BJP's Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns from RS
Jul 18, 2016, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): In a major move on the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament, senior BJP leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday resigned from the Rajya Sabha.
SC gives its decision on the Lodha panel recommendations for BCCI
Jul 18, 2016, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Indian Supreme Court has given its decision on cricket reforms on Monday and has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mus follow the recommendations of the Lodha Panel, according to media reports.
Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns from RS
Jul 18, 2016, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday resigned from the Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha begins post lunch session with discussion on Kashmir
Jul 18, 2016, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha resumed its post-lunch session on Monday with a short discussion on the recent violence and turmoil in Kashmir, according to media reports.
Life in Uttarakhand continue to be affected by heavy rains
Jul 18, 2016, at 07:34 pm
Dehra Dun, Jul 18 (IBNS): The heavy rains continued to throw life out of gear in Uttarakhand on Monday with level of rivers rising, more landslides and accidents, according to media reports.
Ahmednagar tense over rape and murder of minor girl
Jul 18, 2016, at 07:13 pm
Mumbai, Jul 18 (IBNS): Ahmednagar and a few other areas in Maharashtra is observing a 'bandh' on Monday to protest against the rape and murder of a minor girl while the state chief minister a fast track court will handle the case, according to media reports.
Rajya Sabha: Session commences after brief adjournment
Jul 18, 2016, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha, on Monday, resumed its session after it was adjourned for a brief period following a controversy created by a statement by BSP chief Mayawati, reports said.
Death toll in UP Etah hooch tragedy rises
Jul 18, 2016, at 06:37 pm
Lucknow, Jul 18 (IBNS): With three more deaths reported from Farukhabad, the toll in the spurious liquor tragedy in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, climbed to 25, according to media reports on Monday.
Nabam Tuki congratulates new Arunachal CM Pema Khandu
Jul 18, 2016, at 06:05 pm
Itanagar, July 18 (IBNS): Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Monday congratulated his successor Pema Khandu, after the latter was sworn in as the new Chief Minister following the Supreme Court verdict, which reinstated the Congress government in the state.
PDP legislator attacked by mob on way to Srinagar
Jul 18, 2016, at 06:02 pm
Srinagar, Jul 18 (IBNS): A legislator from the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Khalil Bandh, was injured in a mob attack while travelling to Srinagar from Pulwama on Sunday right, according to media reports.
Lok Sabha adjourns till Tuesday
Jul 18, 2016, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Paying homage to Dalpat Singh Paraste, a Lok Sabha member who passed away on June 1, the lower house was adjourned till Tuesday, reports said.
Parliament: GST bill to dominate Monsoon session discussion
Jul 18, 2016, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): As the Parliament gets ready for the start of the monsoon session, which is commencing on Monday, Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill is set to dominate discussion on the opening day, reports said.
Kejriwal undergoes "penance" by washing dishes at Golden Temple
Jul 18, 2016, at 03:59 pm
Amritsar, July 18 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo, Arvind Kejriwal on Monday cleaned dishes at Golden Temple for what he considered to be his penance for an unintentional mistake, reports said.
Monsoon Session of the Parliament to begin today
Jul 18, 2016, at 03:01 pm
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament will commence from Monday.
Rahul Gandhi mourns loss of lives in Etah hooch tragedy
Jul 18, 2016, at 04:07 am
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mourned the loss of lives in the Etah hooch tragedy of Uttar Pradesh which left at least 23 people killed.
We will support any bill which is in support of people: Azad
Jul 18, 2016, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): With the issue bill expected to come up again during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Congress on Sunday said the party will support any bill that is for the people of the country.
President Pranab Mukherjee wishes Vijender Singh
Jul 18, 2016, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee has wished Vijdender Singh after he won the WBO Asia/Pacific Middleweight title on Saturday.
PM Modi urges political parties to keep national interests above everything else
Jul 17, 2016, at 11:38 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged all the political parties to keep national interests above any other considerations.
Three hardcore NDFB(S) militants gunned down in Assam
Jul 17, 2016, at 10:39 pm
Guwahati, July 17 (IBNS) : Three hardcore militants of NDFB(S) were killed during a gun fight with security forces in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Sunday morning, officials said.
Ahead of Parl session, PM Modi appeals to Opposition to help pass GST Bill
Jul 17, 2016, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament where he appealed to the Opposition to help pass the crucial Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill.
Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji calls on PM Modi
Jul 17, 2016, at 08:06 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.
Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM today
Jul 17, 2016, at 07:03 pm
Itanagar, July 17 (IBNS): Pema Khandu, who was elected the leader of the Congress in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Saturday, took oath as Chief Minister on Sunday.
Class 1 boy dies after being beaten by class 3 student in Hyderabad
Jul 17, 2016, at 06:22 pm
Hyderabad, July 17 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a six-year-old boy died four days after he was beaten by a seven year-old, who was his senior at a school in Hyderabad's upmarket area, media reports said.
Government unveils fourth Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds
Jul 17, 2016, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The Ministry of Finance has launched the 4th Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) and it will be open for investment by resident individuals and institutional investors from 18th to 22nd July 2016.
Jul 17, 2016, at 05:58 pm
San Francisco, July 17 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has invited Silicon Valley professionals of Indian origin to participate in the Start-ups India movement, taking advantage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious policy initiative of "Ease of doing Business" and contribute towards the success of 'Make in India'.
Heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, 9 killed so far
Jul 17, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Dehradun, July 17 (IBNS): At least nine people have died so far as heavy rains lashed Uttarakhand for the second day, media reports said on Sunday.
Kejriwal holds 'Talk to AK' session, calls the interaction a reflection of his honesty
Jul 17, 2016, at 05:11 pm
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is holding an interactive session with people on Sunday where he said the interaction is a 'reflection of our honesty.'
Kejriwal starts addressing citizens on 'Talk to AK'
Jul 17, 2016, at 04:37 pm
Pema Khandu to take oath as Arunachal CM today
Jul 17, 2016, at 04:02 pm
Itanagar, July 17 (IBNS): Pema Khandu, who was elected the leader of the Congress in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Saturday, will take oath as Chief Minister on Sunday.
Kashmir violence: Death toll touches 41, cable TV restored, newspapers gagged
Jul 17, 2016, at 03:42 pm
Srinagar, July 17 (IBNS): With one more killing in firing by security personnel, the death toll in the conflict-hit Kashmir Valley has touched 41, reports said on Sunday.