Rahul attacks PM Modi on his meeting with Manmohan Singh
May 29, 2015, at 02:58 am
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his meeting with Manmohan Singh and said the ex-Prime Minister took his class on running the economy.
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Mamata to join PM for Bangladesh trip?
May 29, 2015, at 02:15 am
Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bangladesh in June.
PM chairs high-level meeting on International Yoga Day
May 29, 2015, at 01:41 am
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations for International Yoga Day – June 21.
Mega Food Park inaugurated in Assam
May 29, 2015, at 01:38 am
Guwahati, May 28 (IBNS) To give a major boost to the food processing sector by adding value and reducing food wastage and loss at each stage of the supply chain with particular focus on perishables, Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing a Mega Food Park Scheme in the country since 2008.
Dhowan inaugurates Conclave of Chiefs
May 29, 2015, at 01:31 am
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) In a first of its kind, Admiral RK Dhowan, CNS, on Thursday inaugurated the 'Conclave of Chiefs' on the sidelines of the Naval Commanders' Conference.
Concerted efforts needed to tackle the issue of terrorism: President
May 28, 2015, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee has said that concerted efforts are needed to tackle the issue of terrorism which has assumed serious proportions and threatens the international community.
May 28, 2015, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday announced the results of Class 10 board examinations.
Govt to award Rs. 3.5 lakh crore worth road projects in six months : Gadkari
May 28, 2015, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) The Narendra Modi Government has set an ambitious target of awarding highway projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore in next six months, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.
Rape complaint filed against Indian Navy officer
May 28, 2015, at 09:52 pm
Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS) a rape complaint has been filed against a Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy in Mumbai as a girl has lodged an FIR against him.
AAP hopes to win support from Mamata, Nitish in battle against centre
May 28, 2015, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) In his turf war with the Centre over primacy in state administration, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to garner support from several regional parties to corner the Narendra Modi government in Parliament during the Monsoon Session.
Chandrababu pays homage to NTR on 92nd birth anniversary
May 28, 2015, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his family members on Thursday paid homage to former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao on the legendary actor-cum-politician's 92nd birth anniversary.
Another man shot at in Kashmir
May 28, 2015, at 08:17 pm
Srinagar, May 28 (IBNS) In the third attack in three successive days unknown gunmen on Wednesday shot at a man in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said.
Rajasthan HC raps state Govt for failing to arrest agitating Gujjars
May 28, 2015, at 07:35 pm
Jaipur, May 28 (IBNS) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday rapped the state's Chief Secretary and the DGP for not arresting those disrupting railway movement during the ongoing agitation by Gujjar community members demanding job reservation.
Sonia in Rae Bareli to distribute cheques to Janata Express victims, farmers
May 28, 2015, at 07:23 pm
Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, May 28 (IBNS) Congress president, Sonia Gandhi reached her parliamentary constituency Rae Bareli here on Thursday to attend a string of party programmes, including distribution of cheques to the families of Janata Express accident victims and distressed farmers.
PM Modi pays tributes to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary
May 28, 2015, at 07:06 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary.
Chidambaram welcomes Tripura Govt's decision to withdraw AFSPA from state
May 28, 2015, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi/Agartala, May 28 (IBNS): Former union home minister P Chidambaram on Thursday welcomed the Tripura government's decision to lift Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) from the state, a controversial law which has been in force for 18 years to curb insurgency.
Gangster under trial in 1993 serial blasts case holds modelling auditions inside a Mumbai court
May 28, 2015, at 06:29 pm
Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS): In a surprising case, gangster Mustafa Dossa, who is under trial in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case, held auditions for models inside a sessions court during a hearing.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor meets Rajnath Singh
May 28, 2015, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung met with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, a day before the Supreme Court hears the case on the issue of primacy in the city state's administrative matters.
Files of Salman's hit-and-run-case destroyed in fire in 2012
May 28, 2015, at 05:16 pm
Mumbai, May 28 (IBNS) All records pertaining to the Salman Khan hit-and-run case of 2002 were reportedly burnt in a fire at the Mantralaya in 2012, the Maharashtra home department has claimed.
Bihar and Jharkhand: Subdued Disturbances
May 28, 2015, at 05:04 pm
Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management A top ranking woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sarita aka Urmila Ganjoo, was killed and another cadre was injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Gaya District of Bihar on May 17, 2015. Sarita was a member of the erstwhile Bihar-Jharkhand 'special area committee', which was replaced by the East Bihar Eastern Jharkhand Special Area Committee (EBEJSAC), and carried a reward of INR 1.5 million on her head. Acting on a tip-off that some Maoists had gathered near the Tiletand locality to collect INR 20 million as 'levy' from a construction company on the night of May 16, four companies of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) reached the place. In the ensuing encounter, which continued throughout the night, Sarita was killed and another Maoist was injured, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General (IG), Bihar, Arun Kumar disclosed. A walkie talkie, an INSAS rifle and a haul of ammunition were recovered from the spot. The SFs also arrested 10 Maoists, including CPI-Maoist's Magadh Zone Secretary, Upendra Baitha alias Sanjeevan, and 'Treasurer' of the 'Magadh Zone', Gorelal Ramani. Ramani carried a reward of INR 300,000 on his head; while Baitha had a bounty of INR 25,000.
1300 killed in heat wave in India
May 28, 2015, at 04:52 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) The sweltering heat wave sweeping through major parts of India has so far left more than 1300 people dead with Andhra Ptradesh and Telengana being the worst hit states.
Islamic State: Lurking Dangers
May 28, 2015, at 04:41 pm
Research Fellow, Institute for Conflict Management After nearly six months of investigation in a case related to the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant [ISIL, later, the Islamic State (IS)], the National Investigation Agency (NIA), filed a charge sheet on May 20, 2015, before the NIA Special Court in Mumbai. According to the Agency,
Tripura Govt withdraws AFSPA after 18 years
May 28, 2015, at 04:38 pm
Agartala, May 28 (IBNS) The Tripura government has decided to lift Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), a controversial law which has been in force in the state for 18 years to curb insurgency.
Central forces deployed to clear blockades in Rajasthan's Dausa
May 28, 2015, at 04:18 pm
Jaipur, May 28 (IBNS) After the Rajasthan High Court ordered the local administration to clear the road and rail blockades, Central forces are being deployed in Dausa to take charge of the law and order situation as talks are still going on to end the agitation of Gujjars for job reservation.
India – Bangladesh IGRM concludes in New Delhi
May 28, 2015, at 03:21 am
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) India – Bangladesh Inter governmental Railway Meeting (IGRM) was held in New Delhi on May 25th – 27th, 2015.
PM meets entire PMO family at RCR lawns
May 28, 2015, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited all officials and staff of the Prime Minister's Office, for high tea, on the occasion of completion of one year in office.
DoNER minister announced Rs 200 cr package for Assam
May 28, 2015, at 02:55 am
Guwahati, May 27 (IBNS) : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh on Wednesday announced a Rs 200 crore Package for Assam.
Meghalaya : Eight persons injured in IED blast
May 28, 2015, at 01:09 am
Guwahati, May 27 (IBNS) : At least eight persons, including three women were injured, in a low intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at a busy market in Tura of Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district on Wednesday, police said.
May 28, 2015, at 12:56 am
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) The Prime Minister Office website www.pmindia.gov.in has got a new look.
May 28, 2015, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former PM Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday.