PM Modi greets Jharkhand on state foundation day
Nov 15, 2016, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Tuesday greeted the people of Jharkhand on their state foundation day.
PM Modi pays homage to Birsa Munda on birth anniversary
Nov 15, 2016, at 04:22 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on the latter's birth anniversary.
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin reaches India
Nov 15, 2016, at 04:01 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): President of Israel Reuven Rivlin landed in India on Monday upon the invitation of India President Pranab Mukherjee.
Demonetisation: No parking charges at airports till Nov 21
Nov 15, 2016, at 03:47 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): In the wake of the Centre's decision to discontinue the old Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to suspend the collection of parking charges at all airports till midnight of Nov 21.
Sumitra Mahajan attends All Party Meeting
Nov 15, 2016, at 03:35 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday attended the All Party Meeting here.
President attends Gurbani Recital
Nov 15, 2016, at 02:37 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday attended a Gurbani Recital on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the Sikh guru, at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
People with us on currency ban: PM Modi to BJP MPs
Nov 15, 2016, at 02:35 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured his party members that his government has the support of the people even as the oppositions have launched an united attack to on the Centre's decision to discontinue the old Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes.
Narendra Modi reviewed the position regarding the supply and availability of currency notes
Nov 15, 2016, at 12:28 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the supply and availability of currency notes on Sunday.
Parking charges at airports suspended till Nov 21
Nov 15, 2016, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to suspend the collection of parking charges at all airports till midnight of Nov 21.
Vinod Zutshi inaugurates Incredible India at India International Trade Fair 2016
Nov 14, 2016, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Union Tourism Secretary Vinod Zutshi inaugurated the Ministry of Tourism’s ‘Incredible India’ stand at the India International Trade Fair 2016, on Monday at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Bengal govt exempts agricultural tax for 3 days
Nov 14, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that her government has decided not to impose any agricultural tax on movement of trucks for next three days.
President of India Presents National Child Awards
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Child Awards on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Children’s Day in presence of Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and other dignitaries here.
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Just after 5:30 am AST [Afghanistan Standard Time] on November 12, 2016, terrorists carried out an explosion at Bagram Airfield in the Bagram District of Parwan Province, the largest United Stated (US) military base in Afghanistan. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which is heading the Resolute Support Mission (RSM) in Afghanistan, issued a statement that "An explosive device was detonated on Bagram Airfield resulting in multiple casualties. Four people have died in the attack and approximately 14 have been wounded." No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
Israeli President arrives in India
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Israeli President Reuven Rivlin reached India on Monday.
7 soldiers killed in alleged shelling by Indian Army, claims Pakistan
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:15 pm
Islamabad, Nov 14 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday claimed seven soldiers were killed during alleged cross-border firing across the Line of Control.
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:15 pm
At least 52 persons were killed and more than hundred were injured when a teenage suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest in the midst of devotees at the shrine of Sufi saint Shah Noorani in the Khuzdar District of Balochistan in the evening of November 12, 2016. The explosion took place at the spot where the dhamaal (Sufi ritual of devotional dance) was being performed, within the premises of the shrine. "The bomber appeared to be 14 to 16 years old," said Muhammad Hashim Ghalzai, the Commissioner of Kalat Division, of which Khuzdar is a District. Nawaz Ali, the shrine's custodian, added, "Every day, around sunset, there is a dhamaal here, and there are large numbers of people who come for this." According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jafar Khan, at the time of the blast, around 1,000 devotees were present in the shrine to view the performance. The Daesh (Islamic State, IS, previously Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack via Amaq, its affiliated news agency.
Poor are sleeping peacefully, says PM Modi
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Justifying his move of banning Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the poor people in the nation are 'sleeping peacefully' these days.
Pakistan claims seven soldiers killed by Indian army, India says unprovoked firing by Pak army
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Pakistan army has said that seven of its soldiers died in overnight Indian shelling along the border, the media reported on Monday.
Nov 14, 2016, at 09:18 pm
Jammu, Nov 14 (IBNS): Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, while speaking at the India Travel Mart (ITM) in Jammu, on Sunday, said that people must come and visit the state to learn for themselves about the current situation rather than rely on newsroom discussions.
Bihar: People bathe in the holy Ganga to mark Kartik Purnima
Nov 14, 2016, at 08:28 pm
Patna, Nov 14 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Millions took holy dips in the river Ganga on Monday to celebrate Kartik Purnima, one of the popular festivals observed by the Hindus on this particular full moon day.
Assam: Four people killed in road mishap
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:50 pm
Guwahati, November 14 (IBNS): At least four persons were killed when a speeding SUV hit a roadside railing in Assam's Lakhimpur district on Monday morning, police said.
Guwahati: Currency found in torn condition, suspected black money
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Guwahati, November 14 (IBNS): Currency notes worth above Rs 30 lakh was found in a drain in Guwahati in torn condition on Monday morning.
Mastermind involved in kidnapping of Delhi businessman's sons arrested by Bihar police
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:22 pm
Patna, Nov 14 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): In a major breakthrough on Monday, Bihar police arrested Ranjit Don, the mastermind behind the kidnapping of Delhi-based businessman, Babulal Sharma's, two sons.
Demonetisation: Old 500 and 1000 Rupee notes to be valid till Nov 24
Nov 14, 2016, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The government on Monday declared that old 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee notes, which it demonetised on Nov 8, shall be valid till Nov 24, according to media reports.
I have taken a rebirth: Jayalalithaa
Nov 14, 2016, at 04:30 am
Chennai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who underwent treatment at a hospital, on Sunday said she had a "rebirth" due to the prayers of her supporters.
Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to withdraw demonetisation move
Nov 14, 2016, at 03:34 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday urged the Centre to withdraw the demonetisation move announced by it last week.
CBI likely to send notice to TMC MPs Sudip Banerjee, Satabdi Roy
Nov 14, 2016, at 02:09 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Seeking email ids to mail a notice for attending its office, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday sent text messages to Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs Sudip Banerjee, sources said.
Farmers will not be taxed: Modi
Nov 14, 2016, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured farmers across the nation that they will not be taxed by the government.
Nov 14, 2016, at 01:17 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the International Conference and Exhibition on Sugarcane Value Chain – Vision 2025 Sugar - at Pune.
Nov 14, 2016, at 01:15 am
Christchurch, Nov 13 (IBNS): A tsunami hit New Zealand following an earthquake which rocked the nation on Sunday, media reports said.