Uproar in Parliament over Modi's raincoat comment, both houses adjourned
Feb 09, 2017, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS) : Parliament was rocked by uproar on Thursday overs Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'raincoat' comment against his predecessor Manmohan Singh as both Houses were briefly adjourned with the Congress-led opposition pressing for an apology from the Government.
Mumbai: Court dismisses mother's plea for special probe into late actor Jiah Khan's death
Feb 09, 2017, at 07:12 pm
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IBNS): Bombay High Court, on Thursday, dismissed a petition filed by Rabia Khan challenging the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI's) charge-sheet which termed actor Jiah Khan's death as suicide and not homicide, according to media reports.
Uphaar cinema fire verdict : Owners held guilty, SC orders jail for Gopal Ansal
Feb 09, 2017, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Feb.9 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Thursday held Delhi's real estate barons Ansal brothers guilty of causing death of 55 people due to negligence in the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire, but sentenced one of them to jail while reprieving the other because of his age, NDTV has reported.
Kashmir shuts on Afzal Guru Death Anniversary
Feb 09, 2017, at 06:38 pm
Srinagar, Feb 9 (IBNS) : Authorities on Thursday put severe restrictions on the movement of people in various parts of the Kashmir valley witnessing a complete shutdown on the occasion of the fourth death anniversary of Parliament-attack convict Afzal Guru.
Some politicians opposing move against black money, says PM Modi
Feb 09, 2017, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS): In a fresh salvo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attacked opposition members for preventing growth of the nation by not supporting the move to curb black money.
When PM ridicules his predecessor, he hurts nation's dignity: Rahul attacks Modi
Feb 09, 2017, at 05:30 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday said it won't allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak in the Parliament unless he apologises for lowering the image of his predecessor Manmohan Singh, media reports said.
Governor C Vidyasagar Rao to meet Sasikala tomorrow
Feb 09, 2017, at 04:55 am
Chennai, Feb 8 (IBNS): Amid an unrest in the political scenario of Tamil Nadu, state Governor C Vidyasagar Rao will meet VK Sasikala on Thursday, media reports said.
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and France in the field of science
Feb 09, 2017, at 03:43 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Cooperation between Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and Bpifrance, a Public Investment Bank, France.
Feb 09, 2017, at 03:38 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved 'Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan' (PMGDISHA) to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate.
Cabinet apprised of Framework Agreement between India, Vietnam on cooperation in uses of outer space
Feb 09, 2017, at 03:36 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Framework Agreement between India and Vietnam on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes.
Rajnath Singh releases the book titled ‘Veerappan, Chasing the Brigand’
Feb 09, 2017, at 02:59 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh released the book titled ‘Veerappan, Chasing the Brigand’, written by K. Vijay Kumar, Senior Security Adviser, Ministry of Home Affairs, at a function here on Wednesday.
Congress MLAs scuffle with Marshal in WB assembly after opposition leader's suspension from house
Feb 09, 2017, at 02:54 am
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): MLAs of West Bengal's main opposition Congress reportedly scuffled with the Marshal and other security personnel of state assembly (Vidan Sabha) in Kolkata during an agitation over the suspension of opposition party leader Abdul Mannan on Wednesday.
Unable to bear wife's death, Bihar youth ends life at her tomb
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:50 am
Patna, Feb 8 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A man in Bihar ended his life after he was unable to bear separation from just-wed wife who died about a month back.
Assam govt allocated Rs 3885 crore to sixth scheduled areas
Feb 09, 2017, at 01:39 am
Guwahati, Feb 8 (IBNS): To develop the sixth scheduled areas in the state, Assam government has allocated over Rs 3885 crore to Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao and Bodoland Territorial District (BTC) in the financial year 2017-18.
Balvinder Kumar to inaugurate the 56th Meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board
Feb 09, 2017, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): The 56th Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines is being held on Feb 9-10 in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, Ministry of Mines Balvinder Kumar.
Prabhu launches first phase of Station Redevelopment Program comprising 23 major Railway Stations
Feb 09, 2017, at 12:39 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): In order to transform the face of the Indian Railways, Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu launchedthe first Phase of the World’s largest Station Redevelopment Program comprising 23 major Railway
President pays floral tributes to Dr. Zakir Hussain on his birth anniversary
Feb 09, 2017, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee paid floral tributes to Dr. Zakir Hussain, former President of India on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.
About 700 Maoists surrendered after demonetisation: Modi
Feb 09, 2017, at 12:13 am
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday backed his decision of note ban and promoted use of digital media while pointing that 700 Maoists surrendered after demonetisation announcement on Nov 8.
Narendra Modi attacks former PM Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha
Feb 08, 2017, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday came out to attack former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he never had a blot on his image despite so many scams occuring during his tenure.
LoC firing: Pakistan summons India's deputy HC
Feb 08, 2017, at 10:18 pm
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Director General (SA & SAARC), Dr. Mohammad Faisal, summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner, J.P. Singh, on Wednesday and condemned the alleged unprovoked ceasefire violation, on Feb 7, by the Indian occupation forces on the LoC (in Khui Ratta Sector), resulting in the shahadat of one civilian, officials said.
Paneerselvam a betrayer, playing the dirty game of DMK : Sasikala
Feb 08, 2017, at 09:51 pm
Chennai, Feb 7 (IBNS) Claiming that she has the support of most of the AIADMK legislators, V K Sasikala, the aspiring Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday hit back at caretaker Chief Minister O Paneerselvam, dubbing him a "traitor", who plays into the hands of the opposition DMK to divide the ruling party.
India to install full-body truck scanners along international borders
Feb 08, 2017, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): The central government is procuring full-body truck scanners for installation at select points along India's international borders, in accordance with the laid down procedure, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Central public sector enterprises receiving assistance to beat financial loss
Feb 08, 2017, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): Babul Supriyo, MoS in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that certain concessions and exemptions have been given to Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to help them offset financial losses.
Two IIT-G students arrested for alleged rape of three girls
Feb 08, 2017, at 07:50 pm
Guwahati, Febr 8 (IBNS) : Police on Wednesday arrested two students of Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G), who had allegedly raped three girls on the prestigious institution's campus.
6.3 earthquake hits Pakistan's Balochistan, no casualties reported
Feb 08, 2017, at 07:31 pm
Islamabad, Feb 7 (IBNS) : A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Pakistan's Balochistan early on Wednesday, Dawn reported quoting the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Tamil Nadu : Judicial inquiry into Jayalalithaa's death, Paneerselvam says
Feb 08, 2017, at 06:58 pm
Chennai, Feb 7 (IBNS) : The rumblings within the ruling AIADMK turned into a roar as Tamil Nadu's caretaker Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Wednesday said that a judicial inquiry will be instituted into Jayalalithaa's death and accused VK Sasikala, the aspiring CM, of coercing him to resign from his post.
Supreme Court makes unprecedented move, issues contempt notice against sitting High Court judge
Feb 08, 2017, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): In an unprecedented development, the the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued contempt notice to a sitting high court judge, for levelling allegations against former Judges of the Supreme Court and sitting judges of Madras High Court, reports said.
Congress-SP wind will blow away BJP, BSP, says Rahul Gandhi
Feb 08, 2017, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): Campaigning ahead of state polls in Uttar Pradesh, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said that the alliance of his party and the ruling Samajwadi Party will prevail over others.
BSSC exam paper leak: Secretary, five others taken into custody
Feb 08, 2017, at 04:13 pm
Patna, Feb 8 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A special investigation team (SIT) probing the alleged question paper leak of clerical examinations conducted by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has taken into custody the commission secretary along with five others.
Panneerselvam accuses Sasikala of forcing him to step down
Feb 08, 2017, at 04:08 pm
Chennai, Feb 8 (IBNS): In a dramatic turn of events, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has accused VK Sasikala of forcing the former to resign from his post, reports said.