Solapur: Modi describes 10 percent reservation bill passage in Lok Sabha as historic

Jan 09, 2019, at 04:33 pm

Solapur, Jan 9 (IBNS): Visiting Solapur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appreciated the move of passing the Bill which is providing 10 percent reservation to economically weak upper castes in the Lok Sabha and called it 'historic'.

Fire breaks out in Nagpur under-construction high-rise, 10 fire tenders reach spot

Jan 09, 2019, at 03:59 pm

Nagpur, Jan 9 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at an under-construction building in Nagpur city of Maharashtra on Wednesday, media reports said.

The Accidental Prime Minister: Bihar court orders registration of case against Anupam Kher, other actors

Jan 09, 2019, at 03:43 pm

Patna, Jan 9 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): A local court in Bihar on Tuesday ordered for registration of a case against Bollywood actor Anupam Kher and 13 other artists associated with the upcoming movie “The Accidental Prime Minister” for reportedly showing former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in poor light.

West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firad Hakim wins KMC ward by-poll

Jan 09, 2019, at 03:35 pm

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): West Bengal minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim clinched a  KMC ward by-election as results of it was declared on Wednesday.

India ranks 79 in global index for the world's most powerful passport, ahead of Pakistan

Jan 09, 2019, at 03:08 pm

London, Jan 9 (IBNS): India stood in the 79th position, ahead of neighbours Pakistan (102) in a global index for the world's most powerful passport in 2019.

BJD not a part of Mahagatbandhan: Naveen Patnaik

Jan 09, 2019, at 02:51 pm

Bhubaneswar, Jan 9 (IBNS): Odisha chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said his party would not be part of the Mahagatbandhan (grand alliance) against the BJP in the next general elections.

Lies are being spread about quota Bill, Citizehsip Bill won't deprive northeast people of their rights : PM Modi

Jan 09, 2019, at 02:19 pm

Solapur, Jan 9  (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said  that a lot of "misconceptions" were being spread about the quota bill which his Government seeks to get passed to secure ten per cent reservation for the poor section from among general castes and expected it get passage in the Rajay Sabha.

Budget session of Parliament to start from January 31

Jan 09, 2019, at 02:17 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The Parliament's budget will start on January 31, NDTV said.

Congress played with India's security: PM Narendra Modi

Jan 09, 2019, at 01:49 pm

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): Previous governments had played withe the country's security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a rally in Maharashtra's Solapur.

Will discuss with party, on snapping ties with NDA : Meghalaya Chief Minister Sangma

Jan 09, 2019, at 01:26 pm

Shillong, Jan 9 (IBNS) : After the Asom Gana Parishad snapped ties with the BJ-led NDA over the Citizenship Amendment Bill, another party of the northeast has said it  will discuss the possibility of pulling out of the ruling coalition at the Centre, media reports said.

Rajya Sabha: Opposition protests force adjournment till 2pm

Jan 09, 2019, at 01:07 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2pm with the Opposition protesting against the 10 per cent quota bill and the extension of the winter session.

Quota Bill tabled in the Rajya Sabha amid protests

Jan 09, 2019, at 12:33 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS) : Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday introduced the quota  Bill in the Rajya Sabha  amid protest by Opposition.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi drops out of panel meeting on CBI chief Alok Verma

Jan 09, 2019, at 12:29 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has excused himself from a selection panel meeting on CBI director Alok Verma to decide on his continuation, NDTV said.

Day after SC verdict, CBI chief Alok Verma back at work

Jan 09, 2019, at 12:25 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): CBI director Alok Verma was back at work on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court reinstated him as the Central Bureau of Investigation chief, said reports.

Indian consulate in Melbourne evacuated after receipt of 'suspicious' package

Jan 09, 2019, at 11:56 am

Melbourne, Jan 9 (IBNS): Suspicious packages have been received at at least five international consulates in Melbourne and Canberra, including the Indian one, spurring security personnel to take safety measures, media reports said.

Rajya Sabha: Poor quota, citizenship and triple talaq bills to be tabled today

Jan 09, 2019, at 11:07 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The last day of the winter session in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday will see three important bills come up for passage - 10 per cent reservation for the poor, one on Citizenship Act and on triple talaq.

Trade unions' Bharat Bandh enters second day

Jan 09, 2019, at 10:39 am

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): The two day Bharat Bandh called by 10 trade unions entered its second day on Wednesday.

Media wrongly label SP MLA as BJP leader who served liquor at an event

Jan 09, 2019, at 12:19 am

Hardoi, Jan 8 (IBNS): People attending an event organised by Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Nitin Agrawal in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi on Sunday were served liquor bottles in their lunch boxes, media reports said.

Congress appoints first transgender national general secretary

Jan 08, 2019, at 11:17 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Congress has appointed its first transgender national general secretary, the party announced on Tuesday.

Never had a conversation with PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi

Jan 08, 2019, at 10:53 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi has said he has never had a single proper conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

SC/ST activists oppose quota bill for upper castes

Jan 08, 2019, at 10:27 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Even as major opposition parties supported the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, which seeks to provide 10 per cent reservation for economically backward sections in the country in the general category, activists of the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities criticised the government over the same.

Congress ready to go solo in Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi hints

Jan 08, 2019, at 10:00 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi has indicated his party is ready to go solo in the general election in Uttar Pradesh and that they have a surprise for the people of the state.

Church warns Kerala nun for demanding arrest of rape-accused bishop

Jan 08, 2019, at 09:30 pm

Kochi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Superiors have warned a nun in Kerala for protesting against a rape-accused bishop, media reports said.

Supreme Court to hear Ayodhya case on Thursday

Jan 08, 2019, at 08:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and four other judges will hear the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute on Thursday.

LS debates Quota Bill for upper castes, major opposition parties support

Jan 08, 2019, at 08:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): As the Lok Sabha is debating the Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to provide 10 per cent reservation for economically backward sections in the country in the general category, most of the opposition parties have backed the bill on Tuesday.

Naveen Patnaik meets President Kovind over minimum support price for rice

Jan 08, 2019, at 08:03 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik met President Ram Nath Kovind here on Tuesday to press for raising the minimum support price of rice to Rs 2,930 a quintal from the current Rs 1,750.

3 women from Tamil Hindu outfit held in Kerala as they were planning to enter mosque in Sabarimala

Jan 08, 2019, at 07:28 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (IBNS): Kerala Police have arrested three women from Tamil Nadu who were attempting to enter the Vavar mosque near Sabarimala on Monday.

Narendra Modi prays for Rakesh Roshan after Hrithik reveals his cancer diagnosis

Jan 08, 2019, at 07:12 pm

Mumbai/ New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday prayed for the good health of director Rakesh Roshan who has been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Indian Navy diving team at Ganga Sagar for rescue and relief operations

Jan 08, 2019, at 07:05 pm

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): During ‘Makar Sankranti’ in January every year, lakhs devotees from across Indian and neighbouring countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh congregate at the annual Ganga Sagar Mela to pay obeisance at  Kapil Muni temple after taking a holy bath at the confluence of river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

Lok Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Jan 08, 2019, at 05:31 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019.