Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to cadre review of IPoS

May 26, 2016, at 01:29 am

New Delhi, may 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday granted ex-post facto approval to the proposal for undertaking cadre review of the Indian Postal Service.

Cabinet approves financial restructuring of HFCL for faster revival of Barauni Unit

May 26, 2016, at 01:27 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for financial restructuring of Hindustan Fertilizers Corporation Limited (HFCL).

Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval India-Japan MoU between on thermal power development in India

May 26, 2016, at 01:19 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday granted ex-post facto approval to the MOU between India and Japan for promoting sustainable, stable and low-carbon thermal power development in India.

Public given chance to quiz Asian politician, business leader on EU referendum

May 26, 2016, at 01:07 am

Birmingham, May 25 (IBNS): The public are being given the opportunity to quiz a panel of politicians and business leaders on the UK's European Union referendum this week, including Indian-born Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Neena Gill and national board member of Vote Leave, Saqib Bhatti.

Juvenile Justice Act 2015: Draft rules released by Union government

May 26, 2016, at 01:05 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD), Maneka Gandhi, released on Wednesday draft model rules to repeal the existing rules for effective implementation of Juvenile Justice Act 2015, media reported

NAREDCO lauds Centre's plan to include 13 new cities to smart cities' lists

May 26, 2016, at 01:00 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) lauded the Central government's announcement of 13 additional cities to be developed as smart cities at an investment of Rs 30,229 crore.

UNICEF India launches public advocacy campaign

May 26, 2016, at 12:32 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): UNICEF India on Wednesday unveiled the 'Fair Start' film as part of a (social) media campaign that will focus on persisting inequities that large groups of children in India face, affecting their survival, growth and development.

Cabinet grants ex-post facto approval to Amendment to The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961

May 26, 2016, at 12:15 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted ex-post facto approval to the Amendment to The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 for incorporation of six new IITs at Tirupati (AP), Palakkad (Kerala), Dharwar (Karnataka), Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Goa, Jammu (J&K) and conversion of ISM, Dhanbad to an IIT under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.

Prime Minister Modi chairs his twelfth interaction through PRAGATI

May 25, 2016, at 11:58 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his twelfth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

Congress targets Big B over Panama papers leak

May 25, 2016, at 11:12 pm

Mumbai, May 25 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday questioned the decision to name Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as the host of a special event here on Saturday to mark two years completion of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre after his name allegedly emerged in the Panama papers leak.

Congolese student murder to be tried by a Fast Track Court: Govt

May 25, 2016, at 10:54 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday urged the Lt Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung Lt Governor to ensure the case of killing of a Congolese student to be tried by a Fast Track Court.

Modi government has failed: Congress

May 25, 2016, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government and said it has failed completely since coming to power after winning the Lok Sabha polls in 2014.

Be partners in India's growth story, tells President to Chinese investors

May 25, 2016, at 09:49 pm

Guangzhou, May 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the India-China Business Forum event at Guangzhou on Wednesday.

Pinarayi Vijayan takes oath as Kerala CM

May 25, 2016, at 09:47 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IBNS): Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala.

Netizens criticise Ram Gopal Verma over his tweet on Angoorlata Deka

May 25, 2016, at 09:45 pm

Mumbai, May 25 (IBNS): Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma has triggered a controversy over his remarks on BJP MLA from Assam Angoorlata Deka as he was criticised by netizens and even hash tag #SaySorryRGV started trending on Twitter.

Air Marshal Pankaj Aneja to visit Tughlakabad

May 25, 2016, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Air Marshal Pankaj Aneja, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force will arrive on a two days inspection visit to Air Force station Tughlakabad on Thursday.

Bengal Congress makes legislators to sign loyalty bond

May 25, 2016, at 08:18 pm

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) In a move that has kicked up controversy, the Congress in West Bengal has made its 44 legislators sign an undertaking ‘swearing unqualified allegiance’ to party president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi.

Jayalalithaa thanks Modi for keeping states out of NEET for a year

May 25, 2016, at 07:59 pm

Chennai, May 25 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for keeping states out of the purview of the common medical entrance test ( NEET) for a year and urged him to make it permanent, reports said.

President of India greets Argentina on its national day

May 25, 2016, at 06:42 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Argentine Republic on the occasion of their National Day (May 25, 2016).

Pranab Mukherjee greets Guyana on the 50th anniversary of its Independence Day

May 25, 2016, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the eve of their Independence Day (May 26, 2016).

Bihar journalist's murder : Five arrested in UP

May 25, 2016, at 06:24 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) Police arrested five people in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a journalist in Bihar's Siwan district, reports said.

Pinarayi Vijayan to take oath as Kerala CM today

May 25, 2016, at 06:12 pm

Thiruvanthapuram, May 25 (IBNS) CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan will take oath on Wednesday to become the Chief Minister of Kerala after the coalition, led by Left parties came to power last week winning 90 of the 140 Assembly seats.

After boycott threat by African envoys, Swaraj assures safety for Africans

May 25, 2016, at 05:43 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) After African envoys decided to boycott the Africa Day celebrations in Delhi protesting last week's lynching of a Congolese student, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday assured safety of African nationals. .

African envoys to boycott Africa Day over lynching of Congolese national

May 25, 2016, at 05:14 pm

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) After the lynching of a Congolese national in Delhi led to a diplomatic downturn, African envoys in India have decided to boycott Wednesday's Africa Day celebrations in the national capital, reports said.

Tamil Nadu: MLA dies on the morning of oath taking day

May 25, 2016, at 04:50 pm

Chennai, May 25 (IBNS) S M Seenivel, a new MLA of AIADMK, died on Wednesday morning, the day of his oath taking, reports said.

One in every 5 missing children in India is from West Bengal, data reveals

May 25, 2016, at 05:05 am

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS) : West Bengal is not as safe for children as it is often thought to be, particularly for minor girls, if one were to go by the recent data. Going by the data shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs during the parliamentary session, West Bengal was among the 4 states which together accounted for more than 60% of the missing children in the country.

After Assam, NDA looks to capture Manipur?

May 25, 2016, at 02:45 am

Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS) After Assam, BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is looking forward to win Manipur and other states of North East India.

My govt will work to make illegal foreigners free Assam : Sarbananda Sonowal

May 25, 2016, at 02:25 am

Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): Assam’s new Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said his government will work to make Assam an illegal foreigners free state.

Brain-drain from India has been converted to brain-gain in the last two years:Harsh Vardhan

May 25, 2016, at 12:36 am

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) Union Science & Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan recounted the achievements of his ministry over the past two years and also interacted with journalists of 12 cities around the country by video conferencing from National Media Centre in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes people of Jordan on Independence Day eve

May 25, 2016, at 12:23 am

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the eve of their Independence Day .