BHU: Student slapped by unknown men during Modi's event
Feb 22, 2016, at 09:04 pm
Varanasi, Feb 22 (IBNS) A student, who raised slogans during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Banaras Hindu University (BHU) , was slapped by unknown men on Monday.
‘Swachh Paryatan Mobile App’ launched
Feb 22, 2016, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) “Swachh Parayatan Mobile App†was launched by Mahesh Sharma, the Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism & Culture and Minister of State for Civil Aviation at a function here on Monday.
Haryana: Reports of fresh violence in Sonepat
Feb 22, 2016, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) The Indian army had to fly in the mortal remains of martyred Captain Pawan Kumar to his home town in Jind for the funeral as several roads in Haryana remained blocked on Monday and reports of fresh violence reported from Sonepat, according to media reports.
Pranab Mukherjee mourns vocalist Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan's death
Feb 22, 2016, at 08:22 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday condoled the passing away of eminent vocalist Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan.
PM, Prez pay tributes to Saint Guru Ravidas on his birth anniversary
Feb 22, 2016, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid their tributes to Bhakti Saint Guru Ravidas on his birth anniversary.
If Muslims agree, Hindus will join in the construction of mosque: Subramanian Swamy
Feb 22, 2016, at 07:57 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said on Saturday that he is confident about a positive verdict by the Supreme Court pertaining to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir case and is hopeful that the construction work will begin by the end of this year, according to reports.
Jat agitation: Peace returns as Haryana govt assures reservation
Feb 22, 2016, at 05:41 pm
Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IBNS) Blockades were withdrawn by the Jats as the much anticipated peace returned to Haryana post the state government's decision to provide reservation for the Jat community, according to reports.
For the first time I felt like a Muslim: Umar Khalid on JNU campus
Feb 22, 2016, at 04:52 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Umar Khalid, one of the prime accused in the JNU sedition row said that he never considered himself a Muslim but felt it for the first time after charges were brought against him, upon his return to the JNU campus on Sunday, according to reports.
Students accused of sedition visit JNU campus
Feb 22, 2016, at 02:35 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Five "absconding" students, who are accused of sedition over anti-India chants , returned to New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on Sunday. History student Umar Khalid was among the five and he addressed the students in the administrative block.
Modi Losing Sway Over Gujarat?
Feb 22, 2016, at 06:13 am
In a surprising move, Anandien Patel, Gujarat chief minister, appointed JagrutiPandya as chairperson of the Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Children’s Rights. Pandya is the widow of the murdered former home minister, HarenPandya.
West Bengal observes International Mother Language Day
Feb 22, 2016, at 05:22 am
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): West Bengal observed International Mother Language Day on Sunday.
Kejriwal salutes martyred Army captain in Kashmir encounter
Feb 22, 2016, at 04:30 am
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday paid his tribute to Captain Tushar Mahajan, an Army captain martyred in the Kashmir standoff.
Eagerly looking forward to being with people of Varanasi: Modi
Feb 22, 2016, at 02:36 am
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he is eagerly looking forward to meet people of Varanasi.
J&K operation: Army official killed,toll touches 6
Feb 22, 2016, at 02:25 am
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IBNS) Another Indian army officer has died in the ongoing operation against militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore area which took the toll to six, reports said.
PM inaugurates centenary celebrations of Gaudiya Mission and Math
Feb 22, 2016, at 02:16 am
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Gaudiya Mission and Math in Kolkata.
Jat reservation row: Centre forms committee
Feb 22, 2016, at 01:55 am
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) As Haryana continued to face demonstrations, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said a committee has been to formed to look into the Jat reservation issue.
Haryana govt to give reservation to Jat community?
Feb 22, 2016, at 01:28 am
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IBNS): Amid tensions, the Haryana government has decided to grant reservation to people belonging to the Jat community in the coming budget session of the state Assembly, media reports said.
President wishes St. Lucia ahead of Independence Day
Feb 22, 2016, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of St. Lucia on the eve of their Independence Day.
JNU row: Congress demonstrates in Kolkata ahead of Modi's visit
Feb 22, 2016, at 12:34 am
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): Protesting against the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) issue and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kolkata, the youth and student units of the Congress on Sunday evening held a demonstration near Netaji Indoor Stadium in the city, where Modi will be joining an event shortly.
Hijacked Maximus ship: 10 Indians rescued
Feb 22, 2016, at 12:32 am
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS): Ten Indian crew members, who were traveling in hijacked ship 'Maximus', have been rescued, Indian officials said on Saturday.
Railway Minister appeals to demonstrators not to disrupt rail services
Feb 21, 2016, at 11:54 pm
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS) The Railway tracks should not be used to hold demonstration disrupting railway services causing embarrassment to general public, opined the Minister for Railways, Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu.
President wishes people on eve of birthday of Guru Ravidas
Feb 21, 2016, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of birthday of poet-sant Guru Ravidas.
Prime Minister of Nepal calls on President
Feb 21, 2016, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Saturday.
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha visit to Bangladesh
Feb 21, 2016, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) is on an official visit to Bangladesh from Feb 21 to Feb 25.
PM Modi launches National Rurban Mission for Chhattisgarh
Feb 21, 2016, at 08:45 pm
Raipur, Feb 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the National Rurban Mission from Kurubhat in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh.
Another jawan killed in ongoing Kashmir gunfight
Feb 21, 2016, at 08:33 pm
Srinagar, Feb 21 (IBNS): A soldier of 9 Para who was injured in the ongoing gunfight in Pampore area of Kashmir, died at a hospital on Sunday afternoon, police said.
Haryana quota protest: Tension escalates, govt announces additional flights
Feb 21, 2016, at 08:24 pm
Rohtak/New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS): With Haryana facing the quota protest by the Jat Community for the eighth day on Sunday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has organised for additional flights in view of ongoing road blockades and disturbance being carried out in the state.
Kolkata: Left Front holds protest march over JNU issue
Feb 21, 2016, at 07:52 pm
Kolkata, Feb 21 (IBNS): Protesting against the Centre's handling of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) row and demanding immediate release of jailed JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, the Left Front (LF) on Sunday held a rally in Kolkata.
Quota protests should not hit Delhi water supply: Centre directs Haryana
Feb 21, 2016, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS): The Centre on Sunday asked the Haryana government to ensure that Delhi's water supply is not affected due to the Jat community stir, where protesters are demanding they be given government jobs under OBC quota, media reports said.
Modi unveils plaque for foundation stone of housing projects in Naya Raipur
Feb 21, 2016, at 06:14 pm
Raipur, Feb 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a plaque for the Foundation Stone of housing projects to be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri AwasYojana in Naya Raipur in Chhattisgarh.