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BSP chief Mayawati resigns from Rajya Sabha

Jul 18, 2017, at 11:02 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Hours after her angry walk out from the Rajya Sabha, BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday quit the Upper House of the Parliament, reports said.

M Venkaiah Naidu wishes Smriti Irani as she takes over additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Jul 18, 2017, at 10:52 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): M Venkaiah Naidu‏, who has filed his nomination for the upcoming Vice-Presidential polls, on Tuesday greeted Smriti Irani as she took charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Darjeeling unrest: GJM says its activist killed in Mirik after police open fire on protesters

Jul 18, 2017, at 10:12 pm

Darjeeling, Jul 18 (IBNS): One activist of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) was allegedly shot dead after the state police and the CRPF allegedly fired bullets aiming at Gorkhaland supporters during a clash between GJM and state's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) supportersin Darjeeling's Mirik area on Monday late evening, reports said.

Smriti Irani takes additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Jul 18, 2017, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday took additional charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Karnataka state to have its own flag?

Jul 18, 2017, at 09:35 pm

Banagalore, July 18 (IBNS): In a major development, the government in Karnataka has set up a panel which will explore whether it was legally possible for a state to have its own flag.

Irani gets additional charge of I&B, Tomar to look after Urban Development after VP election candidate Naidu resigns

Jul 18, 2017, at 08:48 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): As Venkaiah Naidu resigned as Central minister to contest the upcoming Vice Presidential polls, Union Ministers Smriti Irani and Narendra Singh Tomar got additional charges of information and broadcasting and urban development ministries respectively.

Institution of vice president has got its own importance: Venkaiah Naidu

Jul 18, 2017, at 07:03 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The NDA nominee for vice presidential poll, Venkaiah Naidu, filed his nomination on Tuesday and said the institution for which he will be contesting, has got its own importance.

BSP chief Mayawati says she will resign from Rajya Sabha

Jul 18, 2017, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, who threw a tantrum in the Rajya Sabha for not allowing her to speak out, declared on Tuesday that she is going to resign in protest, media reports said.

Army jawan shoots major to death after being scolded for using mobile on duty

Jul 18, 2017, at 06:34 pm

Srinagar, Jul 18 (IBNS) : An army major was shot dead on Monday night allegedly by a jawan following an altercation at a post near Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, NDTV reported.

PoK integral part of India, one doesn't need to get Pakistan Govt letter for medical visa in India : Sushma Swaraj

Jul 18, 2017, at 06:20 pm

New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS) : Sending out a strong message to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday confirmed a medical visa for a young man from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, asserting no one from PoK needs letter from the Pakistan Government as the area is an integral part of India.

Minnesota man, family left heart broken after police fatally shoot bride-to-be

Jul 18, 2017, at 05:38 pm

Minneapolis, Jul 18 (JEN): A Minneapolis man was left devastated after police fatally shot his bride-to be, reports said.

Opposition protest against Government, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12

Jul 18, 2017, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The upper House of Parliament was adjourned till noon after the Opposition created a ruckus protesting against the against the government.

Irani gets additional charge of I&B, Tomar Urban Development

Jul 18, 2017, at 05:23 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Union Ministers Smriti Irani and Narendra Singh Tomar got additional charges of information and broadcasting and urban development ministries respectively on Monday, as both the posts fell vacant following Venkaiah Naidu's resignation, media reports said.

V-P poll: Venkaiah Naidu, Gopal Krishna Gandhi to file nomination today

Jul 18, 2017, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The two candidates for the vice presidential poll, NDA backed Venkaiah Naidu and the Opposition's choice Gopal Krishna Gandhi, will file their nomination on Tuesday.

Security forces eliminate three Lashkar militants in Kashmir

Jul 18, 2017, at 05:24 am

Srinagar, July 17 (IBNS): At least three Lashkar outfit militants were killed in a brief gunfight with forces in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday night, army said.

Prez election: PM Modi congratulates members of electoral college

Jul 18, 2017, at 05:15 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated all members of the electoral college for the 'historic' turnout in the presidential election.

PM Modi calls Venkaiah Naidu "fitting candidate" for VP post

Jul 18, 2017, at 04:19 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): As Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah formally announced the name of Venkaiah Naidu as the party's nominee for the upcoming vice-presidential poll, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the decision and said the senior leader is a "fitting candidate" for the office.

Seven Tripura legislators including 6 BJP-bound TMC MLAs voted for Kovind, 8 Meghalaya MLAs including minister didn’t cast vote

Jul 18, 2017, at 03:02 am

Guwahati, July 17 (IBNS) : By rejecting the party instruction, seven legislators, including six MLAs of Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool Congress (TMC) of the 60 members Tripura assembly, on Monday had voted for National Democratic Alliance (NDA)s presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind.

Venkaiah Naidu became BJP's unanimous candidate for V-P poll: Amit Shah

Jul 18, 2017, at 02:33 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah formally announced the name of the senior leader Venkaiah Naidu as their candidate for the upcoming vice-presidential poll and said he was unanimously selected by the parliamentary board on Monday.

President of India receives first copy of book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’

Jul 18, 2017, at 01:52 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee received the first copy of the book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’ from Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen who formally released it at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.

BJP-led NDA picks Venkaiah Naidu as V-P candidate

Jul 18, 2017, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): BJP-led NDA picked their senior leader Venkaiah Naidu as the nominee for the upcoming vice presidential election, media reports said on Monday.

United Nations Peacekeeping Course for African Partners commences at Manekshaw Centre

Jul 18, 2017, at 12:13 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) is conducting jointly with the US, the second edition of United Nations Peacekeeping Course for African Partners (UNPCAP-02) in New Delhi from July 17 to Aug 4, officials said on Monday.

BJP's parliamentary committee meets today, will decide on V-P candidate

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The parliamentary committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met this evening where the leaders are likely to pick their candidate for the vice-presidential poll, media reports said on Monday.

We supported Meira Kumar in Presidential polls: Mamata

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:39 pm

Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her party voted in favour of Meira Kumar in the Presidential elections to protest against BJP's 'injustice'.

Voting for presidential poll ends, result on July 20

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The voting to elect the 14th president of the country, which began this morning, ended in late afternoon, media reports said.

Northeast: Talks and Some Troubles

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:18 pm

The Union Government is considering the partial removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)-1958 from the States of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Media reports cited an unnamed Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official as stating, "The notification extending AFSPA in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh is issued for six months after a review twice a year. We have reduced this duration to three months and see if it could be withdrawn completely from certain areas. For the time being, the proposal is only for the two States but we are also looking for a similar solution in Manipur."

Salvaging Order

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:16 pm

At least three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed during a 30-hour long encounter in the Bamnoo area of Pulwama District. The encounter began in the morning of July 3, 2017, when the Security Forces (SFs), who had launched a search operation following a specific tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area, were attacked by the armed group inside a house. Two terrorists were killed on the same day, while another was killed in the morning of July 4. Four SF personnel sustained injuries.

Confederation of Education Excellence organizing an Education Conclave 2017 in Delhi

Jul 17, 2017, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The Confederation of Education Excellence (CEE) is going to organize a conclave on “Transforming India through Civic Education” Education Award Function will follow the conclave on Sept 2 at Shangri-La Hotel New Delhi.

Indian solider and six-year-old girl killed in Pakistan's ceasefire violation in Kashmir, DGMO-level talks held

Jul 17, 2017, at 07:45 pm

Srinagar, Jul 17 (IBNS) : An Indian soldier and a six-year-old girl were killed in heavy firing along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistan once again violated ceasefire on Monday morning, engaging Indian troops in an exchange of fire, reports said.

Karnataka police officer D Roopa transferred after revelation of Sasikala's VIP treatment in jail

Jul 17, 2017, at 07:29 pm

Bengaluru, Jul 17 (IBNS) : D Roopa, the whistle-blower police officer in Karnataka who reported about AIADMK Chief VK Sasikala enjoying VIP facilities in prison in Bengaluru, and her senior, have both been transferred, media reports said.