Punjab law on water sharing illegal: Supreme Court
Nov 10, 2016, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Punjab law that scrapped water of Sutlej riving sharing with other states is illegal.
Samajwadi Party not to go for any alliance : Mulayam Singh Yadav
Nov 10, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IBNS) : Putting an end to speculation about a 'maha-gathbandhan' in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tursday said the party will go it alone.
After liquor ban, sale of mil has increased : Nitish Kumar
Nov 10, 2016, at 09:12 pm
Patna, Nov 10 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said that the sale of milk has increased by eleven percent since total prohibition was imposed in the state in April this year.
BJP protests against Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka, former CM arrested
Nov 10, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Bengaluru,Nov 10 (IBNS): The Karnataka government has boosted security arrangements on Thursday to prevent disruptions in law and order during the Tipu Jayanti celebrations, according to media reports.
Many in NYC and other cities erupt in Trump protest
Nov 10, 2016, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi/New York, Nov 10 (IBNS): Anti-Trump protesters across the US have been thronging the streets chanting or showing placards saying 'Not My President', the media reported on Thursday.
Two Indian High Commission staff leave Pakistan
Nov 10, 2016, at 08:02 pm
Islamabad/New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Two Indian High Commission staffers left Pakistan on Thursday after being declared 'persona non grata' for spying, a Geo News report said.
PM Modi stops at Bangkok to pay his respect to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Nov 10, 2016, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi/Bangkok, Nov 10 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Thai capital Bangkok on Thursday, en route to Japan, according to media reports.
Old currency deposit and IT department action: Clarifications from Revenue Secretary Adhia
Nov 10, 2016, at 06:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Union Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia, on Thursday, clarified certain points relating to action by Income Tax Department in respect of old currency deposited in banks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Japan
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for Japan.
PM Modi calls Donald Trump, congratulates him
Nov 10, 2016, at 04:50 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called newly elected US President Donald Trump and congratulated him for winning the high-profile polls on Wednesday.
Sushma Swaraj assures helping Indian woman Deepika Pandey in US
Nov 10, 2016, at 04:23 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj assured helping an Indian lady who gave birth to a baby in the US recently.
Croydon tram derails in London, five dead and 50 injured
Nov 10, 2016, at 04:16 am
London, Nov 9 (IBNS): Five people died and dozens were injured after a tram overturned in London, media reports said.
US Presidential poll: Donald Trump stuns Hillary, takes White House
Nov 10, 2016, at 03:43 am
Washington, Nov 9 (IBNS): Upsetting several equations and creating history, businessman-turned-politician Donald Trump registered a remarkable victory over his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton to be elected as the 45th President of the US on Wednesday.
Convention of Asian Elephant Specialist Group Members gets underway in Guwahati from Nov 10
Nov 10, 2016, at 03:38 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): A convention of the Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG), the IUCN (World Conservation Union) Species Survival Commission's voluntary group of experts for the management and conservation of Asia's elephants, will get underway at Hotel Vivanta by Taj, Guwahati on November 10-12.
CBI registers case against FCI official of Assam
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:52 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS) : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday registered a case against a manager of Food Corporation of India (FCI) and a Transport Contractor of Assam in connection with alleged loss of Rs 13.56 lakh.
Gen Dalbir Singh visits forward areas of Uttarakhand
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:50 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Chief of the Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh visited the forward areas of Uttarakhand on on Wednesday where he took stock of operational preparedness by own forces and infrastructure development in the crucial Central Sector.
Chinese President congratulates Trump, looks forward to work with him
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:45 am
Beijing, Nov 9 (IBNS): Congratulating newly elected US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is looking forward to work with him and expand China-U.S. cooperation in every field.
Rs. 5 lakh ex-gratia to be awarded Assam agitation martyrs' families
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:20 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): The Assam government will award Rs. 5 lakh ex-gratia to the families of martyrs of Assam Agitation in a programme to be held at Khanapara Veterinary College Playground on Dec 10.
Partnership with Japan is characterized as a Special Strategic and Global Partnership: Modi
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Ahead of his visit to the Asian nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India's partnership with Japan is characterized as a Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Assam Industries and Commerce Minister holds industrialists' meet
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:07 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary held an interactive session with various investors of Assam at a city hotel on Wednesday.
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:51 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Meng Jianzhu, Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Swami Ramdev backs Modi's move to abolish Rs 500, Rs 1000 currency notes
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:30 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Calling it a 'strong step', yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to discontinue use of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes.
Assam Guv,CM welcome Centre's decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:26 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and several organizations on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.
Ceasefire violations: India, Pakistan summon envoys
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:12 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): India and Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Deputy High Commissioners of each other and voiced their concerns over the ceasefire violations for the past few days.
Nawaz Sharif congratulates new US President
Nov 10, 2016, at 12:56 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated President-elect of the United States of America Donald J. Trump on his historic victory in the 2016 US Presidential elections.
Withdraw Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes ban: Mamata Banerjee tells Centre
Nov 10, 2016, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the Centre to withdraw their move to discontinue with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes as it is creating 'chaos' across the nation.
Kashmir encounter: Two militants killed
Nov 10, 2016, at 12:26 am
Baramulla, Nov 9 (IBNS): Two suspected militants, who are believed to be foreigners, were killed in an encounter with security forces in North Kashmirs Rafiabad area on Wednesday.
Vijay Goel calls for timely implemetation of projects
Nov 09, 2016, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Vijay Goel has called for timely implementation of projects.
Nov 09, 2016, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Indian Navy Sailing Vessel Mhadei with an all-women crew was flagged off from Goa to Cape Town, South Africa by Rear Admiral Monty Khanna, Commandant Naval War College on Nov 9 in a ceremony held at the Boat Pool of INS Mandovi, Goa.
Apprehensions on Trump to prove wrong; India Inc hails his victory: ASSOCHAM
Nov 09, 2016, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): With his sober, very fair sounding and statesman like demeanor promising a fair deal with the rest of the world, ASSOCHAM on Wednesday expressed confidence that apprehensions linked to Donald Trump would certainly prove wrong even as India Inc looks forward to taking the bilateral economic engagement to a greater level under the new administration.