Congress president Rahul Gandhi to visit Madhya Pradesh today, address public rallies
Nov 16, 2018, at 09:26 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi will visit Madhya Pradesh on Friday.
Cyclone Gaja hits Tamil Nadu coast
Nov 16, 2018, at 08:51 am
Chennai, Nov 16 (IBNS): Cyclone Gaja made a landfall in Tamil Nadu on Friday.
No guarantee by French Govt is latest skeleton to tumble out of Rafale cupboard: Rahul
Nov 15, 2018, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said there is no guarantee by the French Government backing the Rafale Aircraft deal.
Cyclone Gaja to make landfall near Nagapattinam in Chennai tonight
Nov 15, 2018, at 09:40 pm
Chennai, Nov 15 (IBNS): Cyclone Gaja is all set to make a landfall in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam on Thursday night.
ECI appoints Ashish Kundra as new Mizoram CEO
Nov 15, 2018, at 07:07 pm
Guwahati, Nov 15 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India on Thursday removed Mizoram's Chief Electoral Officer SB Shashank, just days before the state goes to polls and replaced him with IAS officer Ashish Kundra.
Shahid Afridi is right: Rajnath Singh on former Pak cricketer's Kashmir comment
Nov 15, 2018, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Reacting to former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi's comment where he said his country doesn't want Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the sportsman's version was right.
Kathua rape case: Victim's family drops lawyer, says she was barely present in court
Nov 15, 2018, at 06:17 pm
Jammu, Nov 15 (IBNS): In a new twist to the Kathua rape and murder case of Jammu and Kashmir, eight-year-old victim Asifa's family has dropped lawyer Deepika Rajawat saying the latter had appeared in the court hearings only twice, media reports said.
Kerala : BJP and Congress walk out of all-party meeting over Sabarimala issue
Nov 15, 2018, at 03:49 pm
Sabarimala,Kerala, Nov 15 (IBNS) : The Congress and the BJP walked out of the all-party meeting on Sabarimala called by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday, adding a political twist to the imbroglio persisting over the Supreme Court's order to allow women of all ages inside the famous temple, media reports said.
EC removes Shashank as Mizoram CEO '; Ashish Kundra to take over
Nov 15, 2018, at 02:10 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) :The Election Commission of India on Thursday removed Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer SB Shashank and replaced him with Indian Administrative Service officer Ashish Kundra following waves of protests in the northeastern state, reports said.
Delhi fashion designer, help, murdered ; tailor and two others arrested
Nov 15, 2018, at 02:03 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS) : A middle-aged fashion designer and her help were murdered inside her plush Vasant Kunj Enclave home in Delhi late Wednesday night, NDTV reported.
Delhi court convicts two men in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, first convictions by SIT
Nov 15, 2018, at 12:52 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Almost three decades and half since the nationwide anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in the wake of Indira Gandhi's assassination, a Delhi court has convicted two men in connection with the killings of two Sikh men in 1984 at Mahipalpur village in south Delhi during the massacres, media reports said.
Kerala CM Vijayan holds all-party meeting over Sabarimala row
Nov 15, 2018, at 11:25 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (IBNS): The all-party meeting, which has been called by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, to discuss the row over the entry of menstrual women into the state's Sabarimala Temple is presently underway, media reports said.
Centre returns Mamata's proposal to change WB's name to 'Bangla', backs 'Paschimbanga'
Nov 14, 2018, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Centre on Wednesday returned the state’s proposal to rename itself as ‘Bangla’ and suggested 'Pashimbanga' instead.
Indian and Japanese army's joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guadian – 2018’ concludes
Nov 14, 2018, at 09:44 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Indian and Japanese Army on Wednesday completed their joint military exercise, ‘Dharma Guadian – 2018’ at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School in Mizoram's Vairengte.
Bangladesh military delegation team visits Trishakti Corps
Nov 14, 2018, at 09:15 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): A 20-member Bangladesh military delegation team is on a five day visit to Trishakti Corps of Indian Army.
Arunachal Pradesh CM inaugurates 5th North East Connectivity Summit
Nov 14, 2018, at 09:00 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the 5th North East Connectivity Summit in Tawang organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Assam Government will make film on Sankardev to showcase his life and works
Nov 14, 2018, at 08:23 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS): In order to take forward Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev’s multifaceted personality and contribution in many hues to humanity at large, the Assam Government would produce a movie on the life and works of the great spiritual reformer.
Nov 14, 2018, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated ISRO scientists on the successful launch of GSLV MK III-D2 carrying GSAT-29 satellite.
President Kovind to visit Bihar tomorrow
Nov 14, 2018, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind will visit Bihar (Pusa, Samastipur and Patna)on Thursday.
Narendra Modi meets Thailand PM in Singapore
Nov 14, 2018, at 04:35 pm
Singapore City, Nov 14 (IBNS); Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Thailand PM General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 Hizbul terrorists arrested
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:58 pm
Srinagar, Nov 14 (IBNS): The police on Wednesday said two Kashmiri Hizbul terrorists have been arrested from the state.
PM Modi meets Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the sidelines of East Asia Summit
Nov 14, 2018, at 03:15 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australia counterpart Scott Morrison on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Singapore on Wednesday and discussed various bilateral issues.
Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot both to contest Rajasthan polls
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:59 pm
Jaipur, Nov 14 (IBNS): Amid reports of a rift between the two, veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot and state unit chief Sachin Pilot revealed on Wednesday that both will contest the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections, which are scheduled to be held on December 7, media reports said.
Miscreants torch Assam BJP leader's vehicle
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:56 pm
Guwahati, Nov 14 (IBNS) : In the run-up to the Assam panchayat polls to be held on December 5 and 9, miscreants torched a vehicle of an Assam BJP leader in central Assam’s Nagaon district on Tuesday night.
Ahead of state polls, BJP MP from Rajasthan joins Congress
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:12 pm
Jaipur, Nov 14 (IBNS): In another jolt to the saffron outfit ahead of the Rajasthan assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentarian from the state, Harish Chandra Meena, joined the Congress on Wednesday, media reports said.
Union Minister Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda assumes charge of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:09 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Union Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation, D. V. Sadananda Gowda, on Wednesday assumed charge of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in addition to his existing portfolio.
Keynote address by Prime Minister at Singapore FinTech Festival
Nov 14, 2018, at 02:06 pm
Following is the text of the keynote address delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Singare FinTech Festival :
PM Modi holds meeting with US VP Machael Pence in Singapore
Nov 14, 2018, at 01:50 pm
Singapore, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with United States Vice President Michael Pence in Singapore disussing wide ranging subjects.
Telangana polls: Congress releases second list of candidates
Nov 14, 2018, at 01:43 pm
Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday released the second list of candidates who will contest the upcoming Telangana assembly elections.
Centre opposes court review of Rafale deal, says 'its for experts'
Nov 14, 2018, at 01:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Opposing a court review of the controversial Rafale deal (buying of 36 fighter jets by India from France), the Centre on Wednesday said it is for the experts to assess the matter, media reports said.