Measures to protect India's monuments
Mar 02, 2016, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) A committee from the Ministry of Culture has recommended to the Union government to form a Special Force and provide them with tools and electronic gadgets for protection of Monuments and Art Installations as part of a comprehensive security policy, informed the Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Dr. Mahesh Sharma in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday .
West Bengal: Facebook post sparks tension in Birbhum, 1 killed
Mar 02, 2016, at 07:56 pm
Kolkata/Birbhum, Mar 2 (IBNS): At least one person was killed on Tuesday during a clash between police and protesters, following a controversial Facebook post at Illambazar area in West Bengal's Birbhum district, officials said.
Tilting of India's highest tower Qutub Minar
Mar 02, 2016, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Dr. Mahesh Sharma said that the Qutub Minar in New Delhi is experiencing a mean rate of annual change in tilt of 3.5 seconds per year with respect to its base centre.
EA Minister Sushma Swaraj meets former President of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
Mar 02, 2016, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday met with former President of Sri Lanka Chandrika Kumaratunga and Afghanistan Hamid Karzai.
President of India wishes Bulgaria on the eve of National Day
Mar 02, 2016, at 07:41 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of the Republic of Bulgaria on the eve of their National Day (March 3, 2016).
AIADMK lawmakers protest against Karthi Chidambaram
Mar 02, 2016, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS) Protesting against former Union Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi, AIADMK lawmakers demanded action against him, disrupting both the house on Wednesday.
Ishrat Jehan case: Chidambaram has already explained his stance, says Sonia Gandhi
Mar 02, 2016, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) As the Ishrat Jehan encounter case thickens, pushing Congress on the back foot, party supremo Sonia Gandhi stated on Wednesday that BJP is targeting them and has been doing so for a long time.
Two videos of JNU anti-India slogans doctored, 5 authentic says lab report
Mar 02, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Hyderabad, Mar 2 (IBNS): Two videos of the controversial anti-India slogans being shouted at a JNU event to observe the death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru were doctored while five others are authentic, said a forensic probe ordered by the Delhi government.
Shah Rukh Khan's father-in-law dies
Mar 02, 2016, at 04:31 pm
Mumbai, Mar 2 (IBNS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's father-in-law Colonel Ramesh Chanda Chibber passed away on Tuesday night at a Delhi hospital.
Susnanda Pushkar: Delhi Police writes to DG health services to form board
Mar 02, 2016, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) The Delhi Police has asked the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) to form a board comprising of doctors and forensic experts to examine the death of Congress MP Sashi Tharoor's late wife Sunanda Pushkar, according to reports.
Modi govt constantly fighting everyone: Arvind Kejriwal
Mar 02, 2016, at 03:41 pm
Modi govt constantly fighting everyone: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Police charges PK Pachauri of sexual harassment
Mar 02, 2016, at 02:29 am
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Delhi Police on Tuesday charged TERI executive vice-chairman R K Pachauri with sexual harassment of a former woman collegue , media reports.
Govt. amenity provided ex-CMs of Assam
Mar 02, 2016, at 02:00 am
Guwahati, Mar 1 (IBNS) : The Governor of Assam by a notification on Feb 29 has declared that the Ex-Chief Ministers of Assam, who have completed minimum continuous tenure of one year as Chief Minister, shall be provided with rent free furnished accommodation of the status of a Cabinet Minister, one private secretary, one assistant, one driver, four PSOs, House Guard Party(1+4) at maximum of two locations which can be augmented as per threat perception of Ex-Chief Minister, two peons and telephone at the state headquarters.
Assam govt to move court against Union govt to restore special category status: Gogoi
Mar 02, 2016, at 01:55 am
Guwahati, Mar 1 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday said that his government will go to the court against the Union government for restoring special category status.
Life saving drugs: NHRC notices Union Finance, Health Ministries
Mar 02, 2016, at 12:10 am
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday said it has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that the Central Government has removed a custom duty waiver and also imposed excise duty on certain life saving drugs making them costlier for the patients.
Kolkata: Cop commits suicide in police kiosk
Mar 01, 2016, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata, Mar 1 (IBNS): A Kolkata Police constable allegedly committed suicide inside a police kiosk in north Kolkata on Tuesday, reports said.
Ishrat Jahan case: SC to hear plea to quash criminal case against Gujarat police
Mar 01, 2016, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) Following the statement by Mumbai 26/11 conspirator David Coleman Headley on Ishrat Jahan, the Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a plea to quash the criminal case against the Gujarat policemen accused of staging a fake encounter, according to media reports.
Parliament adjourned for the day
Mar 01, 2016, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Amid ruckus, the Parliament has been adjourned for the day on Tuesday.
More reaction to the government's decision to tax EPF withdrawals
Mar 01, 2016, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) Political leaders voiced their opinion over the proposal in the Union Budget 2016 presented on Monday to tax partial withdrawal from the Employee Provident Fund.
Pranab Mukherjee attends 40th Anniversary celebrations of Indian Civil Accounts Service
Mar 01, 2016, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee attended the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Indian Civil Accounts Service on Tuesday.
Pathankot Air base attack: Parrikar hints at state actors
Mar 01, 2016, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar while replying to a question about the Pathankot Air base attack in the Parliament said that along with Pakistan there were also someone from India who aided in the attack.
Bihar Army exam: Candidates made to sit in underwear to prevent cheating
Mar 01, 2016, at 06:43 pm
Patna, Mar 1 (IBNS) In a strange move, candidates appearing for Army recruitment exam in Bihar were stripped down to their underwear before they were allowed to partake in it, according to media reports and TV footage.
Parliament adjourned after repeated ruckus
Mar 01, 2016, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) After repeated noisy scenes and ruckus, the Lok Sabha, lower house of Parliament, was adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday.
Parliament adjourned after opposition ruckus over Smriti comment continues
Mar 01, 2016, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) Accusing Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani of misleading the Parliament floor, the opposition protested in the Houses on Tuesday, resulting in its brief adjournment.
Eight Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh-Telangana border
Mar 01, 2016, at 04:42 pm
Raipur, Mar 1 (IBNS) At least eight Maoist rebels, including several women cadres of the banner outfit, were killed in an encounter with police along the border of Chhattisgarh and Telangana on Tuesday morning, said reports.
Prez greets Bosnia on its National Day
Mar 01, 2016, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday greeted the government and citizens of Bosnia on their National Day.
PM Modi greets Bihar CM on his 65th birthday
Mar 01, 2016, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on his 65th birthday.
Union Budget: Kejriwal cries foul against Govt.
Mar 01, 2016, at 04:25 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday slammed the BJP government at the centre for presenting a poor budget which is against the common people.
Modi has passed with flying colours: Rajnath Singh on Union Budget
Mar 01, 2016, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'passed with flying colours' the examination named Union Budget that was presented by the Finance Minister on Monday.
WB govt takes over Jessop, Dunlop
Mar 01, 2016, at 01:09 am
Kolkata, Feb 29 (IBNS) West Bengal government has taken over engineering company Jessop and tyre and rubber products manufacturer Dunlop.