Mamata reacts to CBFC's objection to specific words in a documentary featuring Amartya Sen
Jul 12, 2017, at 09:57 pm
Kolkata, July 12 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reacted to CBFC's objection to specific words in a documentary film that features Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, on Wednesday.
CBI raids 23 premises in Bengal, Jharkhand in corruption case against IT official
Jul 12, 2017, at 09:27 pm
Kolkata/Ranchi, Jul 12 (IBNS) : The CBI on Wednesday conducted raids at 23 locations in West Bengal and Jharkhand in connection with a corruption case registered against the principal commissioner of Income Tax and others, media reports said.
Jul 12, 2017, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued a statement on Wednesday in response to a news report about alleged bribe having been paid to its official by a foreign company between 2011 and 2015.
Jul 12, 2017, at 08:28 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Jul 12 (IBNS) : Malayalam actor Dileep, arrested for conspiracy in the actress’ abduction and molestation case, was sent to two days police custody by a Kerala court on Wednesday, reports said.
Subhash Chandra Garg is the new Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
Jul 12, 2017, at 08:22 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): Subhash Chandra Garg, IAS (RJ:1983) assumed office as the new Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, on Wednesday.
Cabinet informed of MoU between India and Bangladesh for cyber security cooperation
Jul 12, 2017, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, were informed about a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh on cyber security co-operations.
Cabinet approves JDI between India and Germany on cooperation in health sector
Jul 12, 2017, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its ex-post facto approval on Wednesday for signing a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between India and Germany on cooperation in the field of Health.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Palestine on cooperation in health and medicine issues
Jul 12, 2017, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Palestine on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.
Corruption accusation against me a political vendetta : Tejashwi Yadav
Jul 12, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Patna, Jul 12 (IBNS): Reacting for the first time against the accusation of corruption brought against him, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday cried foul, saying it is a political vendetta.
Tejashwi is Dy CM with the blessings of people of Bihar, won’t resign: Lalu
Jul 12, 2017, at 06:48 pm
Patna, Jul 12 (The BiharPost/IBNS) : Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday stoutly opposed the demand for resignation of his son, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav.
ED summons former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad's son in law Shailesh Kumar
Jul 12, 2017, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued summons to Shailesh Kumar, son in law of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, in the alleged Rs 8,000 crore money laundering case, according to media reports on Wednesday.
CPI(M) and RSS workers clash in Kerala's Payyannur
Jul 12, 2017, at 06:14 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Jul 12 (IBNS) : Tension ran high in and around Payyannur in Kerala's Kannur district following clashes and arson involving rival Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Rashtriya Swayasevak Sangh (RSS) workers, The Hindu reported.
Skilling youth top priority, says Kejriwal; Govt to open 25 new centres
Jul 12, 2017, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that 'skilling' the youth is his top priority.
Presidential poll forces postponement of Nagaland floor test
Jul 12, 2017, at 05:36 pm
Guwahati, July 12 : Nagaland governor P. B. Acharya who had asked Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu to prove his majority on the floor of the assembly on or before July 15, has postponed the floor test in view of the July 17 presidential election.
Delhi police arrest man from airport for carrying fake passport
Jul 12, 2017, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested a man from the city's airport on Wednesday for carrying a fake passport, media reports said.
Goa police rescue woman locked in a room for two decades
Jul 12, 2017, at 03:52 pm
Panaji, Jul 12 (IBNS): Acting on a tip-off, a team of Goa woman police raided a house and rescued a woman from one of its room, who had been locked up there for the last two decades, reports said.
At least three militants killed in Kashmir encounter
Jul 12, 2017, at 03:44 pm
Srinagar, Jul 12 (IBNS): At least three militants of Hizb outfit were killed in an encounter by security forces on Wednesday morning in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.
Assam flood: Death toll climbs to 40, over 15.18 people of 23 districts affected
Jul 12, 2017, at 03:34 am
Guwahati, July 11 (IBNS): The current Assam flood situation worsened with flood waters inundating more areas affecting over 15.18 lakh people in 23 districts out of 32 in the state and claiming 6 more lives on Tuesday, taking up the death toll to 40.
Narendra Modi calls Prime Minister of Finland
Jul 12, 2017, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Juha Sipila, Prime Minister of Finland, made a phone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
Jul 12, 2017, at 01:44 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Union Minister for Electronics & IT and Law Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday inaugurated CSC SPV organised workshop on “Aadhaar Services through CSC – A Unique Initiative†to showcase the impact and progress made by the Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) in delivering Aadhaar services among the poor and marginalized communities in India, through the Common Services Centres (CSCs).
Four killed, five injured as bridge collapses in Nagaland
Jul 12, 2017, at 01:27 am
Guwahati, July 11 (IBNS): At least four people were killed and five others injured when a bridge collapsed in Nagaland's Dimapur on Tuesday evening, officials said.
NITI Aayog sorts out pending issues of Punjab with various ministries of union govt
Jul 12, 2017, at 01:23 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): NITI Aayog is closely working with the States to foster cooperative federalism through structured support and mechanisms. One of the mandates assigned to NITI Aayog is to offer a platform for resolution of pending issues with the Central Government to accelerate the implementation of developmental agenda of the States.
Citizens protest against Amarnath attack at Jantar Mantar
Jul 12, 2017, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Protesting against the recent attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir, common people hit the streets with the campaign titled '#StandWithIndia' at Jantar Mantar here on Tuesday evening.
Army Chief Bipin Rawat visits J&K
Jul 12, 2017, at 01:09 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat arrived in Kashmir on Tuesday and was briefed by the Chinar Corps Commander on the prevailing security situation in the Valley.
14 people feared dead in Arunachal Pradesh's massive landslide
Jul 12, 2017, at 12:47 am
Guwahati, July 11 (IBNS): At least 14 people are feared dead in a massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday.
President of India condemns terrorist attack on Amarnath Yatris in Jammu and Kashmir
Jul 12, 2017, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Amarnath Yatris in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir last night.
President wishes on the eve of Independence Day of Kiribati
Jul 12, 2017, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Kiribati on the eve of their Independence Day (July 12, 2017).
Amarnath Yatris an attack on soul of Kashmir:Farooq Abdullah
Jul 11, 2017, at 11:34 pm
Srinagar, July 11 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said the dastardly attack on Amarnath Yatris was an attack on the soul and spirit of Kashmir and should be condemned unequivocally by every right thinking citizen of the State.
Narada sting: CBI summons TMC MP Saugata Roy for interrogation
Jul 11, 2017, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata, Jul 11 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday served notice to Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Saugata Roy as part of their probe into the Narada sting case, officials said.
Opposition names Gopalkrishna Gandhi as Vice-Presidential candidate
Jul 11, 2017, at 10:13 pm
Opposition names Gopalkrishna Gandhi as Vice-Presidential candidate