India was involved in Peshwar school attack : Pakistan
Jul 23, 2015, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS) Ahead of the National Security Advisor level talks, Pakistan has alleged that India was involved in the Peshawar school massacre in which 150 people, including 136 children were killed. which claimed at least 150 lives, including 136 children.
Parliament set to witness another infructuous day today
Jul 23, 2015, at 04:07 pm
New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS) The third day of the monsoons session of Parliament is likely to go waste as it happened on the first two days with no sign being in sight for a rapprochement between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress, fighting an unrelenting battle.
Haryana commits to save and educate its girls
Jul 22, 2015, at 11:15 pm
Gurgaon, July 22 (IBNS): The Haryana government has launched the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao: Call to Action' initiative, reconfirming its commitment to saving and educating its daughters.
BJP releases sting video accusing Uttarakhand CM of corruption charges
Jul 22, 2015, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched counter attack on the Congress party and released a sting tape to 'expose' corruption charges against Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat in liquour scam and loot during the 2013 floods.
Opposition strong on disturbance: Aurn Jaitley on Parliament disruption
Jul 22, 2015, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): On a day when both houses of the Parliament were disrupted by the Oppositions' demand for resignation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the Congress party is merely making unnecessary disturbance and is not ready for a debate on any issue.
Bandhan Bank to enter South India
Jul 22, 2015, at 09:38 pm
Bangalore, July 22 (IBNS): Bandhan Bank will start its branch operations in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on August 23, the same day it commences its nationwide operations.
Archie creator Tom Moore passes away
Jul 22, 2015, at 08:57 pm
El Paso, USA, Jul 22 (IBNS) Tom Moore, creator of the famous comic strip character'Archie' has died in Texas. He was 86, reports said.
Uber says prompt action taken against Kolkata cabbie arrested for 'masturbating' in taxi
Jul 22, 2015, at 08:56 pm
Kolkata, July 22 (IBNS): Following the arrest of an Uber cab driver for allegedly 'masturbating' in the presence of a lady passenger while driving his taxi in Kolkata, the company in a statement on Wednesday said that prompt action was taken in the case.
Opposition's conduct unfortunate : Rajnath Singh on House-stalling ruckus in Parliament
Jul 22, 2015, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the the opposition's conduct in parliament was "unfortunate" after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj expressed her willingness to make a statement on the Lalit Modi issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day following opposition uproar
Jul 22, 2015, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amid strong protests by Opposition over controversies involving BJP leaders as the winter session of Parliament failed to move with business for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.
NCP another opposition party to support GTS bill: Congress gets jolt
Jul 22, 2015, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) In a jolt to the opposition unity Congress-ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has said that it will support the GTS bill, reports said.
Trains halted in Haryana after explosive material found on tracks
Jul 22, 2015, at 07:50 pm
Chandigarh, Jul 22 (IBNS) Trains were halted by authorities in Haryana's Shahbad town on Wednesday after explosive materials were found near the railway tracks.
Fresh turf war between Jung and Kejriwal over cancellation of appointment of DWC chief
Jul 22, 2015, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) In a fresh battle over primacy that involves Delhi's two top men Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has said the "constitutionally valid and consistent definition of Government in the capital is the Lt.Governor Delhi."
Both House of Parliament adjourned for second time as Opposition uproar continues
Jul 22, 2015, at 07:06 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) Uproar and acrimony continued to rule the roost in Parliament as both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced two back-to-back adjournments with an unrelenting Congress-led opposition demanding immediate action in the Lalit Modi row and Vyapam scam.
Jharkhand Education Minister kicks up controversy: Garlands APJ Abdul Kalam's picture
Jul 22, 2015, at 06:35 pm
Kodarma, Jharkhand, Jul 22 (IBNS) Jharkhand Education Minister Neera Yadav has paid homage to former President APJ Abdul Kalam at an event in Kodarma by garlanding his photo- an act practices while paying respect to persons after their death.
Congress postpones silent dharna in Parliament
Jul 22, 2015, at 05:50 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) The Congress has postponed the party's 'silent dharna' in Parliament though it decided earlier to go great gun to corner the BJP-led NDA government on the on the Lalit Modi and Vyapam scam issues.
AAP leader alleges Delhi police tried to run over him
Jul 22, 2015, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi chief Dilip Pandey has alleged that a Delhi Police bus tried to run over him in front of Rajinder Nagar police station.
Both Houses of Parliament adjourned over Lalit Modi, Vyapam issues
Jul 22, 2015, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon and the Rajya Sabh for 15 minutes as the aggressive Congress continued to create uproar on the Lalit Modi issue on the second day of the monsoon session of parliament on Wednesday.
Jamshedpur tense after clashes over alleged molestation incident
Jul 22, 2015, at 04:36 pm
Jamshedpur, Jul 22 (IBNS) Large number of Police and security forces have been posted in Jharkhand's steel city of Jamshedpur after clashes between two communities over an alleged molestation incident.
Curfew in J & K's Rajouri over Islamic flag and VHP demonstration
Jul 22, 2015, at 04:19 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22(IBNS) Curfew was declared in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri town and the army held a flag march following protests after reports that activists of Vishwa Hindu Parishad had burnt flags of the Islamic State.
Sushma Swaraj tweets about revelation on Congress leader
Jul 22, 2015, at 04:01 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Wednesday morning that she would reveal in Parliament the name of a senior Congress leader who lobbied her for a diplomatic passport for a coal scam accused leader.
Sushma Swaraj to name Congress leader who wanted passport for Coalgate accused
Jul 22, 2015, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): External Affairs Ministers Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said she will unveil the name of a senior Congress leader who had lobbied her for a diplomatic passport for a coal scam accused leader.
Hardcore NDFB (S) militant killed in Assam encounter
Jul 22, 2015, at 06:16 am
Guwahati, July 21 (IBNS) : A hardcore militant of NDFB(S) was killed in an encounter with security forces in Assam's Chirang district on Tuesday morning, police said.
Rape at Botanical Garden: Accused arrested
Jul 22, 2015, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, Jul 21 (IBNS): The police on Monday arrested the main accused in the alleged rape of a teenaged girl at Shibpur area in Howrah district of West Bengal.
WB: Bombs recovered from class eight student
Jul 22, 2015, at 04:43 am
Kolkata, Jul 21 (IBNS): One class eight student was arrested on Tuesday with bombs from Jaggadal station area in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Kolkata: Uber cab driver arrested for allegedly 'masturbating' in taxi
Jul 22, 2015, at 04:36 am
Kolkata, Jul 21 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police on Monday arrested one Uber cab driver for allegedly 'masturbating' in the presence of a lady passenger while driving his taxi.
Hardcore NDFB(S) militant apprehended in Kokrajhar
Jul 22, 2015, at 03:03 am
Guwahati, July 21 (IBNS): Security forces on Tuesday have apprehended a hardcore militant belonging to NDFB(S) from Ripu reserve forest area under Kokrajhar district of Assam, police said.
AAP supporters protest against police in Delhi
Jul 22, 2015, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday protested against the police over the murder of case of a teenager in Anand Parbat area in Delhi.
Congress hits out at Centre, questions PM Modi's silence on scams
Jul 21, 2015, at 11:45 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) The Congress on Tuesday hit out at the Centre and asked the reason behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the Vyapam scam and the controversy surrounding former IPL chief Lalit Modi.
"AIIMS like institutes to be setup in all states"
Jul 21, 2015, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) Under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), the Centre is planning to establish AIIMS like institutions in every state in a phased manner.