President of India inaugurates 'Umang-2015'
Dec 11, 2015, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated ‘Umang-2015’,a Festival of Energy at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya School in President’s Estate on Friday.
President Pranab Mukherjee to visit West Bengal tomorrow
Dec 11, 2015, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit West Bengal from Dec 12 to 14.
Sonia rebuts at PM's 'whims and fancies' comment
Dec 11, 2015, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) A day after Narendra Modi criticised the Congress for disrupting the Parliament, party supremo Sonia Gandhi hit out at the PM and rubbished his statement.
Petroleum Minister calls for expediting drought relief measures for Odisha
Dec 11, 2015, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was briefed by K.S. Srinivas, Joint Secretary of Union Agriculture Ministry about the visit of the inter-Ministerial delegation to Odisha, led by him, to examine the impact of drought on the farmer community and agriculture of Odisha, according to a release by the Petroleum ministry.
Abe's visit will deepen Indo-Japan relations: PM Modi
Dec 11, 2015, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the visit of his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will further deepen Indo-Japanese ties.
PM Modi greets Prez Mukherjee on his birthday
Dec 11, 2015, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted President Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar avoids direct answer to Trump question
Dec 11, 2015, at 04:55 pm
Washington, Dec 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is touring the US, on Friday avoided a direct answer to the Donald Trump issue where the US Presidential candidate and a front runner for the White House had earlier claimed the ban of Muslims from the USA.
Rajnath Singh to chair the 26th Meeting of Southern Zonal Council in Vijayawada
Dec 11, 2015, at 04:52 pm
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 26th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council to be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, according to a release by his department.
Even-odd car rule: Chetan Bhagat, Kejriwal indulge in Twitter war
Dec 11, 2015, at 05:02 am
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Author Chetan Bhagat and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal indulged in a war of words on Twitter on Thursday over the AAP government's even-odd formula for private cars.
Park Street rape case: CM Mamata Banerjee welcomes verdict
Dec 11, 2015, at 04:35 am
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who earlier called Kolkata's Suzette Jordan's rape case a fabricated incident, on Thursday, welcomed the verdict given by a sessions court in the city.
PM Modi addresses Jagran Forum, pitches for importance of awareness in democracy
Dec 11, 2015, at 04:22 am
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Jagran Forum, organized in New Delhi by Jagran Prakashan Limited.
Mumbai Court pardons David Headley, made approver in 26/11 case
Dec 11, 2015, at 03:36 am
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): A Mumbai court on Thursday pardoned 26/11 Pakistani-American conspirator David Headley, who has turned approver, or a prosecution witness, in the 26/11 case.
Kolkata: Election Commission of India holds review meeting for WB Assembly Election 2016
Dec 11, 2015, at 12:49 am
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): A team of the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nasim Zaidi, on Thursday hosted a review meeting in Kolkata for upcoming West Bengal Assembly Election, which will be conducted in the middle of 2016.
Salman Khan acquitted in 2002 hit -and- run case
Dec 10, 2015, at 08:26 pm
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): Superstar Salman Khan, who is known for producing Box Office record breaking movies every year, was acquitted by the Bombay High Court on Thursday of all criminal charges that he had been held guilty of by a trial court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run.
Hit -and- run case: Salman Khan acquitted
Dec 10, 2015, at 07:18 pm
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS) The Bombay High Court on Thursday acquitted Bollywood superstar Salman Khan off all charges in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case.
26/11: David Coleman Headley to appear before court via video conference today
Dec 10, 2015, at 07:12 pm
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS) David Coleman Headley, the 26/11 Pakistani-American conspirator, might be produced before a Mumbai court by video conferencing on Thursday.
Park Street rape case: Court convicts 3, punishment to be announced tomorrow
Dec 10, 2015, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Nearly four years after Suzette Jordan was gang-raped inside a car by some youths who befriended her in a night joint in 2012, a sessions court in Kolkata on Thursday convinced three accused- Nasir Khan, Ruman Khan and Sumit Bajaj- who were arrested earlier.
Dec 10, 2015, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Thursday met Indian PM Narendra Modi here.
Salman Khan will be present in Bombay High Court to hear 2002 Hit-And-Run verdict
Dec 10, 2015, at 06:03 pm
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will have to be present in the Bombay High Court on Thursday next when it pronounced a judgement in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving the actor, in which he has been convicted by a sessions court earlier this year.
Personal sector is a source of great strength: Modi
Dec 10, 2015, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said limiting to private and public sector will restrict the development of the nation and more emphasis should be put on personal sector as it is a source of great strength.
Modi remembers C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary
Dec 10, 2015, at 04:18 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered freedom fighter C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary.
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PM Narendra Modi's book "Convenient Action- Continuity for Change" launched
Dec 10, 2015, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his book "Convenient Action- Continuity for Change" talks about India's efforts to mitigate climate change and importance of climate justice.
You are always welcome on Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg tells Muslim community
Dec 10, 2015, at 03:59 pm
New York, Dec 10 (IBNS): Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said people from the Muslim community that they are ' always welcome' on the social networking site and he will fight to protect their rights.
Park Street case: Kolkata Court to announce verdict today
Dec 10, 2015, at 03:27 pm
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): A Kolkata court on Thursday is likely to announce its verdict in the Park Street Rape case.
Kejriwal meets Rajnath, says even-odd rule for cars may exempt women drivers
Dec 10, 2015, at 05:23 am
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday informed that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh gave a positive response on his government's even-odd formula for private cars in the national capital.
BJP is trying create law & order problem, wants President's Rule in Assam: Tarun Gogoi
Dec 10, 2015, at 02:15 am
Guwahati, Dec 9 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday alleged that the BJP is trying to create law and order problem here at any cost while wanting to impose President's Rule in the state.
India, Pakistan to restart bilateral dialogue: Sushma Swaraj
Dec 10, 2015, at 02:09 am
Islamabad, Dec 9 (IBNS): Ending speculations regarding the future of Indo-Pak relations, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is visiting Islamabad, on Wednesday announced that both countries will commence a comprehensive bilateral dialogue.
Pakistan media says PM Modi will visit the country next year
Dec 09, 2015, at 10:54 pm
Islamabad, Dec 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Pakistan next year, a Pakistan media report quoting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Islamabad said on Wednesday, even though Indian media present there said there has been no such official statement by Swaraj.
PM Modi to visit Pakistan next year: Sushma Swaraj in Islamabad
Dec 09, 2015, at 10:27 pm
Islamabad, Dec 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Pakistan next year, said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Islamabad on Wednesday, according to media reports in Pakistan.
Israeli ambassador ends Goa trip, discuss cooperation
Dec 09, 2015, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) Israeli Ambassador Daniel Carmon has concluded a two-day visit (8-9/12) to Goa together with Consul General of Israel in Mumbai, David Akov in the course of which he met top leaders and industry people and discussed cooperation on many issues, according to a communique by the embassy here.