Chennai airport shuts down after rains, 4,000 stranded
Dec 02, 2015, at 05:32 pm
Chennai, Dec 2 (IBNS) Flights to and out of Chennai have been cancelled and the airport has been shut till 6 am tomorrow with water overtopping the runway as the city reels under floods caused by incessant downpour, not seen in almost a 100 years.
Rajiv Gandhi's killers can not be released by Tamil Nadu government: Supreme Court
Dec 02, 2015, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS) Rajiv Gandhi's killers cannot be freed by Tamil Nadu without the Centre's consent, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.
Two Kashmir policemen arrested for killing teenager
Dec 02, 2015, at 05:04 pm
Srinagar, Dec 2 (IBNS) Two policemen, including an officer, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a five-year-old case of killing of a youngster, Wamiq Farooq, in the old city.
Tamil Nadu rain: Flight service badly hit in Chennai
Dec 02, 2015, at 03:10 pm
Chennai, Dec 2 (IBNS) Flight service has been badly affected in rain-hit Chennai due to water-logging in the runway of the Chennai Airport, reports said on Wednesday.
Heavy rains cripple Chennai, PM Modi assures help to TN CM
Dec 02, 2015, at 04:33 am
New Delhi/Chennai, Dec 1 (IBNS): With rains continuing to pound several parts of Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoken to state Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on the flood situation.
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Modi's visit to UAE provided fresh impetus to bilateral engagement between two nations: Mukherjee
Dec 02, 2015, at 02:54 am
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United Arab Emirates provided a fresh impetus to the bilateral engagement between the two nations.
Chidambaram slams ED, IT raids on his son's firm
Dec 02, 2015, at 02:51 am
Chennai, Dec 1 (IBNS): With the Enforcement Directorate and income tax department conducting raids at his son Karti's firm on Tuesday, former finance minister P Chidambaram has now slammed the NDA government.
PM Modi recalls Dr. Ambedkar's exemplary contribution during discussion Constitution Day
Dec 02, 2015, at 01:21 am
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Constitution of India is not about laws alone, but is a social document, that we can turn to, whenever we need guidance and inspiration.
Burdwan district to be bifurcated next year: Mamata Banerjee
Dec 02, 2015, at 12:43 am
Burdwan, Dec 1 (IBNS): West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced the bifurcation of Burdwan district will be held before the Durga Puja next year.
Don't learn the lesson of intolerance from Pakistan: Rahul Gandhi tells Modi govt
Dec 01, 2015, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): Participating in a debate, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre and said it should not learn the lesson of 'intolerance' from Pakistan.
Union Home Minister takes the salute of the BSF Golden Jubilee Parade
Dec 01, 2015, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has lauded the Border Security Force (BSF) for effectively checking cattle smuggling across the Bangladesh border.
Dec 01, 2015, at 09:59 pm
Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS) Irrigation is the key to agricultural success in this country and it should be given priority to boost the rural economy and enhanced crop production to reach the millions who still remain unfed, said Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari here on Monday while speaking in the 115th General Meeting of Bharat Chamber of Commerce.
Heavy rains cripple Chennai: 188 dead in Tamil Nadu
Dec 01, 2015, at 08:24 pm
Chennai, Dec 1 (IBNS) Heavy rains continue to batter Tamil Nadu, including the state capital Chennai, throwing normal life out of gear as the death toll in the rain related incidents has risen to 188 since October.
Sheena Bora murder case : Peter Mukerjea sent to 14 days' judicial custody
Dec 01, 2015, at 08:22 pm
Mumbai, Dec 1 (IBNS) Former media baron Peter Mukerjea was on Tuesday sent to judicial custody till December 14 in connection with the Sheena Bora murder case, reports said.
CSE welcomes PM Modi’s stand on climate change in Paris
Dec 01, 2015, at 07:23 pm
Paris/New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) In a major shift in the negotiating position of India on climate change, prime minister Narendra Modi, for the first time, has articulated the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) in terms of carbon space in his speech at the Paris climate conference.
Kerala nun found dead in convent
Dec 01, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Thiruvantapuram, Dec 1 (IBNS) A 42-year-old nun was found dead inside the well of a convent in Idukki district in Kerala on Tuesday morning, reports said.
ED, IT raids on Karti Chidambaram's office
Dec 01, 2015, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) The Enforcement Directorate and income tax department on Tuesday conducted raids at firms of Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, reports said.
PM Modi greets the people of Nagaland
Dec 01, 2015, at 06:24 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of Nagaland on their state's formation day.
Intolerance debate in Parliament: PM Modi to respond today
Dec 01, 2015, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to respond on the intolerance row in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, the second day of debate on the issue in Parliament as the BJP has warned it MPs not to make provocative statements.
Real dirt is in the minds: Prez Pranab Mukherjee
Dec 01, 2015, at 06:00 pm
Ahmedabad, Dec 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the real dirt of India is in the minds harbouring divisive thoughts and not in the streets as he spoke at a function in Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
Rajnath Singh upset over Md Salim's comments
Dec 01, 2015, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) Union Home Minister and a senior BJP leader, Rajnath Singh is visibly hurt and upset over a comment made by the Left Front's Md. Salim in the Lok Sabha yesterday, according to media reports.
Hyderabad : 13-year-old gives birth to baby in school washroom
Dec 01, 2015, at 04:32 pm
Hyderabad, Dec 1 (IBNS) A 13-year-old student in Hyderabad gave birth to a baby inside a school washroom on Saturday, leaving her teachers shell- shocked, media reports said.
Rahul Gandhi likely to speak in debate on intolerance in Parliament today
Dec 01, 2015, at 04:31 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is expected to speak in Parliament on Tuesday taking part in a debate on 'rising intolerance' in the country a day after the Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions following uproars over a controversial comment attributed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh by a newsmagazine.
India has set a target of adding 100 GW of solar power by 2022: Modi
Dec 01, 2015, at 04:07 am
Paris, Nov 30 (IBNS): Stating that Sun is an source all forms of energy in the Indian tradition, PM Narendra Modi said India has set a target of adding 100 GW of solar power by 2022.
Dec 01, 2015, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee presented Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards - 2015 instituted by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and the National Innovation Foundation on Monday at IIM, Ahmedabad.
NITI Aayog holds consultation with states
Dec 01, 2015, at 01:49 am
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS) NITI Aayog organized a conference at Vigyan Bhawan on Monday with the representatives of the state governments on the evolving role of NITI and its engagement with the state governments.
Gogoi seeks PM intervention to oust Assam Governor
Dec 01, 2015, at 01:38 am
Guwahati, Nov 30 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday again raised the issue of Governor PB Acharya removal and urged to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take initiative into the issue.
President wishes Central African Republic on its National Day
Dec 01, 2015, at 01:05 am
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Central African Republic on the eve of their National Day.
Israel Embassy on joint working group meets AP govt
Dec 01, 2015, at 01:04 am
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): A joint working group meeting between Israel and the Government of Andhra Pradesh was convened on Monday to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in various fields such as agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, urban water management and HLS.
Israeli Commander of Air & Space forces meets Indian Chief of Air Staff
Dec 01, 2015, at 12:43 am
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Major General Amir Eshel, Commander of Israeli Air & Space forces, called on Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha at Air Headquarters, on Monday.