Media played good role in furthering message of cleanliness: PM
Nov 16, 2016, at 10:08 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the media has played a crucial role in spreading the message of cleanliness.
Visit of Israel President historic, says President Mukherjee
Nov 16, 2016, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday received Reuven Rivlin, the President of Israel, and Nechama Rivlin at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Shashi Tharoor presents copy of his book to PM
Nov 16, 2016, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday p-resented a copy of his latest book ''An Era ofDarkness: The British Empire in India'' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kerala: Sabarimala Temple yet to open doors for women of all ages
Nov 16, 2016, at 09:11 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 16 (IBNS): Pilgrims are turning up in large numbers at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala with the start of the pilgrimage season, but the ban on the entry of women of a certain age remains, media reported on Wednesday.
Khadi products sale on the rise, central schemes to boost manufacturing and sales units
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Central Minister of State for MSME, Giriraj Singh, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday said that his ministry is implementing central government schemes to modernise Khadi units through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Demonetisation: Mamata blasts Modi govt after leading march to President
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:36 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday led her lawmakers along with those of BJP ally Shiv Sena and other parties in a march from Parliament House to the Rashtrapati Bhawan against demonetisaton and said they have urged the custodian of the constitution to talk to the ruling government to end the financial emergency following the currency ban.
Sheena Bora murder case : Bombay HC rejects Peter Mukherjee's bail plea
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:25 pm
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IBNS) : The Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of former media baron Peter Mukerjea, in connection with the 2012 murder case of Sheena Bora.
Imports from China affecting Indian MSMEs
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Giriraj Singh, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) said on Wednesday that Indian MSMEs are facing tough competition from cheap Chinese products and it is evident from the high growth of India’s imports from China.
No toilet in house, Bihar housewife leaves in-laws in protest
Nov 16, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Patna, Nov 16 (TheBIharPost/IBNS): A young woman in Bihar has left her in-laws’ home after the latter showed no interest in arranging a toilet at home.
Demonetisation: Mamata leads march to President with Shiv Sena
Nov 16, 2016, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee led her lawmakers along with those of BJP ally Shiv Sena in a march from Parliament House to the Rashtrapati Bhawan to present their petition to President Pranab Mukherjee against the government's demonetisation move.
Heartening to see students turning out in large number in the valley: MV Naidu
Nov 16, 2016, at 07:17 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Union Housing, Urban Development and I&B Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Wednesday that it was heartening to see students turn up in large numbers in Jammu and Kashmir for 10 and 12 standard exams.
J & K policeman killed in encounter with militants
Nov 16, 2016, at 07:15 pm
Srinagar, Nov 16 (IBNS) : A policeman was killed in a fierce gun-battle with suspected militants in north Kashmir's Sopore town early on Wednesday, officials said.
Rajya Sabha : Opposition attacks Government on demonetisation
Nov 16, 2016, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) : In a showdown over demonetisation that has become the single major issue across the country, the opposition slammed the Narendra Modi Government for its action as the winter session of Parliament began on Wednesday.
Cash van attacked in Assam : one killed, two injured
Nov 16, 2016, at 05:41 pm
Guwahati, Nov 16 (IBNS) : One person was killed and two others were injured when alleged militants attacked a cash van in Upper Assam's Tinsukia district on Wednesday morning.
Sustainability key to building a strong foundation for tomorrow: Suresh Prabhu
Nov 16, 2016, at 05:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Indian Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Wednesday that sustainability is the key to building a strong foundation for tomorrow.
We hope of good debates, PM Modi ahead of Winter Session of Parliament
Nov 16, 2016, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Amid the shadow of demonetisation protest by Opposition and ahead of the beginning of the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he hoped there would be good debates on issues in the house in an open manner.
Demonetisation: Kejriwal to hold rally tomorrow
Nov 16, 2016, at 04:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a rally on Thursday in the national capital, against the government's move to demonetise 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee notes.
Trinamool lawmakers protest outside Parliament over demonetisation
Nov 16, 2016, at 04:41 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The opposition Trinamool Congress parliamentarians on Wednesday staged a demonstration outside the Parliament in New Delhi opposing the demonetisation move of the Modi government and demanding its rollback.
Sushma Swaraj undergoing tests for kidney transplant
Nov 16, 2016, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): In a shocking revelation, Indian's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday that she is undergoing tests for a kidney transplant.
Winter Session of Parliament begins today
Nov 16, 2016, at 02:01 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament will commence from Wednesday.
Mamata, Shiv Sena to meet Prez tomorrow demanding rollback of currency ban
Nov 16, 2016, at 04:57 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with BJP's main ally Shiv Sena will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday with a petition for a rollback of the Government's decision to abolish 500 and 1000 rupee notes.
Nov 16, 2016, at 04:03 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to the Status-cum-Progress Report and constitution of 'Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers' in compliance of Supreme Court judgment dated 27.2.2012 in the matter of Writ Petition (Civil) 512 of 2002: Networking of Rivers along with Writ Petition No. 668 of 2002.
PM's mother visits bank to exchange banned notes, Gandhi refuses to comment
Nov 16, 2016, at 03:11 am
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday refused to comment on the issue that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother visited a bank to exchange banned currency notes.
Tripura Governor writes a book on plight of minorities in Bangladesh
Nov 16, 2016, at 03:08 am
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): A Bengali book titled 'Ja Chhilo Amar Desh' (meaning 'The Land I Belonged To') authored by Governor of Tripura Tathagata Roy was formally released by Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi at Raj Bhavan, here on Tuesday.
Modi took Rs 25 cr bribe when he was Gujarat CM from Aditya Birla group, says Kejriwal
Nov 16, 2016, at 01:41 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took Rs 25 crore as a bribe from the Aditya Birla Group firm while he was serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Kolkata engineer, sold as slave in Saudi Arabia, returns India
Nov 16, 2016, at 01:13 am
Kolkata/Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS): The automobile engineer from Kolkata, who was allegedly sold as slave to a citizen of Saudi Arabia earlier, was taken back to India on Tuesday, reports said.
Prakash Javadekar inaugurates 'Kala Utsav' -2016
Nov 16, 2016, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurated ‘Kala Utsav’-2016 in New Delhi on Tuesday.
WB: TMC activists burn banned firecrackers at hospital compound to celebrate victory
Nov 16, 2016, at 12:07 am
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IBNS): A large number of Trinamool Congress (TMC) activists on Tuesday allegedly burned banned firecrackers and used microphones at a high volume in front of a government-run hospital in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district as they celebrated the take over of a local panchayat samiti, local media reports said.
Uttar Pradesh CM flags off India-Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Motor Car Rally
Nov 15, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Lucknow, Nov 15 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday flagged off the India-Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Motor Car Rally.
Indelible ink will be used only during the exchange of old notes across the counter: Govt
Nov 15, 2016, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): The Indian government on Tuesday assured that Indelible ink will be used only during the exchange of old notes across counters.