Manmohan defends himself, attacks Modi Govt
May 27, 2015, at 07:47 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) A day after former TRAI chairman Pradip Baijal accused Manmohan Singh of permissiveness in the 2G scam, the former Prime Minister on Wednesday defended himself saying he never used his office to enrich himself or his family.
Modi govt wants to restore India's lost glory: Harsh Vardhan in New Jersy
May 27, 2015, at 07:16 pm
New Jersy, May 27 (IBNS): Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan said that Narendra Modi Government wants to restore the lost glory of India by changing the developmental model that integrates our old wisdom with modern scientific knowledge.
Mumbai woman allegedly denied flat for being Muslim
May 27, 2015, at 07:13 pm
Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS) In an alleged case of religious discrimination, a Mumbai woman has claimed that she was denied a flat for being a Muslim.
I have not used public office to enrich myself: Manmohan Singh on 2G scam
May 27, 2015, at 06:17 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS ) Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday hit back at the Narendra Modi Government on the 2G scam issue, saying he never used public money to enrich himself.
Over 200 AAP workers protest in Delhi against Modi govt's 1 year in power
May 27, 2015, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Over 200 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers have gathered in Delhi's Janatar Mantar on Wednesday to protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government at the Centre.
Yash Birla among seven Indians named by Switzerland
May 27, 2015, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) Industrialist Yash Birla is among the seven Indian bank account holders named by Switzerland's tax authorities while more names could be released in the coming weeks for being probed in India for tax evasion, NDTV has quoted officials of Switzerland's Federal Tax Administration as saying.
1100 dead in heat wave in Andhra and Telengana
May 27, 2015, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) The scorching heat wave sweeping through major part of the country has left 1,100 people dead in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the last 10 days.
Minister Rijiju retorts Naqvi's comment on beef eating
May 27, 2015, at 04:33 pm
Aizawl, May 27 (IBNS) Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's comment that those who want to eat beef "can go to Pakistan" has drawn a sharp reaction from his own colleague in the BJP-led government as Minister of state for Home, Kiren Rijiju says no one can stop him from eating beef.
AAP to pass resolution against centre's notification
May 27, 2015, at 04:01 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) The AAP government of Delhi has planned to pass resolution against centre's notification curbing Delhi's power and send it to the President in what could set the stage for greater confrontation with the centre.
Mobile tower owner shot dead in J&K
May 27, 2015, at 04:54 am
Sopore, May 26 (IBNS) Unknown gunmen shot dead a mobile tower owner in Duroo Village of Sopore in North Kashmir, official said.
Happy birthday to 'Suit-Boot' govt: Rahul's dig at Modi
May 27, 2015, at 03:08 am
Kozhikode, May 26 (IBNS): With the Narendra Modi government completing one year in office at the Centre, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi wished the 'Suit-Boot Sarkar' happy birthday at a rally in Kerala's Kozhikode wrapped in sarcasm on Tuesday.
Delhi Assembly Speaker criticises L-G, throws out BJP MLA from House
May 27, 2015, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS): The emergency session of the Delhi Assembly witnessed several unruly scenes on Tuesday, which was its first day, as a BJP MLA was thrown out of the House after he and two others MLAs protested against Speaker Ram Niwas Goel's criticism of Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and an alleged statement by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Alka Lamba.
Mamata slams WB police for registering FIR against mayor's kin, friends
May 26, 2015, at 11:53 pm
Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed her own police department for booking five youngsters, including the niece of the Kolkata Mayor, in connection with a road accident case.
Kashmir celebrates Kheer Bhawani mela
May 26, 2015, at 11:26 pm
Tulmulla Ganderbal, May 26 (IBNS) The annual Kheer Bhawani mela in the temple of Rajnya Devi at Tulmulla Ganderbal in central Kashmir on Tuesday witnessed emotional scenes with Muslims greeting and hugging Kashmiri Pandits, majority of who expressed desire to return and hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government would take measures to ensure their return to the roots.
Law and order situation should improve in WB: Singh
May 26, 2015, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said law and order' situation should improve in West Bengal.
Manmohan Singh warned me of harm: Baijal
May 26, 2015, at 11:20 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS): Adding more troubles for Manmohan Singh, ex TRAI chief Pradip Baijal has said the former Prime Minister had warned of "harm" if he did not cooperate with the policies that were being followed in connection with the telecom scam that had hit the UPA government.
Parrikar asks shipyards to compress delivery schedules of warships
May 26, 2015, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi May 26 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday asked shipyards, both public and private, to compress delivery schedules of warships and other platforms for the Navy and Coast Guard.
Union Carbide gas disaster survivors condemn NDA government
May 26, 2015, at 09:35 pm
Bhopal, May 26 (IBNS) Survivors of the December '84 Union Carbide gas disaster, condemned the NDA government for its failure to secure justice and provide rehabilitation during its one year rule.
Delhi Assembly's 2- day emergency session begins
May 26, 2015, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) The emergency session of the Delhi assembly commenced from Tuesday.
Union Government is paying special attention to North East: Badal
May 26, 2015, at 09:12 pm
Gangtok, May 26 (IBNS) Union Minister for Food Processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Tuesday said the union government is paying special attention to North East through its act east policy.
Modi govt has pulled the country out of ten years of despair: Rajnath
May 26, 2015, at 08:53 pm
Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi-led Central government has pulled the country out of ten years of despair by creating an environment of hope & confidence.
Government determined to bring back black money : Amit Shah
May 26, 2015, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) The NDA government is determined to bring back black money to the country, BJP chief Amit Shah said on Tuesday.
PM interacts with officers of PMO
May 26, 2015, at 07:50 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with all officers of the Prime Minister’s Office at South Block, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the his Government.
Thirty eight killed in China fire
May 26, 2015, at 07:12 pm
Beijing, May 26 (IBNS) A fire devastating fire that swept through a rest home in Henan province of central China has killed 38 people, media reports said on Tuesday quoting Chinese authorities.
Kejriwal transfers nine bureaucrats
May 26, 2015, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) The Arvind Kejriwal Government in Delhi has transferred nine bureaucrats, a day after the Delhi High Court described as 'suspect' a notification issued by the centre marking out a limited area of operation for the Chief Minister.
Modi's personalized tweets to followers on Govt's first anniversary
May 26, 2015, at 05:51 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) A personalized message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted his 12.5 million followers on twitter on Tuesday on the first anniversary of the BJP-led NDA Government at the centre.
Not established Bofors deal was a scandal : President
May 26, 2015, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) In an interview President Pranab Mukherjee has told a Swedish daily that it is yet to be established that the Bofors gun deal was a scandal.
May 26, 2015, at 04:18 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's letter to the nation on completion of one year of his government :
We have rejuvenated economy : PM on first anniversary of govt
May 26, 2015, at 04:17 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) In a letter to the nation , Minister Narendra Modi has said his government has rejuvenated a 'languishing economy' by working on policies.
BSF seize red sandal wood valued approx 18 lac in WB
May 26, 2015, at 06:01 am
Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS) The troops of BOP Hakimpur, 152 BSF apprehended one Indian national along with 298 kg red sandal wood and one engine fitted van under Police Station Swaroopnagar, 24 Parganas (North) of South Bengal frontier on, officials said on Monday.