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Mumbai: CBI arrests joint commissioner of income tax department for 'accepting' bribe

Dec 11, 2015, at 11:17 pm

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday said it has arrested a Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Piramal Chambers, Mumbai for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 5 lakhs from the Complainant.

Park Street rape case: 3 accused sentenced for 10 years

Dec 11, 2015, at 10:43 pm

Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS) : A criminal court in Kolkata on Friday sentenced for 10 years three men after convicting them for raping a 37-year-old woman inside a car here in February 2012, even though the victim, who later became a symbol of anti-rape protest, did not live to see the justice having succumbed to an ailment earlier this year.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe arrives in India, Modi welcomes

Dec 11, 2015, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to India as he commenced his three-day visit to the nation.

Chief Ministers of several states wish Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday

Dec 11, 2015, at 10:02 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): Chief Ministers of several states, including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, wished President Pranab Mukherjee on his 80th birthday on Friday.

New diesel vehicles will not be registered in Delhi: NGT

Dec 11, 2015, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): In a bid to reduce air pollution trouble in New Delhi, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday said no diesel car will be registered in the national capital.

National Herald: Congress disrupts Rajya Sabha

Dec 11, 2015, at 09:08 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) The Indian Parliament witnessed ruckus on Friday with Congress members disrupting the Rajya Sabha over the summoning of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald case.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes Kenya on the eve of Independence Day

Dec 11, 2015, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya on the eve of their Independence Day.

President of India inaugurates 'Umang-2015'

Dec 11, 2015, at 08:51 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated ‘Umang-2015’,a Festival of Energy at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya School in President’s Estate on Friday.

President Pranab Mukherjee to visit West Bengal tomorrow

Dec 11, 2015, at 08:46 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit West Bengal from Dec 12 to 14.

Sonia rebuts at PM's 'whims and fancies' comment

Dec 11, 2015, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) A day after Narendra Modi criticised the Congress for disrupting the Parliament, party supremo Sonia Gandhi hit out at the PM and rubbished his statement.

Petroleum Minister calls for expediting drought relief measures for Odisha

Dec 11, 2015, at 06:28 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was briefed by K.S. Srinivas, Joint Secretary of Union Agriculture Ministry about the visit of the inter-Ministerial delegation to Odisha, led by him, to examine the impact of drought on the farmer community and agriculture of Odisha, according to a release by the Petroleum ministry.

Abe's visit will deepen Indo-Japan relations: PM Modi

Dec 11, 2015, at 06:23 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the visit of his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will further deepen Indo-Japanese ties.

PM Modi greets Prez Mukherjee on his birthday

Dec 11, 2015, at 05:14 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted President Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar avoids direct answer to Trump question

Dec 11, 2015, at 04:55 pm

Washington, Dec 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is touring the US, on Friday avoided a direct answer to the Donald Trump issue where the US Presidential candidate and a front runner for the White House had earlier claimed the ban of Muslims from the USA.

Rajnath Singh to chair the 26th Meeting of Southern Zonal Council in Vijayawada

Dec 11, 2015, at 04:52 pm

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 26th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council to be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, according to a release by his department.

Even-odd car rule: Chetan Bhagat, Kejriwal indulge in Twitter war

Dec 11, 2015, at 05:02 am

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Author Chetan Bhagat and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal indulged in a war of words on Twitter on Thursday over the AAP government's even-odd formula for private cars.

Park Street rape case: CM Mamata Banerjee welcomes verdict

Dec 11, 2015, at 04:35 am

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who earlier called Kolkata's Suzette Jordan's rape case a fabricated incident, on Thursday, welcomed the verdict given by a sessions court in the city.

PM Modi addresses Jagran Forum, pitches for importance of awareness in democracy

Dec 11, 2015, at 04:22 am

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Jagran Forum, organized in New Delhi by Jagran Prakashan Limited.

Mumbai Court pardons David Headley, made approver in 26/11 case

Dec 11, 2015, at 03:36 am

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): A Mumbai court on Thursday pardoned 26/11 Pakistani-American conspirator David Headley, who has turned approver, or a prosecution witness, in the 26/11 case.

Kolkata: Election Commission of India holds review meeting for WB Assembly Election 2016

Dec 11, 2015, at 12:49 am

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): A team of the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nasim Zaidi, on Thursday hosted a review meeting in Kolkata for upcoming West Bengal Assembly Election, which will be conducted in the middle of 2016.

Salman Khan acquitted in 2002 hit -and- run case

Dec 10, 2015, at 08:26 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): Superstar Salman Khan, who is known for producing Box Office record breaking movies every year, was acquitted by the Bombay High Court on Thursday of all criminal charges that he had been held guilty of by a trial court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run.

Hit -and- run case: Salman Khan acquitted

Dec 10, 2015, at 07:18 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS) The Bombay High Court on Thursday acquitted Bollywood superstar Salman Khan off all charges in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case.

26/11: David Coleman Headley to appear before court via video conference today

Dec 10, 2015, at 07:12 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS) David Coleman Headley, the 26/11 Pakistani-American conspirator, might be produced before a Mumbai court by video conferencing on Thursday.

Park Street rape case: Court convicts 3, punishment to be announced tomorrow

Dec 10, 2015, at 06:50 pm

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Nearly four years after Suzette Jordan was gang-raped inside a car by some youths who befriended her in a night joint in 2012, a sessions court in Kolkata on Thursday convinced three accused- Nasir Khan, Ruman Khan and Sumit Bajaj- who were arrested earlier.

Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi

Dec 10, 2015, at 06:33 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Thursday met Indian PM Narendra Modi here.

Salman Khan will be present in Bombay High Court to hear 2002 Hit-And-Run verdict

Dec 10, 2015, at 06:03 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will have to be present in the Bombay High Court on Thursday next when it pronounced a judgement in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving the actor, in which he has been convicted by a sessions court earlier this year.

Personal sector is a source of great strength: Modi

Dec 10, 2015, at 04:43 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said limiting to private and public sector will restrict the development of the nation and more emphasis should be put on personal sector as it is a source of great strength.

Modi remembers C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary

Dec 10, 2015, at 04:18 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered freedom fighter C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary.

PM Narendra Modi's book "Convenient Action- Continuity for Change" launched

Dec 10, 2015, at 04:09 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his book "Convenient Action- Continuity for Change" talks about India's efforts to mitigate climate change and importance of climate justice.

You are always welcome on Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg tells Muslim community

Dec 10, 2015, at 03:59 pm

New York, Dec 10 (IBNS): Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said people from the Muslim community that they are ' always welcome' on the social networking site and he will fight to protect their rights.