Safe havens for terrorists in Pakistan unacceptable : Obama

Jan 23, 2015, at 08:23 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS) Ahead of his visit to India, US President Barack Obama has said terrorists getting 'safe haven' in Pakistan is 'not acceptable' and those behind the 26/11 attack in Mumbai must face justice.

Parrikar sparks row with deep assets compromise

Jan 23, 2015, at 06:23 pm

Mumbai/New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar triggered a controversy when at a function to release a publication on Thursday he said that some former Prime Ministers had compromised the country's "deep assets" on national security.

Bomb blast in Bihar's Arrah, 1 killed

Jan 23, 2015, at 05:53 pm

Arrah, Bihar, Jan 23 (IBNS) One person was feared dead in a bomb blast outside a court premise in Bihar's Arrah on Friday, police said.

India observes Netaji's birthday, PM pays tribute

Jan 23, 2015, at 04:50 pm

Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): India proudly remembered and celebrated the sacrifices made by country's nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose, who is more fondly and better known as 'Netaji' or 'Respected Leader', on his 118th birth anniversary on Friday.

India, US share mature relationship: Jaitley

Jan 23, 2015, at 04:20 pm

Davos, Jan 23 (IBNS): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that India and the United States (US) share a mature relationship and can survive differences, media reports said.

Sensex climbs to record 400 points

Jan 23, 2015, at 04:04 pm

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS): The BSE Sensex rose nearly 400 points (1.4 percent) and the broader Nifty advanced over 100 points in early trade on Friday as Indian stock markets opened at record highs for a fourth straight session on Friday, media reports said.

Korpan Shah case: Two more arrested

Jan 23, 2015, at 05:41 am

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Homicide department of the Kolkata Police on Thursday evening arrested two students of Nil Ratan Sarkar (NRS) College and Hospital in connection with the Korpan Shah murder case.

Activist Irom Sharmila released from jail

Jan 23, 2015, at 04:47 am

Imphal, Jan 22 (IBNS): Manipuri human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who is on indefinite fast since November 2000, was on Thursday night released from judicial custody.

Delhi lawyers stage protest against Bedi

Jan 23, 2015, at 04:31 am

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) new entrant Kiran Bedi on Thursday faced another protest as lawyers in Delhi staged agitation, burnt her effigy and raised slogans against her.

Air Chief inspects Air Force establishments near Chennai

Jan 23, 2015, at 03:21 am

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha proceeded on a tour of the twin Air Force Establishments at Avadi and Tambaram, near Chennai.

Kashmir receives fresh snowfall

Jan 23, 2015, at 03:06 am

Srinagar, Jan 22 (IBNS): Most parts of the Kashmir valley received fresh overnight snowfall leading to closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway for vehicular movement.

Assam ministry will reshuffle tomorrow

Jan 23, 2015, at 02:51 am

Guwahati, Jan 22 (IBNS): Finally Assam ministry have scheduled to reshuffle on January 23.

Everyone is entitled to have different views: AAP on Shanti Bhushan remark

Jan 23, 2015, at 02:31 am

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): Hours after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) patriarch Shanti Bhushan called for a 'change in leadership' and applauded BJP's Kiran Bedi as a good chief ministerial candidate, party chief Arvind Kejriwal said everyone has a right to express his or her views.

PM launches small savings scheme for girl child

Jan 23, 2015, at 12:45 am

Panipat, Jan 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched small savings instrument for girl child 'Sukanya Samriddhi Account' as part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme at Panipat on Thursday.

I beg for the lives of daughters: Modi

Jan 23, 2015, at 12:11 am

Panipat, Jan 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made an emotional appeal to the people of India, saying he "comes as a bhikshuk (beggar) to beg for the lives of daughters" as he addressed a large gathering consisting predominantly of women at Panipat in Haryana, on the occasion of the launch of the National Programme "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao."

Obama's visit to strengthen whole spectrum of bilateral ties : MEA

Jan 22, 2015, at 11:48 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS) Describing America as a 'key partner' in defence and counter-terrorism, India on Thursday said US President Barack Obama's forthcoming visit would strengthen whole spectrum of bilateral relationship.

Didn't say Modi symbol of Indianness : Dwivedi

Jan 22, 2015, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS) Scolded by the party for his comment that supposedly related Narendra Modi to 'Indianness', senior Congress leader Janardhan Dwivedi on Thursday denied saying anything in praise of the Prime Minister.

Bedi to be a good chief minister: AAP patriarch Shanti Bhushan

Jan 22, 2015, at 07:44 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS) After Sazia Ilmi made a bitter attack on him and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kezriwal suffered another embarrassment before Delhi Assemby elections when party patriarch Shanti Bhushan called for a 'change in leadership' and applauded BJP's Kiran Bedi as a good chief ministerial candidate.

BJP negotiating with former cricketer Sourav Ganguly: Reports

Jan 22, 2015, at 07:03 pm

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is reportedly in talks to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

Maran says CBI trying to frame him to please RSS

Jan 22, 2015, at 06:14 pm

Chennai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran on Thursday accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of framing him in an attempt to please Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) - the ideological mentor of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Goa CM says people born with disabilities are "mistakes" of God

Jan 22, 2015, at 06:00 pm

Goa, Jan 22 (IBNS): Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Thursday sparked off a fresh controversy as he said that some people are born with disabilities due to the "mistake" and "negligence" of God.

Kiran Bedi praises RSS, says it helps unite India

Jan 22, 2015, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s chief ministerial candidate for the Delhi elections Kiran Bedi said that the party’s ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had managed to unite India at a time when the nation was being divided, reports said.

Modi, Obama to hear India on Mann Ki Baat

Jan 22, 2015, at 03:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS) Trust Narendra Modi to cajole President Obama to fall in line with his way of public communication. In a flurry of tweets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning announced that US President Barack Obama, who will arrive here in a three-day visit from Sunday, will join him in a special edition of his monthly radio address 'Mann ki Baat' (from the heart).

I don't know politics, says Amitabh Bachchan

Jan 22, 2015, at 06:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has said he does not understand politics and is not qualified for it.

Akshay leads online support for Global Action/2015 campaign launch

Jan 22, 2015, at 05:25 am

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS): The who's who of India came together, through various social media networks, to lend their support to 'Action/2015' Campaign and superstar Akshay Kumar was the pioneer to lend his voice to the cause.

Nadiadwala Grandson announces 'Dishoom'

Jan 22, 2015, at 02:24 am

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS): The year 2014 has been a great one for Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE) with a lineup of super hit movies. In a recent announcement on their social media, they have confirmed that they will be soon rolling out a new film, 'Dishoom’, which goes into production soon.

Don't want to be involved in political dirt: Anna

Jan 22, 2015, at 02:03 am

Ralegan Siddhi, Jan 21 (IBNS) Refusing to reach on former top cop Kiran Bedi's decision to join politics, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Wednesday said he wants to stay away from 'political dirt'.

Chief Minister's Conference on Internal Security and LWE issues postponed

Jan 22, 2015, at 01:27 am

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Th Centre on The Chief Minister's Conference on Internal Security and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) issues has been postponed.

IAF appeals to Delhiites to keep Delhi clean till Jan 26

Jan 22, 2015, at 01:19 am

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): In view of the flypast at heights varying from 60 to 500 metres being displayed on the Republic Day and the associated flight safety concerns posed by birds, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has appealed to all citizens of Delhi and its neighbourhood to keep their areas clean and avoid throwing eatables, garbage, dead animals or carcasses in the open in all the days leading up to Jan 26.

Parrikar invites Russian Defence industry to join in 'Make In India' plan

Jan 22, 2015, at 12:51 am

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS) India and Russia on Wednesday re-affirmed their commitment to the long standing friendship and cooperation in the area of Defence Cooperation.