Soldier kidnapped from home in Jammu and Kashmir

Mar 08, 2019, at 11:45 pm

Srinagar, Mar 8 (IBNS): Terrorists have kidnapped a soldier from his home at Qazipora Chadoora in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, reports said.

J&K SAC approves extension in amnesty scheme upto March 31

Mar 08, 2019, at 11:22 pm

Jammu, Mar 8 (UNI): The State Administrative Council which met here on Friday under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the extension of date of depositing of second installment of arrears of Old Tax regime under amnesty scheme for streamlining the implementation of Goods and Services Tax upto March 31, 2019.

Modi govt serving hundred lies to hide one truth: Congress on AG's 'U Turn' on Rafale files

Mar 08, 2019, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI/IBNS): Reacting to a 'U turn' by the attorney-general in the Supreme court on Friday on his earlier statement that documents on the Rafale fighter jet deal had been stolen from the defence ministry, the Congress charged the Narendra Modi government of 'serving hundred lies to hide one truth'.

Rafale files not stolen, petitioners used photocopies: Attorney-General

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:47 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Amid controversy over the missing documents related to the Rafale case, the Union government's top lawyer on Friday clarified to Indian news agency PTI what he meant was the petitioners had used "photocopies of the original" papers deemed secret by the government.

Kumaraswamy hints at fielding son Nikil and nephew Prajwal in Lok Sabha polls

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI): Winnability is the supreme factor based on which candidates are chosen and that comes before nepotism or family connections, Karnataka chief minister  H.D. Kumaraswamy said here on Friday.

Inquiry into missing Rafale files should begin with Goa CM: Rahul Gandhi

Mar 08, 2019, at 10:00 pm

Panaji, Mar 8 (UNI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the investigation into the files which, according to the government, had gone missing should start with Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who also happens to be former defence minister of the country.

Jammu grenade attack: Accused carried grenade in biryani-filled lunch box

Mar 08, 2019, at 09:55 pm

Jammu, Mar 8 (UNI): To dodge police, the prime accused in the Jammu grenade attack had transported the explosive in a biryani-filled lunch box, sources said.

BJP discusses candidate age limit at parliamentary board meeting

Mar 08, 2019, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): A BJP parliamentary board meeting is under way to decide whether the party should field candidates above 75 years of age, Rajya Sabha members and sitting MLA in the coming Lok Sabha elections, Hindustan Times said.

It's a serious responsibility, I will do my best: Panchu on Ayodhya panel appointment

Mar 08, 2019, at 09:18 pm

Chennai, Mar 8 (UNI/IBNS): Senior advocate Sriram Panchu said he understood the seriousness of the responsibility given to him by Supreme Court and would do his best to justify the top court's faith in him.

Two Congress MLAs quit in Gujarat, one joins BJP

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:58 pm

Gandhinagar, Mar 8 (UNI): With the Lok Sabha election announcement just around the corner, two Congress MLAs in Gujarat resigned from the party and state Assembly on Friday.

UN-founded University of Peace confers honorary doctorate on Vice President Naidu

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:42 pm

San Jose, Costa Rica, Mar 8 (UNI): Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu was conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Peace founded by the United Nations (UN) for his contribution 'to the Rule of Law, democracy and sustainable development in India' on Friday.

Mamata Banerjee's image among ‘famous Bengali legends’ triggers row on social media

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:32 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (IBNS): A street side banner in Kolkata's IT hub in Salt Lake showcasing 'famous Bengali legends' which included images of freedom struggle hero Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore has triggered a storm in the social media because of the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the "hall of fame" along with the greats.

Advocate Indira Jaising objects to attorney-general referring to her as Anand Grover's wife in court

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Senior advocate Indira Jaising recently took strong exception to Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal referring to her as advocate Anand Grover's wife.

Modi cabinet takes 30 decisions ahead of LS polls

Mar 08, 2019, at 08:02 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): In an attempt to score ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Narendra Modi government has taken some major decisions at the Cabinet meeting such as setting up 50 Kendriya Vidyalayas, a push to infrastructure and power projects among others.

Two Assam cabinet ministers start cow farm inside their official residence

Mar 08, 2019, at 07:22 pm

Guwahati, Mar 8 (IBNS): In past few years, the cow has emerged a major player in Indian politics and the political parties use the cow as a political tool to win favours among Hindu voters. 

Compilation of selected Speeches of Prime Minister titled “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas” released by Arun Jaitley

Mar 08, 2019, at 07:10 pm

New York, Mar 8 (IBNS): “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”, a compilation of selected speeches of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was released by Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs on Saturday in a function organized by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at National Media Centre, New Delhi. Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports graced the occasion.

Prime Minister to inaugurate Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology tomorrow in Greater Noida

Mar 08, 2019, at 07:05 pm

New Delhi, mar 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology tomorrow, on 9th March, 2019 at 12:00 noon at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Suresh Prabhu launches GI website, tutorial video on IPR

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:58 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu, launched a tutorial video on “Intellectual Property Rights” for school students and the GI website in New Delhi on Friday.

Suresh Prabhu addresses womennnovators on International Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu, said that for achieving the development objectives of growth with equity that will transform Indian society. It is essential to encourage women entrepreneurs.

PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers, at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. 

Prime Minister Modi attends the National Women Livelihood Meet -2019 at Varanasi

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the National Women Livelihood Meet-2019,held at Deendayal Hastkala Sankul in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on International Women’s Day.

PM Narendra Modi to unveil several development projects in Greater Noida tomorrow

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): PM Narendra Modi will visit Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

PM Modi visits Kanpur; launches various development projects

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:33 pm

Kanpur, Mar 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. 

Narendra Modi urges states to act strictly if incidents of attack on Kashmiris occur

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:28 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reacted to the recent attack on Kashmiris in Uttar Pradesh and urged state government to act against those who are found involved in such crimes.

Mulayam Singh Yadav to contest from Mainpuri on SP ticket

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:24 pm

Lucknow, Mar 8(UNI) The Samajwadi Party on Friday announced that the party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav would contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha election from the Mainpuri seat.

Youth commits suicide

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:19 pm

Puducherry, Mar 8 (UNI) A 21-year-old youth allegedly committed suicide by hanging from a tree on the banks of the Kanagan lake here on Friday.

Officer trainees of the Indian Revenue Service call on the President Kovind

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:17 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Officer Trainees of the 72nd batch of the Indian Revenue Service called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today (March 8, 2019) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee leads a mega rally to mark International Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:15 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today led a mega rally on the city streets to mark the International Women’s Day.

Jagdish Mukhi given additional charge of Mizoram

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:12 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI): Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi has been given the additional charge as Governor of Mizoram, said a Rashtrapati Bhawan communiqué issued here on Friday.

Mamata Banerjee slams Modi Government for Rafale file stealing from government office

Mar 08, 2019, at 06:10 pm

Kolkata, Mar 8 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today slammed the Narendra Modi government alleging that the Prime Minister was now "playing war games" at the time of general elections.