Subramanian Swamy's tweets on JNU sparks controversy
Sep 25, 2015, at 03:02 am
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday sparked a controversy with his tweets on Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Hawala racket busted in WB, 20 cr recovered so far
Sep 25, 2015, at 12:04 am
Kolkata, Sept 24 (IBNS): After getting specific reports from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has conducted raids at several premises of a Tamil businessman in Kolkata and Siliguri in North Bengal and seized as many as Rs. 20 crores so far since Thursday morning, sources said.
MHA targets Greenpeace despite court issuing stay orders
Sep 24, 2015, at 10:27 pm
Chennai/New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS): Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to address world leaders at the United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched its latest assault on Greenpeace India, the NGO alleged.
Himachal Kalyan Sabha to felicitate NDRF
Sep 24, 2015, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS) The Himachal Kalyan Sabha, an apex organization of Himachalis settled in national capital New Delhi, will honour and felicitate a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) which conducted one of the biggest rescue operations of its kind in Himachal Pradesh in which two of the three trapped workers were saved after a nine-day-long ordeal in an under construction tunnel in Kiratpur-Nerchowk four-lane project being constructed by a pvt company.
President greets people on the eve of Idu'l Zuha
Sep 24, 2015, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Idu’l Zuha.
Bengal Governor gets additional charge of Tripura Governor
Sep 24, 2015, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal, to discharge the functions of the Governor of Tripura, in addition to his own duties.
310 killed, 450 injured in Mecca stampede during Haj
Sep 24, 2015, at 09:58 pm
Mina, Saudi Arabia, Sept 24 (IBNS) At least 310 pilgrims were killed and about 450 injured in a stampede at Mina near the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia during a congregation of about two million people for performing the annual haj pilgrimage, reports said.
Hardik Patel appears before Gujarat HC to explain his disappearance
Sep 24, 2015, at 09:34 pm
Ahmedabad, Sept 24 (IBNS) Patel agitation leader Hardik Patel appeared on Thursday before the Gujarat High Court to explain his disappearance on Tuesday.
At least 300 killed in Mecca stampede during Haj
Sep 24, 2015, at 09:16 pm
Dubai, Sept 24 (IBNS) At least 300 pilgrims were killed and more than 400 injured on Thursday in a stampede near the Muslim holy city of Mecca, during a congregation of about two million people for performing the annual haj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia's al-Ekhbariya television reported.
At least 200 killed in Mecca stampede during Haj
Sep 24, 2015, at 08:43 pm
Dubai, Sept 24 (IBNS) At least 200 pilgrims were killed and more than 400 injured on Thursday in a stampede near the Muslim holy city of Mecca, during a congregation of about two million people for performing the annual haj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia's al-Ekhbariya television reported.
AAP discusses Somnath Bharti's future in party
Sep 24, 2015, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS) The top brass of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday discussed the future of Somnath Bharti, the disgraced party leader who is wanted by police in connection with an attempt to murder case filed by his wife.
At least 150 killed in Mecca stampede during Haj
Sep 24, 2015, at 08:27 pm
Dubai, Sept 24 (IBNS) At least 150 pilgrims were killed on Thursday in a stampede at Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, during a congregation of about two million for performing the annual haj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia's al-Ekhbariya television reported.
US Patels call off protest against PM Narendra Modi
Sep 24, 2015, at 07:26 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA, a group of Patels in USA who had reportedly planned a protest to express solidarity with their community in India demanding reservation in Gujarat, called off their proposed agitation and said they would welcome the Indian PM, said media reports.
Sundar Pichai welcomes PM Narendra Modi in USA
Sep 24, 2015, at 06:45 pm
San Francisco, Sept 24 (IBNS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA, India born Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomed him on a YouTube video message saying all Googlers and the entire Indian community is excited.
Sanjay Dutt's pardon plea in 1993 blasts case rejected
Sep 24, 2015, at 05:28 pm
Mumbai, Sept 24 (IBNS) In a setback for Sanjay Dutt, Maharashtra Governor Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao has rejected the pardon plea filed for the actor in the 1993 Bombay blasts case, reports said.
FTII students willing for talks with Govt
Sep 24, 2015, at 04:52 pm
Pune, Sept 24 (IBNS) The striking FTII students have expressed their willingness for talks to resolve the stalemate over chairmanship of Gajendra Chauhan, media report said.
PM Modi mourns Swami Daynanda Saraswati's death
Sep 24, 2015, at 04:11 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the death of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, whom he considered as his guru.
No bilateral meeting scheduled between PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif in the US
Sep 24, 2015, at 03:25 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not hold a bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif during his five-day visit to the US.
Narendra Modi's spiritual guru Swami Dayanand passes away
Sep 24, 2015, at 02:20 pm
New Delhi/New York, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mourned the death of his spiritual guru Swami Dayanand Giri.
PM Narendra Modi arrives in US
Sep 24, 2015, at 01:51 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Wrapping up his visit to Ireland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his US trip as he arrived in New York City Wednesday.
Geelani appeals Muslims not to hurt other communities during Eid celebrations
Sep 24, 2015, at 05:05 am
Srinagar, Sept 23 (IBNS): Senior separatist leader and Hurriyat 'G' Chairman Syed Ali Geelani has appealed people not to hurt religious sentiments of other communities of Jammu and Kashmir this Eid, amid speculations of communal tension over beef ban.
PM Modi interacts with Indian community in Dublin
Sep 24, 2015, at 05:03 am
Dublin, Sept 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Indian community in Dublin which was a wrap up on his five-hour trip to Ireland.
After being declared missing, Hardik 'found' in Halwad
Sep 24, 2015, at 03:52 am
Ahmedabad, Sept 23 (IBNS): Hardik Patel, who is leading an aggressive protest by the Patel community which is demanding reservations, was on Wednesday declared missing by the Gujarat Police but his lawyer said he is in Halwad in the state's Saurashtra region, reports said.
Sourav Ganguly meets Mamata Banerjee
Sep 24, 2015, at 02:26 am
Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat 'Nabanna' on Wednesday.
India and Ireland must seek closer partnership and cooperation: Narendra Modi
Sep 24, 2015, at 01:36 am
Dublin, Sept 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Ireland should seek closer partnership and cooperation with each other.
Union Home Minister concludes three-day visit to forward areas of J&K
Sep 24, 2015, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the government is committed to strengthen its road and telecom network to improve connectivity in the far flung border areas of the country.
Kolkata: Fire in godown brought under control
Sep 24, 2015, at 12:00 am
Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): The fire, which broke out in a electric goods' godown, at Ganesh Chandra Avenue under Bowbazar Police Station area in Kolkata on Wednesday, has been brought under control.
Narendra Modi reaches Ireland, presents gifts to Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny
Sep 23, 2015, at 11:43 pm
Dublin, Sept 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday presented to Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny, reproductions of a selection of manuscripts and papers available in the National Archives of India pertaining to two Irish officials, Thomas Oldham (1816-1878) and Sir George Abraham Grierson (1851-1941), in recognition of their contributions in India.
SelectUSA to hold its first-ever India Road Show
Sep 23, 2015, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): The U.S. Department of Commerce's SelectUSA program will hold its first-ever India Road Show Oct 13-16 in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
UK-India partnership on energy receives boost with Amber Rudd's visit to Delhi
Sep 23, 2015, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): UK's Secretary of State Amber Rudd finished a two-day visit to India on Wednesday.