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Afghan Parliament building: Cabinet approves revised cost estimate of Rs.969 crore
Jan 27, 2016, at 10:08 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval for completion of the Afghan Parliament Building in Kabul by Dec 31 at a revised project cost of Rs.969 crore.
Cabinet approves raising of 17 Indian Reserve Battalions by J&K and other states
Jan 27, 2016, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet approves the raising of 17 India Reserve Battalions through the recruitment of local youths in Jammu and Kashmir and states that have been fighting left-wing extremism.
Maharashtra Shani temple row: Board likely to enter into a discussion
Jan 27, 2016, at 09:21 pm
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IBNS): The board members of Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar have expressed their willingness to hold a discussion after the state's chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, sided with the women activists who have been demanding that women be allowed to enter the sanctum of the temple.
New Delhi: Two flights delayed following bomb scare
Jan 27, 2016, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) Two flights, which were heading from Delhi to Nepal capital Kathmandu, have been delayed after an anonymous phone call warned authorities that both the flights had bombs.
President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh: SC issues notice to Center
Jan 27, 2016, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): In a crucial observation made by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the apex court gave the Centre two days time to give reply to its notice on the issue of President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.
IAF Jet targets ‘balloon-like’ object in Rajasthan
Jan 27, 2016, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) The Defence Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that an Indian Air Force fighter jet intercepted and shot down a 'balloon-like' object in Jaisalmer area of Rajasthan on Tuesday.
Arunachal crisis : SC gives governor 15 minute time to produce report
Jan 27, 2016, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Arunchal Pradesh governor submit the report he gave to the central government making the recommendation for President's rule in the state.
60 protesters demanding Smriti Irani's resignation detained in Chennai
Jan 27, 2016, at 08:04 pm
Chennai, Jan 27 (IBNS) Sixty protesters, demanding the resignation of union ministers Smriti Irani and Bandaru Dattatreya over the suicides of Hyderabad research scholar Rohith Vemula and three medical students in Tamil Nadu, were detained in Chennai on Wednesday, reports said.
Nationwide strike over Rohith Vemula's suicide
Jan 27, 2016, at 07:55 pm
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IBNS) As protests continue to intensify even week after the suicide of Hyderabad University research scholar Rohith Vemula, students have called for a nationwide strike across all universities on Wednesday.
Corruption Index report: Denmark the least corrupt, Somalia and North Korea tied for the last place
Jan 27, 2016, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) For the second time in a row Denmark managed to top the list of the least corrupt as North Korea and Somalia join hands for the most, according to a release by Transparency International, a global watchdog agency.
Justice Katju bids adieu to Facebook, posts his last post
Jan 27, 2016, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) The controversial retired judge of the Supreme Court of India Justice Markandey Katju has said goodbye to Facebook.
Will reopen Manipur fake encounter file : CBI
Jan 27, 2016, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi Jan 27 (IBNS) Taking note of the confession of a Manipur policeman that he shot dead a PLA activist in a fake encounter, the Central Bureau of Investigation has said the case will be reopened if the statement is found to be true, media reports said.
Solar scam : Kerala CM refuses to undergo lie-detector test
Jan 27, 2016, at 05:53 pm
Thiruvantapuram, Jan 27 (IBNS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has refused to undergo a lie-detector test while deposing for nearly 11 hours before a judicial commission, set up to probe the "solar scam", reports said.
India, Egypt relationship has got new momentum : Indian envoy
Jan 27, 2016, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) India and Egypt's relationship has risen to a new height with the two countries looking to enhance their economic engagement and scientific collaboration, the Indian Ambassador has said.
JNU resarch scholar threatens suicide demanding resumption of grants
Jan 27, 2016, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) At a time when Hyderabad research scholar Rohith Vemula's tragic death has ignited a widespread agitation over alleged caste discrimination, a Dalit student of JNU has sent two letters to the Vice Chancellor threatening to end his life if his research grant is not extended next year.
Arunachal Pradesh: SC to hear challenge today
Jan 27, 2016, at 01:55 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the Congress party's plea which challenged the Cabinet's decision to impose Central Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.
Kolkata: Bangladeshi suspect held for photographing Army hospital
Jan 27, 2016, at 03:41 am
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): A suspected Bangladeshi national was arrested on Monday for snapping pictures of Indian Army's Command Hospital at Alipore area in Kolkata, reports said on Tuesday.
President's Rule imposed in Arunachal Pradesh
Jan 27, 2016, at 02:29 am
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday signed a Proclamation under article 356(1) of the Constitution, imposing President's Rule in relation to the State of Arunachal Pradesh and keeping the Legislative Assembly of the State in suspended animation with effect from Jan 26, 2016.
Central Rule imposed in Arunachal Pradesh
Jan 27, 2016, at 01:36 am
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): In a significant development, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday gave his approval to the Cabinet recommendation to impose central rule in Arunachal Pradesh, media reports said.
Maharashtra: Women activists denied access to temple
Jan 27, 2016, at 01:29 am
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, Jan 26 (IBNS): In a near unprecedented incident, about 500 women activists, who were trying to enter into a temple forcibly, were stopped en route by some 1000 villagers and the local police.
Suspected terrorists flee from Bhubaneswar hotel
Jan 27, 2016, at 01:16 am
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IBNS): When the entire country is under security blanket for the Republic Day, four suspects, who might have terror links, fled away from a hotel in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, minutes before a police raid, officials said.
R-Day: India, China armies hold border meets
Jan 27, 2016, at 12:04 am
Udhampur, Jan 26 (IBNS) n the occasion of the 67th Republic Day of India, Ceremonial Border Personal Meetings between the troops of Indian Army and Chinese People’s Liberation Army were held on Tuesday in Eastern Ladakh.
New Delhi: Smoke in Cabin forces Air India flight to make emergency landing
Jan 26, 2016, at 11:15 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) A Milan- bound Air India flight on Tuesday made an emergency landing in New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after smoke was reported inside the cabin, officials said.
Rajasthan: IAF shoots down unidentified object over Barmer
Jan 26, 2016, at 10:59 pm
Barmer, Jan 26 (IBNS) The Indian Air Force's radar on Tuesday picked up an unidentified balloon-shaped object over Rajasthan's Barmer district, media reports said.
New Delhi: Air India flight makes emergency landing after smoke reported in Cabin
Jan 26, 2016, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) An Air India flight which headed from Delhi to Milan made an emergency landing back at Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Tuesday after smoke was reported inside the cabin, officials said.
Jan 26, 2016, at 08:30 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice consisting of 10 MPs from Rajya Sabha and 20 MPs from Lok Sabha will visit Rajasthan and Maharashtra from Jan 27 to Feb 1, officials said on Tuesday.
Jan 26, 2016, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice consisting of 10 MPs from Rajya Sabha and 20 MPs from Lok Sabha will visit Rajasthan and Maharashtra from Jan 27 to Feb 1, officials said on Tuesday.
Rajnath Singh to visit Kerala tomorrow
Jan 26, 2016, at 08:18 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be on a one-day visit to Kerala on Wednesday, officials said.
Telengana girl commits suicide due to lack of toilet
Jan 26, 2016, at 07:26 pm
Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IBNS) A 17-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide in Telangana's Nalgonda district on Monday night after she was unable to persuade her parents to build a toilet in their house, NDTV reports.
Pathankot railway station evacuated over bag threat
Jan 26, 2016, at 06:25 pm
Pathankot, Jan 26 (IBNS) The railway station at Pathankot near the Punjab border with Pakistan is being evacuated after an abandoned bag sent alarm bell ringing, reports said.