Sep 10, 2015, at 02:02 am
Guwahati, Sept 9 (IBNS) : The Assam government has committed to revitalise the Assam Tea Corporation Limited and an effort has been streamlined to achieve it this year end.
President of India presents Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to ISRO
Sep 10, 2015, at 01:58 am
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2014 to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Wednesday at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Assam : Two hardcore NDFB(S) ultras nabbed
Sep 10, 2015, at 01:40 am
Guwahati, Sept 9 (IBNS) : Security forces on Wednesday apprehended two hardcore NDFB(S) ultras from Assam's Chirang district, police said.
Kolkata: Cop stabbed, attacker arrested
Sep 10, 2015, at 01:28 am
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IBNS): One constable of Kolkata Police was stabbed by a person on Wednesday noon near Esplanade area in Kolkata, reports said.
Defence Minister commissions INS Vajrakosh at Karwar
Sep 09, 2015, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar commissioned INS 'Vajrakosh', the latest establishment of the Indian Navy, at Karwar in Karnataka on Wednesday.
21st Law Commission of India constituted
Sep 09, 2015, at 10:06 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave its approval on the Constitution of the 21st Law Commission of India, for a period of three years.
Cabinet nods ex-post-facto approval to capital infusion made in Export Import Bank of India
Sep 09, 2015, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ex-post-facto approval to the capital infusion made in the Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) of Rs. 800 crore, as approved in the Demands for Grants and consented to by the Finance Minister to support the future growth of the Bank.
We are ready for Assembly polls: Lalu Prasad Yadav
Sep 09, 2015, at 09:20 pm
Patna, Sept 9 (IBNS): Moments after the Election Commission announced the dates, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said his party is ready for the Bihar Assembly polls.
Sep 09, 2015, at 09:19 pm
Patna, Sept 9 (IBNS) Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said he hopes that people who are satisfied with the performance of his government will vote for them in the upcoming state Assembly polls.
EC announces dates for Bihar polls
Sep 09, 2015, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Wednesday announced schedule for the Bihar polls which will start from Oct 12.
Jitendra Singh to inaugurate National Workshop on Best Practices in Citizen Centric Governance
Sep 09, 2015, at 08:19 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Northeast, Jitendra Singh will inaugurate a two-day National Workshop on Best Practices in Citizen Centric Governance with the objective of realising the Vision of the Prime Minister of Good Governance through 'Minimum Government Maximum Governance', on September 10, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
Rajnath Singh announces 33 pc reservation for women in all para-military forces
Sep 09, 2015, at 08:16 pm
Hyderabad, Sept 9 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday announced 33 per cent reservations for women in all paramilitary forces, including Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Two injured in CPI(M)-BJP clash in Kanpur
Sep 09, 2015, at 07:51 pm
Kanpur, Sept 9 (IBNS) Clashes between the activists of the CPI(M) and BJP-RSS continued in the industrial town of Kanpur two men were injured in bomb attacks on Tuesday night.
Saudi diplomat in focus after two Nepalese women allege gang-rape, torture
Sep 09, 2015, at 07:44 pm
Gurgaon, Sept 9 (IBNS) a Saudi Arabian diplomat has been under focus after two women, displaced from Nepal following the April earthquake, alleged gang-rape and torture, reports said.
MEA disputes reports: 13 Indians alive, seven missing in Yemen
Sep 09, 2015, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) At least seven out of 20 Indian crew members are missing after their boats came under aerial bombardment while plying between Somalia and Yemen, External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves six per cent DA hike for Central Govt. employees
Sep 09, 2015, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved six per cent dearness allowance hike for its employees taking it to 119 per cent from 113 per cent, reports said.
Telengana farmer travels to Hyderabad, hangs himself
Sep 09, 2015, at 06:01 pm
Hyderabad, Sept 9 (IBNS) A farmer from Telengana's Nizamabad came to Hyderabad and hanged himself on Wednesday morning adding to the increasing list of distressed peasants committing suicide, reports said.
PM Modi greets people of Tajikistan on independence day
Sep 09, 2015, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people of Tajikistan on their Independence Day.
20 Indians killed in Yemen air strikes
Sep 09, 2015, at 04:05 pm
Dubai, Sept 9 (IBNS) At least 20 Indians were killed in air strikes conducted by Saudi-led alliance at a Yemeni port on Tuesday, media reports said quoting local fishermen.
British Airways plane catches fire, several hurt
Sep 09, 2015, at 02:50 pm
Las Vegas, Sept 9 (IBNS): Several people were injured as a British Airways plane bound for London caught fire at Las Vegas airport on Tuesday, officials said.
PM Modi holds meeting with industry leaders, economists
Sep 09, 2015, at 05:19 am
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met bankers, economists and billionaires at his residence to discuss on measures that will help India manage the current turbulence in global markets.
Rakesh Maria will continue to probe Sheena Bora case: Maharashtra govt
Sep 09, 2015, at 04:59 am
Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS): Hours after the Mumbai Police chief was replaced, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday evening clarified that Rakesh Maria will continue to head investigations into the Sheena Bora murder probe, media reports said.
Militant turned cops flee with service rifles in Jammu region
Sep 09, 2015, at 04:09 am
Srinagar, Sept 8 (IBNS): Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday fled with their service rifles in Doda district of Jammu region, an official said.
Service tax applicable to all commercial chopper services, cable car in JK: Govt
Sep 09, 2015, at 02:52 am
Srinagar, Sept 8 (IBNS) The Jammu and Kashmir government said the proposed 12.5 percent service tax on helicopter services in the state was not limited to a particular route.
Mufti responsible for failure of talks: Omar Abdullah
Sep 09, 2015, at 02:49 am
Srinagar, Sept 8 (IBNS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdulah on Tuesday accused his successor Mufti Mohammad Sayeed government of scuttling the NSA level talks between India and Pakistan.
Agriculture Expert Ramesh Chand appointed as new full time member of NITI Aayog
Sep 09, 2015, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of agriculture expert Ramesh Chand as one of the full-time members in the NITI Aayog.
Congress holds rally in Kolkata
Sep 09, 2015, at 01:33 am
Kolkata, Sep 8 (IBNS): The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee held a protest rally to state's main administrative building Nabanna on Tuesday in Kolkata.
Tackling cyber crimes is real challenge: Rajnath Singh
Sep 09, 2015, at 01:04 am
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh called upon the CISF officers to prepare themselves to effectively meet the emerging challenges posed by new forms of terrorism, insurgency and stressed upon the growing role of CISF in the changing security scenario, particularly in key areas like VIP security, Disaster Management, Government building security and aviation security.
CISF strength to be increased to 2 lakh in future: Rajnath Singh
Sep 09, 2015, at 12:13 am
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the government will increase the strength of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to two lakh in future.
Saradha scam: Ramesh Gandhi sent to CBI custody till Sept 11
Sep 08, 2015, at 11:03 pm
Kolkata, Sep 8 (IBNS): A Kolkata court on Tuesday sent Kolkata-based businessman Ramesh Gandhi to the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) custody for three days.