Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Kabul
Nov 24, 2016, at 08:29 pm
Kabul, Nov 24 (IBNS); A magnetic bomb attached to a Lexus model vehicle went off in Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Wednesday, media reports said on Thursday.
Demonetisation : Rajya Sabha adjouned once again as Opposition demands Modi's presence
Nov 24, 2016, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) : Amid uproar and slogan shouting, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the second time till 3 pm on Thursday as the Opposition refused to let the proceedings go on pressing for the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during debate on demonetisation.
Two killed, eight injured in Reliance fire in Jamnagar
Nov 24, 2016, at 07:41 pm
Jamnagar, Nov 24 (IBNS) : Two persons were killed and eight others injured after a fire broke out at the refinery site of Reliance Industries in Gujarat's Jamnagar on Thursday early morning, reports said.
Currency ban: M Venkaiah Naidu attacks Manmohan Singh
Nov 24, 2016, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu †on Thursday attacked former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who criticised the centre's move to ban Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes on Nov 8.
We oppose the Govt because poor are suffering: Derek on currency ban
Nov 24, 2016, at 07:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): TMC MP Derek O'Brien on Thursday said his party is opposition the government's move to ban Rs 500 and Rs. 1000 currency note as it is making poor people of the nation to suffer.
Monumental mismanagement in implementation of demonetisation policy : Manmohan Singh in RS
Nov 24, 2016, at 06:09 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) : After days of uproar and chaos, the debate on demonetisation began in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi being present in the House as his predecessor Manmohan Singh led the opposition attack against the Government.
Process of demonetisation monumental mismanagement has taken place: Singh
Nov 24, 2016, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said demonetisation process has led to monumental mismanagement.
Rape accused Bihar lawmaker Rajballav Yadav to go back to jail, Supreme Court orders
Nov 24, 2016, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court has rejected the bail granted to Bihar lawmaker Rajballabh Yadav, accused of raping a 15-year-old school girl and ordered him to go back to jail, reports said.
PM Modi likely to attend Parliament today
Nov 24, 2016, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Rajya Sabha on Thursday following a ruckus over his absence from the Parliament by opposition leaders, reports said.
Child trafficking racket busted in West Bengal: 4 more booked from Kolkata
Nov 24, 2016, at 03:44 pm
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS): Days after busting a newborn baby trafficking racket in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday arrested four more persons from Kolkata for their involvement in the racket, officials said.
Indian Army's punitive LoC fire: Pak DGMO seeks unscheduled talks on hotline
Nov 24, 2016, at 04:39 am
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): In an unscheduled hotline interaction requested for by Pakistan, Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Ranbir Singh spoke to his counterpart on Wednesday evening.
Over 90% respondents feel demonetisation will end corruption: PM's app survey
Nov 24, 2016, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move has received the support of over 90 percent of the 5,00,000 people who took the survey on the Narendra Modi app.
14-year old boy 'sacrificed' in Upper Assam by 'Tantrik'
Nov 24, 2016, at 03:09 am
Guwahati, Nov 23 (IBNS): In a brutal act in oil rich Upper Assam, a minor boy was allegedly beheaded and offered as sacrifice by a 'Tantrik' (witch doctor) before goddess Maa Kali.
After India's attack across LoC, Pak DGMO hold talk with Ranbir Singh
Nov 24, 2016, at 03:02 am
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Amid tensions across the Line of Control (LoC), the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan spoke to each other over the telephonic hotline on Wednesday.
Hardcore Bodo militant nabbed in Assam
Nov 24, 2016, at 02:04 am
Guwahati, Nov 23 (IBNS): Security forces on Wednesday apprehended a hardcore Bodo militant from Assam's Chirang district.
After Parliament disruptions, PM Modi likely to attend RS tomorrow
Nov 24, 2016, at 01:59 am
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Narendra Modi is likely to be present in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday after oppositions disrupted the business of both the Houses repeatedly demanding the Prime Minister's explanation in connection with the demonetisation move, media reports said.
APSC job scam: Arrested member expressing his desire to turn approver
Nov 24, 2016, at 01:04 am
Guwahati, Nov 23 (IBNS): The arrested member of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Samedur Rahman has expressed his desire to turn approver in the multi-crore job scam under the commission.
PM scared of facing Parliament, says Kejriwal
Nov 23, 2016, at 11:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Joining the other opposition leaders on slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his absence in the Parliament, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the former is scared of facing the house.
India's counter offensive : Heavy firing across LoC continues, Pakistan says ten civilians killed
Nov 23, 2016, at 10:10 pm
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) : At least ten people were reportedly killed in the Pak occupied Kashmir as heavy firing erupted across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with Indian troops going for a massive counter offensive against Pakistan a day after a soldier was mutilated. dividing India and Pakistan on Wednesday.
Union Minister Sadananda Gowda peeved when private hospital refuses banned currency
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:53 pm
Mangalore, Nov 23 (IBNS): Union Minister Sadananda Gowda had to clear dues at a private hospital in Mangaluru, Karnataka, through cheque, after his brother's demise, as hospital abides by government rule on notes ban, according to media reports.
Mehbooba Mufti's advisor Amitabh Matto resigns
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:47 pm
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Noted academician Amitabh Matto resigned as advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday.
Opposition to observe 'Aakrosh Divas' on Nov 28 to intensify movement against demonetisation
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : The Opposition parties Wednesday called for a countrywide protest on November 28 against the cash crunch following implementation of the Centre's demonetisation policy, reports said.
Demonetisation: Trinamool holds rally in Kolkata, results in traffic snarl
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) held a protest march in Kolkata on Wednesday regarding the demonetisation issue.
Demonetisation: Mamata challenges Modi, says BJP will face music in polls
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his demonetisation policy saying that the people will shun them in the elections for the move to ban currencies of 500 and 1000 denominations as part of his ostensible move to curb black money menace.
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): The Central government has implemented several steps for the benefit of farmers in the current Rabi season and to promote digital payments in the economy, the Union Ministry of Finance said in a release on Wednesday.
President of India condoles the passing away of Prof. M.G.K. Menon
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of acclaimed physicist, Prof. M.G.K. Menon.
President of India condoles the passing away of Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Carnatic musician, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna.
Demonetisation : Rajya Sabha adjourned twice as Opposition demandS Modi's presence
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Amid uproarious scenes, a united Opposition on Wednesday forced adjournment in the Rajya Sabha twice demanding the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give an answer to the hardship caused by the decision to demonetise high-denomination notes.
Guru Teg Bahadur is an embodiment of humility says President Pranab Mukherjee
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:12 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee in his message on the eve of the martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur said that it is an occasion to remember the glory of his sacrifice.
Six Maoists gunned down in encounter in Jharkhand
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:08 pm
Ranchi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Six underground Maoists were gunned down in an encounter with the Cobra commandos of the CRPF and the Jharkhand police in Jharkhand's Latehar district on Wednesday morning, media reports said.