Coal Ministry prepares draft guidelines on coal block allocation

Nov 20, 2014, at 12:31 am

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday placed in public domain draft guidelines on coal block allocations as the first phase of auction bidding for the same will take place on Feb 11, 2015.

India to use democracy for benefit of mankind: Modi

Nov 19, 2014, at 11:57 pm

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Fiji, on Wednesday said India would use the strengths of its democracy and young population for the benefit of mankind.

Armed miscreants attempt to kidnap top pharma boss

Nov 19, 2014, at 11:24 pm

Hyderabad, Nov 19 (IBNS): A unidentified miscreant armed with an AK-47 tried to kidnap a top industrialist in Hyderabad from his car on Wednesday morning.

Sri Lanka releases 5 Indians on death sentence

Nov 19, 2014, at 10:48 pm

Chennai, Nov 19 (IBNS): Sri Lanka has reportedly released five Indians who were given the death sentence after being convicted for smuggling drugs into the country, media reported.

President confers Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Awards

Nov 19, 2014, at 10:28 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday conferred the Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Awards for the year 2013-14 to 53 institutions and individuals at a function at Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India is the nodal ministry for the awards.

Pranab to visit Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

Nov 19, 2014, at 10:10 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on November 20 and 21, 2014.

Key aide arrested, police slaps sedition charges against 'missing' Rampal

Nov 19, 2014, at 10:08 pm

Hisar, Nov 19 (IBNS): After local administration faced massive resistance from controversial Sant Rampal's supporters on Tuesday, the Haryana police on Wednesday slapped charges of sedition against the self styled godman and his followers on Wednesday. While his close aides were arrested, Rampal himself is still at large, media reported.

Left snubs Mamata on national level coalition

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): A day after Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee hinted of a coalition with arch-rivals at home, Left parties, at national level against communal forces, the latter on Wednesday has quashed any such possibility, media reported.

Saradha scam: WB minister Madan Mitra summoned by CBI

Nov 19, 2014, at 08:31 pm

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS) Close on the heels of a suicide bid by imprisoned Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh who alleged that several top party leaders were being spared in the Saradha Chit Fund scam probe, West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra has finally been summoned by the investigating agency CBI.

Opportunity to renew an old relationship with Fiji: Modi

Nov 19, 2014, at 07:52 pm

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that he would like to renew the old frienship ties with Fiji, which has earlier been adrift at times.

India Extends $75 Million Credit Line to Fiji

Nov 19, 2014, at 07:22 pm

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Making a strong pitch to enhance bilateral ties, India on Wednesday extended US$ 75 million Credit Line to Fiji.

Modi increases "Look East" horizon in Pacific Ocean region

Nov 19, 2014, at 07:18 pm

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): With a view to increase its economic influence and enhance defence co-operation in the Pacific Ocean region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday annnounced to increase the Grant-in-Aid to each of the Pacific Island Countries by US$ 75,000 per year.

India will don the role of 'Vishvaguru': Modi

Nov 19, 2014, at 07:15 pm

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India would use the strengths of its democracy and young population for the benefit of mankind.

No relief for Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

Nov 19, 2014, at 06:46 pm

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS) It is bad news for former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Chavan as there is no reprieve for him in the Adarsh scam case by the Bombay High Court.

Rampal still inside Hisar ashram, 4 women found dead: Police

Nov 19, 2014, at 06:16 pm

Hisar, Nov 19 (IBNS): Amid reports of deaths of four women inside the Hisar ashram of a murder accused godman, police said Wednesday they are fully engaged in operation to arrest self-styled Sant Rampal who is still holed up inside the campus where he is being protected by thousands of his supporters leading to a standoff with the cops.

Training aircraft crashes in Indore

Nov 19, 2014, at 05:46 pm

Indore, Nov 19 (IBNS) A training aircraft which reportedly took off from the Indore Flying Club has crashed, said reports on Wednesday.

Modi announces initiatives to expand India-Fiji ties

Nov 19, 2014, at 05:41 pm

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is now in Fiji after his trip to Australia, Wednesday announced a clutch of initiatives to expand the ties with the Pacific island nation, including visa on arrival in India for Fijians and funds to promote business ties.

Armed man fires at top pharma company chairman in Hyderabad

Nov 19, 2014, at 05:01 pm

Hyderabad, Nov 19 (IBNS) N Reddy, chairman of one of the leading pharmaceutical companies, Aurobindo Pharma, was shot at by an unidentified assailant with an AK 47 rifle during the morning walk on Wednesday here though he escaped the bid with minor injuries.

NRS: Family identifies dead man

Nov 19, 2014, at 05:53 am

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): The man, who was found dead in the boys' hostel of the NRS Medical College and Hospital was identified on Tuesday.

PM Modi arrives in Fiji

Nov 19, 2014, at 05:09 am

Suva, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Fiji.

Rajnath announces Disaster Response Medal

Nov 19, 2014, at 03:11 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has announced 'Disaster Response Medal' to the forces involved in Disaster Management.

Over 2 cr Aadhaars generated in Bihar: Govt

Nov 19, 2014, at 03:00 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Pursuing the mandate of universal coverage across the country, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has generated over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers in Bihar out of a total population of 10.41 crore (as per Census 2011).

Can't say no to my friend Tony: Modi

Nov 19, 2014, at 01:57 am

Melbourne, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the "beauty of democracy" that enabled him to meet the leaders from both the ruling party as well as the oppositions during the official dinner hosted by his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

North Kashmir army Core Group meets to strategise election security

Nov 19, 2014, at 01:27 am

Srinagar, Nov 18 (IBNS): In continuation with the series of election security coordination meetings starting from the Core Group Meeting held on 01 Nov 2014 at Badami Bagh Cantonment, the security meeting for North Kashmir was on held at the headquarters of the Frontier Baramulla Division on Monday.

Centre likely to cancel minesweeper warship deal

Nov 19, 2014, at 12:54 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Centre is likely to cancel the "minesweepwer" warship deal in place with South Korea after allegations came to the light that middlemen were involved during the deal.

India successfully test-fires Akash missile

Nov 19, 2014, at 12:49 am

Balasore, Nov 18 (IBNS): India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed surface-to-air missile (SAM) 'Akash' for second successive day on Tuesday, media reprorted.

Ready to join Left at national level to fight communalism: Mamata

Nov 19, 2014, at 12:41 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she is ready to join a coalition even with her arch rival, the Left Front, if the Congress party takes the initiative to form the group at the national level.

Godhra riots: Nanavati Commission submits report to Gujarat CM

Nov 19, 2014, at 12:01 am

Ahmedabad, Nov 18 (IBNS): Twelve years after the infamous Godhra riots, Justice GT Nanavati commission on Tuesday submitted its final report to Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel at her residence.

Hisar turns to war-zone after police tries to arrest 'godman' Rampal

Nov 18, 2014, at 11:53 pm

Hisar, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Barwala town on the outskirts of Hisar turned into a battle-zone on Tuesday after police tried to arrest self-styled godman Sant Rampal, who has been allegedly accused in a eight-year-old murder case, media reported.

Hisar turns to war-zone after police tries to arrest 'godman' Rampal

Nov 18, 2014, at 11:51 pm

Hisar, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Barwala town on the outkirts of Hisar turned into a battle-zone on Tuesday after police tried to arrest self-styled godman Sant Rampal, who has been allegedly accused in a eight-year-old murder case, media reported.