Aug 24, 2017, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): In a landmark judgement the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that privacy is a constitutional right of every Indian citizen, delivering a judgement that is apparently a jolt to the government which argued that the individual privacy is not an inalienable fundamental right under Constitution.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh delivers India's Country Statement at SCO meet in Kyrgyz Republic
Aug 24, 2017, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): On Thursday, at Cholpon- Ata in Kyrgyz Republic, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh delivered India's Country Statement at the ninth meeting of Heads of Governments of SCO dealing with the prevention and elimination of emergency situation.
Prime Minister Modi holds first of five meetings with Secretaries and Joint Secretaries
Aug 24, 2017, at 08:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Prime Minister's Office on Thursday shared the details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with a group of over 70 Additional Secretaries and Joint Secretaries.
Festival of India to showcase country's culture, food and literature in Brazil
Aug 24, 2017, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): There will be a special exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi besides a host of other programmes, at the Festival of India, to be held in various cities in Brazil, the Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday.
Assam to construct 9000 km PMGSY roads by March 2018
Aug 24, 2017, at 08:02 pm
Guwahati, Aug 24 (IBNS) : The Assam Government will construct around 9000 km rural roads in the state under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) by March 2018.
Aug 24, 2017, at 07:22 pm
Chandigarh, Aug 24 (IBNS) : The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Union Home Ministry to release as much paramilitary forces as required for Haryana ahead of the verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case as the controversial dera sacha sauda head appealed for maintaining peace, saying he will go to the court on Friday.
Opposition leaders salute the SC, says right to privacy verdict parth breaking
Aug 24, 2017, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) : As the Supreme Court came out with a landmark judgement declaring right to privacy as a fundamental right, opposition leaders saluted the judiciary, describing the verdict as "path breaking and a great victory for liberty and freedom."
Judgement will pave way for securing our rights: Sitaram Yechury
Aug 24, 2017, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury said the judgement passed by the Supreme Court regarding the Right to Privacy on Thursday will pave the way for securing people's rights.
RJD creates ruckus in Bihar Assembly over floods in the state
Aug 24, 2017, at 05:53 pm
Patna, Aug 24 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The Bihar Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Thursday over the issue of flood, prompting the Speaker to adjourn the House till lunch.
Narendra Modi meets Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba
Aug 24, 2017, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Nepal counterpart, Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is on a five-day visit to the country.
Right to Privacy comes under Article 21: Supreme Court
Aug 24, 2017, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): In a landmark judgement passed by the Supreme Court on Thursday, the Right to Privacy has been declared to come under the Right to Life and Liberty guaranteed under Article 21 by the constitution.
Privacy a fundamental right: Supreme Court
Aug 24, 2017, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday declared privacy as a fundamental right of all citizens of India.
Supreme Court to give out verdict on Right to Privacy today
Aug 24, 2017, at 03:46 pm
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Supreme Court will be handing out verdict on the Right to Privacy case on Thursday, reports said.
Assam govt suspends 116 teachers
Aug 24, 2017, at 04:41 am
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Assam government has suspended 116 teachers after they were caught adopting unfair means while appearing in the B.Ed, DEl.Ed examination conducted by the Krishnakanta Handique State Open University.
J&K Govt opposes Central Selection Mechanism for subordinate judiciary appointments
Aug 24, 2017, at 04:20 am
Srinagar, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has opposed to the Centralized Selection Mechanism (CSM) for appointments in the subordinate judiciary citing the reason that the state enjoys special status under the constitution of India.
Assam govt to set up three more Medical colleges
Aug 24, 2017, at 03:48 am
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Assam government has decided to set up three more Medical Colleges in the state.
Sonowal urges Jaitely for early release of Rs 1138 crore FMP fund
Aug 24, 2017, at 03:29 am
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): With a view to ensure seamless implementation of flood management programmes in the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged the Union Government to expeditiously release the pending amount of Rs 1138 crore at the earliest.
Basic structure of Railways has been shaken up: Dinesh Trivedi
Aug 24, 2017, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Reacting to the recent railway accidents, former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi said the basic structure of railways has been shaken up, media reports said.
DGP J&K discusses security situation in the state with Dr Jitendra Singh
Aug 24, 2017, at 01:01 am
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu & Kashmir, S.P. Vaid called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here on Tuesday and briefed him about the current security situation in the state.
Union Home Minister to visit the Kyrgyz Republic
Aug 24, 2017, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is leading a delegation today to the Kyrgyz Republic to attend the 9th Meeting of Heads of Governments of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member states to be held on August 24-25, 2017, dealing with the prevention and elimination of emergency situations.
Air Force conducts medical camp for tribals of Jharkhand
Aug 24, 2017, at 12:47 am
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IBNS): Air Force Station Singarsi, entrenched in a remote location inside the tribal belt of Rajmahal Hills in Jharkhand, will be completing 50 years of service to the nation in October this year.
Vice President pays tributes to Tanguturi Prakasam
Aug 24, 2017, at 12:06 am
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Nidu has paid rich tributes to ‘Andhra Kesari’, Tanguturi Parkasam, the first Chief Minister of Andhra State on his birth anniversary on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves setting up of Commission to examine sub-categorization within OBCs
Aug 23, 2017, at 11:45 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a proposal for setting up of a Commission under article 340 of the Constitution to examine the issue of sub-categorization of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
New Bridge over Mechi River: Cabinet approves MoU between India, Nepal
Aug 23, 2017, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be signed between India and Nepal for laying down implementation arrangement on Cost sharing, Schedules and Safeguard issues for starting construction of a new Bridge over Mechi River at Indo-Nepal border.
Aug 23, 2017, at 11:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nepal on Drug Demand Reduction and Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and precursor chemicals and related matters.
Congress demands Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's resignation
Aug 23, 2017, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday demanded Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's resignation as the Railway Minister following two recent train accidents in Uttar Pradesh.
Air India CMD Ashwin Lohani appointed Railway Board Chairman in place of A K Mittal
Aug 23, 2017, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS) : Ashwani Lohani, the CMD of Air India has been named as the new Chairman of Railway Board, following the resignation of A.K. Mittal after two train derailments took place within a week in Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.
After EPS-OPS merger, AIADMK in new crisis with Dinakaran pulling the plague
Aug 23, 2017, at 10:36 pm
Chennai, Aug 23 (IBNS) : Shattering a short-lived truce that came following merger of two rival factions, AIADMK (Amma) leader TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday removed Transport minister MR Vijayabhaskar as party secretary and Revenue Minister R B Udhaykumar as secretary of a forum.
Aug 23, 2017, at 09:32 pm
On August 16, 2017, orchestrating the first violent incident of the current year (2017) in the State, suspected Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Red Flag faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Red Flag), killed a farmer, identified as Rayala Bhaskar (55), of Narsampet, a hamlet under Pandurangapuram Gram Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) and a supporter of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), at Narsampet village in Palwancha mandal (administrative sub-division) in Khammam District. According to reports, around 15 Naxalites owing allegiance to CPI-ML (New Democracy) Ravi Dalam (armed squad) allegedly barged into Bhaskar's house of and dragged him out before battering him to death in full public view. The Naxalites were said to have nursed a grudge against the deceased for reportedly seeking the help of the members of Chandranna faction of the CPI-ML (New Democracy), to resolve an internal issue in the village. CPI-ML (New Democracy) had split into two in 2013 - CPI-ML (New Democracy) led by Chandranna and (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Red Flag) led by Rayala Subhash Chandra Bose aka Ravi.
Aug 23, 2017, at 09:30 pm
On August 17, 2017, one Police Qaumi Razakar (PQR), Jamshed Ahmed (42), was killed and another PQR, Gulzar (30), was injured in a firing incident at the Northern Bypass within the jurisdiction of the SITE Superhighway Industrial Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Malir Town, Rao Anwar disclosed that the two Razakars were standing at a Police chowki(Post) near the bypass, when motorcycle borne terrorists opened fire on them. This was the third attack on the Police in Karachi by the newly-emerging terrorist formation, Ansar-al-Shariah Pakistan (ASP). The group claimed responsibility for the attack in pamphlets thrown at the crime scene immediately after the attack.