Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at a chemical factory

May 26, 2016, at 07:29 pm

Mumbai, May 26 (IBNS): A fire broke out at a chemical factory in MIDC Phase 2 in Dombivli area in Maharashtra's Thane area on Thursday.

Modi government have been full of hollow promises: Congress

May 26, 2016, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS): The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre as it completed two years in the office and said it has made ' hollow promises' to the people of the country.

Former Bihar CM Jitanram Manjhi's car attacked in Gaya

May 26, 2016, at 06:11 pm

Gaya, May 26 (IBNS) Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's convoy was attacked on Thursday in Gaya, reports said.

SC allows Italian marine accused of killing Indian fishermen to return home

May 26, 2016, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed an Italian marine arrested for murder in India to return home after four years of detention.

AAP spokesperson cry foul against BJP, media

May 26, 2016, at 05:06 pm

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Ashutosh, on thursday cried fould against the BJP government and country's media for bias.

Kejriwal accuses Modi Govt of mega splurge on publicity

May 26, 2016, at 05:03 pm

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Even though the Narendra Modi Government completes two years on Thursday, claiming to have achieved "inclusive development", his bitterest critic Arvind Kejriwal puts him on the dock for spending billions of crores of rupess on publicity.

Modi completes two years in office, posts video on Twitter

May 26, 2016, at 04:36 pm

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Narendra Modi, who on May 26, 2014, took oath as the 15th Prime Minister of the country, after his party received the largest mandate ever, completed two years on Thursday.

Cabinet gives approval for doubling of Roza -Sitapur Cantt.- Burhwal Broad Gauge single line project

May 26, 2016, at 05:29 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS)The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for doubling of Roza -Sitapur Cantt.- Burhwal Broad Gauge single line project at an estimated cost of Rs.1,295.42 crore with expected completion cost of Rs.1,486.46 crore with 5% escalation per annum.

One policeman killed, another killed in J&K

May 26, 2016, at 04:41 am

Srinagar, May 25 (IBNS) A policeman was killed while another was injured after gunmen opened fire in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.

WB govt reinstates 6 SPs and 1 DM, sends 4 police officials on compulsory waiting

May 26, 2016, at 03:21 am

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): Two days prior to the re-elected Mamata Banerjee-led government's swearing-in, West Bengal government on Wednesday reinstated as many as six Police Superintendents and one District Magistrate, who were earlier removed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) before the recently concluded assembly polls in the state.

Narendra Modi wishes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

May 26, 2016, at 03:12 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished Pinarayi Vijayan who took oath as the Kearala Chief Minister.

Cabinet approves financial restructuring of HSCL and its takeover by NBCC

May 26, 2016, at 02:03 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for financial restructuring of Hindustan Steel Works Construction Limited (HSCL).

Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to establishment of NIT Andhra Pradesh

May 26, 2016, at 01:40 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wedsnesday granted ex-post facto approval for establishment of NIT, Andhra Pradesh which has been registered as a Society under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 with effect from Aug 20, 2015.

Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to cadre review of IPoS

May 26, 2016, at 01:29 am

New Delhi, may 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday granted ex-post facto approval to the proposal for undertaking cadre review of the Indian Postal Service.

Cabinet approves financial restructuring of HFCL for faster revival of Barauni Unit

May 26, 2016, at 01:27 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for financial restructuring of Hindustan Fertilizers Corporation Limited (HFCL).

Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval India-Japan MoU between on thermal power development in India

May 26, 2016, at 01:19 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday granted ex-post facto approval to the MOU between India and Japan for promoting sustainable, stable and low-carbon thermal power development in India.

Public given chance to quiz Asian politician, business leader on EU referendum

May 26, 2016, at 01:07 am

Birmingham, May 25 (IBNS): The public are being given the opportunity to quiz a panel of politicians and business leaders on the UK's European Union referendum this week, including Indian-born Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Neena Gill and national board member of Vote Leave, Saqib Bhatti.

Juvenile Justice Act 2015: Draft rules released by Union government

May 26, 2016, at 01:05 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD), Maneka Gandhi, released on Wednesday draft model rules to repeal the existing rules for effective implementation of Juvenile Justice Act 2015, media reported

NAREDCO lauds Centre's plan to include 13 new cities to smart cities' lists

May 26, 2016, at 01:00 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) lauded the Central government's announcement of 13 additional cities to be developed as smart cities at an investment of Rs 30,229 crore.

UNICEF India launches public advocacy campaign

May 26, 2016, at 12:32 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): UNICEF India on Wednesday unveiled the 'Fair Start' film as part of a (social) media campaign that will focus on persisting inequities that large groups of children in India face, affecting their survival, growth and development.

Cabinet grants ex-post facto approval to Amendment to The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961

May 26, 2016, at 12:15 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted ex-post facto approval to the Amendment to The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 for incorporation of six new IITs at Tirupati (AP), Palakkad (Kerala), Dharwar (Karnataka), Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Goa, Jammu (J&K) and conversion of ISM, Dhanbad to an IIT under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.

Prime Minister Modi chairs his twelfth interaction through PRAGATI

May 25, 2016, at 11:58 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his twelfth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

Congress targets Big B over Panama papers leak

May 25, 2016, at 11:12 pm

Mumbai, May 25 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday questioned the decision to name Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as the host of a special event here on Saturday to mark two years completion of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre after his name allegedly emerged in the Panama papers leak.

Congolese student murder to be tried by a Fast Track Court: Govt

May 25, 2016, at 10:54 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday urged the Lt Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung Lt Governor to ensure the case of killing of a Congolese student to be tried by a Fast Track Court.

Modi government has failed: Congress

May 25, 2016, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government and said it has failed completely since coming to power after winning the Lok Sabha polls in 2014.

Be partners in India's growth story, tells President to Chinese investors

May 25, 2016, at 09:49 pm

Guangzhou, May 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the India-China Business Forum event at Guangzhou on Wednesday.

Pinarayi Vijayan takes oath as Kerala CM

May 25, 2016, at 09:47 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IBNS): Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala.

Netizens criticise Ram Gopal Verma over his tweet on Angoorlata Deka

May 25, 2016, at 09:45 pm

Mumbai, May 25 (IBNS): Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma has triggered a controversy over his remarks on BJP MLA from Assam Angoorlata Deka as he was criticised by netizens and even hash tag #SaySorryRGV started trending on Twitter.

Air Marshal Pankaj Aneja to visit Tughlakabad

May 25, 2016, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Air Marshal Pankaj Aneja, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force will arrive on a two days inspection visit to Air Force station Tughlakabad on Thursday.

Bengal Congress makes legislators to sign loyalty bond

May 25, 2016, at 08:18 pm

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) In a move that has kicked up controversy, the Congress in West Bengal has made its 44 legislators sign an undertaking ‘swearing unqualified allegiance’ to party president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi.