Kerala Transport Minister resigns

Mar 27, 2017, at 04:29 am

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 26 (IBNS): In a blow to the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) Government in Kerala, state Transport Minister A.K. Saseendran has resigned after his alleged sexually explicit telephonic conversation with a woman was exposed by a TV channel.

Faced by flight ban, Gaikwad says he will sue airlines

Mar 27, 2017, at 04:00 am

Mumbai, Mar 26 (IBNS): Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who is facing a flight ban imposed on him by the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), on Sunday said he will now seek legal action against Indigo and Air India for cancelling his confirmed tickets.

14 killed in 5 road mishaps in West Bengal

Mar 27, 2017, at 02:45 am

Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS): At least 14 persons were killed and several others were seriously hurt in five separate road accidents since Saturday in West Bengal, reports said.

PM addresses the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Brahma Kumaris family via video conferencing

Mar 27, 2017, at 02:00 am

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Brahma Kumaris family, via video conferencing.

Security tightens along Indo-Bangladesh border following Sylhet terror attack

Mar 27, 2017, at 01:19 am

Guwahati, Mar 26 (IBNS): Security has been tightened along the Indo-Bangladesh border following terror attack in Bangladesh’s Sylhet district.

Phone conversation: Kerala minister resigns

Mar 27, 2017, at 12:48 am

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 26 (IBNS): Creating troubles for the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) Government in Kerala as its Transport Minister AK Saseendran resigned after his allegations of misconduct with a woman was exposed by a TV news channel, media reports said.

Kolkata: Sushma Swaraj offers to help German patient

Mar 27, 2017, at 12:34 am

Kolkata/New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has once again come out to help a foreign national facing trouble in India.

Srinivas Kuchibhotla murder: Ian Grillot felicitated by Indian-Americans

Mar 27, 2017, at 12:15 am

Houston, Mar 26 (IBNS): Indian-Americans honoured Ian Grillot who tried to intervene during a shooting in which Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla was killed in a Kansas bar recently.

2 terrorists killed in Kashmir

Mar 27, 2017, at 12:00 am

Srinagar, Mar 26 (IBNS): In a brief exchange of firing between terrorists and security forces, two militants were killed in an ambush in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday afternoon.

Prime Minister attends Ugadi celebrations

Mar 26, 2017, at 11:54 pm

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday joined in the Ugadi Milan celebrations in the capital and emphasized that diversity of India is its identity as well as its strength.

J&K: 2 terrorists killed

Mar 26, 2017, at 11:10 pm

Srinagar, Mar 26 (IBNS): Two terrorists have been killed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora area on Sunday, officials said.

Assam CM discusses gamut of security, important issues with Rajnath Singh

Mar 26, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Guwahati, Mar 26 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had a detailed discussion with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on a gamut of security and other important issues concerning the State and its people at the latter’s official residence in New Delhi on Sunday.

Nepal President to visit India next month

Mar 26, 2017, at 10:02 pm

Kathmandu, Mar 26 (IBNS): Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari will visit India next month, media reports said.

Third meeting of G-20 framework working group to be held at Varanasi

Mar 26, 2017, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): The 3rd G-20 Framework Working Group (FWG) Meeting under the G-20 German Presidency is being co-hosted by Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Varanasi on 28th and 29th of March.

Full Text of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

Mar 26, 2017, at 09:02 pm

My dear countrymen, Namaskar. Parents in most parts of the country must be busy with their children’s examinations. There would be a sense of relief where the examinations are over, but where the examinations are still on, there certainly would still be some amount of pressure. However, at a time like this I would only say that students may listen again to what I had said in my ‘Mann Ki Baat’ last time. I am sure that my suggestions there will be of substantial help while they sit for their examinations.

13-yr-old girl from Bikaner alleges rape by 8 teachers for a year

Mar 26, 2017, at 08:05 pm

Nokha, Rajasthan, Mar 26 (IBNS): A 13-year-old cancer patient has alleged that she has been raped and blackmailed by eight of her teachers at a private school in Bikaner's Nokha in 2015, media reports said.

New India is dream of 125 crore citizens: PM Modi

Mar 26, 2017, at 07:02 pm

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the first 'Mann Ki Baat' after the historic win of his party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, and said that the dream of 125 crore citizens for a new India are being fulfilled now.

Indian Navy prepares for de-induction of TU142M Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft

Mar 26, 2017, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): The Indian Navy is preparing for de-induction of TU142M Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft after its 29 years of dedicated service to the nation.

Narendra Modi to host first Mann Ki Baat post Uttar Pradesh victory

Mar 26, 2017, at 03:29 pm

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will address the nation through his his monthly radio programme- 'Mann Ki Baat'.

Akhilesh Yadav attacks UP CM Yogi Adityanath over age difference

Mar 26, 2017, at 04:40 am

Lucknow, Mar 25 (IBNS): Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav attacked Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Aditynath over the latter's comment on age difference with the former, on Saturday, according to media reports.

West Bengal: Major storm hits parts of Malda, 2 killed

Mar 26, 2017, at 04:31 am

Kolkata/Malda, Mar 25 (IBNS): A massive storm, along with a heavy downpour, lashed few areas of West Bengal's Malda district on the wee hours of Saturday, killing at least two persons, including a child, and leaving several others injured.

Rajasthan: Minor gang-raped by eight teachers

Mar 26, 2017, at 02:51 am

Bikaner, Mar 25 (IBNS): The father of a minor has registered an FIR against eight teachers for gang-raping her daughter two years ago in Rajasthan, according to media reports.

IPS officer suspended for accusing UP government

Mar 26, 2017, at 02:30 am

Lucknow, Mar 25 (IBNS): An Indian Police Service officer was suspended for accusing Uttar Pradesh government on twitter for targeting cops belonging to Yadav caste, on Saturday, according to media reports.

Union Home Minister attends passing out parade of BSF Assistant Commandants at Gwalior

Mar 26, 2017, at 02:26 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said the Centre has chalked out a new roadmap to strengthen our border security.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes Bangladesh on National Day eve

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:48 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on the eve of their National Day.

Assam Rifles distributes sports equipment in Arunachal Pradesh

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:39 am

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS) : As a valuable contribution towards the development of sports welfare in Miao, Neotan village under Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district and Borduria village under Tirap district, as a part of its Military Civic Action Programme, the Changlang Battalion and the Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of DAO division distributed varied sports equipment to the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya Miao, Newman School, Neotan & Secondary School Pokkoam, Borduria Village.

Sonowal distributes cheques to beneficiaries of Atal Amrit Abhiyan

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:35 am

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday launched the ceremonial distribution of cheques to the beneficiaries of Atal Amrit Abhiyan when he handed over a cheque worth Rs 2 lakh to Saurav Jyoti Kalita a patient with neurological disorder at a programme held at Veterinary Field, Khanapara in Guwahati.

UP government will work towards development for all, appeasement for none: Yogi Adityanath

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:18 am

Gorakhpur, Mar 25 (IBNS): Yogi Adityanath during his first public address as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh said that the newly elected government will work towards development for all but appeasement for none indicating that there will be no religion based politics, in Gorakhpur on Saturday.

After Manipur, now Assam government to start anti-corruption campaign ‘Na Dibo Na Lobo’

Mar 26, 2017, at 01:02 am

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS) : To curb corruption, Assam government to start anti-corruption campaign named ‘Na Dibo Na Lobo’ (not giving not taking) across the state soon.

Defamation case: Kejriwal put on trial

Mar 26, 2017, at 12:37 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): In a major development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders will face trial in a criminal defamation case filed against them by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.