Suresh Prabhu lauds Telecom Commission’s decision to allow in-flight connectivity
May 02, 2018, at 12:17 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Suresh Prabhu, Minister for Civil Aviation has welcomed the Telecom Commission’s approval for offering in-flight connectivity within Indian airspace.
Meghalaya: Ruling NPP wins Williamnagar by-poll
May 01, 2018, at 11:58 pm
Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): Meghalaya’s ruling National People's Party (NPP) candidate Marcuise N Marak won the Williamnagar assembly seat by defeating his nearest rival Independent candidate Sengbath R Marak by a margin of 4920 votes in the by election for the assembly constituency held on Apr 27.
May 01, 2018, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind, will present Visitor’s Award for Research in the field of Basic and Applied Science and in the field of Humanities, Arts and Social Science during the meeting of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.
Hope Rahul Gandhi accepts Modi's 15 minutes speech challenge: Omar Abdullah
May 01, 2018, at 11:12 pm
Srinagar, May 1 (IBNS): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday challenged Congress President Rahul Gandhi to speak for 15 minutes on the achievements of his government in the state without 'reading from any piece of paper', former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he hopes that the Congress President to accept it.
Dr Jitendra Singh felicitates the toppers of Civil Services Examination, 2017
May 01, 2018, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh felicitated the toppers of Civil Services Examination (2017) at a ceremony organised by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, here on Tuesday.
May 01, 2018, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in poll-bound Karnataka's Udupi and said his government will leave no stone unturned to fulfill aspirations of people of the state.
Rahul Gandhi targets Piyush Goyal over business dealings, demands resignation
May 01, 2018, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and alleged him to be involved in Rs 48 crore Flashnet scam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes people of Gujarat on statehood day
May 01, 2018, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished people of Gujarat on their statehood day.
Modi dares Rahul Gandhi to speak for 15 minutes without a paper
May 01, 2018, at 09:00 pm
Bangalore, May 1 (IBNS): Launching a strong campaign in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday challenged Congress supremo Rahul Gandhi to speak for 15 minutes on the achievements of his government in the state without 'reading from any piece of paper'.
Mamata Banerjee condoles passing away of former West Bengal Finance Minister Ashok Mitra
May 01, 2018, at 08:41 pm
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday condoled the passing away of senior leader of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Ashok Mitra.
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Mob harasses, attacks couple for hugging in Kolkata metro
May 01, 2018, at 08:35 pm
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): In an act of moral policing, a couple was allegedly harassed and beaten up by mob for hugging each other in a Kolkata metro train on Monday night, Bengali daily Anandabazar Patrika (ABP) reported quoting an eye-witness.
Former West Bengal Finance Minister Ashok Mitra passes away in Kolkata
May 01, 2018, at 08:32 pm
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): Veteran Marxian economist, senior leader of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and the first Finance Minister during the Left regime in West Bengal, Ashok Mitra, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday morning, reports said.
Arunachal Bishop receives Bharat Gaurav Award
May 01, 2018, at 07:05 pm
Itanagar, May 1 (IBNS): Bishop George Palliparambil of Miao diocese, Arunachal Pradesh, has been awarded the sixth Bharat Gaurav Life Time Achievement Award 2018 at a ceremony held at the House of Commons, British Parliament London.
India celebrates May Day today, lawmakers pay tribute to workers
May 01, 2018, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Lawmakers on Tuesday paid tributes to workers as the country is celebrating the International Workers' Day, which is also known as May Day.
PM Modi wishes people of Maharashtra, Gujarat on statehood day
May 01, 2018, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people of Maharashtra and Gujarat on Tuesday, the two Indian states which were formed on the same day in 1960.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Karnataka today
May 01, 2018, at 03:36 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to poll-bound Karnataka on Tuesday.
Terrorists kill three civilians in Kashmir, police say LeT involved
May 01, 2018, at 04:36 am
Srinagar, Apr 30 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday evening said, suspected terrorists shot dead three persons in Khanpora area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
Minor girl sexually assaulted in Kolkata orphanage, police complaint lodged
May 01, 2018, at 04:29 am
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): Four months after a 10-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a century-old orphanage in south Kolkata's Ripon Street area, governing body of the asylum on Monday registered a complaint with the city police at Park Street Police Station, reports said.
Kavinder Gupta calls Kathua rape 'minor incident', draws flak
May 01, 2018, at 04:10 am
Srinagar, Apr 30 (IBNS): Within hours of taking oath as the new Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta, called the Kathua rape case a "minor incident", triggering massive criticisms.
Saradha scam: ED summons P. Chidambaram's wife Nalini Chidambaram
May 01, 2018, at 03:32 am
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday summoned former Union Minister P. Chidambaram's wife Nalini Chidambaram in connection with its ongoing probe into multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam, officials said.
New Jammu and Kashmir Deputy CM calls Kathua rape a "minor incident"
May 01, 2018, at 02:39 am
Srinagar, Apr 30 (IBNS): Embarrassing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) once again, new Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta, called the Kathua rape case a "minor incident", just hours after taking oath on Monday, media reports said.
India has celebrated plurality, diversity and inclusivity: Vice President Naidu
May 01, 2018, at 02:30 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkakaih Naidu has said that our country has celebrated plurality, diversity and inclusivity and we must collectively strengthen this unique perspective.
Rotten meat: West Bengal government likely to form SIT
May 01, 2018, at 02:25 am
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal government is likely to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the allegations of processed meat being sourced from dumping grounds in the state.
Jammu and Kashmir Guv administers oath of office and secrecy
May 01, 2018, at 12:28 am
Jammu, Apr 30 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra administered oath of office and secrecy at the Jammu Convention Centre here on Monday.
Jammu and Kashmir Guv administers oath of office and secrecy
May 01, 2018, at 12:25 am
Jammu, Apr 30 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra administered oath of office and secrecy at the Jammu Convention Centre here on Monday.
SC/ST mark on chest: Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP government over MP constable recruitment controversy
Apr 30, 2018, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked the Centre over the labelling of the aspirants for the post of police constables with their respective castes on their chest during a medical examination in Madhya Pradesh
Top Hizb commanders among three killed in Kashmir gunfight
Apr 30, 2018, at 11:02 pm
Srinagar, Apr 30 (IBNS): Two Hizb ul Mujahideen militants and a civilian were killed in a gunfight and ensuing clashes in Drubgam village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday, reports said.
Lalu cries conspiracy over his discharge from AIIMS
Apr 30, 2018, at 10:49 pm
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Monday claimed there was an alleged 'political conspiracy' behind his release from AIIMS in the national capital.
At least 11 killed during thunderstorm in West Bengal
Apr 30, 2018, at 09:47 pm
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): At least 11 persons were killed and several others injured after several parts of West Bengal were struck by thunder storm on Monday morning, reports said.
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani says Narad was like 'Google'
Apr 30, 2018, at 08:54 pm
Ahmedabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has triggered a controversy by saying that mythological character Narada was like internet search engine Google and knew everything.