Gujarat polls: Congress slams EC for 'failure to act' over Modi's roadshow
Dec 15, 2017, at 04:44 am
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Congress party on Thursday slammed the Election Commission for not taking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for the controversial roadshow which allegedly violated the model code of conduct.
President to visit Uttar Pradesh on Dec 15 and 16
Dec 15, 2017, at 03:58 am
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow and Allahabad) on Dec 15 and 16.
Venkaiah Naidu launches New Delhi Edition of Marathi daily ‘Lokmat’
Dec 15, 2017, at 03:52 am
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu launched the New Delhi Edition of Marathi daily ‘Lokmat’ at a function here on Thursday.
Assam CM's Vigilance Cell arrests retired govt officer and a bank officer in two separate scams
Dec 15, 2017, at 03:09 am
Guwahati, Dec 14 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell on Thursday arrested a retired government official and a bank officer in connection with two separate scams.
Japanese Self Defence Force delegation team visits CIJW School
Dec 15, 2017, at 01:41 am
Guwahati, Dec 14 (IBNS): A delegation from the Japanese Self Defence Force visited the renowned Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare (CIJW) School in Mizoram's Vairengte from December 12-14.
Exit polls predict a Modi juggernaut in Gujarat, a BJP sweep in Himachal
Dec 15, 2017, at 01:08 am
Gandhinagar/Shimla, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Narendra Modi wave seems to continue in the country as multiple exit poll suggests the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to win Gujarat Assembly election and make an inroad in Himachal Pradesh, giving a big blow to the Congress.
Exit Polls predict 108-9 for BJP, 70 plus for Cong in Gujarat; BJP to win Himachal
Dec 14, 2017, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): Exit Polls in Gujarat predicted 108 seats for the ruling BJP followed by over 70 seats for Congress as the the high-voltage electoral fight between the two ended with the completion of voting in the second and last phase of Gujarat poll on Thursday.
Gujarat election : Polling in the second phase ends
Dec 14, 2017, at 11:01 pm
Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IBNS) : Polling for the second and final phase of Assembly elections in Gujarat ended at 5 pm on Thursday.
Election Commission seeks report on Modi's roadshow
Dec 14, 2017, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS) : The Election Commission on Thursday sought a report from district collector on the alleged roadshow Prime Minister Narendra Modi held after casting his vote, leading to a heightened acrimony between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress.
BJP delegation meets Election Commission over PM roadshow controversy
Dec 14, 2017, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): Countering the Congress' protest against PM Modi's alleged roadshow on the Gujarat polling day, a delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met the Election Commission, media reports said.
Gujarat election : More than 47 percent polling till 2 pm ; Congress calls EC a puppet
Dec 14, 2017, at 10:01 pm
Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IBNS) Recording a moderate pace of polling, 47.40 percent Gujarat voters turned up to exercise their franchise till 2 pm in the second and final phase of state Assembly election on Thursday as the Congress made an unprecedented attack on the Election Commission accusing it of being a "puppet" of the BJP Government.
BJP acting in desperation : P Chidambaram on complaint against Rahul Gandhi
Dec 14, 2017, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS) : Veteran Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday hit out at the BJP for lodging a complaint with the Election Commission over an interview of party President Rahul Gandhi and said the "double standard" being pursued by the ruling party shows its desperation to win the Gujarat polls which it stands to lose.
Dec 14, 2017, at 08:19 pm
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS): The central government accords highest importance to the Indian Ocean region, guided by the principle of Sagar (Security And Growth for All in the Region), said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while commissioning INS Kalvari (S-21), the first of the six Scorpene class submarines built under Project 75 (Kalvari Class) into the Indian Navy at a ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on Thursday.
39 percent voting till noon, Congress says EC acting under PMO pressure
Dec 14, 2017, at 07:19 pm
Amedabad, Dec 14 (IBNS) : About 39 percent of Gujarat voters exercised their franchise till 12 noon on Friday in the second and final phase of state Assembly elections Gujarat Assembly elections which are underway.
PM dedicates INS Kalvari to nation, says Centre has resolved "One Rank One Pension" issue
Dec 14, 2017, at 06:56 pm
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, dedicated the naval submarine INS Kalvari to the nation, at a function in Mumbai, and said INS Kalvari was a prime example of "Make in India."
Congress slams EC for allowing Modi to hold a virtual roadshow when polling in Gujarat is on
Dec 14, 2017, at 06:54 pm
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS) : As the high voltage Gujarat election was underway, the Congress on Thursday slammed the Election Commission for allowing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a spectacle of his voting by showing off his inked finger to the public from his car and a huge partisan and applauding crowd making the event look like a roadshow.
Telangana police gun down extremists on Thursday morning
Dec 14, 2017, at 06:39 pm
Hyderabad, Dec 14 (IBNS): Eight extremists were killed in an exchange of fire with police in Bhadradri area of Kothagudem district of Telangana, according to media reports on Thursday.
Kerala court awards death sentence to convict in law student rape and murder case
Dec 14, 2017, at 06:23 pm
Ernakulam, Dec 14 (IBNS): A Kerala sessions court awarded death penalty to Ameer-ul-Islam who was found guilty of rape and murder of a 30-year old law student, according to media reports on Thursday.
Rahul Gandhi to meet families of missing fishermen in Cyclone Ochki-hit Tamil Nadu
Dec 14, 2017, at 05:54 pm
Chennai, Dec 14 (IBNS): Congress President-elect Rahul Gandhi on Thursday will visit Tamil Nadu where 400 fishermen are still missing after Cyclone Ochki hit the state in late November, media reports said.
Gujarat Poll: PM Modi casts vote in Ahmedabad
Dec 14, 2017, at 05:51 pm
Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IBNS): After campaigning hard for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cast his vote in the second and last phase of Gujarat poll.
PM Modi reaches Ahmedabad to cast vote in Gujarat poll
Dec 14, 2017, at 05:50 pm
Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the star campaigner for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat, reached Ahmedabad on Thursday to cast his vote in the second and last phase of state poll.
Gujarat need to vote BJP to destroy anti-development environment: Amit Shah
Dec 14, 2017, at 05:20 pm
Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IBNS): After casting his vote in the second phase of Gujarat poll, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Thursday took a swipe at the Opposition saying the people of the state need to vote the saffron party to destroy the anti-development environment created in the state.
PM Modi condoles death of actor-director Neeraj Vora
Dec 14, 2017, at 05:11 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra on Thursday condoled the death of Bollywood actor-director Neeraj Vora, who breathed his last in a Mumbai hospital earlier this morning.
PM Modi's mother Heeraben casts vote in Gujarat poll
Dec 14, 2017, at 05:07 pm
Gandhinagar, Dec 14 (IBNS): As the second phase of the Gujarat poll got underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben reached the polling booth to cast her vote on Thursday.
Hardik Patel casts vote in phase two of Gujarat poll
Dec 14, 2017, at 04:37 pm
Gandhinagar, Dec 14 (IBNS): Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel, a popular anti-BJP face in Gujarat, has cast his vote in the second phase of the state poll, media reports said.
Second phase of Gujarat poll in 93 seats underway
Dec 14, 2017, at 04:10 pm
Gandhinagar, Dec 14 (IBNS): After a high octane campaigning and political slanging match, the second and final phase of Gujarat poll for 93 seats began on Thursday morning.
Gujarat: PM Modi to cast his vote today, urges voters to exercise right
Dec 14, 2017, at 03:03 pm
Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IBNS): As Gujarat is undergoing the second leg of state polls on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi urged voters to turn up in large numbers and exercise their right.
Gujarat polls: EC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for his interview on TV channels
Dec 14, 2017, at 05:00 am
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress President Rahul Gandhi asking why action will not be taken against him for violating the Representation of the People Act, hours after several TV channels aired his interview on Gujarat polls.
Assam Rifles nab three NSCN-K militants in Nagaland
Dec 14, 2017, at 03:36 am
Guwahati, Dec 13 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles apprehended three NSCN-K militants in Nagaland on Wednesday, officials said.
Assam CM spent Rs 2.82 crore alone in chopper rides in just four months: Reports
Dec 14, 2017, at 03:23 am
Guwahati, Dec 13 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who vowed to end up VIP culture in the state after taking oath as the CM a year and six months back, has spent over 2.82 crore from the state exchequer for his helicopter tour and airlift expenditure in just four months, said reports.