BJP questions presence of Congress leader Kapil Sibal in London's EVM hackathon

Jan 22, 2019, at 03:26 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday questioned the presence of Congress leader Kapil Sibal in the EVM hackathon event held in London and alleged that it was organized by the grand old party of the country.

Modi attacks Congress over corruption invoking Rajiv Gandhi at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas event

Jan 22, 2019, at 01:47 pm

Varanasi, Jan 22 (IBNS): Speaking at the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invoked his predecessor Rajiv Gandhi to attack the Congress over corruption issue.

PM Modi urges diaspora Indians to encourage people to visit India

Jan 22, 2019, at 12:50 pm

Varanasi: Addressing the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas programme in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the diaspora Indians to motivate at least five families around them to come to India to give boost to tourism.   

MP: Security guard allegedly beaten up by supporters of Congress leader

Jan 22, 2019, at 12:24 pm

Jabalpur, Jan 22 (IBNS): Days after the murders of two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in the state, a security guard for the civic body in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur has been allegedly beaten up by the supporters of local Congress leader Priyawat Singh, media reports said.

Moushumi Chatterjee criticises anchor for wearing pants at Surat event

Jan 22, 2019, at 11:15 am

Surat, Jan 22 (IBNS): Days after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), actress-turned politician Moushumi Chatterjee on Monday criticised a woman host for wearing pants instead of traditional outfits at an event in Surat, media reports said.

BJP president Amit Shah to address rally in Malda today

Jan 22, 2019, at 09:53 am

Malda, Jan 22 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah will start his party's campaign in West Bengal ahead of the Lok Sabha polls by addressing a rally in Malda on Tuesday.

Last rites of 'Walking God' Shivakumara Swamy to be performed today

Jan 22, 2019, at 09:47 am

Bangalore, Jan 22 (IBNS): The last rites of Shivakumara Swamy, the head of Karnataka's Sree Siddaganga Mutt, will be held on Tuesday in Tumakuru.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Shopian

Jan 22, 2019, at 08:58 am

Shopian, Jan 22 (IBNS): An encounter is currently going on between security forces and suspected terrorists in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday.

Amit Shah helicopter to use private helipad after WB govt denies permission to land at Malda airport

Jan 21, 2019, at 11:45 pm

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): BJP president Amit Shah's helicopter will land at a private helipad in West Bengal's Malda on Tuesday after the state government did not give permission to land at the local airport, media reports said.

Engine stalls, Jaipur-bound IndiGo flight returns to Lucknow

Jan 21, 2019, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The pilot of an IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Jaipur on Monday flew back to the Uttar Pradesh capital after noticing vibration in one of the engines, Hindustan Times reported.

Nagaland Governor attends Namaste & LLDC Folk Festival

Jan 21, 2019, at 10:16 pm

Guwahati, Jan 21 (IBNS): Nagaland Governor PB Acharya said that India was one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world and the canvas of India’s culture was vast and has hues and vibrancy of all sorts.

Assam Rifles seize huge quantity of contraband drugs in Manipur

Jan 21, 2019, at 09:37 pm

Guwahati, Jan 21 (IBNS): In yet another major haul, Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) recovered a huge cache of drugs worth lakhs of rupees containing 19,600 World is Yours (WIY) tablets, approximately weighting 2.05 kg from Permanent Vehicle Check Post (PVCP), Khudengthabi in Manipur. 

Modi, Nitish plan first ever joint rally in Bihar

Jan 21, 2019, at 09:22 pm

Patna, Jan 21 (IBNS): If things go to plan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could be sharing the stage with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in a rally here ahead of the general elections, say reports.

Yoga is India’s greatest legacy and most glorious gift to the world: Vice President

Jan 21, 2019, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Yoga was India’s greatest legacy, its most glorious gift to the world. 

EVMs cannot be hacked: Election Commission reacts to claims otherwise by 'expert'

Jan 21, 2019, at 08:51 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India has denied allegations by an "expert" - in a news conference in London - that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections can be tampered with.

Miner rescue operation to continue: Centre, Meghalaya assure SC

Jan 21, 2019, at 08:28 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The Union as well as the Meghalaya governments on Monday assured the Supreme Court that it was not abandoning efforts its rescue efforts, more than a month after 15 miners went missing in a flooded illegal mine, said reports.

Karnataka Congress suspends MLA for 'assault' on colleague

Jan 21, 2019, at 07:47 pm

Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IBNS): The Congress party on Monday suspended its Kampli MLA G.N. Ganesh for allegedly assaulting Vijayanagara MLA Anand Singh, following which the latter had to be admitted to a hospital for treatment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention in Varanasi on Tuesday

Jan 21, 2019, at 06:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh tomorrow on Jan 22.

Development of villages is an essential precondition to development of the nation: VP Naidu

Jan 21, 2019, at 06:28 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): ‘Development of rural areas should not erode their unique identities but must fortify their spirits. The facilities in villages must resemble those of a city but the soul and the values of Indian villages, must be preserved’, Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday.

West Bengal government denies landing of Amit Shah's chopper in Malda, BJP attacks CM

Jan 21, 2019, at 05:26 pm

Malda, Jan 21 (IBNS): In what might lead to another showdown between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the state government has denied permission for landing the right-wing party's president Amit Shah's helicopter in Malda district. 

'Modi vs Chaos': Arun Jaitley attacks mahagathbandhan, says Kolkata rally was filled with negativism

Jan 21, 2019, at 04:10 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday attacked the political parties, who joined Saturday's mega rally in Kolkata to show their strength and create an anti-BJP front before the Lok Sabha polls, by calling their agenda to be full of 'negativism'.

Suspected LeT member arrested from Jaipur airport

Jan 21, 2019, at 03:51 pm

Jaipur, Jan 21 (IBNS): A  suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) member was arrested from Jaipur airport on Monday, media reports said.

Karnataka seer Shivakumara Swami passes away, PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi express sadness

Jan 21, 2019, at 03:29 pm

Bangalore, Jan 21 (IBNS):  Shivakumara Swamy, the head of Karnataka's Sree Siddaganga Mutt, died on Monday as several political leaders, including Prime Minister, joined in mourning his death.

Karnataka seer Shivakumara Swami dies at 111

Jan 21, 2019, at 02:31 pm

Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IBNS): Shivakumara Swamy, the head of Karnataka's Sree Siddaganga Mutt, passed away on Monday.

CBI chief appointment: CJI Gogoi withdraws himself from key hearing

Jan 21, 2019, at 12:35 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, has withdrawn himself from a key hearing on petition challenging M Nageswara Rao's appointment as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) interim chief, media reports said.

Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in Budgam encounter

Jan 21, 2019, at 11:41 am

Jammu, Jan 21 (IBNS): Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.

PNB scam: Mehul Choksi surrenders Indian passport to Antigua

Jan 21, 2019, at 11:01 am

Antigua, Jan 21 (IBNS): Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is an accused in the 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has surrendered his Indian passport to Antigua and also gave up his Indian citizenship, media reports said.

Madhya Pradesh: BJP leader robbed in Barwani

Jan 21, 2019, at 09:55 am

Bhopal, Jan 21 (IBNS): Unknown men robbed a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani town, media reports said on Monday.

Stage set for Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas -2019, Varanasi to host it

Jan 21, 2019, at 12:22 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS):The stage is all set for the beginning of 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas at Varanasi from Monday. 

Statue of Unity is a befitting memorial to Sardar Patel: Vice President Naidu

Jan 20, 2019, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu has said that the Statue of Unity is a befitting memorial to Sardar Patel, whose vision, courage and determination led to the integration of 565 princely States and paved the way for building a modern India.