Assam, Gujarat waive rural electricity bills, farm loans; Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at Modi
Dec 19, 2018, at 02:14 pm
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Following the Congress' footsteps, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments in Assam and Gujarat on Tuesday waived rural electricity bills and farm loans in the two states.
Three arrested in Bulandshahr for cow slaughter, main accused in mob violence still at large
Dec 19, 2018, at 01:07 pm
Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, Dec 19 (IBNS) :Two weeks after a police officer was killed in mob violence over alleged cow slaughter in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, five more people have been arrested, three of them for cow slaughter, media reports said.
INX media case: P Chidambaram reaches ED office for questioning
Dec 19, 2018, at 12:05 pm
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Former union finance minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s office after he was summoned for questioning in connection with the INX media case, media reports said.
Kamal Nath sparks controversy with migrant comment
Dec 18, 2018, at 11:42 pm
Bhopal, Dec 18 (IBNS): A day after assuming office, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has triggered a controversy by commenting on migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
I wasn't the PM who was afraid to talk to the press: Manmohan
Dec 18, 2018, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Manmohan Singh on Tuesday indicated that Narendra Modi was the real silent PM because he hadn't held a single news conference since becoming the country's Prime Minister.
Rahul Gandhi refuses to comment on Sajjan sentencing
Dec 18, 2018, at 10:42 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday refused to comment on Sajjan Kumar's conviction and sentencing in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
Rahul as PM candidate not alliance opinion: Akhilesh Yadav
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:34 pm
Lucknow, Dec 18 (IBNS): Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said projecting Rahul Gandhi as a prime ministerial candidate was not the opinion of the alliance.
Christian Michel is not revealing names: Report
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Alleged middleman in the Rs. 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper scam Christian Michel is not revealing any details that the CBI had hoped he would, NDTV said citing "top sources".
We'll work as two engines of Rajasthan govt: Pilot on Gehlot
Dec 18, 2018, at 08:14 pm
Jaipur, Dec 18 (IBNS): Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot has said with Ashok Gehlot and him at the helm, the state's government machinery was now a car with two engines.
PM Modi unveils housing and urban development projects in Maharashtra
Dec 18, 2018, at 08:13 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled important projects related to housing and urban transportation during his visit to Maharashtra.
Delegation from film and entertainment industry meets PM Narendra Modi
Dec 18, 2018, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): A delegation representing the film and entertainment industry, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Hamid Ansari: Indian 'lover' finally released from Pakistani prison, returns home
Dec 18, 2018, at 06:31 pm
Islamabad, Dec 18 (IBNS): Ending his long stay in a Pakistani jail, Indian national Hamid Ansari has been freed from the prison and returned to the country on Tuesday.
PM Narendra Modi releases the book "Timeless Laxman"
Dec 18, 2018, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released the coffee table book "Timeless Laxman", based on the famous cartoonist RK Laxman.
India has been completely committed to protecting the rights of its minorities: Vice President
Dec 18, 2018, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that India has always ensured a fair and impartial approach to its minorities and inclusion and non- discrimination have been our country’s non negotiable articles of faith.
Sajjan Kumar resigns from primary membership of Congress
Dec 18, 2018, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Sajjan Kumar, who is a convict in the1984 riots, has resigned from the primary membership of the Congress on Tuesday.
Parliament : Lok Sabha adjourned till Wedenesday, Rajya Sabha till 2 PM
Dec 18, 2018, at 03:15 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS) :The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm and the Lok Sabha till Wednesday as proceedings in both the Houses were disrupted on the day six of Parlaiment's winter session on Tuesday over a bitter row on the Rafale deal and the 1983 anti-Sikh riots case.
Will force Narendra Modi to waive farm loans: Rahul Gandhi
Dec 18, 2018, at 02:29 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): A day after the newly-formed Madhya Pradesh government waived farm loans in the state, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has said he along with the entire Opposition will force Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a similar step.
Aircel Maxis case: CBI court extends interim protection of Karti, P Chidambaram
Dec 18, 2018, at 01:19 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS) :A Delhi court on Tuesday adjourned the Aircel-Maxis case till January 11, extending the interim protection of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti, reports said.
Four transwomen offer prayers at Sabarimala temple
Dec 18, 2018, at 01:16 pm
Sabarimala, Dec 18 (IBNS) : Four transwomen, who were earlier blocked by the Kerala Police on Sunday from taking part in the annual pilgrimage at the Sabarimala temple, offered prayers on Tuesday without any resistance from other devotees, media reports said.
Convicted leader Sajjan Kumar resigns from Congress' primary membership
Dec 18, 2018, at 12:28 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): A day after getting convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot case, Congress leader Sajjan Kumar resigned from his party's primary membership on Tuesday, media reports said.
Parliament adjourned after face-off between government, Opposition
Dec 18, 2018, at 12:27 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): The parliament session on Tuesday began on a fiery note with a major face-off between the government and Opposition over the Rafale issue and 1984 anti-Sikh riot leading to adjournment of both the Houses, media reports said.
Mumbai Hospital fire leaves 8 people dead
Dec 18, 2018, at 09:29 am
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS): At least eight people died as a fire broke out at Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Mumbai's Andheri (East) area on Monday, reports said on Tuesday.
Centre approves changes to make Aadhaar sharing voluntary
Dec 17, 2018, at 11:45 pm
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Centre on Monday approved the necessary changes to make sharing of Aadhaar details voluntary for mobile phone connections, bank accounts and school admissions.
Sajjan Kumar verdict: Political leaders welcome sentence
Dec 17, 2018, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Monday sent convicted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to jail "for the remainder of his natural life" in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot case, annulling his acquittal by a lower court earlier.
5 dead in Mumbai hospital fire
Dec 17, 2018, at 08:42 pm
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IBNS): A major fire at a hospital in Andheri East on Monday evening has killed at least five people and injured several others, media reports said.
Cyclone Phethai claims two lives
Dec 17, 2018, at 08:10 pm
Visakhapatnam, Dec 17 (IBNS): At least two people have died in the heavy rain and strong winds after the severe cyclonic storm Phethai made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Monday afternoon, reports said.
SC exposed Rahul Gandhi and Congress party’s lie on Rafale deal: Yogi Adityanath
Dec 17, 2018, at 07:25 pm
Guwahati, Dec 17 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday hit back on Congress over the Rafale deal and said that the Supreme Court has exposed Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party’s lie on Rafale deal.
Hours after taking oath as CM, Kamal Nath waives farm loans
Dec 17, 2018, at 06:16 pm
Bhopal, Dec 17 (IBNS): Just hours after he took oath as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath on Monday waived off the loans for farmers in his state.
Kamal Nath takes charge as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
Dec 17, 2018, at 05:08 pm
Bhopal, Dec 17 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Monday formally took charge as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
PM Modi announces $1.4 billion aid for Maldives
Dec 17, 2018, at 04:16 pm
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS) :Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a $1.4 billion aid for the Maldives following his meeting with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to bail out the island country from an economic crisis. The two countries also inked four pacts, including one on visa facilitation. Advertising