May 16, 2017, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The existing Pragati Maidan Complex that so far used to organise National and International Exhibitions and facilitate holding of various other events, is set to get all new face with its upcoming redevelopment into a World class state-of-the-art Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), officials said.
President wishes on the eve of Constitution Day
May 16, 2017, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of the Kingdom of Norway on the eve of their Constitution Day.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at Park Street high rise, none hurt
May 16, 2017, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS): A major fire broke out in a multi-storey building in south Kolkata's Park Street area on Tuesday, reports said.
May 16, 2017, at 08:47 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) : The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the triple talaq practice is a matter of faith and there is no question of constitutional morality or equality, media reports said.
What celebrations ? Three years a tale of broken promises and betrayal : Rahul Ganhi on BJP rule
May 16, 2017, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) : Ridiculing the BJP-led Government at the Centre for celebrating its three years in power, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said its performance only tells the tales of "broken promises" and "betray" of people.
Govt wants to silence my voice says Chidambaram on CBI raids
May 16, 2017, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) : Hours after the CBI raids on his and his son's residences, former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday denied the allegation against him for being involved in Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearances for INX media.
IT raids in 22 places in Delhi on Lalu Prasad associates, CBI swoop on Chidambarams in Chennai
May 16, 2017, at 04:52 pm
New Delhi/Chennai, May 16 (IBNS) : The Income Tax department on Tuesday conducted raids and surveys at 22 locations in Delhi and adjoining areas on the premises of companies and individuals connected with Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on charges of alleged benami deals worth Rs 1,000, media reports said.
Chennai: CBI raids P Chidambaram's residence
May 16, 2017, at 04:19 pm
Chennai, May 16 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted raids at the residences of ex-Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram here on Tuesday, media reports said.
2014 Lok Sabha victory: BJP completes third year of poll win
May 16, 2017, at 02:45 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Tuesday marked the third anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide victory in the Lok Sabha polls in 2014.
WB municipal polls: Six booths to go for re-polling on Tuesday
May 16, 2017, at 04:28 am
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Despite the opposition's demand for a re-poll in all wards due to the violence witnessed on polling in several booths on Sunday, the state election commissioner of West Bengal, AK Singh, declared that six stations will go to re-polling on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Presidential election: Mamata flies off to New Delhi to meet Sonia Gandhi
May 16, 2017, at 04:18 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Amidst the political hue and cry between the Trinamool Congress and Congress in the state, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee flew off to the national capital to meet the Congress national president Sonia Gandhi, to discuss about the upcoming presidential election, according to media reports on Monday.
Prompt disposal of grievances by Government: Jitendra Singh
May 16, 2017, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has said that grievances filed by the public with the Government increased five times during the present Government.
May 16, 2017, at 02:56 am
Guwahati, May 15 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday took stock of preparations for the inaugural ceremony of Dhola-Sadia bridge ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam on May 26 when the latter will dedicate the 9.16 km bridge to the nation.
KAAC polls: BJP likely to announce candidate list tomorrow
May 16, 2017, at 02:50 am
Guwahati, May 15 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to announce its candidate list for the polls of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) on May 16.
President of India delivers first Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Lecture
May 16, 2017, at 02:07 am
Jaipur, May 15 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee delivered the 1st Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Lecture on the topic “History of Parliamentary Democracy in India†on Monday in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
7th Pay Commission: Bihar wage panel submits reports to chief minister
May 16, 2017, at 01:13 am
Patna, May 15 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A three-member fitment committee, formed by the state government to give benefits of the 7th Pay Commission to its employees, finally submitted its report to state chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday.
Not in the race for to become PM, clarifies Nitish Kumar
May 16, 2017, at 12:50 am
Patna, May 15 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said he was not in the race to become the Prime Minister.
West Bengal electricity distribution board's computers hacked in a possible ransomware strike
May 15, 2017, at 11:38 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Several computers of West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL), which are connected to internet, were reportedly infected on Monday in a suspected cyber attack, reports said.
PM offers prayers at Narmada Udgam Sthal
May 15, 2017, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered prayers at the temple at Narmada Udgam Sthal - the origin of the River Narmada.
Tata Capital, SBI Card launch ‘Tata Star Card’ in collaboration with Star Bazaar
May 15, 2017, at 10:05 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Tata Capital & SBI Card on Monday announced the launch of a unique credit card in collaboration with Star Bazaar, a multi-format grocery retail chain present across Mumbai, Pune & Bangalore.
Rahul Gandhi mourns I. Ramamohan Rao's death
May 15, 2017, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBN): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday condoled the death of veteran Indian Information Service (IIS) officer I. Ramamohan Rao.
Delhi: Car falls off flyover, 2 killed
May 15, 2017, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): At least two people were killed as the car in which they were travelling fell from the Punjabi Bagh flyover in west Delhi, media reports said.
May 15, 2017, at 09:43 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) Fighting to save Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian national on death row in Pakistan, India on Monday told the International Court of Justice that there is an "immediate threat" that he may be executed any time that calls for urgent suspension of the sentence, media reports said.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates second meeting of National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction
May 15, 2017, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the two-day second meeting of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) here on Monday.
India's challenge to Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence in Pakistan : Hearing begins at ICJ
May 15, 2017, at 07:47 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) : Public hearings for the Kulbhushan Jadhav case began in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Great Hall of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, on Monday, media reports said.
Will approach CBI, CBDT soon against Kejriwal and AAP : Suspended Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra
May 15, 2017, at 07:41 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) : Suspended Aam Aadmi Party leader Kapil Mishra, who rebelled against Arvind Kejriwal and his party by levelling startling allegations, said on Monday that he will write to the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Central Board of Direct Taxes under black money, hawala and money laundering cases to vindicate his charges, media reports said.
Three killed, 42 injured in MP bus accident
May 15, 2017, at 05:54 pm
Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, May 15 (IBNS) : At least three passengers were killed and 42 injured after a bus overturned in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori, on Monday, media reports said.
I am not joining any political party : Rajnikath
May 15, 2017, at 05:46 pm
Chennai, May 15 (IBNS) : Ending rumours surrounding him, superstar Rajnikanth on Monday asserted that he is not joining any political party, media reports said.
Chinese media criticize India for boycotting OBOR summit
May 15, 2017, at 05:32 pm
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Supreme Court turns down Justice C S Karnan's appeal against arrest order
May 15, 2017, at 05:31 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Monday turned down the appeal of Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan to recall the order for his arrest for implementation of the sentence for six months jail, reports said.