Kashmir board exams on schedule despite protests
Nov 04, 2016, at 02:58 am
Srinagar, Nov 3 (IBNS): Amid demands for postponement of annual board examinations in Kashmir, authorities on Thursday said examinations would be held as per schedule and students have to only attempt 50 percent of the total questions.
Rahul Gandhi detained for third time for OROP protest at Janatar Mantar
Nov 04, 2016, at 01:40 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was on Thursday detained for the third time in two days at the national capital's Jantar Mantar for holding a protest over the suicide of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal.
President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Kingdom of Tonga
Nov 04, 2016, at 12:28 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of the Kingdom of Tonga on the eve of their National Day (Nov 4, 2016).
Pranab Mukherjee: India welcomes Nepal to be part of its growth story
Nov 04, 2016, at 12:27 am
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee said India welcomes Nepal to be a part of its growth story and take advantage of the opportunities inherent in the rapid transformation of Indian economy, while addressing a gathering at the civic reception hosted by the Kathmandu Municipal City in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday.
Seven dead and four injured as jeep in Garhwal region plunges into river
Nov 04, 2016, at 12:26 am
Dehra Dun, Nov 3 (IBNS): Seven people died and four injured in a road accident in Thalisain Tehsil of Pauri district of Uttarakhand on Thursday, according to media reports.
Japanese parliamentary delegation meets PM Narendra Modi
Nov 03, 2016, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): A delegation of Japanese parliamentarians, led by Toshihiro Nikai, Secretary General of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Humiliated by police Kerala woman withdraws gang-rape complaint
Nov 03, 2016, at 09:53 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 3 (IBNS): The Kerala government has responded to an alleged gang-rape incident of a woman two years ago after her story surfaced on the social media. according to reports.
Four die in gas leakage at GNFC plant in Gujarat
Nov 03, 2016, at 08:39 pm
Ahmedabad, Nov 3 (IBNS): Gas leakage has occurred in a unit of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd in Dahej on Thursday, media reported.
Nov 03, 2016, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Nov 3 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee visited the famous Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on Thursday, the second day of his three-day state visit to Nepal, according to media reports.
Reduced visibility leads to 20-car pile-up at Yamuna Expressway near Mathura
Nov 03, 2016, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): At least 20 cars piled up at Yamuna Expressway near Mathura on Thursday morning as the Delhi-NCR region continues to be affected by smog, according to media reports.
PM Modi prescribes 10 points for disaster risk reduction
Nov 03, 2016, at 06:35 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2016, where he prescribed a 10-point agenda to reduce risks in times of disaster.
OROP issue: Political leaders at ex-serviceman's funeral in Haryana
Nov 03, 2016, at 06:13 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Ex-serviceman Ram Kishen Grewal, who committed suicide on the 'one rank one pension' (OROP) issue, was cremated on Thursday at his village Bamla in Haryana, according to media reports.
Govt should focus on the demand of ex-servicemen: Nitish Kumar
Nov 03, 2016, at 05:03 pm
Patna, Nov 3 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday urged the government to focus on the demand of ex-servicemen.
Kejriwal accuses BJP of curbing soldier's rights
Nov 03, 2016, at 04:26 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the BJP of curbing a soldier's rights.
Ex-serviceman's suicide: Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal detained
Nov 03, 2016, at 04:58 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): In one of the rare instances, the national capital on Wednesday witnessed high political drama with the detention of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after they attempted to meet the family of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal who allegedly committed suicide over the one rank one pension (OROP) issue.
Railways Ministry appoints Bindeshwar Pathak as brand ambassador for 'Swachh Rail Mission'
Nov 03, 2016, at 03:38 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Ministry of Railways on Wednesday said it has appointed Padma Bhushan Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak founder of Sulabh International as a Brand Ambassador for 'Swachh Rail Mission' of Indian Railway.
Full potential of India-Nepal relationship should be capitalise, feels Nepal PM
Nov 03, 2016, at 03:24 am
Kathmandu, Nov 2 (IBNS): Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that full potential of India-Nepal relationship should be capitalised.
PM Modi gives away Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism
Nov 03, 2016, at 03:21 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave away the Ramnath Goenka Awards for excellence in journalism.
Sonowal orders probe into Rs 2000 cr irregularities in Assam Social Welfare department
Nov 03, 2016, at 02:57 am
Guwahati, Nov 2 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday ordered a probe into the irregularities in the Social Welfare department after Rs 2000 crore irregularities in the department came to light.
Nov 03, 2016, at 02:29 am
Guwahati, Nov 2 (IBNS) : A total of eight contestants filed their nominations for the by-poll to Lakhimpur parliamentary and Baithlangso (ST) assembly constituencies to be held on Nov 19.
Nov 03, 2016, at 02:03 am
Patna, Nov 2 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): RJD president Lalu Prasad has declared not to seek votes if his government failed to “shine up†Bihar like the Indian Railways.
Arvind Kejriwal detained, Mamata Banerjee calls move as 'unacceptable'
Nov 03, 2016, at 01:43 am
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said detention of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as he tried to meet the family of an ex-servicemen, who allegedly committed suicide, was "unacceptable".
OROP suicide: Rahul Gandhi detained for second time
Nov 03, 2016, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): In a major development, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was detained for the second time by the police on Wednesday after he met the family of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal who allegedly committed suicide over the one rank one pension (OROP) issue.
Joint Committee on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 to visit Assam by-poll
Nov 03, 2016, at 01:09 am
Guwahati, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Commissioner and Secretary of Assam Home and Political department LS Changsan on Wednesday said that the Joint Committee on Citizenship ( Amendment) Bill, 2016 Committee would visit Assam after the by-election in the state which is scheduled to be held on Nov 19.
Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan summoned by MEA
Nov 03, 2016, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday.
Bhopal jailbreak: Govt to speedily try terrorists lodged in Patna's Beur central jail
Nov 03, 2016, at 12:43 am
Patna, Nov 2 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): Authorities in Bihar have planned to speedily try 10 terrorists currently lodged in high-security Beur central Jail in Patna after eight terrorists escaped from Bhopal central jail before being finally gunned down.
Police not allowing me to leave: Kejriwal
Nov 03, 2016, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said he was stopped from going to a police station to meet the family of an ex-serviceman who allegedly committed suicide.
OROP suicide: Rahul Gandhi detained again
Nov 03, 2016, at 12:05 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Hours after he was released, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has been detained again by the police on Wednesday evening.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate AMCDRR tomorrow
Nov 02, 2016, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh briefed the media here on Wednesday on the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction,2016.
First training squadron visits Myanmar
Nov 02, 2016, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Indian Naval Ships Tir and Sujata, alongwith Indian Coast Guard Ship Varuna, comprising the first training squadron are visiting Yangon, Myanmar from Nov 2 –6 Nov as part of their Overseas Deployment during Autumn Term 16.