Nabam Tuki congratulates new Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Jul 18, 2016, at 06:05 pm

Itanagar, July 18 (IBNS): Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Monday congratulated his successor Pema Khandu, after the latter was sworn in as the new Chief Minister following the Supreme Court verdict, which reinstated the Congress government in the state.

PDP legislator attacked by mob on way to Srinagar

Jul 18, 2016, at 06:02 pm

Srinagar, Jul 18 (IBNS): A legislator from the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Khalil Bandh, was injured in a mob attack while travelling to Srinagar from Pulwama on Sunday right, according to media reports.

Lok Sabha adjourns till Tuesday

Jul 18, 2016, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Paying homage to Dalpat Singh Paraste, a Lok Sabha member who passed away on June 1, the lower house was adjourned till Tuesday, reports said.

Parliament: GST bill to dominate Monsoon session discussion

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:54 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): As the Parliament gets ready for the start of the monsoon session, which is commencing on Monday, Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill is set to dominate discussion on the opening day, reports said.

Kejriwal undergoes "penance" by washing dishes at Golden Temple

Jul 18, 2016, at 03:59 pm

Amritsar, July 18 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo, Arvind Kejriwal on Monday cleaned dishes at Golden Temple for what he considered to be his penance for an unintentional mistake, reports said.

Monsoon Session of the Parliament to begin today

Jul 18, 2016, at 03:01 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament will commence from Monday.

Rahul Gandhi mourns loss of lives in Etah hooch tragedy

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:07 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mourned the loss of lives in the Etah hooch tragedy of Uttar Pradesh which left at least 23 people killed.

We will support any bill which is in support of people: Azad

Jul 18, 2016, at 01:25 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): With the issue bill expected to come up again during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Congress on Sunday said the party will support any bill that is for the people of the country.

President Pranab Mukherjee wishes Vijender Singh

Jul 18, 2016, at 12:11 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee has wished Vijdender Singh after he won the WBO Asia/Pacific Middleweight title on Saturday.

PM Modi urges political parties to keep national interests above everything else

Jul 17, 2016, at 11:38 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged all the political parties to keep national interests above any other considerations.

Three hardcore NDFB(S) militants gunned down in Assam

Jul 17, 2016, at 10:39 pm

Guwahati, July 17 (IBNS) : Three hardcore militants of NDFB(S) were killed during a gun fight with security forces in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Sunday morning, officials said.

Ahead of Parl session, PM Modi appeals to Opposition to help pass GST Bill

Jul 17, 2016, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament where he appealed to the Opposition to help pass the crucial Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill.

Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji calls on PM Modi

Jul 17, 2016, at 08:06 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM today

Jul 17, 2016, at 07:03 pm

Itanagar, July 17 (IBNS): Pema Khandu, who was elected the leader of the Congress in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Saturday, took oath as Chief Minister on Sunday.

Class 1 boy dies after being beaten by class 3 student in Hyderabad

Jul 17, 2016, at 06:22 pm

Hyderabad, July 17 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a six-year-old boy died four days after he was beaten by a seven year-old, who was his senior at a school in Hyderabad's upmarket area, media reports said.

Government unveils fourth Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds

Jul 17, 2016, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The Ministry of Finance has launched the 4th Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) and it will be open for investment by resident individuals and institutional investors from 18th to 22nd July 2016.

Gadkari invites Indian origin Silicon Valley professionals to participate in India's Start-up movement

Jul 17, 2016, at 05:58 pm

San Francisco, July 17 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has invited Silicon Valley professionals of Indian origin to participate in the Start-ups India movement, taking advantage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious policy initiative of "Ease of doing Business" and contribute towards the success of 'Make in India'.

Heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, 9 killed so far

Jul 17, 2016, at 05:45 pm

Dehradun, July 17 (IBNS): At least nine people have died so far as heavy rains lashed Uttarakhand for the second day, media reports said on Sunday.

Kejriwal holds 'Talk to AK' session, calls the interaction a reflection of his honesty

Jul 17, 2016, at 05:11 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is holding an interactive session with people on Sunday where he said the interaction is a 'reflection of our honesty.'

Kejriwal starts addressing citizens on 'Talk to AK'

Jul 17, 2016, at 04:37 pm

Pema Khandu to take oath as Arunachal CM today

Jul 17, 2016, at 04:02 pm

Itanagar, July 17 (IBNS): Pema Khandu, who was elected the leader of the Congress in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Saturday, will take oath as Chief Minister on Sunday.

Kashmir violence: Death toll touches 41, cable TV restored, newspapers gagged

Jul 17, 2016, at 03:42 pm

Srinagar, July 17 (IBNS): With one more killing in firing by security personnel, the death toll in the conflict-hit Kashmir Valley has touched 41, reports said on Sunday.

Arvind Kejriwal to hold 'Talk to AK' session today

Jul 17, 2016, at 02:24 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will will hold an interactive session with people on Sunday.

Kejriwal to interact with people through 'Talk to AK' tomorrow

Jul 17, 2016, at 02:45 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday is all set to hold an interactive session on July 17, titled 'Talk to AK'.

Inter State Council Meeting: Kejriwal demands loan waiver for farmers

Jul 17, 2016, at 02:29 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Attending the Inter State Council Meeting, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he demanded that loans of all farmers be waived by the Centre.

Inter State Council Meeting: PM Modi thanks CMs,Lt Governors for their suggestions

Jul 17, 2016, at 01:22 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked all the Chief Ministers and Lt Governors of different states for their suggestions and views expressed on various agenda items discussed at Inter State Council Meeting.

Hamid Ansari meets Sheikh Hasina

Jul 17, 2016, at 12:17 am

Ulaanbaatar,July 16 (IBNS): Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here.

Two kidnapped Indians released in Nigeria: Sushma Swaraj

Jul 16, 2016, at 11:48 pm

New Deli, July 16 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday confirmed that two Indians, who were abducted in Nigeria, have been released.

148 Indian students stranded in Turkey after military coup attempt

Jul 16, 2016, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday informed that 148 Indian students and 38 officials, who participated in World Schools Sports Meet, are stranded in Turkey after a military coup attempt in the country on Friday night.

Gadkari visits Tesla in US, Offers to promote JV with Indian Automobile Sector for electric vehicles

Jul 16, 2016, at 10:32 pm

San Francisco, July 16 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Shipping Nitin Gadkari visited Tesla factory near San Francisco in USA on Friday and offered to promote joint ventures between the global leaders in electric car manufacturing and the Indian automobile companies with a view to introducing pollution free road transport in India, especially commercial and public motor ehicles.