Jaya promises to shut bars in state if re-elected

Apr 10, 2016, at 05:16 pm

Chennai, Apr 10 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo, Jayalalithaa promised to shut down bars and embargo liquor sales in the state if she is re-elected.

Kerala temple fire: At least 90 killed, PM to travel to scene

Apr 10, 2016, at 04:13 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 10 (IBNS) The scene turned ghastly for devotees in a temple in Kerala's Kollam district on Sunday morning as fire engulfed at least 90 lives, leaving around 350 more injured, according to reports.

Fire in Kerala temple kills 80

Apr 10, 2016, at 02:19 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 10 (IBNS): At least 80 people were killed as a fire broke out at a temple in Kerala's Kollam district on Sunday, reports said.

Delhi hit-and-run: Juvenile's father sent to police custody

Apr 10, 2016, at 02:35 am

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) The father of a juvenile who was involved in Apr 4 hit- and- run case in Delhi has been sent to one-day police custody.

India’s strength lies in her diversity, says President

Apr 10, 2016, at 02:15 am

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee said pluralism and tolerance have been the hallmark of our civilization.

Congress used illegal Bangladeshis as their vote bank : Shah

Apr 10, 2016, at 01:50 am

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) : BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday accused Congress for protecting illegal Bangladeshis and using them as their vote bank.

PM hands over chaadar to be offered at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Apr 10, 2016, at 01:36 am

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over the "Chaadar" to be offered at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer Sharif.

High pitched campaign for second phase poll ends in Assam

Apr 10, 2016, at 01:26 am

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) : High pitched campaign for second phase of the Assembly polls in Assam by heavyweight national leaders and local leaders ended on Saturday evening.

Shoe hurled at Kejriwal at press conference

Apr 09, 2016, at 11:24 pm

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Saturday attacked with shoe at a press conference while he was announcing details regarding the odd-even scheme for cars which will start again from April 15.

WB: TMC leader killed in West Midnapore, FIR lodged against Cong leader Manas Bhunia

Apr 09, 2016, at 09:47 pm

Kolkata/West Midnapore, Apr 9 (IBNS): Two days prior to the West Bengal assembly election's second round polling, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader was beaten to death on Friday midnight at Moupukur area under Sabang Police Station limits in West Midnapore district of West Bengal, reports said.

Narada sting: Trinamool Congress to hold internal probe

Apr 09, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): The ruling Trinamool Congress on Saturday announced that it will conduct an internal inquiry into the Narada News sting operation case, nearly one month after the news portal released sting footage, showing TMC leaders taking bribes.

Ministry of Skill Development ropes in Sachin Tendulkar for Skill India

Apr 09, 2016, at 08:48 pm

Kolkata/New Delhi Apr 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister's Skill India Mission is all set to get a major boost with Sachin Tendulkar -the living legend of cricket-endorsing the "I Support Skill India" campaign of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Centre rules out shifting of NIT Srinagar, but assures students of addressing grievances

Apr 09, 2016, at 08:33 pm

Srinagar, Apr. 9 (IBNS) The Centre has rejected the demand of outstation students of NIT Srinagar for shifting the institute out of Kashmir but assured them of addressing their "genuine" issues.

Centre releases Rs.12, 230 Crore to states for MGNREGA

Apr 09, 2016, at 08:11 pm

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): The Union Minister for Rural Development Birender Singh said that the Ministry of Rural Development has released a central share of Rs. 12,230 Crore to the States in connection with the implementation of its flagship programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Didn't get a penny from Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Gogoi

Apr 09, 2016, at 07:43 pm

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) A belligerent Tarun Gogoi did not take Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words too kindly about Guwahati being the dirtiest capital in India, as he slammed the centre for not helping the state with funds, thus expressing his anger on Saturday.

Modi is scared of me: Assam CM

Apr 09, 2016, at 07:42 pm

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi asserted on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of him, and added that the latter will never enjoy reigns in Assam till he is there.

We need data to make marital rape a criminal offence : Maneka Gandhi

Apr 09, 2016, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) In her first statement following her ministry’s controversial reply to Rajya Sabha on marital rape, Woman and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi has said that her ministry could consider taking a step towards criminalising marital rape provided there is ample proof of enough number of complaints, The Indian Express reports.

Gogoi slams PM, BJP, following his party member's exit

Apr 09, 2016, at 06:34 pm

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday slammed the BJP and said it is a safe haven for corrupt people.

Congress leader joins BJP in Assam

Apr 09, 2016, at 06:31 pm

Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Friday, a Congress leader has swapped team and joined arch rivals BJP on Saturday in Assam, drawing sharp criticism from Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.

Delhi hit and run: Mercedes driver a serial offender, father arrested

Apr 09, 2016, at 05:51 pm

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) The juvenile who was involved in Apr 4 hit and run case in Delhi, which resulted in the death of a man, is a repeat offender, according to reports.

Vijay Mallya again misses meeting with ED, asks for more time

Apr 09, 2016, at 05:09 pm

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) Business tycoon Vijay Mallya, who was supposed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate ( ED) on Saturday, has sought more time till May in connection with the Rs. 9000 crore money laundering case, reports said.

Shani Shingnapur row: Digvijaya Singh congratulates women activists

Apr 09, 2016, at 04:12 pm

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday, congratulated the women activists after their kind was allowed to enter the Shani Shingnapur shrine on Friday, as the temple board amended their age-old norms, according to reports.

Uber driver shot dead in Delhi by teen passengers

Apr 09, 2016, at 03:58 am

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): A pair of teen passengers allegedly shot dead an Uber driver in Delhi, media reports said on Friday.

CU VC harassment in Kolkata college: Strict stance taken against accused students

Apr 09, 2016, at 01:32 am

Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Three days after few 'unsuccessful' students held a massive demonstration in Kolkata's Vivekananda College for Women and harassed Calcutta University's Vice-Chancellor Sugata Marjit there, the college authority on Friday announced to take harsh actions against the accused students.

Assam: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over Panama controversy

Apr 09, 2016, at 01:30 am

Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi that why he had not constituted a probe into the matter after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's son's name featured in the Panama Papers.

Gogoi had stopped smiling after first phase poll : Modi

Apr 09, 2016, at 12:28 am

Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had stopped smiling after first phase poll in the state on Apr 4.

Rakesh Asthana inducted as Additional Director in CBI

Apr 09, 2016, at 12:25 am

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Rakesh Asthana has been inducted as Additional Director in CBI, officials said.

Duke, Duchess prepare to start their India, Bhutan tour

Apr 09, 2016, at 12:13 am

London, Apr 8 (IBNS) Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will begin their seven day tour of India and Bhutan on Sunday in Mumbai.

WB Assembly polls: Mamata files nomination

Apr 08, 2016, at 11:35 pm

Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS) Gearing up for the political battle, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who will be looking forward to bring her party to power in the state for the second time, filed her nomination paper from Bhawanipore constituency for the state Assembly elections on Friday.

Gen Dalbir Singh visits USA, meets CSA Gen Mark A Milley

Apr 08, 2016, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, met Gen Mark A Milley, the Chief of Staff of the US Army (CSA), the Chief Host for the ongoing four day visit to the USA on Apr 7.