Sushma Swaraj meets Mongolia PM U Khurelsukh, discuss issues of bilateral cooperation

Apr 25, 2018, at 10:13 pm

Ulaanbaatar, Apr 25 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is currently on trip to Mongolia, on Wednesday met country's Prime Minister U Khurelsukh.

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Patel shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir

Apr 25, 2018, at 10:10 pm

Srinagar, Apr 25 (IBNS): Suspected terrorists shot dead Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Patel in south Kashmir's  Rajpora area on Wednesday, reports said.

Two minor girls raped in Delhi

Apr 25, 2018, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) : As  crimes against girl children   across the country continue unabated,  reports of two minor girls being raped in two separate incidents in Delhi have poured in.

Sushma Swaraj calls on Speaker of Mongolian Parliament in Ulaanbaatar today

Apr 25, 2018, at 08:44 pm

Ulaanbaatar, Apr 25 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on Speaker of Mongolian State Great Khural (Parliament), M.Enkhbold, in Ulaanbaatar, the national capital of Mongolia on Wednesday.

Asaram Bapu sentenced to life imprisonment for raping minor girl

Apr 25, 2018, at 08:25 pm

Jodhpur, Apr 25 (IBNS): Self-styled god-man Asaram Bapu, convicted for raping a minor girl, was sentenced to life imprisonment  by a Jodhpur court on Wednesday, media reports said.

Congress will also have to sacrifice in national politics: Mamata Banerjee

Apr 25, 2018, at 08:00 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has once again raised her voice against the country's second largest party, Congress, while pitching in with the idea of federal front to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

We must live with nature for better future, says Vice President of India while addressing IGNFA Convocation

Apr 25, 2018, at 07:41 pm

Dehra Dun, April 25 (IBNS): States must be incentivised for increasing forest cover, said Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu while addressing the Convocation of 2016 batch of Indian Forest Service officers, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Wednesday.

Asaram Bapu convicted for raping minor, sentencing likely today

Apr 25, 2018, at 06:53 pm

Jodhpur, Apr 25 (IBNS): Self-styled god-man Asaram Bapu, who was accused of raping a minor girl, has been convicted by a Jodhpur court on Wednesday, media reports said.

Government may relax RAP rules to A&N and Lakshdweep to promote tourism

Apr 25, 2018, at 06:39 pm

New Delhi, Apri 25 (IBNS): The Union government is considering a plan to relax the Restricted Area Permit  requirements for Lakshadweep as well as Andaman & Nicobar Islands to promote tourism, according to media reports on Wednesday.

Time has come to stay away from fake god-men: Ashok Gehlot on Asaram case verdict

Apr 25, 2018, at 06:35 pm

New Delhi/Jaipur, Apr 25 (IBNS): Reacting to the conviction of self-styled god-man Asaram Bapu in the rape of a minor,  former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said time has come to stay away from fake religious leaders, media reports said.

Mongolia is not only India's strategic partner but also spiritual neighbour: Sushma Swaraj

Apr 25, 2018, at 05:22 pm

Ulaanbaatar, Apr 25 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said Mongolia is not only India's strategic partner but also its spiritual neighbour.

Asaram Bapu convicted for raping minor girl

Apr 25, 2018, at 04:21 pm

Jodhpur, Apr 24 (IBNS): A Jodhpur court has convicted self-styled god-man Asaram Bapu for raping a minor girl, media reports said.

British diplomat apologises after calling Golden Temple a 'mosque'

Apr 25, 2018, at 03:00 pm

London, Apr 25 (IBNS): A British diplomat has apologised after he called the Golden Temple a 'mosque' instead of a temple.

Asaram rape case verdict today, security tightened in several states

Apr 25, 2018, at 01:01 pm

Jodhpur, Apr 25 (IBNS): A court in Jodhpur on Wednesday is all set to deliver its verdict in a rape case involving self-styled godman Asaram.

Salman Khurshid says Cong has 'blood on its hands', later defends himself

Apr 25, 2018, at 03:44 am

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader and former minister Salman Khurshid has landed up in a controversy after he said the Congress party "has blood on its hands."

Rose Valley chit fund scam: CBI to quiz two former Tripura ministers

Apr 25, 2018, at 02:35 am

Guwahati, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will quiz two former ministers in then Manik Sarkar-led government of Tripura in connection with the multi crore rupees Rose Valley chit fund scam.

Jammu and Kashmir cabinet approves implementation of 7th pay commission recommendations

Apr 25, 2018, at 02:29 am

Jammu, Apr 24 (IBNS): In a major decision, the Jammu and Kashmir state cabinet approved implementation of 7th pay commission recommendations for state government employees and pensioners with effect from January 2016.

Indian govt and World Bank sign agreement to improve rural road network in Madhya Pradesh

Apr 25, 2018, at 02:01 am

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The Government of India, the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the World Bank on Tuesday signed a $210 million loan agreement for the Madhya Pradesh Rural Connectivity Project.

CBSE Class XII Economics paper retest to be held in same centres

Apr 25, 2018, at 12:56 am

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS):  The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that its Class XII Economics paper retest will be conducted at same centres with the same admit card.

Cabinet expansion of Sonowal-led govt on Apr 26

Apr 25, 2018, at 12:38 am

Guwahati, Apr 24 (IBNS): The much awaited cabinet expansion of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal-led Assam government will take place on Apr 26 next.

Assam Rifles nab two Naga militants in Arunachal Pradesh

Apr 25, 2018, at 12:19 am

Guwahati, Apr 24 (IBNS): Security forces have apprehended two Naga militants and recovered arms ammunition in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said. 

Sushma Swaraj reaches Mongolia after wrapping up China visit

Apr 24, 2018, at 11:05 pm

Ulaanbaatar, Apr 24 (IBNS): Wrapping up her visit to China, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday commenced her two-day visit to Mongolia.

Karnataka wants Narendra Modi's idea of development: Sambit Patra

Apr 24, 2018, at 10:48 pm

Bengaluru, Apr 24 (IBNS): Sounding confident about the saffron party's victory in the upcoming Karnataka assembly polls, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Tuesday said the southern state wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of development.

Casting couch is present everywhere, Parliament is not immune: Renuka Chowdhury

Apr 24, 2018, at 10:42 pm

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Congress leader Renuka Chowdhary on Tuesday said she feels the casting couch is a grim reality which is even present in the Parliament.

PM Modi launches Rashtriya Gramin Swaraj Abhiyan; unveils roadmap for overall development of tribals

Apr 24, 2018, at 09:30 pm

Mandla, Apr 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Rashtriya Gramin Swaraj Abhiyan on Tuesday, at a public meeting, in Mandla in Madhya Pradesh.

Militant and two security personnel killed in south Kashmir encounter

Apr 24, 2018, at 09:08 pm

Srinagar, Apr 24 (IBNS): In an ongoing encounter in Tral forests  in south Kashmir,  two security personnel and a militant have been killed till last reports came in on Tuesday.

Security tightened in Jodhpur ahead of Asaram Bapu case verdict

Apr 24, 2018, at 09:02 pm

Jodhpur, Apr 24 (IBNS): Security in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has been tightened until April 30, with the court scheduled to deliver its verdict on Tuesday, on Asaram Bapu's involvement in the rape case of a 16-year old girl. according to media reports.

Assam : Suspected ULFA-I militants fire at a petrol pump near state's border with Arunachal Pradesh

Apr 24, 2018, at 08:28 pm

Guwahati, Apr 24 (IBNS) : A petrol pump in upper Assam’s Charaideo district was in the line of massive firing by suspected militants of banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I), on Monday night.

Parts of north eastern India hit by earthquake on Tuesday morning

Apr 24, 2018, at 07:46 pm

Guwahati, Apr 24 (IBNS): An earthquake hit parts of Assam and some other areas of North Eastern India on Tuesday, according to media reports.

PM Modi says it is time to reaffirm the country's commitment to serve the villages on National Panchayati Raj Day

Apr 24, 2018, at 07:08 pm

Mandla, Apr 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, said that he was delighted to be in the state on National Panchayati Raj Day.