Delhi High Court issues notice to police and TERI chief Pachauri on complainant's plea

Jan 28, 2016, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the police regarding a plea that TERI chief R K Pachauri was trying to influence a witness in the sexual harassment case lodged against him by a former woman colleague.

Man hurls shoe at Nitish Kumar

Jan 28, 2016, at 11:26 pm

Patna, Jan 28 (IBNS): A man hurled a shoe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during an event in Patna on Thursday.

Narendra Modi mourns journalist Arindam Sengupta's death

Jan 28, 2016, at 10:41 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mourned the death of journalist Arindam Sengupta.

Assam: Three police personnel injured in grenade blast

Jan 28, 2016, at 10:15 pm

Guwahati, Jan 28 (IBNS) : At least three police personnel were injured in a grenade blast incident and eight persons,including a brother of a Congress leader, were kidnapped in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Wednesday night, officials said on Thursday.

PM calls upon NCC cadets to dedicate their lives to nation

Jan 28, 2016, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon the NCC cadets to dedicate their lives to the nation and the welfare of its people.

Bhubaneswar tops list of 20 smart cities

Jan 28, 2016, at 09:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): Bhubaneswar topped the list of the first 20 cities to win the 'smart city' tag as announced by Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday.

Bhubaneswar, Pune, Jaipur, Surat among first 20 smart cities

Jan 28, 2016, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Pulling up a surprise, Bhubaneswar was on Thursday named at the top of the first 20 smart cities.

Subramanian Swamy seeks permission to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia

Jan 28, 2016, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy has written to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung seeking sanction to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, reports said.

If India provides proper evidence, Maulana Masood won't meet the same fate of Lakhvi : Pak envoy

Jan 28, 2016, at 08:45 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit has assured that if India gives proper evidence, Pakistan will soon act against Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar.

Kirti Azad to move court against government, Jaitley

Jan 28, 2016, at 08:24 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad on Thursday said he will move court against the alleged corruption in DDCA and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, reports said.

Six found guilty in Kamduni rape-murder, punishment to be announced tomorrow

Jan 28, 2016, at 07:53 pm

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): After two and half years a 21-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and murdered while returning home from college at Kamduni village in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, a sessions court in Kolkata on Thursday found six of the eight accused guilty in the case which kicked off a political firestorm.

Kerala solar scam : Vigilance court orders FIR against CM Ummem Chandy

Jan 28, 2016, at 07:41 pm

Thiruvantapuram, Jan 28 (IBNS) In a huge blow to Kerala Chief Minister Ummem Chandy, the Thrissur Vigilance Court has directed an FIR against him and his Power Minister Araydan Mohammed in connection with the allegations of a solar scam,reports said.

Arunachal Pradesh Governor cites cow slaughter to justify President's rule

Jan 28, 2016, at 06:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa has cited 'cow slaughter' as a sign of complete collapse of law and order in the state while recommending President's Rule, Indian Express reported on Thursday.

Supreme court cancels its own choice, replaces with new appointee as UP Lokayukta

Jan 28, 2016, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Cancelling the choice it had made for the Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh in December, the Supreme Court selected a new appointee today, NDTV reports said.

Adarsh scam: CBI seeks permission to prosecute former Maharashtra Chief Minister

Jan 28, 2016, at 05:37 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) For the second time, the Central Bureau of Investigation has sought Maharashtra Governor's permission to prosecute former chief minister Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh scam, reports said.

Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta: Supreme Court selects new apointee

Jan 28, 2016, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Cancelling the choice it had made for the Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh in December, the Supreme Court selected a new appointee today, NDTV reports said.

Kamduni gang-rape case of West Bengal: Verdict to be announced today

Jan 28, 2016, at 04:16 pm

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): After two and half years a 21-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and murdered while returning home from college at Kamduni village in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, a sessions court in Kolkata is likely to announce its verdict on Thursday.

PM Modi pays tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary

Jan 28, 2016, at 03:41 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid his tributes to freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary.

Smart Cities: Govt. to announce list today

Jan 28, 2016, at 03:34 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) A list of the first 20 smart cities will be announced by Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today, according to reports.

Air India Kanishka bombing convict released from prison

Jan 28, 2016, at 02:15 pm

Ottawa, Jan 28 (IBNS) The convict in the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing Inderjit Singh Reyat, has been released from a Canadian prison after 30 years on Wednesday.

Grievances: PM Modi demands actions against customs, excise officials

Jan 28, 2016, at 01:46 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS):Taking strong exception at complaints and grievances from people, related to the customs and excise sector, Prime Minister Narndra Modi on Wednesday asked for strict action against responsible officials.

5 policemen, 2 civilians killed in Maoist attack in Jharkhand's Palamu

Jan 28, 2016, at 04:41 am

Ranchi, Jan 27 (IBNS): Five police personnel and two civilians were killed as Maoists attacked a convoy in Jharkhand's Palamu on Wednesday, media reports said.

Devendra Fadnavis meets women activists on Shani temple row

Jan 28, 2016, at 04:28 am

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IBNS): After his support on Twitter, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday met women activists who were denied access to the Shani Shingnapur temple in Ahmednagar about 160 km from Pune.

PM chairs interaction through PRAGATI

Jan 28, 2016, at 02:40 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his ninth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

Balloon-like object spotted close to Delhi airport?

Jan 28, 2016, at 12:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) A suspicious balloon-like object was seen close to Delhi airport on Wednesday, media reports said.

New Delhi: Bomb scare delays two flights

Jan 27, 2016, at 11:09 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) Following an anonymous phone call which warned authorities that two flights, which were scheduled to depart from Delhi to Kathmandu, had bombs, both the flights were delayed on Wednesday.

India, Armenia sign protocol amending Double Taxation Avoidance Convention

Jan 27, 2016, at 10:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) A Protocol to amend the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Convention was signed by the Government of India and the Government of Armenia here on Wednesday, officials said.

Cabinet approves returning of additional land of Auto Testing Track of NATRIP Project

Jan 27, 2016, at 10:14 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , on Wednesday gave its approval for returning of approximately 478.307 hectares of land to the Madhya Pradesh government.

Afghan Parliament building: Cabinet approves revised cost estimate of Rs.969 crore

Jan 27, 2016, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval for completion of the Afghan Parliament Building in Kabul by Dec 31 at a revised project cost of Rs.969 crore.

Cabinet approves raising of 17 Indian Reserve Battalions by J&K and other states

Jan 27, 2016, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet approves the raising of 17 India Reserve Battalions through the recruitment of local youths in Jammu and Kashmir and states that have been fighting left-wing extremism.