Parliament complex fire brought under control

Mar 23, 2015, at 12:34 am

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): A major fire which broke out at the AC plant inside Parliament complex here has been doused.

Major fire breaks out at Parliament premises

Mar 22, 2015, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): A major fire broke out within the premises of the Parliament on Sunday afternoon.

Global community has to come together to counter terrorism: Kiren Rijiju

Mar 22, 2015, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has said that terrorism should be treated as a challenge to human kind and the Global Community will have to come together to counter terrorism .

Sri Lankan navy apprehends 54 Indian fishermen

Mar 22, 2015, at 07:20 pm

Rameswaram, Mar 22 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Navy on Saturday evening arrested 54 Tamil Nadu fishermen and their ten boats, media reports said on Sunday.

UP: 3 Dalit girls found dead, families allege gang rape and murder

Mar 22, 2015, at 06:51 pm

Lucknow, Mar 22 (IBNS): In another shocking incident, three Dalit girls from Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district, who had gone missing since Friday, were found dead in a field on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

Mufti slams Pakistan for terror attacks

Mar 22, 2015, at 06:16 pm

Jammu, Mar 22 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Sunday hit out at Pakistan over the recent terror attacks in the state and asked it to combat against terrorism if the neighbouring country wants peace.

Land bill amendments aimed at farmers' welfare: Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Mar 22, 2015, at 05:48 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Amid severe criticisms over the amendments to the land acquisition bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached out to the farmers and said his government is making the changes for the welfare of them.

Stones thrown at church near Mumbai, FIR registered

Mar 22, 2015, at 04:21 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): A case has been registered by the police after stones were hurled at St George's Catholic Church near Mumbai in New Panvel area, media reports said.

PM Modi to address farmers in his 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Mar 22, 2015, at 03:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): As the Oppositions are targeting and slamming the Centre over the controversial Land Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday address the farmers through the sixth edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' programme which will be aired on All India Radio.

One more arrested in Burdwan blast case

Mar 22, 2015, at 03:00 am

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS) The National Investigation Agency on Saturday said a person has been arrested in connection with the Burdwan bomb blast case of West Bengal.

CBI arrests Inspector of Income Tax Department

Mar 22, 2015, at 12:48 am

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday said it has arrested an Inspector of Income Tax Department, Delhi for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.90,000 from the complainant.

AGM of Bank of Baroda arrested for accepting bribe

Mar 22, 2015, at 12:46 am

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has arrested an Assistant General Manager, Asset Recovery & Management Branch, Bank of Baroda in Mumbai for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from the complainant.

HRD Ministry holds meeting to discuss consultative process for formulation of NEP

Mar 21, 2015, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): To discuss the consultative process for formulation of New Education Policy (NEP), the Ministry of Human Resource Development organised a meeting of State Education Ministers and State School/Higher Education Secretaries here on Saturday.

RK Pachauri sexual harassment case: Court reserves order

Mar 21, 2015, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order on police plea to cancel interim protection from arrest granted to environmentalist RK Pachauri, who is accused of sexual assault.

Voters need to be vigilant: HS Brahma

Mar 21, 2015, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Chief Election Commissioner of India H.S.Brahma has said that reform of political parties is necessary along with reform of electoral system to ensure that India become a great democracy.

Karnataka Govt likely to invite CBI probe into IAS officer's death

Mar 21, 2015, at 09:11 pm

Bengaluru, Mar 21(IBNS) The Karnataka government is likely to invite CBI investigation into the death of IAS officer DK Ravi after repeatedly rejecting the demand for it.

JU student complains molestation in campus

Mar 21, 2015, at 08:40 pm

Kolkata, Mar 21(IBNS) A student of Jadavpur University in Kolkata has lodged a complaint against two classmates for molesting her at the campus on Friday night.

National Action Plan for Skill Training of Persons with Disabilities launched

Mar 21, 2015, at 08:15 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot has said that the Government is committed to the holistic empowerment of persons with disabilities through education, rehabilitation and especially skill development and employment.

Defence Minister confirms death of two terrorists

Mar 21, 2015, at 08:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21(IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday confirmed that the two terrorists who attacked an army camp at Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, have been killed.

Sonia wants compensation for farmers, hit by crop loss

Mar 21, 2015, at 07:58 pm

Bhiwani, Haryana, Mar 21(IBNS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday appealed to the Haryana's BJP government to provide timely compensation to farmers, hit by crop damage in the recent unseasonal rains in north India.

Modi's greets people on various festivals

Mar 21, 2015, at 06:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21(IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on occasion of various festivals across the country.

CBI to widen probe on corporate espionage

Mar 21, 2015, at 05:51 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21(IBNS) the Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to examine the officials of the corporate affairs department in connection with the alleged theft and sale of confidential documents to corporate groups.

HC asks Mamata Govt to give ads to CPI(M) mouthpiece

Mar 21, 2015, at 05:17 pm

Kolkata, Mar 21(IBNS) The Calcutta High Court has ordered that the Mamata Banerjee government must give advertisements to Ganashakti, the CPI(M) mouthpiece in West Bengal.

Two Samba terrorists killed after gun battle with the army

Mar 21, 2015, at 05:09 pm

Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, Mar 21(IBNS) The two terrorists who attacked an Army camp early on Saturday, have been killed, reports said.

Cong MP Renuka Chowdhury booked for taking Rs.1.10 crore bribe

Mar 21, 2015, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Police have registered a case of cheating and atrocities against scheduled castes and tribes against high profile Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury for allegedly taking bribe from an aspiring election candidate.

J&K: Militant attack in Samba district, 1 injured

Mar 21, 2015, at 02:33 pm

Samba, Mar 21 (IBNS) At least one person has been injured as suspected militants attacked an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Saturday reports said.

33 percent quota for women in Delhi, UT polices

Mar 21, 2015, at 05:04 am

New York, Mar 20 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave its approval for making reservation of 33 percent for women, horizontally and in each category (SC/ST/OBC and others) in direct recruitment in non-gazetted posts from Constables to sub-inspector in the police forces of all Union Territories, including Delhi Police.

UP train accident kills over 30

Mar 21, 2015, at 04:45 am

Rae Bareli, Mar 20 (IBNS) India witnessed a major railway mishap in Uttar Pradesh where the engine and two coaches of the Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express derailed in Rae Bareli district, killing more than 30 people and leaving over 50 injured on Friday.

Parliament Passes the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015

Mar 21, 2015, at 04:04 am

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS) With the passing of the Coal Mines( Special Provisions) Bill 2015 by the Rajya Sabha on Friday , the Bill got the approval of the Parliament.

Qatar Emir to visit India

Mar 21, 2015, at 03:56 am

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): At the invitation of President Pranab Mukherjee, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar is paying a state visit to India from Mar 24 to Mar 25, officials said on Friday.