Gujarat archbishop urges voters to save the country from nationalists
Nov 23, 2017, at 11:33 pm
Gandhinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Ahead of Gujarat Assembly elections, the Archdiocese of Gandhinagar archbishop Thomas Macwan has urged voters to elect those "who respect all human beings," saying the result of the state polls can make a difference, media reports said.
Cyberattacks a significant threat to democracy: Narendra Modi
Nov 23, 2017, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Calling cyberattack a significant threat to democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said creating a safe and secure cyberspace is one of the primary agendas of his Government.
Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti announces amnesty for stone pelting offenders
Nov 23, 2017, at 08:52 pm
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS): In a major decision, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has announced amnesty to first-time offenders of stone pelting, who are in jails for years.
Prime ministers of India and Sri Lanka meet to discuss bilateral ties
Nov 23, 2017, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, at the Hyderabad House, in New Delhi.
Assam college teacher accuses principal of molesting her, says police yet to take action
Nov 23, 2017, at 08:42 pm
Guwahati, Nov 23 (IBNS): Police is yet to take an action against a college principal in Assam, who allegedly sexually molested a female teacher, about nine months ago, according to media reports.
Sathyabama University officials close down campus following student unrest
Nov 23, 2017, at 08:37 pm
Chennai, Nov 23 (IBNS): Following the student unrest at the Sathyabama University campus, located near Chennai, the university officials have decided to close the campus and asked students to vacate the hostel, according to media reports on Thursday.
Delhi: Four-year-old accused of sexually molesting classmate
Nov 23, 2017, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): In a bizarre case, a four-year-old boy has been booked by police for allegedly raping his classmate using a pencil, reports said.
EC restores two-leaf party symbol to 'united' AIADMK
Nov 23, 2017, at 06:32 pm
Chennai/New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): The Election Commission (EC) has restored the two-leaf symbol to the unified AIADMK party, according to media reports on Thursday.
Former Bihar Dy CM questions JD-U's motive behind fielding candidates in Gujarat
Nov 23, 2017, at 06:16 pm
Patna, Nov 23 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav has mocked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s move to join the Gujarat elections and reminded him about how he is contradicting his own statement.
Popular Assamese actor Biju Phukan passes away
Nov 23, 2017, at 06:14 pm
Guwahati, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Noted Assamese actor Biju Phukan passed away at Apollo Hospital in Guwahati on Wednesday evening following cardiac ailments, family members said.
Hyderabad police arrests 85-year old for allegedly raping minors
Nov 23, 2017, at 06:07 pm
Hyderabad, Nov 23 (IBNS): An 85- year old man has been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly raping four minor girls and attempting to rape two others, according to media reports on Thursday.
Assam Health Minister Himanta holds 'sins' responsible for cancer, Chidambaram mocks
Nov 23, 2017, at 04:45 pm
Dispur, Nov 23 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has mocked Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the latter held "sins" responsible for cancer during an event on Tuesday.
Colonel arrested for raping colleague's daughter in Shimla
Nov 23, 2017, at 03:21 pm
Shimla, Nov 23 (IBNS): A Colonel of the Indian Army was arrested on Wednesday over an alleged gang-rape of his colleague's daughter, reports said.
PM Modi to address 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space today
Nov 23, 2017, at 02:52 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will address the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space in the national capital.
PM Modi expresses delight on successful maiden test firing of Brahmos ALCM from Su-30MKI
Nov 23, 2017, at 05:16 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his delight on the successful maiden test firing of Brahmos ALCM (Air Launched Cruise Missile) from Su-30MKI fighter aircraft.
KJ Alphons confronts furious passenger over flight delay in Imphal
Nov 23, 2017, at 02:01 am
Imphal, Nov 22 (IBNS): Union Minister KJ Alphons on Tuesday confronted a furious passenger at Manipur's Imphal airport as her flight was delayed.
Gunfight in North Kashmir leaves soldier martyred
Nov 23, 2017, at 12:52 am
Srinagar, Nov 22 (IBNS): A soldier was killed in North Kashmir after militants and army exchanged fire along Line of Control in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
Nov 23, 2017, at 12:26 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The National Medicinal Plant Board of AYUSH Ministry along with the Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Stakeholders jointly organized a one day review meeting to examine the draft of National Policy of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 2017, at 12:07 am
New DelhI, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao for a Pan India reach covering all the 640 districts (as per census 2011) of the Country to have a deeper positive impact on Child Sex Ratio.
PM Modi interacts with PRAGATI
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his twenty-third interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
Rajnath Singh to visit Russia on Nov 27
Nov 22, 2017, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from Nov 27 to 29, officials said on Wednesday.
Gujarat government will not allow release of Padmavati in state, announces CM
Nov 22, 2017, at 10:49 pm
Ahmedabad, Nov 22 (IBNS); The Gujarat government on Wednesday said it will not allow the release of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest movie Padmavati in the state.
Nov 22, 2017, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the revision in the salaries, gratuity, allowances, pension of the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts and retired Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts.
Nov 22, 2017, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for continuation of the scheme on Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) for another three financial years (FYs 2017-18 to 2019-20) and providing Grants-in-aid of Rs.18 crore to the Institute.
Nov 22, 2017, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved India's Membership for European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)
Nov 22, 2017, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratifying of an Agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters.
PM Modi to host dinner for Ivanka Trump in Hyderabad ; Ratan Tata, Mukhesh Ambani to be present
Nov 22, 2017, at 07:45 pm
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will play host to Ivanka Trump at a dinner at Hyderabad’s Falaknuma Palace on November 28, reports said.
Nov 22, 2017, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): India's Ministry of External Affairs has decided to expand scope of the Self Financing Scheme for foreign nationals from developing countries for admission in select courses in Indian educational institutions to include persecuted religious minority migrants from Bangladesh and Pakistan based in India, according to a release by the ministry on Wednesday.
Owner of a Khadim store in Patna shot dead by armed men
Nov 22, 2017, at 06:36 pm
Patna, Nov 22 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Armed men shot dead a local businessman in Patna, Bihar, late Tuesday night, sparking panic in the area.
Hardik Patel declares PAAS-Congress pact in Gujarat poll
Nov 22, 2017, at 06:19 pm
Gandhinagar, Nov 22 (IBNS): Patidar Ananmat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel on Wednesday declared that the PAAS is in pact with the Congress to fight the upcoming Gujarat Assembly election.