Demonetisation: West Bengal CM asks PM Modi to clarify situation and take responsibility
Dec 08, 2016, at 08:22 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Following criticism from Rahul Gandhi and Lalu Prasad Yadav over demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now been asked by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to clarify the present situation to the people of India and take full responsibility for the loss.
PM Modi urges Indians to defeat the hoarding of black money in the country
Dec 08, 2016, at 08:19 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Exactly a month after the note ban was imposed by the Central government, Prime Minister has urged Indians to ensure that black money is eradicated from the country, according to media reports.
Second bank robbery post demonetisation in J&K
Dec 08, 2016, at 07:45 pm
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): A bank was looted in south Kashmir on Thursday, according to media reports.
Lalu slams PM, says Modi trying to hide behind veil of cashless economy
Dec 08, 2016, at 07:43 pm
Patna, Dec 8 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Thursday, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation.
Allahabad HC says triple talaq violates rights of Muslim women and is unconstitutional
Dec 08, 2016, at 07:42 pm
Allahabad, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Allahabad High Court on Thursday said that personal law boards are not above the Constitution while ruling that triple talaq among Muslims is unconstitutional, according to media reports.
Demonetisation: CBI arrests 3 for exchanging black money in Kolkata
Dec 08, 2016, at 07:39 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): On the 30th day of demonetisation, the Anti-Corruption Branch of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday booked three persons for allegedly converting black money into white, officials said.
We won't let Modi run inside the House, says Rahul Gandhi
Dec 08, 2016, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that his party won't let the former run away any more.
Major fire breaks out in Howrah jute mill
Dec 08, 2016, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): A major fire broke out at Fort William Jute Mill near Foreshore Road under Shibpur Police Station limits in Kolkata's twin city Howrah on Thursday morning, reports said.
J&K: Security forces engage in gun fight with militants
Dec 08, 2016, at 05:58 pm
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): Fierce gunfight started between militants and the government forces in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday.
One month of demonetisation: Opposition leaders protest
Dec 08, 2016, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): One month passed since the Centre announced the decision to ban old currency notes on Nov 8 as Opposition leaders protested against the move in the Parliament on Thursday.
Currency ban: Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
Dec 08, 2016, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Amid uproar over the issue of currency ban, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Thursday.
Rahul Gandhi calls Modi's cash ban move as 'foolish decision'
Dec 08, 2016, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Calling Prime Minister's move of banning currency notes as a 'foolish decision', Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the people of the nation are suffering due to it.
Opposition leaders protest over currency ban
Dec 08, 2016, at 04:10 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Opposition leaders protested against the Centre over the issue of banning old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes in the Parliament premises on Thursday.
Narendra Modi wishes Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal
Dec 08, 2016, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on his birthday.
Tourists stranded on Havelock Island are safe: Rajnath Singh
Dec 08, 2016, at 02:55 pm
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday assured family members of tourists stranded on Havelock Island are safe.
Kolkata: Former governor's bank account fraud, 1 held
Dec 08, 2016, at 02:15 pm
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police on Wednesday arrested a youth for hacking the bank account of Allahabad High Court's retired Chief Justice and West Bengal's former governor Shyamal Sen, officials said.
Calgary to see bitter cold days after almost 2 years
Dec 08, 2016, at 05:35 am
Calgary, Dec 7 (IBNS): A bitterly cold arctic air swept through the prairies making Calgary's temperatures plummet. The city which was unusually warm this year is now experiencing coldest temperatures in 2 years with daytime highs expected to sit anywhere between -15 ÌŠ C to -24 ÌŠ C and overnight lows of -26 ÌŠ C (feels like -33 ÌŠ C with wind chill).
We should make NE corruption, terrorism, illegal influx free: Sonowal
Dec 08, 2016, at 12:57 am
Guwahati, Dec 7 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday called for freeing North Eastern region from corruption, terrorism, illegal influx and to maintain peace in the region.
Assam: Two militants nabbed, huge cache of arms-ammu recovered
Dec 08, 2016, at 12:51 am
Guwahati, Dec 7 (IBNS): Security forces had apprehended two militants and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from different areas in Assam.
Pakistan: PIA flight PK-661 carrying over 40 passengers crashes, heavy casualty feared
Dec 08, 2016, at 12:33 am
Islamabad, Dec 7 (IBNS): A PIA flight PK-661 carrying over 40 passengers reportedly crashed near Abbottabad In Pakistan, media reports said.
Demonetisation: ED raids apartment,bank in Kolkata
Dec 07, 2016, at 10:36 pm
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): In the wake of demonetisation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raid at a businessman's flat and the Canara Bank's circle office in Kolkata, reports said.
Kolkata: CBI arrests five directors of chit fund company
Dec 07, 2016, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked five directors of a ponzi firm- Real Tulip India Ltd, reports said.
Dec 07, 2016, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : BJP patriarch and Lok Sabha MP LK Advani on Wednesday made a rare intervention, expressing displeasure with Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ananth Kumar for not being able to run the Lower House, CNN-TV18 reported.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as Opposition presses for PM's statement on note ban
Dec 07, 2016, at 08:56 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amid uproar and slogan shouting as the Opposition put its foot down for a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on demonetisation and its cascading effects.
Bihar beefs up security around Bodh Gaya Temple following a jump in tourist arrival numbers
Dec 07, 2016, at 08:02 pm
Patna, Dec 7 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Authorities in Bihar have beefed up security in and around the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, holiest of the holy shrine for Buddhists across the globe, in view of an increase in tourist arrivals.
PM Modi meets officers of KSB on Flag Day
Dec 07, 2016, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met officers of Kendriya Sainik Board on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day.
Demonetisation continues to rock Parliament : Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm
Dec 07, 2016, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : Dogged by the note ban issue, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday amid slogans and counter slogans as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley flayed the Opposition for creating ruckus for playing to the gallery.
Three KPLT militants killed in faction clash in Karbi Anglong
Dec 07, 2016, at 07:13 pm
Guwahati, Dec 7 (IBNS) : At least three militants of Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) were killed in a clash between two factions within the outfit, in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday morning, police said.
Indians pay tribute to country's armed forces on Flag Day
Dec 07, 2016, at 07:09 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS): India observes Armed Forces Flag Day on Dec 7 every year since 1949 to raise funds from the public for the welfare of the Indian armed forces personnel.
Repeated adjournments in Parliament as demonetisation issue rages on
Dec 07, 2016, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : The issue of demonetisation continued to cripple Parliament since the beginning of the Winter Session on November 16 as both Houses witnessed multiple adjournments on Wednesday in a repeat of happenings on every single day.