Demonetisation issue : Ruckus by Opposition leads to adjournment of RS twice
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice before noon on Thursday as ruckus prevailed in the House with the opposition staging protest against demonetisation of old high value notes.
Kejriwal, Mamata to share dais today in Delhi against demonetisation
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal will address a rally in the national capital on Thursday airing their protests against demondetisation of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 notes.
Demonetisation: Govt increases withdrawal limit for registered traders, marriage occasion
Nov 17, 2016, at 04:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): The government on Thursday increased the withdrawal limit of money from banks for registered traders and marriage occasions, reports said.
Demonetisation: Modi leading India to anarchy, says Digvijaya Singh
Nov 17, 2016, at 03:59 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his move to demonetise 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee notes in order to curb black money, Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh said that the former's attitude is driving India to anarchy and chaos.
4.4 earthquake hits Haryana, tremors in Delhi
Nov 17, 2016, at 02:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Haryana on Thursday as the tremors of it were felt in national Capital New Delhi on Thursday.
In rare show of agreement, Nitish 'supports' Modi's demonetisation move
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:03 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): While the oppositions are leaving no stone unturned to slam the Narendra Modi government over its decision to demonetise Rs.500/1000 notes, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has extended his support to the PM in a rare move of agreement between the two leaders.
Vijay Mallya's due to SBI not waived off: Arun Jaitley
Nov 17, 2016, at 04:25 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): At a time when the government is facing severe criticisms from the oppositions for its move to demonetise Rs.500/1000 notes, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the due amount owed by liquid baron Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines against a loan by the State Bank of India has not been waived off.
Winter session of Parliament witnesses stormy start
Nov 17, 2016, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Winter Session of the Parliament opened to a stormy start on Wednesday with opposition parties cornering the government over the demonetisation move.
INS Sumitra visits New Zealand
Nov 17, 2016, at 02:42 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): In pursuit of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and outreach to friendly countries, the Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Sumitra, has arrived at Auckland, New Zealand today on a six day visit from Nov 16-22.
Demonetisation: Banned Rs 500 notes worth 80 lakh recovered in Kolkata, 2 held
Nov 17, 2016, at 02:21 am
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Police on Wednesday booked two suspects and seized banned Rs 500 rupees worth 80 lakh from their possessions, officials said.
Politicians wish Sushma Swaraj speedy recovery
Nov 17, 2016, at 02:02 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Politicians from different political parties joined the rest of the nation in wishing External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who is undergoing tests for a kidney transplant at AIIMS here.
Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation banned
Nov 17, 2016, at 01:44 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): In a major move and months after his name emerged in news following the militant attack in a Bangladesh cafe that killed at least 20 people, the Centre has banned Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's promoted NGO Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), media reports said.
Bihar girl reaches groom's home with wedding procession after marriage refusal
Nov 17, 2016, at 01:40 am
Patna, Nov 16 (TheBIharPost/IBNS): A girl in Bihar on Wednesday reached the house of her would-be groom with a marriage procession after the latter refused to marry.
Second Visitor’s Conference commences with the launch of Student Startup Policy
Nov 17, 2016, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee launched the National Student Startup Policy on the opening day of the second Visitor’s Conference on Wednesday at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Bill Gates meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Nov 16, 2016, at 11:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Software giant Microsoft co- founder Bill Gates on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Revamped Aadhaar toll-free helpline no. 1947 launched
Nov 16, 2016, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): With the growing use of Aadhaar in transactions related to services like Banking, Government Welfare Schemes, etc., the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), launched a revamped version of its Toll-free helpline number: 1947, to help residents get quick access to information about Aadhaar.
Currency ban: Left leader Sitaram Yechury slams Modi
Nov 16, 2016, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Left leader Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and used a meme being shared on social media to criticise the currency ban move by the Centre.
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin visits Taj Mahal
Nov 16, 2016, at 10:38 pm
Agra, Nov 16 (IBNS): Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin visited the Taj Mahal and the Triveni Water Treatment Plant in Agra on Wednesday.
Media played good role in furthering message of cleanliness: PM
Nov 16, 2016, at 10:08 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the media has played a crucial role in spreading the message of cleanliness.
Visit of Israel President historic, says President Mukherjee
Nov 16, 2016, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday received Reuven Rivlin, the President of Israel, and Nechama Rivlin at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Shashi Tharoor presents copy of his book to PM
Nov 16, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday p-resented a copy of his latest book ''An Era ofDarkness: The British Empire in India'' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kerala: Sabarimala Temple yet to open doors for women of all ages
Nov 16, 2016, at 09:11 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 16 (IBNS): Pilgrims are turning up in large numbers at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala with the start of the pilgrimage season, but the ban on the entry of women of a certain age remains, media reported on Wednesday.
Khadi products sale on the rise, central schemes to boost manufacturing and sales units
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Central Minister of State for MSME, Giriraj Singh, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday said that his ministry is implementing central government schemes to modernise Khadi units through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Demonetisation: Mamata blasts Modi govt after leading march to President
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:36 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday led her lawmakers along with those of BJP ally Shiv Sena and other parties in a march from Parliament House to the Rashtrapati Bhawan against demonetisaton and said they have urged the custodian of the constitution to talk to the ruling government to end the financial emergency following the currency ban.
Sheena Bora murder case : Bombay HC rejects Peter Mukherjee's bail plea
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:25 pm
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS) : The Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of former media baron Peter Mukerjea, in connection with the 2012 murder case of Sheena Bora.
Imports from China affecting Indian MSMEs
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Giriraj Singh, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) said on Wednesday that Indian MSMEs are facing tough competition from cheap Chinese products and it is evident from the high growth of India’s imports from China.
No toilet in house, Bihar housewife leaves in-laws in protest
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Patna, Nov 16 (TheBIharPost/IBNS): A young woman in Bihar has left her in-laws’ home after the latter showed no interest in arranging a toilet at home.
Demonetisation: Mamata leads march to President with Shiv Sena
Nov 16, 2016, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee led her lawmakers along with those of BJP ally Shiv Sena in a march from Parliament House to the Rashtrapati Bhawan to present their petition to President Pranab Mukherjee against the government's demonetisation move.
Heartening to see students turning out in large number in the valley: MV Naidu
Nov 16, 2016, at 07:17 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Union Housing, Urban Development and I&B Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Wednesday that it was heartening to see students turn up in large numbers in Jammu and Kashmir for 10 and 12 standard exams.
J & K policeman killed in encounter with militants
Nov 16, 2016, at 07:15 pm
Srinagar, Nov 16 (IBNS) : A policeman was killed in a fierce gun-battle with suspected militants in north Kashmir's Sopore town early on Wednesday, officials said.