Rahul Gandhi congratulates Indian players for helping country finish third in medal's tally

Apr 16, 2018, at 02:48 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated Indian players for finishing third in the Commonwealth Games medals tally list.

PM Modi congratulates India’s contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

Apr 16, 2018, at 01:07 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated India’s contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Kathua rape-murder case: Jammu and Kashmir CM accepts resignation of cabinet ministers Lal Singh and CP Ganga

Apr 16, 2018, at 12:55 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday accepted the resignation of its two cabinet ministers- Lal Singh and CP Ganga- who took part in a rally supporting those accused of raping and killing a young girl in Kathua.

Arun Jaitley takes oath Rajya Sabha MP

Apr 15, 2018, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday took oath as the Rajya Sabha MP for another term.

Pak prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting Indian High Commissioner, India protests

Apr 15, 2018, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over a block of access for visiting pilgrims to Indian diplomats and consular teams. 

Five coaches of passenger train derails in Madhya Pradesh, 12 injured

Apr 15, 2018, at 06:25 pm

Bhopal, Apr 15 (IBNS): At least 12 people were injured after five coaches of Katni-Chaupan passenger train derailed in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday night.

Pravin Togadia quits Vishwa Hindu Parishad

Apr 15, 2018, at 06:10 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Senior leader Pravin Togadia has quit the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

IAF, Indian Army undertake 'Gaganshakti-2018’

Apr 15, 2018, at 05:57 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): As part of the ongoing IAF exercise ‘Gaganshakti-2018’, in a joint operation, the IAF and Indian Army Parachute Brigade undertook a Battalion level airborne assault on the evening and night of Saturday, in the desert sector.

Surat minor raped and tortured, body recovered with 86 injuries

Apr 15, 2018, at 05:40 pm

Surat, Apr 15 (IBNS): Even as the country is outraged over the Kathua and Unnao gangrape cases, Surat police have found the body of a nine-year-old girl with over 80 injuries, media reports said.

Unnao rape: CBI makes second arrest; Sengar sent to seven-day custody

Apr 15, 2018, at 03:17 am

Lucknow, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials made a second arrest pertaining to the Unnao rape case on Saturday, reports said.

Had no intention to interfere in the rape investigation: BJP National General Secretary

Apr 15, 2018, at 02:21 am

Srinagar, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that it had no intention to meddle with the investigation conducted by Crime Branch pertaining to the Asifa rape and murder case.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti appreciates people for dismissing 'communal forces'

Apr 15, 2018, at 12:30 am

Srinagar, Apr 14 (IBNS); Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday appreciated people of her state for dismissing 'communal forces' and standing beside the alleged minor rape victim.

PM Modi inaugurates Health and Wellness Centre to mark the launch of Ayushman Bharat in Bijapur

Apr 14, 2018, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Health and Wellness Centre, to mark the launch of the Union Government’s ambitious Health Assurance Programme – Ayushman Bharat.

I am Prime Minister because of Ambedkar, our Govt is for the backward and the tribals : PM Modi

Apr 14, 2018, at 10:36 pm

Bijapur, Apr 14 (IBNS) : Stating that he is Prime Minister because of Babasaheb Ambedkar, Narendra Modi on Saturday said the BJP Government is for the backward and the tribals.

President Kovind, PM Modi greet nation on Ambedkar jayanti and harvest festivals

Apr 14, 2018, at 07:05 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) : President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasioin of the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar and harvest festivals in different states.

When will rape victims get justice? Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi

Apr 14, 2018, at 04:01 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on Friday over the twin-rape cases- Unnao and Kathua- in the country, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has asked when the victims will get justice.

Unnao rape case: CBI arrests BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Apr 14, 2018, at 05:21 am

Lucknow, Apr 13 (IBNS): Amid massive protests nationwide, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested  BJP lawmaker Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is accused of raping a minor in Unnao town of Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.

PM Modi breaks silence on Kathua, Unnao rape cases, says justice will be done

Apr 14, 2018, at 04:32 am

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Amid massive protests nationwide demanding justice in Kathua and Unnao rape cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally broke his silence on Friday and said no criminal will be spared while ensuring justice.

BJP ministers who backed Kathua rape accused resign from state cabinet

Apr 14, 2018, at 03:19 am

Srinagar, Apr 13 (IBNS): Two BJP ministers in Jammu and Kashmir, who supported the accused in the rape and murder of minor girl from Kathua in Jammu, have submitted their resignation to the state BJP chief. 

President greets nation on the eve of birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar

Apr 14, 2018, at 02:14 am

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

Indian Army, Axis Bank sign MoU

Apr 14, 2018, at 12:35 am

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): A Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and Axis Bank on the Defence Salary Package on Apr 13.

Make it mandatory to have proficiency in mother tongue for recruitments up to Group-I level: Vice President Naidu

Apr 14, 2018, at 12:30 am

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has suggested to state governments to make it mandatory to have proficiency in mother tongue for job recruitments up to Group – I level.

President Kovind to grace a function on the occasion of 127th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar in Mhow

Apr 14, 2018, at 12:24 am

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, officials said.

PM Modi travels in a metro train

Apr 14, 2018, at 12:03 am

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): On his way to attend a public function in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday selected Metro as the medium to travel.

Several crore rupees worth gold recovered in Assam, West Bengal

Apr 13, 2018, at 11:36 pm

Guwahati, Apr 13 (IBNS): The Government Railway Police (GRP) on Friday seized 12 gold biscuits and arrested two persons at Guwahati railway station.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visits China, meets Yang Jiechi

Apr 13, 2018, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS):  India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday met China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi during his visit to the Asian nation, MEA said in a statement.

CBI arrests four persons including two IT officials

Apr 13, 2018, at 11:08 pm

Guwahati, Apr 13 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four persons, including two Income Tax officials, in connection with a case of tax evasion and criminal conspiracy in Assam.

Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's 'silence' on alleged rape incidents

Apr 13, 2018, at 10:21 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the 'silence' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the two alleged rape incidents in Kathua and Unnao.

Kathua rape and murder: SC notice to bar associations on protest against chargesheet

Apr 13, 2018, at 09:52 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) : Taking suo motu cognisance of the conduct of lawyers' associations in Kathua in the aftermath of the rape and murder incident, the  Supreme Court on Friday observed that lawyers can't obstruct access to justice, according to media reports.

Force Multiplier 155mm 52 Cal Mounted Gun system launched by BEML and OFB

Apr 13, 2018, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): At the ongoing DefExpo 2018 in Chennai, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) unveiled its latest product, the 155mm 52 Cal Mounted Gun system, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.