Congress expels Vasan, labels him "opportunist"
Nov 03, 2014, at 11:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Congress party expelled its leader GK Vasan on Monday evening, hours after the latter quit party and announced to float his new political outfit, media reported.
Delhi heading for re-election, announcement likely soon
Nov 03, 2014, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Delhi is heading for re-election. A formal announcement regarding the dissolution of Assembly may be taken soon by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, as early as Monday evening, media reported.
Afghan deputy Governor shot dead
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:53 pm
Kandahar, Nov 3 (IBNS): The Deputy Governor of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, Abdul Qadeem Patyall was shot dead on Monday while he was sitting in class at a university, media reported.
India condemns the terrorist attack at Wagah in Pakistan
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) India on Monday strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack against innocent civilians, mercilessly targeted by terrorists last at Wagah in Pakistan.
Centre asks Health officials uphold idea of Swachh Bharat
Nov 03, 2014, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Monday that the government would institutionalise a regulatory authority with full powers to oversee all-round quality standards enforcement and consumer protection under the National Health Assurance Mission (NHAM).
Former Union Minister Vasan quits Congress, launches new party
Nov 03, 2014, at 07:33 pm
Chennai, Nov 3 (IBNS): In a fresh jolt to Congress, former Union Minister GK Vasan quit party on Monday and announced the re-launching of Tamil Maanila Congress, founded by his father GK Moopanar, himself a senior Congress leader in 1996, media reported.
Nov 03, 2014, at 06:27 pm
Chennai, Nov 3 (IBNS) The Congress party in Tamil Nadu split on Monday with the announcement of the relaunching of Tamil Maanila Congress.
Delhi Govt formation: Jung to meet BJP, AAP, Cong
Nov 03, 2014, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS):The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung on Monday would meet the leaders of Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on the issue of government formation in Delhi.
IPL scam: Probe panels submits report to Supreme Court
Nov 03, 2014, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Justice Mukul Mudgal panel, which was tasked to probe the Indian Premier League (IPL) scam involving spot fixing and betting in 2013, on Monday submitted its final report to a special Supreme Court bench.
Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar passes away
Nov 03, 2014, at 04:06 pm
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who played a menacing transgender villain in the Hindi film Sadak in 1991, died on Monday morning in a Mumbai hospital. He was 64.
Pakistan: Wagah suicide attack toll crosses 60
Nov 03, 2014, at 03:55 pm
Islamabad, Nov 3 (IBNS): The death toll in a blast near the Wagah border in Pakistan on Sunday crossed 60, said reports on Monday, even as the responsibility of the suicide attack was claimed by two outfits- Jundullah and TTP-affiliated Jamaat-ul-Ahrar.
Kerala liquor ban: Probe ordered against KM Mani
Nov 02, 2014, at 08:33 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IBNS): An investigation has been ordered against Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani for allegedly demanding Rs 5 crore bribe for renewing licenses of closed bars in the state.
Chief of Naval Staff visit to Kenya
Nov 02, 2014, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral RK Dhowan, is scheduled to visit Kenya from Nov 2 to Nov 6 to progress and consolidate defence relations with the Indian Ocean Region country.
BJP's Subramanian Swamy calls Robert Vadra thug
Nov 02, 2014, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday called Robert Vadra a thug and said he misuses SPG after the industrialist and Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law lost his cool and pushed away a reporter's microphone at a event on Saturday.
Maharashtra Cabinet will not be extended until floor test: Fadnavis
Nov 02, 2014, at 07:18 pm
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IBNS): Maharashtra's newly appointed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that his Cabinet will not be expanded until the floor test is complete.
Recovery of black money from abroad is an article of faith: Modi
Nov 02, 2014, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation through the All India Radio on Sunday, said that recovery of black money from abroad is an article of faith and a commitment for him.
Will bring back every penny of black money: Modi
Nov 02, 2014, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): In his second "Mann Ki Baat" radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured the countrymen that he will bring back all the untaxed and black money stashed in foreign banks.
Robert Vadra loses cools, pushes away reporter's mic
Nov 02, 2014, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Industrialist and Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra on Saturday lost his cool and pushed away a reporter's microphone when the later asked him about his alleged involvement in the Haryana land deal scam.
Modi's second "Mann Ki Baat" radio programme to be aired today
Nov 02, 2014, at 03:37 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second "Mann Ki Baat" radio programme will be aired on All India Radio on Sunday.
We are one team: PM tells Secretaries of Union Government
Nov 02, 2014, at 04:18 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called upon Secretaries of the Union Government to work together and decisively to build upon the momentum and positive atmosphere generated in the first five months of the new Government.
Naidu calls for strategy to realize the goal of Clean India
Nov 02, 2014, at 03:58 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for a three-pronged strategy to relialize the goal of Clean India.
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Joint band performance by IAF, RAF mesmerises audiences at India Gate
Nov 02, 2014, at 03:57 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS) A Joint Public Performance by Royal Air Force Band of England and Indian Air Force Air Warrior Orchestra Symphony (AWSO) was organized at India Gate in New Delhi on Saturday to commemorate the contribution of the Indian Soldiers for the war effort of during World War-I.
Values are equally important along with knowledge: Rajnath Singh
Nov 02, 2014, at 03:52 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that values are equally important along with knowledge.
Time for Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress: Singh
Nov 02, 2014, at 03:50 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday has said party vice-president Rahul Gandhi should take charge of the party.
B Suresh takes over as senior Air Staff Officer Western Air Command
Nov 02, 2014, at 03:48 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS) Air Marshal B Suresh Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayusena Medal took over as Senior Air Staff Officer of the prestigious Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force, officials said on Saturday.
PM Modi launches BJP's membership campaign
Nov 02, 2014, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s nationwide membership campaign in the national capital New Delhi.
PM chairs meeting of the National Committee for Commemoration of 125th birth anniversary of Nehru
Nov 02, 2014, at 01:49 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the National Committee for Commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of former Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru.
Congress leaders fail again trying to enter Makhra
Nov 02, 2014, at 12:15 am
Makhra, Nov 1 (IBNS): Amid sporadic political violence that erupted in Makhra village in West Bengal's Birbhum district, the police on Saturday stopped state Congress supporters who tried to enter the affected place but failed for the second time this week, media reported.
Bribe for booze: Kerala CM defends state minister
Nov 01, 2014, at 10:46 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 1 (IBNS): Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Saturday denied allegations that one of his minister took one crore bribe in lieu of renewing licenses in bars following state crackdown, media reported.
Army Northern Command units celebrate Raising Days
Nov 01, 2014, at 09:11 pm
Udhampur, Nov 1 (IBNS): The Army's Northern Command Aviation Corps and the Corps of Intelligence celebrated its 28th Anniversary and 72nd Raising Day respectively in Jammu & Kashmir's Udhampur amid fervour on Saturday.