Assam govt distributes scooties to 1000 girl students
Jan 13, 2018, at 04:26 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): In a bid to accelerate women empowerment and pushing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ mission, the BJP-led Assam government on Friday distributed 1000 scooties to the girl students who secured top positions in the Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate examination, 2017.
NIA arrests wanted Manipuri militant involved in Chandel army ambush
Jan 13, 2018, at 03:48 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): In a major breakthrough in Manipur’s Chandel Army ambush case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested accused Naorem Premkanta Singh.
Sonowal distributes appointment letters to 2305 newly recruited constables of Assam Police
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:59 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): In a major move to strengthening the rank and file of Assam Police, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday distributed appointment letters to 2305 newly recruited constables under Home Department in a programme held at College of Veterinary Science Playground in Guwahati.
Top SC judges revolt against CJI Dipak Mishra, opposition parties raises concern over development
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:23 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): In a rare episode in the history of Supreme Court, four justices of the apex court met the media and criticised the distribution of cases to judges and even voiced concerns about judicial appointments in the country.
Passports won't serve as address proof anymore?
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Passports will soon stop serving as valid proof of address, media reports said.
Makar Sankranti is a celebration about our association with Nature: Vice President Naidu
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:38 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu has said that today’s younger generations must understand the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of the country.
Issues raised by judges are very important: Rahul Gandhi
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:35 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the points raised by the four sitting judges of the Supreme Court during the press meet are 'extremely important'.
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu has said that uniting every individual irrespective of caste, creed and religion is nationalism.
Winners of the Tata Building India School Essay Competition call on the President Kovind
Jan 13, 2018, at 01:06 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Winners of the 2015-16 nationwide ‘Tata Building India School Essay Competition’, called on the President of India Ram Nath Kovind, on Friday at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Jan 13, 2018, at 12:55 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has assured there will be no shortage of funds for Border Infrastructure. Inaugurating the 43rd Annual Day function of MES Builders Association of India, here on Friday.
President Kovind’s greetings on eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal
Jan 13, 2018, at 12:32 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of the festivals of Lohri (which falls on 13th January, 2018) and Makar Sankranti & Pongal (which fall on 14th January, 2018).
Mumbai to host first summit dedicated to Createch in India
Jan 12, 2018, at 11:45 pm
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): On Feb 6, 2018, the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) will hold the India – UK Createch Summit in Mumbai, officials said on Friday.
Jan 12, 2018, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Calling the step as a landmark in India's space journey, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of its 100th satellite.
Nitish Kumar's convoy attacked by villagers, two security men injured
Jan 12, 2018, at 08:48 pm
Patna, Jan 12 (IBNS) : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's convoy was attacked on Thursday in Nandar village of Buxar district during his “Vikas Samiksha Yatra," media reports said.
Rules not followed in assigning cases, Supreme Court's sitting judges slam CJI
Jan 12, 2018, at 07:06 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Four sitting judges of the Supreme Court, on Friday, held an unprecedented press meet to target Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra alleging that the rules have not been followed in assigning cases, media reports said.
PM bows to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti
Jan 12, 2018, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has bowed to Swami Vivekananda, on his Jayanti.
PM Modi ranked third as global leader in Gallup International survey
Jan 12, 2018, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been ranked at number three among the global leaders by Gallup International survey, media reports said.
Nation to decide whether CJI to be impeached or not, say four SC sitting judges
Jan 12, 2018, at 06:35 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Targeting the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, over the functioning of the Supreme Court, four sitting judges of the apex court on Friday said it is the nation which will decide whether the CJI to be impeached or not.
Four sitting SC judges hint at revolt against Chief Justice of India
Jan 12, 2018, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): In an unprecedented press meet, one of the sitting Supreme Court judges, Justice Jasti Chelameswar, on Friday said the four senior judges of the apex court sent a complaint letter to Chief Justice of India over the functioning of the judiciary but failed to convince him.
Congress mocks Yogi Adityanath as a 'recipe' to become BJP's star campaigner
Jan 12, 2018, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a controversial political figure, has been mocked by the Congress as it called the BJP leader a "recipe" to become the star campaigner of the ruling saffron party.
Tamil Nadu : Bus strike called off, services resumes after eight days
Jan 12, 2018, at 05:46 pm
Chennai, Jan 12 (IBNS) : Bus services in Tamil Nadu resumed on Friday morning, hours after transport workers "temporarily" called off their eight-day-old strike ahead of the harvest festibal, Pondal, reports said.
Four Supreme Court judges to make unprecedented media address
Jan 12, 2018, at 05:46 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): For the first time ever, four sitting Supreme Court judges will meet media persons on Friday, media reports said.
PM Modi congratulates ISRO over launch of 100th satellite
Jan 12, 2018, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's space agency ISRO for the launch of its 100th satellite on Friday.
PM Modi, WB CM Mamata Banerjee pay respect to Swami Vivekananda on his Jayanti
Jan 12, 2018, at 04:33 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid tributes to Indian Hindu monk late Swami Vivekananda on his birthday on Thursday.
Won't give land in South Mumbai, go to Pakistan border: Nitin Gadkari to Navy
Jan 12, 2018, at 03:01 pm
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has triggered a controversy when he questioned that why 'all Navy officers need to stay in South Mumbai' and said that 'not an inch of land' would be given to the Navy to build flats or quarters in the area, drawing criticisms from opposition party Congress.
India, Pakistan held NSA-level talks focussing on cross-border terrorism: MEA
Jan 12, 2018, at 05:03 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday said national security advisors of India and Pakistan held bilateral talks last month that focused on cross-border terrorism.
Kamala Mills fire: Owners of 1Above Pub sent to police custody till Jan 17
Jan 12, 2018, at 04:33 am
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS): All three owners of 1Above Pub, who were arrested in connection with the devastating Kamala Mills blaze on Dec 29, have been sent to police custody till Jan 17, media reports said.
DRI seizes 90 gold bars weighing around 15 kg from Guwahati
Jan 12, 2018, at 03:51 am
Guwahati, Jan 11 (IBNS): The Directorate of Revenue of Intelligence (DRI) seized 90 gold bars weighing around 14 kg with valued of Rs 4.55 crore in Guwahati on Thursday, officials said.
Jan 12, 2018, at 03:22 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Dr. Mohamed Asim, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Special Envoy of the President of Maldives called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday afternoon.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu to visit India next week
Jan 12, 2018, at 12:10 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Upholding the bilateral ties between the two nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit India in the coming week, media reports said.