Oct 31, 2017, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): The Congress on Tuesday confirmed that Revanth Reddy has joined it.
BJP names Prem Kumar Dhumal as BJP's chief ministerial candidate for Himachal Pradesh polls
Oct 31, 2017, at 11:04 pm
Shimla, Oct 31 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named Prem Kumar Dhumal as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh.
PAKISTAN-USA: Drone Strikes Escalate
Oct 31, 2017, at 10:12 pm
On October 17, 2017, at least 11 suspected terrorists were killed when two United States (US) drones fired six missiles on their hideouts in the mountainous region of the Kurram Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Oct 31, 2017, at 10:09 pm
On October 25, 2017, three Islamic State (IS or Daesh) cadres, identified as Midilaj K.C. (26), Rashid M.P. (23), and Abdul Razakh K. (24), were arrested by the Valapattanam Police in the Kannur District of Kerala. All three youth, who were natives of Kannur District, were arrested by the Police. They had been kept under surveillance since they returned to India some four months earlier (date not specified), from Turkey.
Ex TDP leader Revanth Reddy joins Congress, to meet Rahul Gandhi
Oct 31, 2017, at 09:28 pm
Hyderabad, Oct 31 (IBNS): Revanth Reddy, who had recently resigned from the Telegu Desam Party (TDP) has joined the Congress, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Hooch death accused takes selfie with Nitish Kumar, expelled from JD-U
Oct 31, 2017, at 08:23 pm
Patna, Oct 31 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The JD-U on Tuesday expelled party leader Rajesh Singh after his photograph with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar went viral in the social media.
Tamil Nadu: Life disrupted as rain persists, forecast indicates more owes
Oct 31, 2017, at 08:14 pm
Chennai, Oct 31 (IBNS) : Normal life continued to be disrupted in parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rain battered the coastal areas on Tuesday even a day after a heavy downpour, media reports said.
Narada sting: TMC MP Sougata Roy deposes before ED
Oct 31, 2017, at 08:12 pm
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Sougata Roy on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Narada sting operation, officials said.
Aadhaar a threat to national security, will write to PM : Subramanian Swamy
Oct 31, 2017, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS) : Causing an embarrassment to his party, Subramanian Swamy, the maverick BJP leader, on Tuesday said that Aadhaar is a threat to national security.
Army to rebuild Mumbai's Elphistone station foot overbridge
Oct 31, 2017, at 06:06 pm
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IBNS) : A month after the stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone station that left 23 people dead, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the Army will rebuild the old foot overbridge where the tragic incident took place, taking up the work on "war footing," reports said..
Indian students face racist attack in Milan, Sushma Swaraj asks not to worry
Oct 31, 2017, at 04:53 pm
Milan/New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): Several Indian students met with a racist attack recently in Milan, Italy where they were thrashed with a broken beer bottle and later threatened, media reports said.
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Piyush Goyal, Nirmala Sitharaman visit Elphinstone station in Mumbai
Oct 31, 2017, at 04:46 pm
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IBNs): Railway minister Piyush Goyal and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a surprise visit at Elphinstone station in Mumbai, where at least 23 people died in a stampede which occurred in late September, media reports said.
Sardar Patel birth anniversary: Did PM Modi take a subtle jab at the Congress?
Oct 31, 2017, at 04:20 pm
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): Speaking at the flagging off programme for 'Run For Unity', Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday said that "people tried to ensure the contribution of Sardar Patel is forgotten", thereby raising the question, "Did he take a subtle jab at the opponents?"
PM Modi pays homage to Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary
Oct 31, 2017, at 03:48 pm
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to First Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on his birth anniversary.
PM Modi pays homage to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary
Oct 31, 2017, at 03:14 pm
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.
Chennai rains: TN govt orders all schools to remain closed tomorrow
Oct 31, 2017, at 05:19 am
Chennai, Oct 30 (IBNS): As Chennai is witnessing havoc downpour which has practically left life out of gear in the city, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all schools to remain closed on Tuesday.
Not an inch land of Assam will be parted with Indo-Naga peace process: Sonowal
Oct 31, 2017, at 03:56 am
Guwahati, Oct 30 (IBNS): Amid fear whether Assam will lose huge parts of its land to proposed Nagalim, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday clarified that, not an inch of Assam’s land will be parted with it and the integrity of the state will be protected at any cost.
Bahudha approach can lead us our quest for peace and harmony: Vice President
Oct 31, 2017, at 02:21 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the Bahudha approach is yet another shining star that can lead us our quest for peace and harmony.
Oct 31, 2017, at 02:16 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Terrorism is a global concern that demands global attention and requires global cooperation.
No compromise on corruption, even CM will not be spared if he found guilty : Sonowal
Oct 31, 2017, at 02:06 am
Guwahati, Oct 30 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said there will be no compromise on corruption in Assam in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi led union government's fight against corruption and black money. While addressing a press conference held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati, Sonowal said that, the state government will not compromise on corruption and no one will be spared if he or she found involvement in corruption, taking black money.
Will take action against civic bodies not taking efforts in curbing dengue spread: Mamata Banerjee
Oct 31, 2017, at 01:41 am
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): At a time when several parts of Kolkata and its surrounding are facing the threat of dengue outbreak, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that her government will take strict action against civic bodies if they fail in their efforts to control the spread of the mosquito-borne infection.
Bhutan King, Queen to visit India tomorrow
Oct 31, 2017, at 01:27 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): King and Queen of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, will be on a four day visit to India from Oct 31-Nov 3, Indian government confirmed on Monday.
Kerala 'love jihad' case: Supreme Court upholds girl's consent in marriage
Oct 31, 2017, at 12:50 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 30 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the girl's consent in the marriage in the Kerala 'love jihad case' where a 24-year old was allegedly indoctrinated by her husband into Islam, media reports said.
One killed in Tamil Nadu rains
Oct 31, 2017, at 12:39 am
Chennai, Oct 30 (IBNS) : At least one person was killed in Tamil Nadu as rains pounded several parts of the state on Saturday, partially disrupting normal life, reports said.
Article 35 A : SC defers hearing by three months
Oct 31, 2017, at 12:19 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) : The Supreme court on Monday adjourned hearing on a plea seeking to quash Article 35 A for three months, reports said.
Giriraj Singh launches MSME Delayed Payment Portal – MSME Samadhaan
Oct 31, 2017, at 12:08 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Shri Giriraj Singh launched MSME Delayed Payment Portal – MSME Samadhaan (http://msefc.msme.gov.in) here on Monday, empowering micro and small entrepreneurs across the country to directly register their cases relating to delayed payments by Central Ministries/Departments/CPSEs/State Governments.
Oct 30, 2017, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that the country it should be ensured that the benefits of democratic governance reach every citizen in the country.
Will retaliate to acts of provocation: Indian DGMO to Pakistani counterpart
Oct 30, 2017, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) : The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan held talks on Monday with the former warning his counterpart that the Indian Army would continue to retaliate to "provocative acts of aggression".
Jet Airways flight diverted following hijack threat
Oct 30, 2017, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS): Triggering panic, a man created a hijack scare on Jet Airways Mumbai-Delhi flight on Monday.
India, Italy sign six pacts during Modi holds talks with Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni's visit
Oct 30, 2017, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) : India and Italy on Monday signed six agreements in the sectors of energy, railway safety and mutual trade investment.