Electoral bonds : SC issues notice to Centre challenging decision
Feb 02, 2018, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the centre on a plea of the CPI (M) challenging introduction of electoral bonds in elections, reports said.
J&K govt failed to ensure compensation for human shield victim, says former CM
Feb 02, 2018, at 08:09 pm
Srinagar, Feb 2 (IBNS): A day after Jammu and the Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti claimed that State Human Rights Commission has no jurisdiction over Army, former Chief Minister and the leader of Opposition Omar Abdullah blamed the PDP-led Government for making “tall claims on taking FIR against army to logical conclusion” when it had failed to compensate human shield victim Farooq Dar.
IIT alumni launch collaboration forum to boost education, livelihood skills, and healthcare sectors
Feb 02, 2018, at 08:05 pm
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IBNS): To make catalytic impact on India's social landscape with special focus on Education, Livelihood Skills and Healthcare, key members of the IIT alumni group resident in India recently launched the IIT-IIT (IITans for Influencing India’s Transformation).
Actress fights off molester inside train even though no one cares for her screams
Feb 02, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Feb 2 (IBNS) : Confronting a molester inside a running train in the wee hours, a young actress showed courage and presence of mind to hold on to him with no immediate help forthcoming, till assistance finally arrived, media reports said.
Shamed in school class nine girl student commits suicide in Hyderabad
Feb 02, 2018, at 05:49 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 2 (IBNS) : A class nine student committed suicide by hanging herself after allegedly being humiliated and denied to take exams in school for non-payment of fees, media reports said.
BJP ally TDP dissatisfied with Union Budget, Naidu calls party meeting
Feb 02, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Hyderabad, Feb 2 (IBNS): Arun Jaitley's Union budget may have targeted the poor section of the society, but it has not gone down well with the Telegu Desam Party (TDP), an ally of BJP at the Centre, which rules Andhra Pradesh, media reports said.
Delhi to witness strike against sealing drive beginning Friday
Feb 02, 2018, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IBNS): Delhi will witness a two-day strike, which began on Friday, against the ongoing controversy over the sealing drive, media reports said.
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal hails Union Budget 2018
Feb 02, 2018, at 05:02 am
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IBNS) : Welcoming the annual budget tabled by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has termed it as people, farmers, development and welfare centric, which would address the needs of all sections of the people of the country.
Fire breaks out in Kolkata hospital, none hurt
Feb 02, 2018, at 02:26 am
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): A fire broke out at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata's Beniapukur area on Thursday evening, triggering panic among the patients and their family members, reports said.
Congress about to make clean sweep in Rajasthan by-elections, TMC maintains hold in Bengal
Feb 01, 2018, at 11:15 pm
Jaipur/Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS) : A resurgent Congress on Thursday poised for a clean sweep in Rajasthan by-polls, dealing a body blow to the ruling BJP, while the Trinamool Congress maintained its stranglehold winning two seats in West Bengal.
Bengal by-elections: Trinamool makes clean sweep, BJP comes second
Feb 01, 2018, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS) : West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress made a clean sweep in the twin by- election for Noapara Assembly, and Uluberia Lok Sabha seats as it romped home with huge margins.
Rose Valley: TMC MP Tapas Pal granted conditional bail by Odisha High Court
Feb 01, 2018, at 10:16 pm
Cuttack, Feb 1 (IBNS): The Odisha High Court on Thursday granted conditional bail to actor-turned-Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Tapas Pal, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in multi-crore Rose Valley chit fund scam, on health grounds, reports said.
Chief Justice of India makes public judges' assignments
Feb 01, 2018, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS) : After a furore within the top judiciary rose over the alleged allocation of sensitive cases to junior judges, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra has made public the assignment of cases to Supreme Court judges, for the first time, NDTV reported.
Big blow for BJP in Rajasthan, Congress set to sweep all three by-poll seats
Feb 01, 2018, at 07:11 pm
Jaipur, Feb 1 (IBNS): Upsetting the Bharatiya Janata Party and Vasundhara Raje government, the Congress is on the verge of winning all three by-poll seats in Rajasthan, media reports said.
12-hour bandh in protest against holding Assembly polls underway in Nagaland
Feb 01, 2018, at 07:01 pm
Kohima, Feb 1 (IBNS) : A 12-hour shutdown began in parts Nagaland Thursday amidst tight security, media reports said.
ED chargesheet against Virbhadra Singh, wife in money laundering case
Feb 01, 2018, at 06:18 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, his wife Pratibha and four others accusing them in a money laundering case, reports said.
Central govt committed to an early solution to Naga issue, says Minister Kiren Rijiju
Feb 01, 2018, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has appealed to the people of Nagaland to participate in the democratic process of elections, said a release from the ministry on Thursday.
Cross border shelling in Rajouri, 71 schools closed
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:58 pm
Srinagar, Feb 1 (IBNS): At least 71 schools were forced to shut down for the day after cross border shelling from Pakistan towards Indian posts on Thursday hampered proceedings.
Budget will fulfill people's dream: PM Modi
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said this year's budget will fulfill the dreams of all people, media reports said.
By poll results: Congress overtakes BJP in Rajasthan, Trinamool ahead in West Bengal
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Jaipur/Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): In a surprising result so far, the Congress is leading in two Lok Sabha seats in the by-polls in Rajasthan leaving one Assembly seat for the ruling BJP, media reports said.
PM Modi greets Indian Coast Guard on Foundation Day
Feb 01, 2018, at 04:05 pm
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the Indian Coast Guard on the company's foundation day.
Bengal bus mishap: Death count reaches 43 as another body recovered
Feb 01, 2018, at 05:26 am
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IBNS): The death toll in West Bengal bus tragedy rose to 43 as rescue workers recovered another body from the crash site on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Assam Rifles troops rescue an abducted person, nab five Naga militants in Nagaland
Feb 01, 2018, at 01:54 am
Guwahati, Jan 31 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles rescued an abducted person in clutches from the Naga outfit group NSCN (R) and apprehended five kidnapper militants in Nagaland on Tuesday evening, officials said on Wednesday.
School children from Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh, call on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Feb 01, 2018, at 01:34 am
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): A group of school children from Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh, called on the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Khelo India School Games in New Delhi
Feb 01, 2018, at 01:31 am
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Khelo India campaign and said it is an effort to give strength to a mass movement for playing more.
Bihar IAS officer suspended on corruption charges
Feb 01, 2018, at 12:37 am
Patna, Jan 31 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The state government in Bihar has suspended IAS officer Deepak Anand on the charges of corruption.
BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over his 'jacket'
Feb 01, 2018, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi faced the "suit-boot" jibe from the BJP for wearing a black jacket during a rock concert he attended on Tuesday evening in Meghalaya.
Afghanistan Attacks: Ashraf Ghani rejects phone call request from Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Jan 31, 2018, at 09:58 pm
Kabul, Jan 31 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday rejected a phone call requested from Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi over the recent terrorist attacks in the Asian nation which left several people killed, media reports said.
Jan 31, 2018, at 09:55 pm
Kabul/New Delhi, Jan 31 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him and condoled the loss of lives in the recent terrorist attacks which hit the Asian nation.
Jan 31, 2018, at 08:33 pm
Srinagar, Jan 31 (IBNS) : An earthquake shook Kashmir Valley along with Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab after it hit Afghanistan and Pakistan.