Nominations for Padma Awards 2017 invited

Aug 03, 2016, at 12:41 am

New Delhi,Aug 2 (IBNS): Nominations for the Padma Awards, 2017 has opened and the last date for receipt of the nominations for the Padma Awards 2017 is Sept 15, 2016.

President of India receives copy of book ‘Grassroots Innovation’

Aug 03, 2016, at 12:32 am

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee received a copy of book ‘Grassroots Innovation’ authored by Anil K. Gupta of IIM Ahmedabad who is also the Vice Chairman, National Innovation Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

Special status for Andhra demand disrupts life in state and proceedings in Lok Sabha

Aug 02, 2016, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi/Vijaywada, Aug 2 (IBNS): The 'bandh' called by YSR Congress, the main opposition party in Andhra Pradesh, disrupted normal life in the state while the party's members held up proceedings at the Lok Sabha twice on Tuesday, according to media reports.

Sonia Gandhi's Varanasi Road show to launch Congress campaign in Uttar Pradesh

Aug 02, 2016, at 09:19 pm

Varanasi, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his own turf, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday launched her party's campaign for the 2017 UP Assembly elections in Varanasi as she led a massive road show.

High speed Delhi-Mumbai train misses trial schedule due to rains

Aug 02, 2016, at 08:48 pm

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): The semi high-speed Spanish-made train Talgo, on its final trial phase, reached Mumbai almost two hours behind schedule on Tuesday after leaving Delhi on Monday evening, according to media reports.

2 children die, 30 ill after consuming food at Punjab home for special children

Aug 02, 2016, at 08:28 pm

Chandigarh, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Two children have died and 30 others fell ill after eating food at a home for differently-abled children in Kapurthala, media reports said.

Bulandshahr gang-rape incident might be a conspiracy by opposition : UP Minister Azam Khan

Aug 02, 2016, at 07:49 pm

Lucknow, Aug 2 (IBNS) : At a time when the nation is yet to recover from the shock of the mother-daughter gang-rape in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan made a controversial statement, suggesting the incident could be an "opposition conspiracy."

Ministry sets up Twitter handle to receive complaints about telecom and postal sectors

Aug 02, 2016, at 07:39 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Union Ministry of Communications & Information Technology announced on Tuesday the launch of a special twitter handle for addressing complaints and concerns regarding the telecom and postal sectors.

Bulandshahr: Punish or we three will commit suicide, says the man whose wife and daughter were gang-raped

Aug 02, 2016, at 07:34 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Three days after the horrific mother-daughter gang-rape in Bulandshahr, the family has threatened suicide if the culprits are not punished.

Petrol bomb hurled on J & K Minister Naeem Akhtar's hoiuse, no casualty

Aug 02, 2016, at 07:22 pm

Srinagar, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Unidentified persons hurled a petrol bomb at the house of Jammu and Kashmir education minister Naeem Akhtar Srinagar on Monday night, The Times of India quoted police as saying on Tuesday.

Abu Jundal and six others get life sentence in Aurangabad arms haul case

Aug 02, 2016, at 06:36 pm

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal and six others were on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment for their role in the 2006 Aurangabad Arms haul case, reports said.

Anandiben made a scapegoat for BJP misrule in Gujarat: Rahul Gadhi

Aug 02, 2016, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Commenting on the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has said she has been made the "scapegoat" for the prolonged BJP misrule in the state.

Sonia Gandhi's mega road show in Varanasi today

Aug 02, 2016, at 05:25 pm

Varanasi, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Beginning in the enemy turf her campaign for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress President Sonia Gandhi will hold a road show in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Assam floods drown at least 13 rhinos

Aug 02, 2016, at 04:40 pm

Guwahati, Aug 2 (IBNS): At least 13 one horned rhinos have drowned in the prevailing Assam floods, reports said.

PM Modi lauds Swachh Bharat Gramin August campaign

Aug 02, 2016, at 03:58 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the Swachh Bharat Gramin August campaign as a great initiative.

UP officer caught on camera getting foot massage in police station suspended

Aug 02, 2016, at 04:38 am

Lucknow, Aug 1 (IBNS): A police officer in Uttar Pradesh has been suspended after he was caught on camera getting foot massage at the police station.

Explosion rocks Mysuru City Court complex, no casualty

Aug 02, 2016, at 04:23 am

Mysore, Aug 1 (IBNS): An explosion occurred at Mysuru City Court complex on Monday, media reports said.

Bihar topper scam: Ruby Rai gets bail

Aug 02, 2016, at 04:02 am

Patna, Aug 1 (IBNS): Ruby Rai, the girl who was arrested for cheating in the Bihar state board Class XII Arts examination, will be finally released.

Gujarat CM's resignation indicates BJP's sure defeat in 2017: Congress leader

Aug 02, 2016, at 03:23 am

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): The Congress on Monday attacked Anandiben Patel over her resignation as Gujarat Chief Minister and said it showed that her Bharatiya Janata Party will be defeated in the upcoming Assembly polls in the state next year.

Bhaskar Khulbe appointed as PM Modi's Secretary

Aug 02, 2016, at 03:11 am

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): The Appointments Committee of Cabinet appointed Bhaskar Khulbe as the secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said on Monday.

Anandiben Patel resigns as Gujarat CM

Aug 02, 2016, at 02:53 am

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Aug 1 (IBNS): Just a year before the state will elect a new Assembly, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Monday resigned from her post.

Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly calls on Jitendra Singh

Aug 02, 2016, at 01:56 am

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly Ranjeet Kumar Dass called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh here on Monday and discussed a wide range of issues including the flood situation in Assam and various developmental projects under the Ministry of DoNER.

Anandiben Patel ready to step down as Gujarat Chief Minister

Aug 01, 2016, at 11:32 pm

Gandhinagar, Aug 1 (IBNS): Anandiben Patel has asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to relive her as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Please speak on Kashmir,other issues: Kejriwal tells Modi

Aug 01, 2016, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS):Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he is 'dying' to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking on numerous issues including the Kashmir crisis.

We will bring back 10,000 Indian workers from Saudi Arabia :Sushma Swaraj

Aug 01, 2016, at 08:35 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS) : External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday assured Parliament that the Government is making all efforts to bring back the 10,000 Indian workers, left jobless in Saudi Arabia, and they are being provided food and shelter.

Sohrabuddin encounter : Supreme Court clean chit to Amit Shah

Aug 01, 2016, at 07:43 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS) : Giving a clean chit to BJP President Amit Shah in connection with the extra-judicial killing of Sohrabuddin, the Supreme Court on Monday said no reinvestigated will be conducted against him.

GST Bill : BJP issues whip to members

Aug 01, 2016, at 07:41 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS) : As the Government races against the clock to give push for the ambitious Goods and Services Tax bill, the ruling BJP has issued a whip asking all its MPs to be present in the Rajya Sabha for the next three days, reports said.

Puducherry : Stalking lover sets himself on fire, hugs girl

Aug 01, 2016, at 07:33 pm

Puducherry, Aug 1 (IBNS) : A man in Puducherry set himself on fire and then forcibly hugged a girl after she repeatedly rejected his advances, media reports said.

Parrikar blasted by opposition in RS, Azad asks what action the Minister wants to take against minorities

Aug 01, 2016, at 06:49 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS) : The opposition in Parliament on Monday tore into Manohar Parrikar for his comment against the Muslim community through Aamir Khan, as Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad demanded to know what lesson the Defence Minister is going to teach the minorities in the country.

President of India’s message for National Day of Macedonia

Aug 01, 2016, at 06:45 pm

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Macedonia on the eve of their National Day (August 2, 2016).