May 17, 2018, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for enhancement of budget by Rs.11,330 crore for Network For Spectrum (NFS) project for laying of alternate communication network for Defence Services for release of spectrum over and above Rs.13,334 crore already approved by Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure in July, 2012.
Police arrest lady drug paddler with huge quantity drugs at Moreh town
May 17, 2018, at 12:43 am
Imphal, May 16 (IBNS): Manipur police seized huge quantity of drugs and associated kits and arrested a lady drug paddler at Manipur’s Moreh town along Indo-Myanmar border on Wednesday.
Siddaramaiah confident that Cong-JD(S) to form govt in Karnataka
May 17, 2018, at 12:31 am
Bangalore, May 16 (IBNS): Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has said he is confident that his Congress and JD(S) will form a government in the state.
Emirates provides special Ramadan service for customers observing the holy month
May 17, 2018, at 12:20 am
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS): Aviation major Emirates will commence its signature Ramadan service for customers during the holy month, expected to begin on May 17th.
Sonowal reviews flood preparedness in Assam
May 17, 2018, at 12:14 am
Guwahati, May 16 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday directed the Water Resources Department and other line departments to remain fully prepared to tackle the onslaught of seasonal floods as Assam has the reputation of experiencing flood due to torrential rain in the state as well as in upper reaches of its neighbours.
Army’s ex-servicemen participate in rally held in Nagaland
May 17, 2018, at 12:06 am
Guwahati, May 16 (IBNS): An ex-servicemen rally was organised for veterans from Kohima, Phek, Kiphire, Wokha, Zunheboto districts and adjoining areas of Zakhama in Nagaland by 44 Mountain Brigade in coordination with Rajya Sainik Board of Nagaland on May 15-16 at Zakhama Military Station.
May 16, 2018, at 11:32 pm
Bangalore, May 16 (IBNS): Leaders from the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular), on Wednesday, met Governor Vajubhai Vala of Karnataka to stake claim to form the government in the state.
Rifle snatched from cop at Kashmir University gate
May 16, 2018, at 11:04 pm
Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Unknown persons on Wednesday snatched a rifle from a policeman at the Kashmir University in Hazratbal, Srinagar.
Mehbooba thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for Ramadan ceasefire in Kashmir
May 16, 2018, at 10:59 pm
Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the central government’s announcement of halting operations in the state during Ramadan, saying the decision will go a long way in creating a “peaceful and amicable environment for a sustained dialogue.”
Centre asks forces not to launch operations during Ramadhan in Jammu and Kashmir
May 16, 2018, at 10:53 pm
Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Centre has asked forces not to launch operations in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramadhan.
Bengali journalist honoured by Sikkim Govt on State Day
May 16, 2018, at 10:51 pm
Gangtok, May 16 (IBNS): Veteran journalist Amalendu Kundu was conferred the ‘Kashiraj Pradhan Lifetime Journalism Award’ by the Sikkim government on Wednesday.
May 16, 2018, at 10:04 pm
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS) : The high decibel political drama over formation of Government in Karnataka appeared quirky as Janata Dal (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy accused the BJP of attempting horse-trading, while a number of Congress and JD(S) MLAs reportedly went missing on Wednesday, the day BJP's BS Yedyurappa staked his claim to the Governor.
Met office issues thunderstorm warning for north India in next 72 hours
May 16, 2018, at 08:18 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Meteorological Department, on Wednesday afternoon, issued warning of dust storm across large parts of north India, including New Delhi, over the next 72 hours, according to media reports.
Karnataka : Kumaraswamy accuses BJP of horse-trading ; pledges alliance with Congress
May 16, 2018, at 07:44 pm
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS) : As the political slugfest over formation of Government goes on in Karnataka with Bharatiya Janata Party's B S Yeddyurappa apparently taking lead in the race, Janata Dal(Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy has accused the BJP of going for horse-trading by, making an offer of Rs 100 crore and cabinet posts to some of his party MLAs, bringing in a murky tinge to the high drama being enacted in Bengaluru, the state capital, reports said.
Varanasi flyover collapse : Four officials suspended
May 16, 2018, at 07:16 pm
Lucknow, May 16 (IBNS) : Four officials of the UP State Bridge Corporation have been suspended after 18 people died when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Varanasi, reports said.
Do not ignore the local communities in mining areas, says President Ram Nath Kovind
May 16, 2018, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): India must be mindful of the human side of mining as many of the mineral resources are found in regions that have been the home of tribal communities for generations, said President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday at the National Geoscience Awards 2017 ceremony.
Yeddyurappa requests Karnataka Governor to invite him for swearing-in as CM
May 16, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday met Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala and staked his claim to form a Government, reports said.
BJP CM candidate BS Yeddyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan, to stake claim to form Karnataka government
May 16, 2018, at 05:08 pm
Bengaluru, May 16 (IBNS): After being named as the legislative leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa has reached the Raj Bhavan (Govenor's house), where he will meet Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, to stake claim to form the next Karnataka government.
Kashmir: Militants attack patrolling party in Pulwama
May 16, 2018, at 04:23 pm
Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Government forces on Wednesday launched a search operation after militants fired upon an army patrolling party in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
West Bengal panchayat election: Repolling in 573 booths underway
May 16, 2018, at 04:19 pm
Kolkata, May 16 (IBNS): After witnessing a violence-marred panchayat poll in West Bengal couple of days ago, repolling in 573 booths across the state are underway on Wednesday, media reports said.
Several feared dead as boat carrying 40 people capsizes in Godavari river
May 16, 2018, at 05:31 am
Hyderabad, May 15 (IBNS): Several people are missing and many are feared dead as a boat carrying 40 people capsized during inclement weather in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district on Tuesday evening, media reports said.
Varanasi flyover collapse leaves 18 people dead
May 16, 2018, at 04:58 am
Varanasi, May 15 (IBNS): At least 18 people died and several are still feared trapped after a portion of an under construction flyover collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Tuesday, media reports said.
Karnataka polls: Rahul Gandhi thanks people for voting for them
May 16, 2018, at 03:24 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday thanked those people who voted for them in the Karnataka Assembly elections.
Karnataka 'win' unprecedented and extraordinary: PM Modi
May 16, 2018, at 02:52 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed in touching the magic numbers to form the government in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded his party workers in the state and said their 'win' is unprecedented and extraordinary.
Modi condemns poll violence in West Bengal, says it was murder of democracy
May 16, 2018, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the daylong violence in the Panchayat polls in West Bengal a day ago was a matter of grave concern for democracy.
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Flyover collapses in Varanasi, kills 12, Modi condoles incident
May 16, 2018, at 01:33 am
Varanasi, May 15 (IBNS): At least 12 people died and many are feared trapped as an under construction flyover collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi city on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi is the only Congress leader to fight against Modi and BJP: Tarun Gogoi
May 16, 2018, at 01:11 am
Guwahati, May 15 (IBNS): Former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday said that Rahul Gandhi is the only Congress leader who can fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP.
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PM Modi thanks people of Karnataka for electing BJP as single largest party
May 16, 2018, at 12:37 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked the people of Karnataka for making the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) the single largest party in the state as the counting is about to end for the Karnataka Assembly elections.
May 16, 2018, at 12:35 am
New Delhi, may 15 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind visited an exhibition on Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) technologies at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Trombay, Mumbai on Tuesday.
Karnataka: Congress-JD(s), BJP meet Governor over claiming stakes to form government
May 15, 2018, at 11:55 pm
Bangalore, May 15 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which emerged as the single largest party in the state but fell short of touching the majority mark, competed with the JD(S)-Congress team in meeting governor Vajubhai Vala to stake claim to form the government in Karnataka.