Dream to do something and not to become someone: PM Modi at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University convocation

Apr 19, 2016, at 05:39 pm

Katra, Apr 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed a convocation ceremony at Shri Mata Vaishno Devii University on Tuesday, urged the students to do something useful.

Chhagan Bhujbal hospitalised after chest pain complaint

Apr 19, 2016, at 05:37 pm

Mumbai, Apr 19 (IBNS) Arrested Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal, was admitted in Mumbai's St George Hospital after he complained of chest pain, on Monday night, reports said.

Sushma Swaraj meets family members of acid attack victim

Apr 19, 2016, at 02:51 pm

Moscow, Apr 19 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met family members of a Russian woman who was attacked with acid in Varanasi.

Ecuador earthquake toll touches 413

Apr 19, 2016, at 02:42 pm

Quito, Ecuador, Apr 19 (IBNS): The death toll int he earthquake which hit Ecuador on Saturday has touched 413, media reports said on Tuesday.

Narendra Modi greets nation on Mahavir Jayanti

Apr 19, 2016, at 02:31 pm

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

Narendra Modi to visit J&K today

Apr 19, 2016, at 02:19 pm

New Delhi/Srinagar, Apr 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to his Jammu and Kashmir visit on Tuesday.

Agreeing on mutually acceptable LAC can solve border transgressions: India to China

Apr 19, 2016, at 05:04 am

Beijing, Apr 18 (IBNS): Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who met his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan, a General with the People's Liberation Army, on Monday here said the solution to the problem of border transgressions with China is to agree on a mutually acceptable Line of Actual Control (LAC).

West Bengal: Illegal arms and bombs recovered from a SUV with Police sticker in Bagnan

Apr 19, 2016, at 04:48 am

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Police on Monday evening recovered guns, live cartridges and crude bombs from a car with 'Police' sticker from Tamultala area under Bagnan Police Station limits in West Bengal's Howrah district, reports said.

Kolkata: One arrested for allegedly abusing a college girl for smoking in public

Apr 19, 2016, at 04:18 am

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Cops from Netaji Nagar Police Station on Monday arrested one 70-year-old man, Kamal Ganguly, from his residence near Kolkata's Tollygunge area, for allegedly manhandling a college girl, reports said.

Sushma Swaraj's look in Iran invites criticisms from netizens

Apr 19, 2016, at 03:49 am

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's look in Iran on Monday invited several criticism on social networking site.

After Kjriwal's warning, Ola, Uber temporarily suspend surge pricing

Apr 19, 2016, at 02:33 am

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): After Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal stern warning, popular app-based taxi services-Ola and Uber- on Monday evening.

Bengal polls: ECI refuses to accept Chief Secretary's reply on show cause to Mamata Banerjee

Apr 19, 2016, at 02:14 am

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday told the West Bengal administration that it would not accept Chief Secretary's reply on its show cause notice to Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, sources said.

West Bengal lacks governance and development: Rajnath Singh

Apr 19, 2016, at 01:35 am

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Union Home Minister on Monday attacked the West Bengal government and said the state lacks governance and development.

Delhi: Ola , Uber temporarily suspend surge pricing

Apr 19, 2016, at 01:15 am

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): After Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal warned of taking action, popular app-based taxi services-Ola and Uber- have stopped surge pricing.

Bengal assembly elections: Post poll violence injures many in Birbhum

Apr 19, 2016, at 12:46 am

Kolkata/Birbhum, Apr 18 (IBNS): At least five men were badly injured and another was shot during a political clash between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and CPI-M on Sunday night at Parui in West Bengal's Birbhum district, reports said.

Delhi: Uber temporarily suspends surge pricing

Apr 18, 2016, at 11:42 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): Web-based taxi company Uber on Monday said it has temporarily suspend surge pricing in the city.

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued against Vijay Mallya

Apr 18, 2016, at 11:10 pm

Mumbai, Apr 18 (IBNS) Adding troubles for businessman Vijay Mallya, a Mumbai court on Monday issued non-bailable warrant against him.

Narendra Modi to visit Katra tomorrow

Apr 18, 2016, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Katra, in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, officials said.

President of India to present Hindi Sevi Samman tomorrow

Apr 18, 2016, at 10:48 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will present the Hindi Sevi Samman for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014 on Tuesday at a function to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, officials said on Monday.

Dynamic nature of world calls for adopting and developing appropriate public policies, says President

Apr 18, 2016, at 10:40 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) Participants of founding Class of Management Programme in Public Policy at Indian School of Business, Mohali called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Fare hike: Kejriwal warns of strict action against app-based taxi service providers

Apr 18, 2016, at 10:35 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday warned 'strict action' against app-based taxis for charging fares more than government prescribed rates.

Bengal polls: After Mamata Banerjee, CPI-M leader Surya Kanta Mishra to host live Facebook chat today

Apr 18, 2016, at 09:11 pm

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Five days after West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee hosted a live chat on social networking site Facebook, Bengal's opposition leader and the state secretary of CPI-M Surya Kanta Mishra on Monday evening will be available on the same platform for live chat with general people of the state.

Posted pictures to highlight drought relief: Pankaja Munde

Apr 18, 2016, at 08:56 pm

Mumbai, Apr 18 (IBNS) Maharashtra's Minister for Water Conservation, Pankaja Munde, who was being criticised by various political parties for posting a series of 'selfies' over the weekend from her tour of drought-stricken Latur, said on Monday that the pictures were about the drought-relief work done by the local administration, according to media reports.

Sushma Swaraj meets Chinese, Russian Foreign Ministers

Apr 18, 2016, at 08:47 pm

Moscow, Apr 18 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Russia-India-China (RIC) foreign ministers' meeting in Moscow, officials said.

Kerjiwal warns Delhi cabs against overcharging

Apr 18, 2016, at 08:22 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has warned strict action against taxi operators for charging more than government-prescribed rates as complaints poured in on Monday.

India objects to China blocking ban on Masood Azhar : Sushma Swaraj to Chinese Foreign Minister

Apr 18, 2016, at 07:27 pm

Moscow, Apr 18 (IBNS External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday conveyed to her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi India's objection to Beijing blocking a ban on Pakistan-based terror groupl Jaish-e-Mohammed, reports said.

SC dismisses PIL challenging President's rule in Uttarakhand

Apr 18, 2016, at 07:18 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging President's rule in Uttarakhand and CBI probe into alleged horse-trading of MLAs in the state, reports said.

Internet services restored in Kashmir

Apr 18, 2016, at 06:53 pm

Srinagar, Apr 18 (IBNS) Authorities on Sunday evening restored Mobile internet services across the Kashmir Valley after four days.

Kohinoor was gifted to the British by Maharaja Ranjit Singh :Centre tells SC

Apr 18, 2016, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the Kohinoor diamond was not stolen by the British but was gifted by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, reports said.

Shillong hosts regional conference on child adoption guidelines

Apr 18, 2016, at 06:45 pm

Shillong, Apr 18 (IBNS) Union Minister of Women & Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi inaugurated the One Day Regional Conference with North Eastern States on issues relating to Child Adoption, in Shillong on Monday .