BJP lawmaker attends conversion ceremony in Bastar
Dec 14, 2014, at 12:53 am
Bastar, Dec 13 (IBNS): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar attended a religious conversion ceremony organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), media reports said.
Kidnapped Sarpanch's body found in Sopore
Dec 14, 2014, at 12:51 am
Sopore, Dec 13 (IBNS): The body of a village council head (sarpanch) who was kidnapped by suspected militants in Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district was found on Saturday morning, media reports said.
Bengaluru man behind IS twitter account arrested
Dec 14, 2014, at 12:49 am
Bengaluru, Dec 13 (IBNS): A Bengaluru-based man, identified as Mehdi Masroor Biswas, who allegedly operated Islamic State’s most influential Twitter account, was arrested, media reports said.
If image is proof, arrest PM for Sahara scam: Mamata
Dec 14, 2014, at 12:45 am
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IBNS): Furious at the arrest of her aide and state transport and sports minister Madan Mitra by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Saradha scam, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said "if an image is a proof of criminal conspiracy, arrest PM for Sahara scam."
PM Modi pays tribute to 2001 parliament attack soldiers
Dec 14, 2014, at 12:43 am
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and other parliamentarians on Saturday paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the deadly terror attack on Parliament in 2001.
Dec 11, 2014, at 05:55 am
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): IPL side Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as the head coach ahead of the IPL season 8.
Putin arrives in India, PM Modi welcomes
Dec 11, 2014, at 05:41 am
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin and said his visit to the Asian nation is a step in the direction of taking the relationship between the two countries to the next level.
Cabinet clears Amendments to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008
Dec 11, 2014, at 03:48 am
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the officials Amendments to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008 and introduction in the Rajya Sabha when the Bill is taken up for consideration and passing.
Delhi Assembly polls: AAP releases third list of candidates
Dec 11, 2014, at 03:12 am
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced their third list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
Malala Yousafzai, Kailash Satyarthi receive Nobel Peace Prize
Dec 11, 2014, at 02:48 am
Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS) Conflicting neighbours India and Pakistan on Wednesday witnessed their child rights activists -Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai- sharing the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize at a grand ceremony here and urging in one voice to globalise compassion and right to education.
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Bus service flagged off between Guwahati-Dhaka
Dec 11, 2014, at 02:30 am
Guwahati, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Bus service from Guwahati to Dhaka was officially started on Wednesday, officials said.
Will continue fight until every child goes to school: Malala
Dec 11, 2014, at 01:30 am
Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS): Pakistan's Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai while receiving her award along with India's Kailash Satyarthi on Wednesday said the world will no more be satisfied with the basic education and that her fight against oppression will continue till every child goes to school.
Satyarthi urges world to globalise compassion for children
Dec 11, 2014, at 12:37 am
Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS): India's 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi on Wednesday called upon the people of the world to "globalise the compassion for children" and said he represents "the sound of silence of millions of children" while receiving the honours along with Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai at a grand ceremony on Wednesday on the death anniversary of its founder Alfred Nobel.
PM Modi congratulates Nobel laureates Satyarthi, Malala
Dec 11, 2014, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated 2014 Nobel Prize Winners Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai, who are being honoured in Oslo in Norway.
Satyarthi, Malala receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo
Dec 10, 2014, at 11:43 pm
Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS): In a proud moment for India and Pakistan, Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai received the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize amid thunderous applauds at a ceremony in Oslo in Norway on Wednesday.
Mumbai: Uber GM Shailesh Sawlani attacked
Dec 10, 2014, at 11:29 pm
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): As the country reacts strongly over the Delhi rape case, Uber general manager Shailesh Sawlani was attacked by a man after he left the Transport Commissioner's office on Wednesday afternoon, reports said.
Attempting suicide will no longer be a crime: Home Ministry
Dec 10, 2014, at 10:53 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): In a landmark move, the Central Government has decided that attempt to commit suicide will no longer be considered as crime with the Home Ministry informing the Parliament that Section 309 (attempt to Commit suicide) of IPC be decriminalised.
Hannover Messe 2015 to showcase "Make In India"
Dec 10, 2014, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) At Hannover Messe 2015, the world’s largest industrial trade fair, India will take centre stage as the official partner country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fair together with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel.
India is reliable, time-tested partner: Putin
Dec 10, 2014, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is beginning a crucial two-day trip to India from Dec 10 to attend the 15th Annual India-Russia Summit, said he is "happy to see friendly India led by a reputable political leader [Narendra Modi], who has already made a personal contribution to the promotion of the Russian-Indian cooperation."
Malala urges world leaders to seize 2015 to "do better" for children
Dec 10, 2014, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) Pakistan's Malala Youssafzai who along with India's Kailash Satyarthi will receive this year's Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday, has in an open letter urged the world to seize the opportunity of 2015 to do better.
Mass conversion in UP sparks controversy, ruckus in RS
Dec 10, 2014, at 06:04 pm
Agra, Dec 10 (IBNS): A police complaint was lodged after some 200 people were converted to Hinduism in a ceremony organized in Uttar Pradesh by groups linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), media reports said.
After Delhi, Uber cabs banned in Hyderabad
Dec 10, 2014, at 06:00 pm
Hyderabad, Dec 10 (IBNS): After Delhi, Hyderabad became the second city to ban internet app-based Uber cabs, media reports said.
Three policemen suspended after rape victim dies in Ludhiana
Dec 10, 2014, at 05:15 pm
Ludhiana, Dec 10 (IBNS): Three policemen, including two assistant sub-inspector rank officers, in Ludhiana were suspended for dereliction of duty after a 16-year-old rape survivor, who was set on fire last week, died on Tuesday, media reports said.
Satyarthi, Malala to receive Nobel Peace Prize today
Dec 10, 2014, at 04:59 pm
Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS): India's Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai will receive this year’s Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday, media reports said.
Indian warship Barracuda to be handed over to Mauritius soon
Dec 10, 2014, at 04:42 pm
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): India first warship Barracuda, a 75 ft by 15 ft vessel which can house 20-odd sailors, will be handed over to Mauritius in another 10 days, media reports said.
Richard Rahul Verma to become next US ambassador to India
Dec 10, 2014, at 03:48 pm
Washington, Dec 10 (IBNS): The United States senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Richard Rahul Verma by a voice vote as the next US ambassador to India, media reports said.
Malala is my daughter: Kailash
Dec 10, 2014, at 03:54 am
Oslo, Dec 9 (IBNS) Indian Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi on Tuesday said his fellow Pakistani winner Malala Yousafzai is like his 'daughter'.
Assembly polls: 61 pct voting in Jharkhand, J&K records 58 pct
Dec 10, 2014, at 03:26 am
Ranchi, Dec 9 (IBNS) Around 61 percent voters exercised their franchise in the third phase of polling in the Assembly polls here on Tuesday.
J&K: 58% turnout recorded in 3rd phase
Dec 10, 2014, at 02:49 am
Srinagar, Dec 9 (IBNS): Braving chilly weather of Jammu and Kashmir, the third phase of polling for 16 assembly seats in the north Indian state recorded 58 percent voter turnout on Tuesday, up from 52.13 percent in 2009.
Child labour ban coming soon: Union Labour Minister
Dec 10, 2014, at 12:32 am
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): A national consultation on Child Domestic Work and Trafficking was organized in New Delhi by Save the Children to examine issues and concerns of Child Domestic Work and Trafficking with a view to suggest policy changes in specific reference to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012.