supporting violence and terrorism in any part of India.
Modi,Hasina jointly inaugurate Petrapole checkpost through video conference
Jul 21, 2016, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi/Dhaka, July 21 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Thursday jointly inaugurated the newly-constructed Petrapole Integrated Check Post through video-conference.
Mamata targets Modi and Centre at martyrs day rally
Jul 21, 2016, at 10:56 pm
Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): With her eyes now trained on the 2019 general elections, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over several issues- ranging from economic policies to communalism- at the party's martyr day rally in Kolkata.
Inter-Regional Transmission Corridors for supply of power from surplus states to deficit states
Jul 21, 2016, at 08:41 pm
New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS): Piyush Goyal Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the inter-state transmission lines -- mainly used for delivery of power from these generating stations to their beneficiaries in various states -- are planned and implemented as a part of the evacuation system from inter-state generation stations and also as system strengthening projects.
CPI-M & Congress MLAs join TMC on martyrs' day stage
Jul 21, 2016, at 08:38 pm
Kolkata, Jul 21 (IBNS): Weakening the Left-Congress alliance in West Bengal, two MLAs of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and Congress joined the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday during the party's annual martyrs' day observation in Kolkata.
Minister calls for effective implementation of Constitutional safe guards for Scheduled Castes
Jul 21, 2016, at 08:35 pm
New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS): Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, urged the states to implement constitutional safe guards for Scheduled Castes (SCs) effectively to create a crime free environment while inaugurating a meeting convened by National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Thursday.
Mamata urges TMC workers to stay honest, attacks Modi
Jul 21, 2016, at 07:42 pm
Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged all her party workers to remain honest, with people and fight for every inch to take the outfit forward like a people's movement amid cheers from a sea of humanity that converged on Kolkata's Esplanade to observe the annual martyr day on July 21.
Pakistan trying to destabilise India : Rajnath Singh
Jul 21, 2016, at 07:04 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday accused Pakistan of trying to destablise India by sponsoring terrorist activities and urged all political parties to work together to improve the situation in Kashmir.
Street Lighting National Programme launched in 112 Urban Local Bodies
Jul 21, 2016, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS): Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, on Thursday, said that the target for 2015-16 was to launch the programme in 100 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) whereas Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has already launched the programme in 112 ULBs.
Unclaimed bag sparks tension at Amritsar Airport
Jul 21, 2016, at 06:23 pm
Amritsar, July 21 (IBNS): An unclaimed bag which was found lying inside a Spicejet flight, sparked tensions at the Amritsar Airport on Thursday morning.
Kerala: Daughter forced to convert to Islam, mother alleges
Jul 21, 2016, at 06:06 pm
Kochi, July 21 (IBNS): A mother of an engineering student alleged that her daughter was forced to convert to Islam after she rechristened herself Shahana, renouncing her birth name Aparna, reports stated.