Now Congress plans public pledge on Nehru's 125th birth anniversary
Nov 05, 2014, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS): The beleaguered Congress now mulls to take pledge on Jawaharlal Nehru’s 125th birth anniversary on November 14, reports said.
BSE, Nifty touch record high today
Nov 05, 2014, at 04:54 pm
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS): The BSE Sensex rose above 28,000 for the first time ever while the 50-share Nifty also hit a record high in morning trade on Wednesday, reports said.
Terror threat at Kolkata Port, warships removed
Nov 05, 2014, at 05:57 am
Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): A high alert has been sounded in Kolkata Port on Tuesday after intelligence agencies received warning of possible terror attacks from Pakistan based terrorists, prompting the Indian Navy to remove two warships from the port that were to be displayed for the Naval Week celebrations.
Rajnath Singh meets Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore
Nov 05, 2014, at 05:22 am
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had a delegation level meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of SingaporeChee Hean Teo, in Monaco on the sidelines of the third Interpol General Assembly meet on Tuesday.
Nov 05, 2014, at 05:09 am
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Sushma meets family members of Indians held in captivity in Iraq
Nov 05, 2014, at 03:35 am
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): Exterbnal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met families of 40 Indians held captives in war-torn-Iraq.
Odisha chitfund scam: CBI arrests three politicians
Nov 05, 2014, at 02:01 am
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested three politicians, including BJD MP Ramchandra Hansda, for their alleged connection in a chitfund scam.
Terror threat at Kolkata Port, high alert sounded
Nov 05, 2014, at 01:34 am
Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): A high alert has been sounded in Kolkata Port on Tuesday after intelligence agencies received warning of possible terror attacks.
Modi govt clears 90 crore for road projects in Arunachal
Nov 05, 2014, at 12:27 am
Itanagar, Nov 4 (IBNS): To counter China, Centre on Tuesday cleared a total of about Rs. 90 crore in the current fiscal for various road projects in Arunachal pradesh, media reported.
Aam Aadmi Party kicks off election campaign
Nov 04, 2014, at 11:35 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party kicked off their election campaign by saying that they will make Delhi a world-class city.
Kashmir Valley observes Ashura peacefully
Nov 04, 2014, at 11:11 pm
Srinagar, Nov 4 (IBNS): Amid tight security arrangements, processions of Ashura to observe Muharram were taken out across the State of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, where thousands of Shia Muslims participated.
IIT Kharagpur student gets 91 lakh offer
Nov 04, 2014, at 11:10 pm
Kharagpur, Nov 4 (IBNS): IIT Kharagpur students are being flooded with pre-placement offers with the highest one reaching a staggering 91 lakh, media reported.
Mallikarjun Kharge inducted in key government panel
Nov 04, 2014, at 10:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge was inducted in a key panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reported.
Union cabinet recommends Delhi government dissolution
Nov 04, 2014, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet of the BJP led Narendra Modi government which met on Tuesday urged the President to dissolve the Delhi Assembly as the state heads for a re-election early next year.
Curfew in Srinagar areas for Muharram processions
Nov 04, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Srinagar, Nov 4 (IBNS) In view of the 10 Muharram processions during the day, the district administration of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir has decided to impose restrictions in various areas of the city on Tuesday.
Trinamool MLA shoots out mouth on party extortion
Nov 04, 2014, at 06:06 pm
Burdwan, West Bengal, Nov 4 (IBNS) A ruling Trinamool Congress MLA of West Bengal at a party gathering caught on camera claimed that some in the outfit are extorting money from businessmen in the south Bengal district of Burdwan by sending envelopes with a chit mentioning the amount they would cough up.
Anger, grief in Kashmir over civilian killing in Army firing
Nov 04, 2014, at 05:39 pm
Srinagar, Nov 4 (IBNS) Anger, grief and protest marked the day of Muharram in Kashmir on Tuesday after two civilians were killed a day ago in firing by Army in Budgam district even as Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley expressed regret over the tragedy.
Muslim community observes Muharram today
Nov 04, 2014, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): The Muslim community on Tuesday is observing the 'day of grief' or 'Muharram' amid mourning and remembrance.
Union cabinet to meet on Delhi government dissolution
Nov 04, 2014, at 04:58 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet would meet on Tuesday to discuss the dissolution of the Delhi Assembly as the state heads for a re-election.
Pakistan holds Wagah ceremony after requesting India to suspend it
Nov 04, 2014, at 05:00 am
Wagah, Nov 3 (IBNS): Pakistan went ahead with the beating retreat ceremony at the Wagah border on its side while it had asked India to put it on hold after a suicide attack killed more than 60 people at Wagah in that country a day ago.
J&K: 2 killed after Army opens fire at a private vehicle
Nov 04, 2014, at 04:41 am
Kudgam, Nov 3 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and two others were injured on Monday after an Army's ambush party allegedly opened fire at a private vehicle in Chattergam in the Budgam district of Kashmir, reports said.
India, USA expand development cooperation in Asia, Africa
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:42 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) India and the United States Monday signed the Statement of Guiding Principles on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development.
WB: Section 144 lifted from violence-torn Birbhum
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:40 am
Birbhum, Nov 3 (IBNS): Bringing some relief, the West Bengal Police has withdrawn Section 144 from the violence-hit Birbhum, 11 days after clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Makhra village.
AAP leaders meet Najeeb Jung, demands fresh election in Delhi
Nov 04, 2014, at 12:50 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Monday met Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung to discuss the possibilities of government formation in the national capital, which, according to media reports, is heading for re-election.
Bhopal gas victims to go on indefinite waterless fast from Nov 10
Nov 04, 2014, at 12:21 am
Bhopal, Nov 3 (IBNS): The representatives of five organizations of survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal on Monday announced an indefinite water-less fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from Nov 10 on the issue of compensation.
Congress expels Vasan, labels him "opportunist"
Nov 03, 2014, at 11:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Congress party expelled its leader GK Vasan on Monday evening, hours after the latter quit party and announced to float his new political outfit, media reported.
Delhi heading for re-election, announcement likely soon
Nov 03, 2014, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Delhi is heading for re-election. A formal announcement regarding the dissolution of Assembly may be taken soon by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, as early as Monday evening, media reported.
Afghan deputy Governor shot dead
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:53 pm
Kandahar, Nov 3 (IBNS): The Deputy Governor of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, Abdul Qadeem Patyall was shot dead on Monday while he was sitting in class at a university, media reported.
India condemns the terrorist attack at Wagah in Pakistan
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) India on Monday strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack against innocent civilians, mercilessly targeted by terrorists last at Wagah in Pakistan.
Centre asks Health officials uphold idea of Swachh Bharat
Nov 03, 2014, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Monday that the government would institutionalise a regulatory authority with full powers to oversee all-round quality standards enforcement and consumer protection under the National Health Assurance Mission (NHAM).