Jan 25, 2019, at 12:02 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Amid claims in a London event made by an Indian-origin US-based "cyber expert"- Syed Shuja- that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) in India can be hacked fanning to the allegations of several non-BJP politicians in India, one of the organizers of the event- the Foreign Press Association- has distanced itself from the row.
No alliance will get clear mandate in 2019 General Elections: Surveys
Jan 25, 2019, at 10:59 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): With just few months to go for the 2019 General Elections, several surveys have indicated that no alliance, be it NDA or UPA, will get a clear majority in the forthcoming polls due to be held by May.
TMC smells conspiracy in CBI arrest of Mamata's close aide and producer Shrikant Mohta
Jan 24, 2019, at 10:38 pm
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Reacting to the arrest of producer Shrikant Mohta by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of targeting people by using the probe agency.
BJP-led government committed to protect interests of Assam : Sarbananda Sonowal
Jan 24, 2019, at 10:13 pm
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IBNS): While the massive protests are continuing in Assam against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said his government is committed to protect the interest of the people of the state.
2019 General Elections: Congress likely to go solo in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal
Jan 24, 2019, at 08:21 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Despite featuring in the mega 'United India' rally in Kolkata last week, Congress is likely to stay away from any alliance both in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the forthcoming General Elections.
Not going back to paper ballots: Chief Election Commissioner declines Opposition demand
Jan 24, 2019, at 07:36 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Turning down several opposition parties' demands, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora on Thursday said there is no way to get back to the paper ballot system in the forthcoming General Elections.
Congress leader makes sexist remark on Kerala CM Vijayan, apologises
Jan 24, 2019, at 06:57 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IBNS): On the day when former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi's granddaughter Priyanka Vadra entered into active politics, Kerala Congress leader K Sudhakaran made a sexist jibe at Chief Minister of the southern state, Pinarayi Vijayan, media reports said.
CBI arrests Mamata’s close aide & film producer Shrikant Mohta in Ponzi-related case
Jan 24, 2019, at 05:37 pm
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested one of the founder-directors of Kolkata-based media and entertainment company- SVF Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Shree Venkatesh Films), Shrikant Mohta, in connection with its ongoing probe into Rose Valley chit fund scam, officials confirmed.
Meghalaya: One body fished out of mine after 42 days
Jan 24, 2019, at 04:51 pm
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IBNS): The Indian Navy on Thursday managed to fish out the decomposed body of one of the 15 miners who went missing in an illegal rat-hole mine at Ksan area in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district 42 days ago.
United opposition could see BJP sliding to 5 seats in Uttar Pradesh: Opinion poll
Jan 24, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IBNS): The BJP's tally in the next General elections could plunge to as low as five in Uttar Pradesh that sends 80 members to the Lok Sabha if all the opposition parties were to fight together, finds a poll by India Today-Karvy Insights.
'Acche din' has come for Congress: Shiv Sena leader
Jan 24, 2019, at 03:28 pm
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IBNS): BJP's estranged ally Shiv Sena has said Priyanka Gandhi's entry in politics heralds good time for the Congress party.
Reopen factory or return land, farmers protest against Rahul Gandhi
Jan 24, 2019, at 02:46 pm
Amethi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Farmers who had given away their land for a now-closed cycle factory here after being promised jobs protested against Amethi MP and Congress president Rahul Gandhi here on Wednesday.
Son of man killed by cow vigilantes arrested for smuggling cows
Jan 24, 2019, at 02:26 pm
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IBNS): The father of a 22-year-old man arrested on Tuesday for alleged cow smuggling had been killed by cow vigilantes in November 2017.
Baramulla is Jammu & Kashmir's first militant-free district: Police
Jan 24, 2019, at 01:30 pm
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IBNS): Baramulla has become the first district in Jammu and Kashmir with no surviving militants, a DNA report said.
CBI raids Videocon offices in Mumbai & Aurangabad in loan case, lodges FIR
Jan 24, 2019, at 12:54 pm
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IBNS): The CBI on Thursday conducted raids at the Videocon offices in Mumbai and Aurangabad.
Will support Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy
Jan 24, 2019, at 12:11 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 24 (IBNS): Days after praising his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee as an able leader, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has extended his support to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Kolkata: Train blockade at Dasnagar station hits passengers in Howrah-Kharagpur section
Jan 24, 2019, at 11:31 am
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Train service in South Eastern railway's Howrah-Kharagpur section has been disrupted as hundreds of passengers have been blocking railway tracks at Dasnagar railway station in Howrah city since Thursday morning, reports said.
Deoband's Darun Uloom issues travel advisory for students on Republic Day
Jan 24, 2019, at 11:10 am
Meerut, Jan 24 (IBNS): Islamic seminary Darul Uloom of Deoband has suggested students to avoid train journeys during the Republic Day vacation to avoid occurrence of any untoward incident, media reports said.
Bihar man divorces wife as she was not taking regular baths!
Jan 24, 2019, at 10:04 am
Patna, Jan 24 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): A man from India’s Bihar state handed out divorce to his wife as she would not take regular bath.
Rescue operation on as building collapses in Gurugram, 8 people trapped
Jan 24, 2019, at 09:04 am
Gurugram, Jan 24 (IBNS): A four-storey building collapsed in Gurugram's Ullawas area on Thursday which left at least eight people trapped, media reports said.
2,30,000 more employees to be recruited, 10% quota will be applicable: Indian Railways
Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): In line with the recruitment process, the Indian Railways will initiate fresh intakes of 2,30,000 more employees under various cadres.
Andhra Pradesh: Congress to contest on its own in 2019
Jan 23, 2019, at 11:03 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): The Congress will fight on its own in Andhra Pradesh in the next Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
Piyush Goyal fills in for ill Arun Jaitley before interim budget
Jan 23, 2019, at 10:30 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): Railways and coal minister Piyush Goyal was on Wednesday given additional responsibility of finance and corporate affairs portfolios during the time Arun Jaitley is unable to carry out his responsibilities because of ill health.
Citizenship Bill: AASU threatens to ban movement of BJP leaders in Assam
Jan 23, 2019, at 09:29 pm
Guwahati, Jan 23 (IBNS): Assam’s student organisation, All Assam Students Union (AASU) on Wednesday warned the BJP that, if the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 is passed in Rajya Sabha, then the student organisation will impose ban on movement of its leaders in Assam.
Cabinet approves creation of National Bench of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal
Jan 23, 2019, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
BJP is run by workers not by family: PM Narendra Modi
Jan 23, 2019, at 08:03 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said individual families run most political parties in India, but when it comes to the BJP, the party is family to the members.
Rahul Gandhi needs crutch after failure, says BJP on formal entry of Priyanka in politics
Jan 23, 2019, at 06:54 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): Highlighting the dynastic Gandhi family politics, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party tried to corner the Congress over the entry of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to active politics and said it reflected the failure of party president Rahul Gandhi.
Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter
Jan 23, 2019, at 06:42 pm
Srinagar, Jan 23 (IBNS): At least three terrorists were killed during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said on Wednesday.
PM Modi assures Sikh MP from New Zealand over starting direct flight between two nations
Jan 23, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Varanasi, Jan 23 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the first Indian to be nominated to New Zealand Parliament Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi that a direct flight between New Zealand and India will be started.
Jan 23, 2019, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for amendment to the 'Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC Member Countries' to incorporate a 'Standby Swap' amounting to USD 400 million operated within the overall size of the Facility of USD 2 billion and build in flexibility with respect to modalities of its operation, such as period of swap, roll over, and so on.