Air India cancels Ravindra Gaikwad's ticket again

Mar 28, 2017, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Protesting against Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, national carrier Air India has once again cancelled his ticket for the Mumbai-Delhi flight.

Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over 'recent happenings' in UP

Mar 28, 2017, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed her concerns over the recent happenings in Uttar Pradesh.

Teenager allegedly killed in police firing in J&K

Mar 28, 2017, at 09:20 pm

Srinagar, March 28 (IBNS): According to reports on Tuesday, a teenager was killed in a police firing in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kolkata: Four hurt as speeding car hits wayfarers, crashes into bus

Mar 28, 2017, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): A speeding private car reportedly rammed into pedestrians and collided head-on with a public bus in the Hudco More area under Ultadanga Police Station in Kolkata on Tuesday morning, leaving at least four persons injured.

Sushma Swaraj inquires about alleged abduction of Canadian national in Odisha's Koraput

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:49 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, on Tuesday, inquired into the alleged abduction of a Canadian national in Odisha's Koraput district, according to media reports.

EESL refutes media allegations against LED bulb procurement

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a company under the administrative control of Union Ministry of Power, on Tuesday refuted the allegations regarding procurement of LED bulbs, raised by some newspapers, stating that the allegations are false, misleading and devoid of any facts.

UP crackdown on illegal meat shops: Minister S Nath Singh says will meet delegation of meat processors today

Mar 28, 2017, at 07:35 pm

Lucknow, Mar 28 (IBNS) : A delegation of meat processors is expected to meet Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Tuesday to discuss the Government crackdown on illegal slaughter houses and police "harassment" of those in the business.

Civilian killed near Kashmir encounter site, seven others injured in firing

Mar 28, 2017, at 07:34 pm

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS) : One civilian was killed and seven others were injured as security forces opened fire on stone-pelting protesters, who gathered near the encounter site at Chadoora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district, reports said.

Women should not enter places of worship during menstruation : Kerala Cong acting President

Mar 28, 2017, at 07:29 pm

Thiruvanthapuram, Mar 28l (IBNS) : Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee acting president M M Hassan has reportedly said that women should not enter any place of worship during menstruation, CNN-News 18 reported.

PM extends New Year greetings to citizens across the Nation

Mar 28, 2017, at 06:43 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his New Year greetings to the citizens across India who are celebrating the start of New Year.

After Noida attack, Nigerian student tweets Sushma Swaraj, she calls CM Adityanath

Mar 28, 2017, at 05:23 pm

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Mar 28 (IBNS) : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured that a "fair and impartial" investigation into a mob attack on several African students in Greater Noida will be conducted, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday morning.

Kashmir: Gunfight erupts between security forces, militants

Mar 28, 2017, at 04:48 pm

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS): A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and militants in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said on Tuesday.

Donald Trump calls PM Modi, congratulates him on recent poll victories

Mar 28, 2017, at 03:07 pm

Washington/New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated the latter on his recent poll success.

PM Modi greets Marathi people on Gudi Padwa

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:33 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS); Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the Marathi community on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.

PM Modi greets Sindhi community on Cheti Chand

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:27 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Wishing for a prosperous new year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, greeted the Sindhi community on the occasion of Cheti Chand.

PM Modi greets nation on Ugadi

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:26 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of India on the occasion of Ugadi.

PM Modi greets Kashmiris on Navreh

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:25 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of Kashmir on Navreh.

PM Modi greets Manipuri people on Sajibu Cheiraoba

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:24 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of Sajibu Cheiraoba, their new year.

Shiv Sena proposes Mohan Bhagwat's name as President of India

Mar 28, 2017, at 05:07 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Shiv Sena on Monday proposed the name of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat as the next President of India.

Aadhaar card: Mamata Banerjee welcomes SC order

Mar 28, 2017, at 03:49 am

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has welcomed the Supreme Court's direction that the government cannot make Aadhaar card mandatory for it's welfare schemes.

Those who work for 18-20 hrs a day will remain, else can leave: UP CM

Mar 28, 2017, at 03:37 am

Lucknow, Mar 27 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a host of policy decisions after taking over the office but without holding a single cabinet meeting in his opening week, media reports said.

J&K police arrest militant group in South Kashmir

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:25 am

Srinagar, Mar 27 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday busted a Hizbul Mujahideen module tasked to disrupt upcoming bye elections and said it arrested seven of its members in Kulgam district in South Kashmir.

N. Biren Singh meets PM Modi

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:13 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Manipur N. Biren Singh on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

Assam CM directs to set up Women Police Battalion to check crime against women and children

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:11 am

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS) : In a bid to check rising number of crimes against women and children in Assam, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Home Department to initiate necessary steps to set up a Women Police Battalion in the state.

Tarun Gogoi demands PM Modi and Centre to clear stand over Nagalim issue

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:09 am

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS) : While protests mounted in Assam following the statement made by NSCN (IM)’s General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah regarding Greater Nagalim, former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday demanded the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clear their stand over the Framework Agreement signed with the Naga outfit group in 2015.

Supreme Court orders not to make Aadhaar card mandatory for welfare schemes

Mar 28, 2017, at 01:16 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Supreme Court of India ordered that the Aadhaar card cannot be made mandatory for people to obtain benefits from welfare schemes of central government, on Monday.

Assam govt regularised 4823 TET teachers

Mar 28, 2017, at 01:08 am

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS) : Saying that teachers have the big responsibility of building good citizens who are committed to the cause of the society Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said that primary school teachers are the agents of change for the society who can instil good qualities in the students from a nascent stage.

Renowned Assamese litterateur, playwright Arun Sarma passes away

Mar 28, 2017, at 12:43 am

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS) : Renowned Assamese playwright and litterateur Arun Sarma passed away at Medanta-The Medicity hospital in New Delhi on Monday.

Mamata Banerjee arrives in North Bengal for two-day visit

Mar 28, 2017, at 12:39 am

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flew to North Bengal for a two-day visit over a host of administrative works for the first time during her second term in the office, on Monday.

Human skeletal remains recovered in Kolkata waterhole

Mar 28, 2017, at 12:31 am

Kolkata, Mar 27 (IBNS): Human skull and bones were found from a pond at Bramhapur area under Bansdroni Police Station limits in southern Kolkata on Monday morning, reports said.