Demonetisation an effective anti-scam vaccine, says MV Naidu
Dec 29, 2016, at 10:05 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): Hailing his government's move, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said that demonetisation is an 'effective anti-scam vaccine introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi'.
Modi clueless, jumping here and there, says Lalu Prasad Yadav
Dec 29, 2016, at 09:59 pm
Patna, Dec 29 (IBNS): In a fresh salvo fired at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, RJD Chief and former Union Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav said that the former is 'clueless and jumping here and there'.
BJP begins its Punjab poll campaign with Vijay Sankalp Rath Yatra
Dec 29, 2016, at 09:10 pm
Chandigarh, Dec 29 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) started its campaigns for the Punjab Assembly elections on Thursday with the Vijay Sankalp Rath Yatra from Hussainiwala, according to media sources.
Dec 29, 2016, at 08:28 pm
Lucknow, Dec 29 (IBNS): Disagreements seem to flare up within the Samajwadi Party (SP) over distribution of tickets for the upcoming state assembly elections, according to media reports.
Madras HC raises question over Jaya's death the day Sasikala is made AIADMK chief
Dec 29, 2016, at 08:07 pm
Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Calling it "doubtful," the Madras High Court on Thursday raised question over the death of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, the day Sasikala Natarajn was chosen as the all-powerful Secretary General of the ruling AIADMK to succeed "Amma" in the top echelon of th party.
Dec 29, 2016, at 07:55 pm
Patna, Dec 29 (TheBIharPost/IBNS): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has asked his devotees not to get “disheartened†saying his blessing were always with them.
Delhi lawyer Rohit Tandon arrested for hiding crores of rupees in office
Dec 29, 2016, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Rohit Tandon, a high-flying Delhi lawyer, who is under investigation for money laundering after recovery of a massive amount of cash from his office, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, reports said.
Raising doubts over Jayalalithaa's death Madras HC asks why her body could not be exhumed
Dec 29, 2016, at 06:21 pm
Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS) : In a twist to the chain of political events in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court on Thursday raised questions on the death of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, asking why her body could not be exhumed to determine the reason, reports said.
Three soldiers injured in Kashmir attack
Dec 29, 2016, at 05:54 pm
Srinagar, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Three army jawans were injured in a fierce shootout with militants in the Shahgund area of Kashmir's Bandipora district early on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu: Sasikala Pushpa's husband arrested for creating ruckus at AIADMK headquarters
Dec 29, 2016, at 05:37 pm
Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS): Sacked All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Sasikala Pushpa’s husband Lingeswara Thilagan was arrested on Thursday police for creating ruckus outside the AIADMK headquarters, News18 reported.
Tamil Nadu: Sasikala Natarajan to be Jayalalithaa's successor as AIADMK GS
Dec 29, 2016, at 05:31 pm
Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu's ruling AIDMK on Thursday finally decided to confer the party's leadership on Sasikala Natarajan by making her the successor to departed leader J Jayalalithaa,reports said.
Kejriwal, Amarinder Singh engage in Twitter war
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:21 pm
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): With the Punjab election nearing, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Congressman Amarinder Singh engaged themselves in a war of words over Twitter.
Mamata Banerjee says nothing happened in Dhulagarh
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:30 am
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that no untoward incident had been reported from Dhulagarh.
AIADMK rebel Sasikala Pushpa's husband attacked
Dec 29, 2016, at 04:20 am
Chennai, Dec 28 (IBNS): The husband of expelled AIADMK lawmaker Sasikala Pushpa, who sought a probe into former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's death, was attacked outside the party office in Chennai on Wednesday afternoon, media reports said.
President Pranab Mukherjee visits Srivari Temple
Dec 29, 2016, at 03:30 am
Tirupati, Dec 28 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday offered his prayers at the Srivari Temple, Tirupati, in Andhra Pradesh.
SP Vaid appointed as new Director General of Police for Jammu and Kashmir
Dec 29, 2016, at 03:27 am
Jammu, Dec 28 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday appointed Dr SP Vaid as new Director General of Police (DGP) of the state.
Dec 29, 2016, at 03:22 am
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Haid Ansari on Wednesday said that the practical approach to the possibility of a South Asian Union would be to make haste slowly, to be accommodative rather than exclusionary so that negative perceptions are allowed to fade away.
Dalbir Singh visits Northern Command Headquarters
Dec 29, 2016, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Army chief General Dalbir Singh on Wednesday visited Northern Command Headquarters.
Kanpur train mishap: 61 injured, confirms govt
Dec 29, 2016, at 02:26 am
Kanpur, Dec 28 (IBNS): The derailment of Sealdah-Ajmer express train close to Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday left at least 61 people injured, officials said.
Indo-Bhutan international Highway to come up soon: Assam CM
Dec 29, 2016, at 02:23 am
Guwahati, Dec 28 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minsiter Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that the state government is in consultation with the Union Ministry of Highways, Road Transport and Shipping to draw up a roadmap for construction of an international highway connecting India with Bhutan through BTAD.
Arunachal Pradesh: IAF's Advanced Landing Ground inaugurates at Tuting
Dec 29, 2016, at 02:12 am
Guwahati, Dec 28 (IBNS): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the IAF Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) at Tuting, a small town located in the Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam cabinet expansion likely to be made next week by inducting eight new ministers
Dec 29, 2016, at 02:09 am
Guwahati, Dec 28 (IBNS) : The much awaited cabinet expansion of Sarbananda Sonowal-led Assam government is likely to be made before the Bhogali bihu festival which will start from Jan 14 next.
Hardcore NDFB(S) militant killed in Assam gun fight
Dec 29, 2016, at 02:06 am
Guwahati, Dec 28 (IBNS): A hardcore NDFB(S) militant was killed during a gun fight with security forces in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Wednesday morning, police said.
Anil Baijal appointed as Lt Governor of Delhi
Dec 29, 2016, at 01:47 am
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Former IAS officer Anil Baijal has been appointed as the next Lt Governor of Delhi, officials said.
Union Home Minister chairs Southern Zonal Council meeting
Dec 29, 2016, at 12:55 am
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the 27th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.
Punjab Assembly polls: AAP fields Jarnail Singh against Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal
Dec 29, 2016, at 12:34 am
Lambi, Dec 28 (IBNS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday fielded Jarnail Singh against Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal in the upcoming assmebly polls in the state.
Mamata Banerjee wishes Congress on 132nd Foundation Day
Dec 28, 2016, at 11:48 pm
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wished the Congress party on its 132nd Foundation Day.
Narendra Modi mourns former Sri Lankan PM Ratnasiri Wickremanayake's death
Dec 28, 2016, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mourned the death of former Sri Lankan prime minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake.
PM Narendra Modi visits Bhopal, pays tribute to Sunder Lal Patwa
Dec 28, 2016, at 11:34 pm
Bhopal, Dec 28 (IBNS): Visiting Bhopal city in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to late former state chief Minister Sunder Lal Patwa.
Dalai Lama arrives in Bodh Gaya for Kalchakra puja
Dec 28, 2016, at 11:16 pm
Patna, Dec 28 (TheBIharPost/IBNS): Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Bodh Gaya on Wednesday to conduct the 34th Kalchakra puja which starts from Jan 3.