Deadline for linking Aadhaar to welfare schemes extended to Dec. 31, Centre tells SC
Aug 30, 2017, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS) : The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that the deadline for the mandatory linking of Aadhaar to social welfare schemes for availing their benefits has been extended from September 30 to December 31, 2017, The Hindu reported.
No VIP treatment given to Dera chief Ram Rahim: Haryana CM Khattar
Aug 30, 2017, at 07:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): After submitting reports on Dera violence to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said no VIP treatment was given to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the allegations which were brought against the Haryana government post conviction of the self proclaimed Godman.
Sunanda Pushkar Death Case: Delhi HC gives final deadline of two weeks to police
Aug 30, 2017, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court gave the final deadline of two weeks to the Delhi police on Wednesday in probing the mysterious death of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanada Pushkar, media reports said.
IT raids at ten locations in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi ; Karnataka Minister's aide raided
Aug 30, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IBNS) : Officials of the Income Tax Department are carrying out raids at ten different locations across Bengaluru, Chennai and Delhi, media reports said.
After Dera violence, Haryana CM Khattar meets BJP President Amit Shah
Aug 30, 2017, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah to submit reports on the violence in the state which occurred after Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's conviction on last Friday.
Doctors quarrel at the operation theatre, new born baby dies
Aug 30, 2017, at 05:32 pm
Jodhpur, Aug 30 (IBNS): In a shocking incident which was caught on camera, two doctors allegedly led to the death of a new born child as they were busy in quarreling with each other during an emergency C-section in the operation theatre at the Umaid hospital in Jodhpur on Tuesday, media reports said.
Kolkata tops this global search list, but should we celebrate?
Aug 30, 2017, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): At least three Indian cities have found a place in the list of top five cities with most Blue Whale game searches globally.
Mumbai: Flood kills at least five, more rains expected today
Aug 30, 2017, at 05:05 pm
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IBNS): Three people, including two children, have been killed after a roof collapsed in Mumbai and another two deaths were reported from neighbouring Thane, thereby bringing the casualties in the flood hit Financial Capital of India to five, media reports said.
Gorakhpur hospital horror: 42 children die in last two days in govt hospital
Aug 30, 2017, at 03:37 pm
Gorakhpur, Aug 30 (IBNS): At least 42 children have died in the last 48 hours in Gorakhpur's Baba Raghav Das Medical college, reports said.
PM Modi greets Ravi Shankar Prasad on his birthday
Aug 30, 2017, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Union Law and Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on the latter's birthday.
Mumbai to receive more heavy rains tomorrow, people advised to stay indoors
Aug 30, 2017, at 05:04 am
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IBNS): It seems like there is no respite for Mumbaikars as the weather department has sounded a "red alert" for heavy rains in Mumbai on Wednesday, even as the city already witnessed continuous downpour for the past three days.
Assam organisation demands CBI probe into alleged scam in NRC upgradation process
Aug 30, 2017, at 03:15 am
Guwahati, Aug 29 (IBNS): Assam Public Works, a non-government organisation, on Tuesday alleged that a multi crore rupees anomaly was held in the ongoing upgradation process of the National Register of Citizenship (NRC) in Assam and demanded a high level probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged scam.
India will give medical visa to Pakistani child suffering from heart ailment: Sushma Swaraj
Aug 30, 2017, at 02:34 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Amid bilateral tension between the countries, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that the Indian government will grant a medical visa to a Pakistani child who is suffering from heart ailment.
Blue Whale hits Assam : Minor boy admitted in hospital
Aug 30, 2017, at 02:29 am
Guwahati, Aug 29 (IBNS) : The first incident of the online Blue Whale challenge in Assam came to light after a minor boy in Guwahati was admitted at Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) on Tuesday.
Kolkata's South Point School student commits suicide allegedly after watching horror movie
Aug 30, 2017, at 02:06 am
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): A twelfth-standard student of Kolkata's South Point School was found dead at his house at Kalighat area in south part of the city on Monday night, reports said on Tuesday.
Assam: Girl commits suicide after her lover posts naked video in social media
Aug 30, 2017, at 01:51 am
Guwahati, Aug 29 (IBNS): A girl committed suicide in upper Assam’s Sivsagar district on Thursday after her lover allegedly posted her naked video in social media.
Urge people of Mumbai and surrounding areas to stay safe: PM Modi
Aug 30, 2017, at 01:35 am
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people of Mumbai and its surrounding areas to stay safe as heavy rains dislodged and disrupted normal lives in the financial capital of India on Tuesday.
Chandigarh Stalking Case: Accused Vikas Barala's bail plea rejected
Aug 30, 2017, at 12:56 am
Chandigarh, Aug 29 (IBNS): Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala and his friend Ashish Kumar, who were arrested for allegedly stalking a senior IAS officer’s daughter Varnika Kundu earlier in August, were denied bail on Tuesday, media reports said.
Assam Rifles recovers huge cache of arms-ammo in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur
Aug 30, 2017, at 12:26 am
Guwahati, Aug 29 (IBNS): Security forces have recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in two separate operations in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur on Monday, officials said.
Aug 29, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Udaipur, Aug 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, and laid the foundation stone of several major highway projects in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on Tuesday.
Railway Board Chairman writes mail to IR staff emphasizing on safety
Aug 29, 2017, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Ashwani Lohani, who was appointed the Chairman Railway Board -- after A K MIttal resigned following the derailment of Utkal Express and the Kaifiyat Express -- has called upon the railwaymen across the country to always be on guard to ensure the highest level of safety in train operations and instill a renewed sense of confidence in railway passengers.
Gorakhpur hospital tragedy: Suspended BRD Medical College Principal Rajiv Mishra arrested in Kanpur
Aug 29, 2017, at 10:04 pm
Kanpur, Aug 29 (IBNS): The UP Special task Force has arrested ex-principal of BRD Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur- Dr Rajiv Mishra and his wife Dr Purnima Shukla- in connection with the death of several infants in the hospital in a week, media reports said.
Narada sting: CBI summons TMC lawmakers Sougata Roy, Sovan Chatterjee
Aug 29, 2017, at 09:37 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Sougata Roy and Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee in connection with its ongoing probe into Narada sting, official said.
Self-styled Godaman Rampal walks free as court acquits him in two cases
Aug 29, 2017, at 09:15 pm
Hisar,Aug 29 (IBNS) : A Hisar court on Tuesday acquitted self-styled Godman Rampal in connection with the two cases against him and his followers, reports said.
PM Modi to visit China Sept 3-5 to attend BRICS summit
Aug 29, 2017, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Xiamen in China next month for a summit of BRICS, the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said.
Aug 29, 2017, at 07:43 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Gujarat High Court order and said that the Gujarat Government shall not pay for the repair of shrines damaged in the 2002 riots, reports said.
PM Modi arrives in Udaipur to inaugurate several road projects
Aug 29, 2017, at 07:18 pm
Udaipur, Aug 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on Tuesday, for inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of several major highway projects in the region, according to media reports.
Heavy rain continues in Mumbai, life out of gear
Aug 29, 2017, at 06:38 pm
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IBNS) : Continuous downpour for the past three days threw life in Mumbai out of gear, inundating low-lying areas, overtopping railway tracks and causing traffic snarls on roads on Tuesday, reports said.
Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express derails, no injuries to passengers
Aug 29, 2017, at 06:26 pm
Mumbai/Nagpur, Aug 29 (IBNS): Seven days after the derailment of Kaifiyat Kexpress in Uttar Pradesh, Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express derailed between Vasind and Asangaon on Tuesday morning.
Two youths found dead in Kashmir's Shopian
Aug 29, 2017, at 06:16 pm
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IBNS) : Jammu and Kashmir police recovered the bodies of two youths in Shopian district on Tuesday morning.