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Karnataka CM meets Rajnath Singh, SC to continue to hear Cauvery dispute case

Dec 09, 2016, at 07:05 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): A delegation led by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah met the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on Friday.

If I am allowed to speak on note ban,there will be an earthquake : Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

Dec 09, 2016, at 06:50 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) : Amid the continuing verbal war between the Treasury Bench and Opposition members that kept eluding a debate on demonetisation, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that if he is allowed to speak up, it will cause an "earthquake," reports said.

SECI to launch 1000 MW Rooftop Solar PV Scheme for government sector

Dec 09, 2016, at 06:26 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is launching a tender of 1000 MW capacity on Friday for development of grid-connected rooftop solar capacity for Central government ministries/departments.

Thirteen teachers killed in road accident in Punjab

Dec 09, 2016, at 06:08 pm

Chandigarh, Dec 9 (IBNS): Thirteen teachers are feared killed in a road accident at Theh Kalandar village in Fazilka district of Punjab, on Friday morning, according to media reports.

Cyclone Alert for Andhra Pradesh Coast

Dec 09, 2016, at 05:43 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Earth said on Friday morning that cyclonic storm, VARDAH, over southeast Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph during past six hrs and slightly intensified further.

Go to Jantar Mantar for dharna, BJP to Oppn; Rahul says all set to speak out

Dec 09, 2016, at 05:33 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): While Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi said he is all set to speak in Parliament if he is allowed to, the ruling BJP said the Opposition should go to Jantar Mantar protest ground in Delhi if they want to sit on a dharna.

Defence Minister Parrikar flays Mamata in letter over army row

Dec 09, 2016, at 05:23 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in a letter has flayed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying that he did not expect a leader of her stature to draw the Army in political exchanges.

Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Goa

Dec 09, 2016, at 03:37 pm

Panaji, Dec 9 (IBNS): A Chetak helicopter made an emergency landing in Goa following technical problem, the Indian Navy confirmed on Friday.

Stranded tourists rescue: Six Navy ships deployed to Havelock Island

Dec 09, 2016, at 03:25 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Six Navy ships have been deployed to Havelock Island to rescue the stranded tourists, officials said on Friday.

PM Narendra Modi wishes Sonia Gandhi on her birthday

Dec 09, 2016, at 02:52 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Prime Mnister Narendra modi on Friday wished Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her birthday.

Hyderabad: Under-construction multi-storied building collapses, 1 killed

Dec 09, 2016, at 02:14 pm

Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IBNS): At least one person died as an under-construction multi-storied building collapsed in Nanakramguda area of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, reports said on Friday.

CM O Panneerselvam, other ministers meet Sasikala

Dec 09, 2016, at 05:10 am

Chennai, Dec 8 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and several other senior minsters on Thursday visited the Poes Garden residence in Chennai of J Jayalalithaa to meet her friend Sasikala Natarajan, media reports said.

Deadly opioid seized in Toronto for first time

Dec 09, 2016, at 04:27 am

Toronto, Dec 8 (IBNS): A powerful opioid with a potency roughly 10,000 times that of morphine has been obtained in Toronto for the first time, reported CP24.

Civilian killed, another critically injured in Kashmir clashes

Dec 09, 2016, at 04:18 am

Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): A civilian was killed while another was critically injured after a group of protesters tried to march towards an encounter site at Arwani area of South Kashmir's Bijbehara town on Thursday where three LET militants were killed earlier in the day.

I&B Minister Venkaiah Naidu to chair SIMCON 2016

Dec 09, 2016, at 01:25 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is organising the 28th State Information Ministers Conference on Dec 9 and 10 at Vigyan Bhawan.

Information with confirmation is ammunition; photo confirms the information:M. Venkaiah Naidu

Dec 09, 2016, at 01:21 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Inaugurating 4th Bi-Annual Photo Exhibition of All India Working News Cameramen’s association at Lalit Kala Academy, the Minister for Information & Broadcasting, M. Venkaiah Naidu said that information with confirmation is ammunition and photo confirms the information.

Union Home Minister inaugurates the India International Science Festival 2016

Dec 09, 2016, at 01:19 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the young scientists to spread the message of cashless transactions.

BRO Director General reviews projects in Western Rajasthan Borders

Dec 09, 2016, at 01:15 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Director General Border Roads and Col Commandant ‘The Bengal Sappers’ Lt Gen Suresh Sharma toured the western borders of Rajasthan to take stock of the works being done by the Project Chetak from Dec 5 to Dec 7.

Dg Bangladesh Coast Guard to visit India

Dec 09, 2016, at 01:11 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Indian Coast Guard is hosting a four member delegation led by Director General, Bangladesh Coast Guard Rear Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury who are on a three day visit to India.

President of India calls for 'Electoral Reforms'

Dec 09, 2016, at 01:05 am

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee delivered the fourth Defence Estates Day Lecture on the topic ‘Electoral Reforms for a Stronger Democracy’ on Thursday in New Delhi.

FBI team in Kolkata to quiz ISIS suspect, held in West Bengal

Dec 08, 2016, at 11:07 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): A team of the United States' domestic Intelligence and security service, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), came to Kolkata on Thursday afternoon to interrogate a ISIS suspect, held in West Bengal.

Prez Mukherjee chides opposition, says disruption absolutely unacceptable in Parliamentary system

Dec 08, 2016, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Chiding the opposition over frequent disruptions in Parliamentary proceedings, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday that it is absolutely unacceptable.

Three Lashkar militants killed in Kashmir, mobile network and internet service suspended

Dec 08, 2016, at 08:51 pm

Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): Three militants, including a commander of Lashkar-e- Taiba, were killed on Thursday in a fierce gun battle with security forces in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Armed militants storm and loot bank in south Kashmir

Dec 08, 2016, at 08:47 pm

Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): Militants armed with AK-47 rifles looted a bank in Pulwama district in south Kashmir, police said on Thursday.

Bihar govt to challenge bail granted to merit scandal case accused

Dec 08, 2016, at 08:27 pm

Patna, Dec 8 (TheBIharPost/IBNS): The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has said that it will move the upper court to challenge the bail granted to the accused in the Bihar merit scandal case.

Demonetisation: West Bengal CM asks PM Modi to clarify situation and take responsibility

Dec 08, 2016, at 08:22 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Following criticism from Rahul Gandhi and Lalu Prasad Yadav over demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now been asked by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to clarify the present situation to the people of India and take full responsibility for the loss.

PM Modi urges Indians to defeat the hoarding of black money in the country

Dec 08, 2016, at 08:19 pm

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Exactly a month after the note ban was imposed by the Central government, Prime Minister has urged Indians to ensure that black money is eradicated from the country, according to media reports.

Second bank robbery post demonetisation in J&K

Dec 08, 2016, at 07:45 pm

Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): A bank was looted in south Kashmir on Thursday, according to media reports.

Lalu slams PM, says Modi trying to hide behind veil of cashless economy

Dec 08, 2016, at 07:43 pm

Patna, Dec 8 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Thursday, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation.

Allahabad HC says triple talaq violates rights of Muslim women and is unconstitutional

Dec 08, 2016, at 07:42 pm

Allahabad, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Allahabad High Court on Thursday said that personal law boards are not above the Constitution while ruling that triple talaq among Muslims is unconstitutional, according to media reports.