Jun 01, 2019, at 06:46 am
New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in its first meeting, has approved the summoning of the 17th Lok Sabha on June 17 and subject to the exigencies of Government Business, the Session will conclude on July 26.
Cabinet clears new initiative to control Foot and Mouth Disease to support livestock rearing farmers
May 31, 2019, at 11:31 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): During the Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, the first since the outcome of the 2019 Lok Sabha election, a novel initiative was cleared that will benefit crores of farmers and improve the health of animals.
Modi's cabinet announces pension scheme to 5 crore farmers in three years
May 31, 2019, at 11:07 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a new Central Sector Scheme to empower farmers across India.
BJP let down Nitish, says Congress
May 31, 2019, at 10:12 pm
Patna, May 31 (UNI) Congress today accused BJP of letting down Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his party JD(U) by not accommodating his justified demand for adequate representation in newly formed union cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which led to a last moment decision of Mr Kumar saying no to invitation to his party to join the cabinet.
Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget on July 5
May 31, 2019, at 09:55 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first Union Budget on July 5, media reports said.
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PM Modi meets his Nepal counterpart, commits to strengthen partnership
May 31, 2019, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister of Nepal K.P. Sharma Oli on Thursday attended the Swearing-in Ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers.
Mamata gives senior TMC leaders responsibility to lead
May 31, 2019, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (UNI): Calling upon the party leaders to embark upon socio-cultural programmes to take on the rising RSS narrative in Bengal, a string of senior Trinamool Congress leaders was given the responsibility to lead the newly constituted "Jai Hind" brigade.
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PM Modi meets Bangladesh President
May 31, 2019, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Md. Abdul Hamid, President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at Hyderabad House on Thursday afternoon.
Under BJP, no paucity of funds for welfare measures, asserts Modi govt
May 31, 2019, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (UNI): The NDA government on Friday dismissed suggestion that there will be any paucity of funds for the welfare measures including the farmer welfare scheme 'PM-Kisan Yojana'.
Will continue policies of previous sports minister: Kiren Rijiju
May 31, 2019, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (UNI): BJP's North-East face Kiren Rijiju, after being appointed as minister of state (independent charge) in the ministry of youth affairs and sports, on Friday said that he would continue the policies of the previous sports minister, besides starting some new policies.
Can't help with passport, visa or get you out of foreign prison, tweets foreign minister's son
May 31, 2019, at 07:57 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): The newly-appointed foreign minister, S. Jaishankar's son Dhruva Jaishankar, has tweeted he can "absolutely not help anyone with their passport, visa, or getting-you-out-of-a-foreign-prison problems".
Bengal: 10 held for chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' at Mamata's convoy
May 31, 2019, at 07:39 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): At least 10 people have been arrested for chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy in Barrackpore area on Thursday, media reports said.
Narendra Modi approves a change in Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
May 31, 2019, at 06:10 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): In line with the Prime Minister’s vision for India’s safety, security and the well-being of those who protect the nation, the very first decision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on assuming his office is approval to a major change in the ‘Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund.
Rahul Gandhi urges Kerala CM to take urgent steps for resolving economic crisis of farmers
May 31, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Wayanad, May 31 (UNI) AICC President Rahul.Gandhi urged Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to take urgent steps in resolving the economic crisis of farmers that led to their suicides.
May 31, 2019, at 05:40 pm
Abu Dhabi, May 31 (IBNS): On a day when Narendra Modi took oath as the PM of India for a second term, the iconic ADNOC group tower in Abu Dhabi was lit up with flags of India and the UAE and BJP strongman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to mark the occasion.
Mehbooba Mufti congratulates Nirmala Sitharaman on becoming Union Finance Minister
May 31, 2019, at 05:39 pm
Srinagar, May 31 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday congratulated Nirmala Sitharaman on becoming the new Finance Minister of India.
Oil & gas production to remain govt's priority: Dharmendra Pradhan
May 31, 2019, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (UNI) Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday assumed charge as Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the Narendra Modi-led government for the second time.
Surendra Singh murder case in Amethi: Prime accused arrested
May 31, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Amethi, May 31(UNI) Amethi police has arrested the prime accused in the Surendra Singh murder case here on Friday.
Tripura to host 10th national science film festival
May 31, 2019, at 05:29 pm
Agartala, May 31 (UNI) Tripura to host 10th National Science Film Festival here in January-February next year, which will jointly be organised by Vigyan Prasar and Tripura University for the first time in the state, said Science, Technology and Environment minister Sudip Roybarman.
Bihar: BJP leader murdered in Begusarai
May 31, 2019, at 05:27 pm
Begusarai, May 31 (UNI) Unidentified criminals killed a BJP leader in Amraur village under Singhaul police station in Begusarai district today.
Maharashtra: Headmistresses booked for fraud in Thane
May 31, 2019, at 05:20 pm
Thane, May 31 (UNI) Headmistresses of a school in Kalyan of the district have been booked on alleged charges of fabricating records in the fixation of salaries of the staff, police said on Friday.
Congress leader held for blackmailing BVA corporator
May 31, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Palghar, May 31 (UNI) A Congress leader of the district has been booked on charges of allegedly blackmailing the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) corporator of the Vasai Virar Muncipal Corporation (VVMC) and extorting money from him, police said on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Three killed in Doda road accident
May 31, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Jammu, May 31 (UNI) At least three people were killed and 10 others injured when a taxi, they were travelling in, plunged into a gorge Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chief of the Naval staff
May 31, 2019, at 05:00 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Admiral Karambir Singh assumed command of the Indian Navy today (31 May 19) as the 24th Chief of the Naval Staff.
Ramadan in Jammu and Kashmir: Jumat-ul-Vida celebrated with religious fervor, gaiety
May 31, 2019, at 04:49 pm
Srinagar, May 31 (UNI) Lakhs of people on Friday joined Jumat-ul-Vida, last Friday of Holy month of Ramzan, prayers in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region.
UP: Liquor worth Rs 10 lakh recovered in Deoria
May 31, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Deoria, May 31 (UNI) One person was arrested and 400 boxes of foreign liquor recovered from his possession which was being taken to Bihar through peddling in the Lar area of this district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
By-election to 44 local body wards in 13 districts in Kerala on Jun 27
May 31, 2019, at 04:42 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, May 31 (UNI) Bypoll to 44 local body wards in 13 districts in Kerala will be held on June 27.
Piyush Goyal takes charge as Commerce & Industry Minister
May 31, 2019, at 04:40 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal, took charge on Friday as Commerce & Industry Minister.
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena meets PM Modi
May 31, 2019, at 04:38 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena graced the swearing-in-ceremony of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, officials said.
Bihar: Bank officer arrested on graft charge
May 31, 2019, at 04:31 pm
Banka, May 31 (UNI) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today caught assistant manager of UCO Bank Sahebganj branch red handed when he was accepting bribe of Rs 5,000 under Belhar police station area in the district.