Ram Nath Kovind makes twitter debut as President
Jul 25, 2017, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi Jul 25 (IBNS) : First citizen Ram Nath Kovind made his Presidential Twitter debut on Tuesday with a more than three million following.
PM Modi congratulates President Kovind, says his speech inspiring
Jul 25, 2017, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi, Jul 25 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Ram Nath Kovind on his taking oath as the President of India.
Century-old building collapses in Kolkata, several feared trapped
Jul 25, 2017, at 08:43 pm
Kolkata, Jul 25 (IBNS) : Several people were feared trapped as a portion of a century-old building collapsed in central Kolkata's Bowbazar area on Tuesday.
At least seven killed, many feared trapped in Mumbai house collapse
Jul 25, 2017, at 08:16 pm
Mumbai, Jul 25 (IBNS) : Atleast seven people were killed after a four-storey residential building collapsed in east Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Tuesday morning, media reports said.
Jul 25, 2017, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Jul 25 (IBNS): The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has estimated a fund requirement of about Rs. 6.92 lakh crore for the development of National Highways in the country during the next five years.
Kashmir shutdown on Hurriyat call affects life
Jul 25, 2017, at 08:11 pm
Srinagar, Jul 25 (IBNS) : Normal life in Kashmir was affected on Tuesday by a Shutdown called by Kashmir Hurriyat Leadership aganist NIA raids and arrest of its members.
Gujarat CM meets PM Modi over flood situation in the state
Jul 25, 2017, at 08:08 pm
New Delhi, Jul 25 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House on Tuesday, and apprised him of the situation arising out of incessant rain and flood in parts of the state.
Singing Vande Mataram in Tamil Nadu schools, offices made compulsory by High Court
Jul 25, 2017, at 07:41 pm
Chennai, Jul 25 (IBNS) : The Madras High Court on Tuesday made compulsory recital of 'Vande Mataram' in schools, government offices, private entities and industries in Tamil Nadu, reports said.
President Ram Nath Kovind believes the country needs to sculpt a robust, high growth economy
Jul 25, 2017, at 07:30 pm
New Delhi, Jul 25 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind, who assumed his post on Tuesday, addressed the dignitaries, including former president Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others present at his swearing in ceremony.
The first flight with 420 Haj pilgrims took off from Srinagar for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Jul 25, 2017, at 07:04 pm
Srinagar, Jul 25 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was present at the Srinagar International Airport to bid farewell to the 420 Haj pilgrims who left for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
I enter office of President with all humility: President Ram Nath Kovind
Jul 25, 2017, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Addressing the nation as the 'first citizen' of the country, Ram Nath Kovind said he entered the office of the President with all humility, shortly after taking the oath on Tuesday afternoon.
Eminent scientist, academic Prof Yash Pal dead at 90
Jul 25, 2017, at 06:34 pm
New Delhi, Jul 25 (IBNS) : Acclaimed scientist, academic and higher education reformer Professor Yash Pal died in Noida on Tuesday, reports said. He was 90.
Ram Nath Kovind becomes 14th President of India
Jul 25, 2017, at 05:57 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Ram Nath Kovind was sworn in as the 14th President of India on Tuesday afternoon.
Residential building collapses in eastern Mumbai, several feared trapped
Jul 25, 2017, at 05:55 pm
Mumbai, Jul 25 (IBNS) : Several people are feared to be trapped as a residential building in eastern Mumbai's Ghatkopar collapsed on Tuesday morning, media reports said.
Hardcore NDFB-S militant gunned down in Assam
Jul 25, 2017, at 05:48 pm
Guwahati, July 25 (IBNS): Security forces gunned down one hardcore militant belonging to NDFS-S in Assam's Kokrajhar district in the early hours on Tuesday, officials said.
Parliament adjourned till 3 pm over Ram Nath Kovind's oath taking ceremony
Jul 25, 2017, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): The Parliament was adjourned on Tuesday morning till 3 pm as President-elect Ram Nath Kovind will take oath of his office this afternoon.
Opposition protests against Lok Sabha Speaker's suspension of six Congress MPs
Jul 25, 2017, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): The Opposition on Tuesday morning was seen to protest at Gandhi statue inside the Parliament against Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan's suspension of six Congress MPs for misconduct in the lower house.
Ram Nath Kovind to take oath as 14th President of India today
Jul 25, 2017, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): President-elect Ram Nath Kovind will take oath of his office at the Central Hall of the Parliament at 12.15 pm on Tuesday.
NIA arrests 7 Kashmir Hurriyat leaders
Jul 25, 2017, at 04:59 am
Srinagar, July 24 (IBNS): India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested seven separatist leaders, including National Front Chairman Nayeem Ahmed Khan, in connection with its probe into the funding of subversive activities in the Kashmir Valley, officials said.
I have received much more from the country than what I have given, says President
Jul 25, 2017, at 04:45 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee received books and reports related to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on the eve of demitting office as the 13th President of India.
Jammu and Kashmir government bans e-cigarettes
Jul 25, 2017, at 03:10 am
Srinagar, July 24 (IBNS): With an immediate effect, Jammu and Kashmir government banned e-cigarettes completely in the state, media reports said on Monday.
Sonowal directs government officials to speed up development works
Jul 25, 2017, at 02:25 am
Guwahati, July 24 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday directed the state government officials to speed up all development works in the state.
Nitish Kumar spending day with RJD, night in the company of BJP, alleges RJD
Jul 25, 2017, at 02:17 am
Patna, July 24 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The RJD on Monday launched a blistering attack on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and described him as a man who spends the day with RJD but night in the company of the BJP.
I will be judged by the critical lens of history: Pranab Mukherjee
Jul 25, 2017, at 02:17 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee, whose tenure as the first citizen of the nation has nearly come to an end, on Monday said his performance will be judged over the time in the critical lens of history.
Inter ministerial central team takes stock of Assam flood situation
Jul 25, 2017, at 02:01 am
Guwahati, July 24 (IBNS) : An inter Ministerial Central team, comprising 7 numbers of high level officers of different Ministries to be headed by V. Shashanka Sekhar, Joint Secretary, Union Home Ministry, will visit Assam from July 25 to July 28 to assess the recent flood situation and erosion affected areas of the State.
PM Modi releases volume 4 of selected speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee
Jul 25, 2017, at 01:48 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the fourth volume of Selected Speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee.
Soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance: President Pranab Mukherjee
Jul 25, 2017, at 01:18 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): in his farewell speech to the nation, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance.
Punjab was a focus of freedom struggle against the British rule: Vice President
Jul 25, 2017, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Monday said that Punjab was a focus of freedom struggle against the British rule.
2 suspected Maoists nabbed with firearms near Mamata Banerjee's Kolkata residence
Jul 25, 2017, at 12:27 am
Kolkata, Jul 24 (IBNS): Police on Monday held two suspected Maoists from Harish Chatterjee Street area, metres away from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's house, under Kalighat Police Station limits in south Kolkata, officials said.
MPs suspended from Lok Sabha: Kiren Rijiju slams Congress
Jul 25, 2017, at 12:24 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attacked the Congress party after its six lawmakers were suspended from the Lok Sabha for five days for their "highly unbecoming conduct".