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.

Maharashtra Shani temple row: Board likely to enter into a discussion

Jan 27, 2016, at 09:21 pm

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IBNS): The board members of Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar have expressed their willingness to hold a discussion after the state's chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, sided with the women activists who have been demanding that women be allowed to enter the sanctum of the temple.

New Delhi: Two flights delayed following bomb scare

Jan 27, 2016, at 09:12 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) Two flights, which were heading from Delhi to Nepal capital Kathmandu, have been delayed after an anonymous phone call warned authorities that both the flights had bombs.

President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh: SC issues notice to Center

Jan 27, 2016, at 09:02 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): In a crucial observation made by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the apex court gave the Centre two days time to give reply to its notice on the issue of President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

IAF Jet targets ‘balloon-like’ object in Rajasthan

Jan 27, 2016, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) The Defence Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that an Indian Air Force fighter jet intercepted and shot down a 'balloon-like' object in Jaisalmer area of Rajasthan on Tuesday.

Arunachal crisis : SC gives governor 15 minute time to produce report

Jan 27, 2016, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Arunchal Pradesh governor submit the report he gave to the central government making the recommendation for President's rule in the state.

60 protesters demanding Smriti Irani's resignation detained in Chennai

Jan 27, 2016, at 08:04 pm

Chennai, Jan 27 (IBNS) Sixty protesters, demanding the resignation of union ministers Smriti Irani and Bandaru Dattatreya over the suicides of Hyderabad research scholar Rohith Vemula and three medical students in Tamil Nadu, were detained in Chennai on Wednesday, reports said.

Nationwide strike over Rohith Vemula's suicide

Jan 27, 2016, at 07:55 pm

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IBNS) As protests continue to intensify even week after the suicide of Hyderabad University research scholar Rohith Vemula, students have called for a nationwide strike across all universities on Wednesday.

Corruption Index report: Denmark the least corrupt, Somalia and North Korea tied for the last place

Jan 27, 2016, at 06:47 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) For the second time in a row Denmark managed to top the list of the least corrupt as North Korea and Somalia join hands for the most, according to a release by Transparency International, a global watchdog agency.

Justice Katju bids adieu to Facebook, posts his last post

Jan 27, 2016, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) The controversial retired judge of the Supreme Court of India Justice Markandey Katju has said goodbye to Facebook.

Will reopen Manipur fake encounter file : CBI

Jan 27, 2016, at 06:21 pm

New Delhi Jan 27 (IBNS) Taking note of the confession of a Manipur policeman that he shot dead a PLA activist in a fake encounter, the Central Bureau of Investigation has said the case will be reopened if the statement is found to be true, media reports said.

Solar scam : Kerala CM refuses to undergo lie-detector test

Jan 27, 2016, at 05:53 pm

Thiruvantapuram, Jan 27 (IBNS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has refused to undergo a lie-detector test while deposing for nearly 11 hours before a judicial commission, set up to probe the "solar scam", reports said.

India, Egypt relationship has got new momentum : Indian envoy

Jan 27, 2016, at 05:26 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) India and Egypt's relationship has risen to a new height with the two countries looking to enhance their economic engagement and scientific collaboration, the Indian Ambassador has said.

JNU resarch scholar threatens suicide demanding resumption of grants

Jan 27, 2016, at 05:08 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) At a time when Hyderabad research scholar Rohith Vemula's tragic death has ignited a widespread agitation over alleged caste discrimination, a Dalit student of JNU has sent two letters to the Vice Chancellor threatening to end his life if his research grant is not extended next year.

Arunachal Pradesh: SC to hear challenge today

Jan 27, 2016, at 01:55 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the Congress party's plea which challenged the Cabinet's decision to impose Central Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

Kolkata: Bangladeshi suspect held for photographing Army hospital

Jan 27, 2016, at 03:41 am

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IBNS): A suspected Bangladeshi national was arrested on Monday for snapping pictures of Indian Army's Command Hospital at Alipore area in Kolkata, reports said on Tuesday.

President's Rule imposed in Arunachal Pradesh

Jan 27, 2016, at 02:29 am

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday signed a Proclamation under article 356(1) of the Constitution, imposing President's Rule in relation to the State of Arunachal Pradesh and keeping the Legislative Assembly of the State in suspended animation with effect from Jan 26, 2016.

Central Rule imposed in Arunachal Pradesh

Jan 27, 2016, at 01:36 am

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): In a significant development, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday gave his approval to the Cabinet recommendation to impose central rule in Arunachal Pradesh, media reports said.