Demonetisation: Trinamool holds rally in Kolkata, results in traffic snarl
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) held a protest march in Kolkata on Wednesday regarding the demonetisation issue.
Demonetisation: Mamata challenges Modi, says BJP will face music in polls
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his demonetisation policy saying that the people will shun them in the elections for the move to ban currencies of 500 and 1000 denominations as part of his ostensible move to curb black money menace.
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): The Central government has implemented several steps for the benefit of farmers in the current Rabi season and to promote digital payments in the economy, the Union Ministry of Finance said in a release on Wednesday.
President of India condoles the passing away of Prof. M.G.K. Menon
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of acclaimed physicist, Prof. M.G.K. Menon.
President of India condoles the passing away of Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Carnatic musician, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna.
Demonetisation : Rajya Sabha adjourned twice as Opposition demandS Modi's presence
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Amid uproarious scenes, a united Opposition on Wednesday forced adjournment in the Rajya Sabha twice demanding the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give an answer to the hardship caused by the decision to demonetise high-denomination notes.
Guru Teg Bahadur is an embodiment of humility says President Pranab Mukherjee
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:12 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee in his message on the eve of the martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur said that it is an occasion to remember the glory of his sacrifice.
Six Maoists gunned down in encounter in Jharkhand
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:08 pm
Ranchi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Six underground Maoists were gunned down in an encounter with the Cobra commandos of the CRPF and the Jharkhand police in Jharkhand's Latehar district on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
Pakistan says at least eight bus passengers killed in Indian shelling
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:06 pm
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan/Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) : At least eight people were killed and nine others injured on Wednesday in the shelling by Indian army that hit a passenger bus along the Line of Control (LoC) near Neelum valley in the Pak occupied Kashmir, media reports in Pakistan claimed.
Indian Army launches counter attack on Pakistan
Nov 23, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS): The Indian Army, who vowed to avenge the mutilation of an Indian soldiers by their Pakistani counterpart, launched a counter-attack on the neighbouring nation on Wednesday, report said.
Delhi: Fire scare at Sadar Bazar
Nov 23, 2016, at 04:58 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): A fire broke out at Delhi's Sadar Bazar on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Delhi: 3-year old raped by 35-year old neighbour
Nov 23, 2016, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): A three-year old girl was raped by her 35-year old neighbour in Delhi's Harijan basti locality, reports said.
Suspension of parking charges at airports extended till Nov 28
Nov 23, 2016, at 04:53 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to extend the suspension of collection of parking charges at all airports till midnight of Nov 28.
Kolkata: Bengal Guv supports Modi govt's demonetisation
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:48 am
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): While West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is spreading anti-demonetisation movement across the country, state's governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Tuesday said that Central government's decision of scrapping 500/1000 rupees notes was a great step against black money.
J&K: Pakistani commandos behead Indian soldier, kill 2 other personnel
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:44 am
Jammu, Nov 22 (IBNS): In a repeat act by Pakistani commandos three weeks ago, an Indian soldier in Kashmir was beheaded and two others were killed close to the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Machhal sector on Tuesday.
South Indian music exponent M Balamuralikrishna passes away
Nov 23, 2016, at 02:17 am
Chennai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Veteran Carnatic musician Dr M Balamuralikrishna died at his residence in Chennai on Tuesday.
India seeks enhanced trade, investment with Latin America
Nov 23, 2016, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): In a challenging global environment , India seeks to reach out to newer markets by strengthening ties with the Latin American Countries, riding on trade-opening negotiations between the LAC and several major and emerging economies of the world, according to an EEPC India latest publication.
By-polls results: Narendra Modi thanks people for faith in BJP
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked people of India for resting their faith on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which won by-elections in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
CID busts child trafficking racket in West Bengal, 8 held
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:09 am
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday night unearthed a child trafficking racket in state's North 24 Parganas district and arrested eight persons in connection with the case, officials said on Tuesday.
Nov 22, 2016, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): A group of probationers of Indian Ordnance Factories Service and Indian Telecom Service called on President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
PM invites views from people on decision taken regarding currency notes ban
Nov 22, 2016, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited views from the people, on the recent decision taken by the Union Government regarding currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000.
New currency note recovered from slain Kashmir militants
Nov 22, 2016, at 10:59 pm
Srinagar, Nov 22 (IBNS) New note currency of 2000 rupees was recovered from the Lashkar-e-Taiba militants who were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces in North Kashmir Bandipora District, Police said.
J&K: Pakistan kills 3 Indian solders near LoC, mutilates body
Nov 22, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Jammu, Nov 22 (IBNS) In what is termed as a dastardly act by Pakistan, three Indian soldiers were killed close to the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Machhal sector with one of the bodies found in a mutilated state, prompting the Indian Army to threaten a retribution, officials said on Tuesday.
J&K: 3 Indian solders killed near LoC
Nov 22, 2016, at 10:11 pm
Jammu, Nov 22 (IBNS) Three Indian Army jawans were killed close to the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Machhal sector, officials said on Tuesday
TMC to organise dharna at Jantar Mantar against currency note ban tomorrow: Banerjee
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:50 pm
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced her party will organise a dharna against Centre's demonetisation move at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday.
By-Poll results : Ruling parties hold forte in MP,WB,Tripura and Puducherry, ahead in TN
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) : Ruling parties consolidated their position in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Tripura and Puducherry as results for the November 19 by-elections started trickling out on Tuesday, leaving unclear a definite reaction of the people to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation drive.
Agni-l missile successfully launched
Nov 22, 2016, at 09:11 pm
Bhubanwswar, Nov 22 (IBNS) : Agni-I missile was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range on the Wheeler Island near Odisha's Chandipur on Tuesday morning, reports said.
Demonetisation a historic endeavour, Modi has created a new normal, says Arun Jaitley
Nov 22, 2016, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) : Hailing the demonetisation drive as a "historic endeavour," Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has broken all the stereotypes and created a new ‘normal’, reports said.
Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn calls on President Pranab Mukherjee
Nov 22, 2016, at 07:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand called on the President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
Former MP Governor Ramnaresh Yadav passes away
Nov 22, 2016, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Former Madhya Pradesh governor, Ram Naresh Yadav, passed away on Tuesday at a Lucknow hospital, the media reported.