Telecom Minister makes panic button on cellphones mandatory

Apr 26, 2016, at 04:23 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that no cell phones in India will be sold without a dedicated panic button on them, according to reports.

Massive fire destroys natural history museum in Delhi

Apr 26, 2016, at 02:47 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) A massive fire on Tuesday morning completely gutted the National Museum of Natural History in New Delhi, according to media reports.

PM expresses sadness, on the demise of social worker Poornimaben Pakvasa

Apr 26, 2016, at 05:00 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed sadness, on the demise of social worker Poornimaben Pakvasa.

WB polls: Fourth phase records 78.05 pct turnout

Apr 26, 2016, at 03:06 am

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) The fourth phase of polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections on Monday witnessed about 78.05 percent voters' turnout amid reports of violence from several places.

Indo- Mongolia Joint Military exercise commences at Mongolia

Apr 26, 2016, at 12:50 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Eleventh Indo-Mongolia joint training Exercise, ‘Nomadic Elephant - 2016’ to promote military associations between India and Mongolia has commenced on Monday at Mongolia.

Assam: 14 persons killed, around 1 lakh people affected in pre-monsoon floods

Apr 26, 2016, at 12:36 am

Guwahati, Apr 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At least 14 people were killed and around 1 lakh people are affected in fresh floods following incessant rains in the past few days in Assam.

JNU: Kanhaiya Kumar fined Rs. 10,000

Apr 26, 2016, at 12:05 am

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS):JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar has been fined Rs.10,000 by a university panel on grounds of "indiscipline", media reports said.

Odd-even rule violation: Paresh Rawal fined Rs. 2000

Apr 25, 2016, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): BJP MP Paresh Rawal on Monday was fined Rs.2,000 for breaking the odd-even rule which is currently being observed in New Delhi.

RS Ethics Committee recommends Mallya's expulsion

Apr 25, 2016, at 11:41 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): In a significant move, the Ethics Committee of the Rajya Sabha on Monday recommended liquid baron Vijay Mallya's expulsion from the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.

Bengal polls: 67.28 percent polling till 3 pm

Apr 25, 2016, at 11:17 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Around 67.28 percent voters have exercised their franchise till 3 pm as the fourth phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly polls in two districts pf the state are held on Monday amid reports of sporadic violence.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes ahead of Union Day of Tanzania

Apr 25, 2016, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjeeon Monday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania on the eve of their Union Day.

Lawmakers raise odd-even issue in Parl

Apr 25, 2016, at 10:17 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS)The Parliament witnessed a rare scene on Monday when lawmakers discussed the odd-even rules which is currently applicable in Delhi.

Malegaon blasts: Charges dropped against 8 Muslim men

Apr 25, 2016, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): In a crucial order, a Mumbai court on Monday dropped charges against eight Muslim men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts.

Army to hold employment rallies in J&K

Apr 25, 2016, at 09:18 pm

Srinagar, Apr 25 (IBNS): The Army on Monday said it will hold employment rallies in Anantnag and Bandipora districts of Kashmir in July this year.

Better to dance than beg: Supreme Court on Mumbai dance bars

Apr 25, 2016, at 08:27 pm

Mumbai, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday said it is better to dance than beg in the streets as it heard the plea on the dance bars of Mumbai which had their licences suspended by the Maharashtra government in 2005.

Bengal polls: FIR against Roopa, 42 pc balloting till 11 a.m.

Apr 25, 2016, at 07:33 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Amidst news of sporadic violence, with Bijpur being a hotbed, the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections witnessed 42 percent voter turnout till 11 a.m. on Monday, where polling in two districts is underway.

Congress targets BJP in Parliament over President's Rule in Uttarakhand

Apr 25, 2016, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The second half of the budget session in Parliament began on a stormy note over the imposition of President's Rule in Uttarakhand with the Congress accusing the Centre of murdering the Constitution while other Opposition parties also closed ranks to target the BJP-led NDA.

CPM candidate Tanmoy Bhattacharya attacked, cries foul against TMC

Apr 25, 2016, at 05:44 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) As voting in West Bengal was underway on Monday in two districts, North Dumdum CPM candidate Tanmoy Bhattacharya was attacked and left bloodied, according to reports.

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Uttarakhand as Parliament resumes

Apr 25, 2016, at 05:41 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Parliament on Monday witnessed ruckus over the Uttarakhand imbroglio as the opposition broke into loud sloganeering over the demand for immediate discussion on imposition of President's rule in Uttarakhand even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was hopeful about getting opposition support to take good decisions.

Maneka praises Sonia for move against corruption

Apr 25, 2016, at 04:52 pm

Pilbhit, Apr 25 (IBNS) Coming out of years of frosty relationship with Sonia Gandhi, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has some words of praise for the Congress president, while asking officials to emulate the way her estranged sister-in-law fought corruption.

Bengal Polls: 21 percent voter turnout recorded till 9 a.m.

Apr 25, 2016, at 04:44 pm

Howrah, Apr 25 (IBNS) With the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly Election underway, 21 percent voter turnout was recorded in the two districts till 9 a.m on Monday.

In a dramatic backtrack India withdraws visa to Uyghur leader Dolkun Isa

Apr 25, 2016, at 04:36 pm

New Delhi, Apr 35 (IBNS) In a virtual U-turn, India has withdrawn the visa issued to Germany-based Chinese dissident Dolkun Isa,media reports said.

Modi appeals to lawmakers ahead of budget session second half

Apr 25, 2016, at 04:27 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) As the second half of the Budget Session of Parliament begins on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all lawmakers to make it productive and discuss issues openly in democratic spirit.

Bengal polls: Modi urges voters to vote in record numbers

Apr 25, 2016, at 02:49 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged voters of West Bengal to come out in large numbers and exercise their constitutional right.

Bengal polls: Voting begins in 49 seats in 4th phase

Apr 25, 2016, at 02:43 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): Amid tight security, polling for the fourth phase of the West Bengal assembly polls begun on Monday.

Modi meets girl who lost her father during bomb blast in 2013 Patna rally

Apr 25, 2016, at 05:33 am

Jamshedpur, Apr 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the girl child, who lost her father in bomb blasts happened during the PM's rally in Patna, at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand on Sunday

TS Thakur breaks down before PM Modi

Apr 25, 2016, at 04:15 am

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): In the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India TS Thakur on Sunday broke down during the meeting as he refereed to the pressure judges in the country work under.

PM addresses Panchayats across the country

Apr 25, 2016, at 03:40 am

Jamshedpur, Apr 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed all Panchayats across the country, from Jamshedpur, on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day.

Mamata Banerjee holds road show in south Kolkata

Apr 25, 2016, at 02:14 am

Kolkata, Apr 24 (IBNS): Aiming to return to power in West Bengal and campaigning for her party, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a road show in south Kolkata on Sunday.

Rio Olympics: IOA defends Salman Khan's appointment as ambassador

Apr 25, 2016, at 12:24 am

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Sunday defended its move of appointing Bollywood actor Salman Khan as goodwill ambassador of India’s Rio Olympics contingent.