Don't support anti-national slogans: JNU's Kanhaiya Kumar tells court

Feb 18, 2016, at 04:52 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Kanhaiya Kumar, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student who was arrested on sedition charges, on Wednesday appealed for peace in a Delhi court.

WB govt brings health scheme 'Mabhoi' for accredited journalists

Feb 18, 2016, at 04:05 am

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced a health scheme, Mabhoi, for the government-accredited journalists till their age of 65 years, even after retirement.

Ram Madhav meets Mehbooba Mufti

Feb 18, 2016, at 03:46 am

Srinagar, Feb 17 (IBNS) On the directions of Party President Amit Shah BJP general secretary Ram Madhav arrived here on Wednesday to meet Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti to break the deadlock over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir after the death of Mufti Muhamad Sayeed on Jan 7.

Alok Verma to become next Delhi Police Commissioner?

Feb 18, 2016, at 03:02 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Alok Verma is likely to become the next Commissioner of Delhi Police, media reports said.

After controversial slogans, pro Afzal Guru posters found at Jadavpur University

Feb 18, 2016, at 01:37 am

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): Posters against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru and 1993 Mumbai serial blast convict Yakub Memon were found in Kolkata's prestigious Jadavpur University (JU) premise on Wednesday.

PM Modi interacts through PRAGATI

Feb 18, 2016, at 12:38 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his tenth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

WB government to set up fair price vegetable market in Kolkata

Feb 17, 2016, at 11:50 pm

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): The West Bengal government will set up a fair price vegetable market in Kolkata.

"LIGO-India mega science proposal will motivate Indian students and scientists to explore newer frontiers of knowledge"

Feb 17, 2016, at 11:43 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Hours after the Union Cabinet gave its ‘in principle’ approval to the LIGO-India mega science proposal for research on gravitational waves, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the project will motivate Indian students and scientists to explore newer frontiers of knowledge and will add impetus to scientific research.

I don't think he was beaten up: BS Bassi on Kanhaiya Kumar attack

Feb 17, 2016, at 11:04 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): The Delhi Police on Wednesday denied reports that JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was beaten up when he was brought to the court here.

Delhi law and order situation fast deteriorating: Kejriwal

Feb 17, 2016, at 10:45 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said he has sought time from President Pranab Mukherjee over the situation in Delhi which he said was 'fast deteriorating'.

Nitin Gadkari launches website of Maritime India Summit 2016

Feb 17, 2016, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday launched the website for Maritime India Summit 2016 www.maritimeinvest.in at the Ports and Shipping seminar at Make in India (MII) Summit.

Cabinet grants 'in-principle' approval to the LIGO-India mega science proposal

Feb 17, 2016, at 10:17 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ‘in principle’ approval to the LIGO-India mega science proposal for research on gravitational waves.

Kanhaiya Kumar sent to judicial custody till Mar 2

Feb 17, 2016, at 09:45 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Wednesday sent arrested JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar to judicial custody till Mar 2.

Agriculture: Cabinet approves signing of MoU with various countries

Feb 17, 2016, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval for Memoranda of understanding (MoU) signed between India and various countries for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.

Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India, SCE

Feb 17, 2016, at 09:41 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE), an Agency of Government of Singapore on cooperation in the field of Urban Planning and Governance.

New Delhi: JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar attacked

Feb 17, 2016, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Arrested JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was attacked when he was brought to a Delhi court for hearing a case against him on Wednesday.

Cabinet appraises signing of BRICS MoU on cooperation in science, technology, Innovation

Feb 17, 2016, at 08:59 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was apprised about signing of BRICS Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields of Science, Technology and innovation.

Pranab Mukherjee extends greetings to Gambia on National Day eve

Feb 17, 2016, at 08:57 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of The Gambia on the eve of their National Day (February 18, 2016).

Patiala court: Teachers, students, journalists attacked

Feb 17, 2016, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) In a repetition of Monday's ugly scene, a group of lawyers attacked students, teachers and journalists at the Patiala House court premises here on Wednesday.

Aamir Khan likely to be the face of 'Drought Free Maharashtra' campaign

Feb 17, 2016, at 05:55 pm

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS) Actor Aamir Khan, who was snubbed from the Incredible India campaign over his 'intolerance' comment, is likely to feature in the 'drought free Maharashtra' campaign, according to reports.

Suspected SIMI terrorists nabbed in a joint operation in Rourkela

Feb 17, 2016, at 05:22 pm

Rourkela, Feb 17 (IBNS) Four suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) terrorists were arrested in a joint operation by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Odisha police and Telangana police, from a house on Wednesday morning, according to reports.

JNU: 14 cops transferred over varsity ruckus

Feb 17, 2016, at 04:48 pm

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) As the protests thicken at the JNU campus due to the arrest of their student leader on sedition charges, 14 senior Delhi cops have been transferred, according to reports.

After Delhi's JNU, Kolkata hears pro Afzal Guru slogans from JU rally

Feb 17, 2016, at 05:30 am

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS): After Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), slogans in favour of hanged terrorist Afzal Guru and separatist Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani were raised from a protest march in Kolkata on Tuesday.

J&K Guv chairs high level meeting to review maintenance of security in Kashmir

Feb 17, 2016, at 04:56 am

Srinagar, Feb 16 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N.Vohra on Tuesday directed security agencies to avoid collateral damage during anti-militancy operations in the Valley.

Rajnath Singh congratulates Delhi Police on 69th Raising Day

Feb 17, 2016, at 03:41 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Delhi Police on the occasion of its 69th Raising Day here on Tuesday.

Kiren Rijiju meets former President of Kyrgyz Republic

Feb 17, 2016, at 02:47 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju met Roza Otunbayeva, former President of Kyrgyz Republic here on Tuesday and discussed about issue of women policing.

Narendra Modi appreciates NDA's performance in bypolls

Feb 17, 2016, at 02:11 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appreciated his BJP and its allies for strong performance in bypolls in various states and said voters 'reposed faith in politics of development '.

Sushma Swaraj meets Sebastian Kurz

Feb 17, 2016, at 01:43 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her Austrian counterpart Sebastian Kurz here.

Rahul Gandhi has become principal misleader of Indian politics: BJP

Feb 17, 2016, at 01:37 am

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday attacked Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and said he has become the 'principal misleader' of Indian politics.

Sushma Swaraj meets Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay

Feb 17, 2016, at 01:32 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay here.