Never called Aamir Khan a traitor : Manoj Tiwar

Jan 09, 2016, at 04:28 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS) As a political row broke out following removal of Aamir Khan as the brand ambassador of Incredible India, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has denied having called the actor a traitor during Parliament panel meeting on tourism, reports said.

PM Modi likely to visit Pathankot today

Jan 09, 2016, at 02:38 pm

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Pathankot Air Base station in Punjab on Saturday.

CBI arrests Pearls Group CMD in alleged ponzi scam

Jan 09, 2016, at 05:28 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested arrested Pearls Group CMD Nirmal Singh Bhangoo along with three others in connection with a case relating to alleged collection of huge funds to the tune of Rs.45,000 crore from over 5 crore investors spread all over the country.

Bribe: CBI arrests Additional GM of BSNL

Jan 09, 2016, at 05:13 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday said it has arrested Additional General Manager, Telecom Project, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Jaipur (Rajasthan) for demanding & accepting an alleged bribe of Rs.50,000 from the complainant.

PM Modi likely to visit Pathankot Air Force base on Saturday

Jan 09, 2016, at 04:57 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Pathankot in Punjab on Saturday following the terrorist attack which rocked the air force base last Saturday.

Kolkata: Jadavpur University VC gheraoed for union polls

Jan 09, 2016, at 04:55 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): Demanding the publication of union polls' notification, the students of Kolkata's Jadavpur University have gheraoed the Vice-Chancellor (VC), registrar and other officials since Friday evening.

Kolkata: Ghulam Ali's concert to be held at Netaji Indoor Stadium

Jan 09, 2016, at 04:38 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): After changing at least three venues, West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) on Friday fixed Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata as the venue to host Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali and his son Aamir Ali's concert.

J&K govt formation: Guv asks PDP, BJP to clear positions

Jan 09, 2016, at 04:02 am

Srinagar, Jan 8 (IBNS): To avert constitutional crises in the state post the demise of Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, the Jammu and Kashmir governor has addressed letters to presidents of the PDP and the BJP about their respective positions regarding formation of the new government.

Fake passport racket busted in Kolkata, CID takes over investigation

Jan 09, 2016, at 03:46 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday has taken over the probe into fake passport racket bust case in Kolkata, reports said.

Pacific Fleet Commander visits India

Jan 09, 2016, at 02:58 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) To consolidate US-India defence ties, Commander of Pacific Fleet Admiral Scott Swift is on a 3-day visit (Jan 7-9) to India.

Bengal Global Business Summit: Arvind Kejriwal, Arun Jaitley share stage

Jan 09, 2016, at 02:39 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): At a time when Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley are engaged in a tussle over the alleged DDCa scams, Kolkata witnessed a different scene when both the leaders shared the stage at the Bengal Global Business Summit 2016 on Friday.

Illegal arms factory busted near Kolkata, 5 arrested

Jan 09, 2016, at 02:27 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): Police on Thursday night busted an illegal arms factory at Mullickpur Kajipara area near Baruipur in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district and booked at least four persons, reports said.

Use power of persuasion and astute leadership to contribute to success of flagship policies and programmes, says President

Jan 09, 2016, at 02:06 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee called upon all Governors and Lt. Governors to use power of persuasion and astute leadership to contribute to success of flagship policies and programmes.

Framers of the country's Constitution rightly adopted parliamentary democracy: Jaitley

Jan 09, 2016, at 01:45 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS) Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting Arun Jaitley on Friday said that after independence framers of the country's Constitution rightly adopted parliamentary democracy at a time when large part of the world was moving towards left ideology; democracies were failing and army had overthrown many elected governments.

Sharif holds meeting on Pathankot attack, says Pakistan committed to combat terrorism

Jan 09, 2016, at 01:43 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday held a high-level meeting to review the regional situation and reiterated his country's commitment to cooperate with India on investigating the Pathankot terror attack.

NIA continues investigation on Pathankot attack, autopsy conducted on terrorists' bodies

Jan 09, 2016, at 01:27 am

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): In the ongoing investigations by National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Pathankot Terrorist attacks, post mortem examinations of the bodies of the terrorists killed have been conducted at Pathankot Civil hospital on, a government statement said.

Saradha: ED interrogates artist Shubhaprasanna's daughter

Jan 09, 2016, at 12:59 am

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday interrogated the daughter of artist Shubhaprasanna- Jonaki Bhattacharya- in connection with its ongoing probe into the Saradha financial scam, sources said.

110 of all budget announcements have been achieved: Prabhu

Jan 08, 2016, at 10:58 pm

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS) The Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu has said that as part of better customer service, the Ministry of Railways is working on many initiatives and about 110 of all budget announcements have been achieved.

Kolkata: Ghulam Ali's concert to be shifted to Mohun Bagan ground ?

Jan 08, 2016, at 10:32 pm

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): As the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) said no to Pakistani ghazal Singer Ghulam Ali's concert at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the organizers are planning to shift the venue of the programme, which is scheduled to be held on Jan 12, to Mohun Bagan Ground.

President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Jharkhand tomorrow

Jan 08, 2016, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Jharkhand from Jan 9 to 10.

No communal tension in Bengal : Mamata

Jan 08, 2016, at 08:44 pm

Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister on Friday said there is no communal tension in the state.

Jayalalithaa thanks Centre for lifting ban on Jallikattu

Jan 08, 2016, at 08:39 pm

Chennai/New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre lifted the ban on popular bull taming festival Jallikattu in her state.

Centre declares Kejriwal's inquiry into DDCA corruption illegal

Jan 08, 2016, at 08:23 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) In a new development in the running battle between the Centre and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an inquiry initiated by the Delhi government into alleged corruption in the DDCA has been declared unconstitutional, reports said.

PM Modi to kick off BJP's Assam campaign on Jan 19

Jan 08, 2016, at 07:38 pm

Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS) Prime minister Narendra Modi is all set to kick off BJP's Assam campaign on January 19 ahead of the state assembly polls hardly three months left.

Madrassa teacher arrested in Bengaluru for al-Qaeda links

Jan 08, 2016, at 07:15 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) Delhi Police have arrested a madrassa teacher for allegedly having links with the terrorist outfit al-Qaida in Bengaluru, reports said.

Eleven killed in Tamil Nadu bus accident

Jan 08, 2016, at 06:37 pm

Chennai, Jan 8 (IBNS) Altogether eleven people, including two children, were killed and at least 20 others injured when the bus carrying them overturned near South Valliyur, 40 km from Tirunelveli town in Tamil Nadu on Friday, reports said.

Security for SRK, Aamir Khan reduced, withdrawn for 25 Bollywood personalities

Jan 08, 2016, at 06:16 pm

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS) The Mumbai Police has reduced security cover for 40 Bollywood celebrities including top actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, reports said.

Centre lifts ban on bull fighting festival Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Jan 08, 2016, at 05:28 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) Ahead of the assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the centre has lifted the ban on popular bull taming festival Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu, reports said.

BJP to decide on extending support to Mehbooba Mufti as J & K CM

Jan 08, 2016, at 05:10 pm

Srinagar, Jan 8 (IBNS) A day after the People's Democratic Party (PDP) unanimously elected Mehbooba Mufti as next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir succeeding Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, partner Bharaitya Janata Party (BJP) will decide on Friday on extending support to her.

Amitabh Bachchan likely to be appointed new brand ambassador of Incredible India today

Jan 08, 2016, at 04:18 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS) Replacing Aamir Khan, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan is likely to be the new spokesperson of the government's Incredible India campaign to market the country to tourists abroad.