Cop slapping: Court issues arrest warrant against TMC MP Prasun Banerjee
Jul 04, 2015, at 07:03 am
Kolkata, Jul 3 (IBNS): The Bidhannagar Court in West Bengal on Friday issued an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Prasun Banerjee in the cop-slapping case.
Syed Sallahuddin's son secured medical seat on merit: Hizbul
Jul 04, 2015, at 04:26 am
Srinagar, July 3 (IBNS): Banned militant outfit Hizbul Mujhadeen has refuted allegations and claims made by former RAW chief Amar Singh Dulat that UJC chief Syed Sallahuddin contacted Indian Intelligence Bureau to get his son admitted in medical college.
Jul 04, 2015, at 04:15 am
Patna, July 3 (IBNS): National Jute Board (NJB) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and Rural Works Department, Government of Bihar in association with Indian Jute Mills Association (IJMA) endorsed the use of jute geotextile (JGT) in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for construction of roads in the State of Bihar through a day long thought evoking workshop at the capital city of the state, Patna.
Yashwant Sinha dismisses RAW ex-chief Dulat's claim of 'goof-up' in Kandahar op
Jul 04, 2015, at 03:47 am
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Former Foreign Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha has negated former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Amarjit Singh Dullat's claim of "goof-up" at the political level during the Kandahar operations, reports said.
Wreath laying ceremony to commemorate death anniversary of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, MVC held
Jul 04, 2015, at 03:32 am
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): A wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the death anniversary of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, MVC was organised at Jamia Millia Islamia University Cemetery on Friday.
Hema Malini criticised for leaving accident site without helping victims
Jul 04, 2015, at 02:39 am
New Delhi/ Jaipur, July 3 (IBNS) Bollywood Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini has received flak for leaving the accident site even as a two-year-old child was killed in the car crash.
NDFB(S) arms-ammunition recovered from Chirang
Jul 04, 2015, at 01:18 am
Guwahati, July 3 (IBNS): Huge cache of arms and ammunition belonging to NDFB(S) have been recovered by security forces from Chirang district of Assam on Thursday night, officials said on Friday.
After protests, FTII students meet I&B Ministry officials over Chauhan's appointment
Jul 04, 2015, at 01:09 am
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): After staging protests, students and alumni of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) on Friday met Information and Broadcasting Ministry officials here over the appointment of actor Gajendra Chauhan as the new chairman of the institution.
MP man arrested for getting Aadhaar card for dog
Jul 04, 2015, at 12:23 am
Bhind, MP, July 3 (NITN): A man in Madhya Pradesh has been arrested for getting his pet dog an Aadhaar Card.
Punjab's Akali, BJP and Congress leaders arrested for drug related offences
Jul 03, 2015, at 09:28 pm
Chandigarh, Jul 3(IBNS) In major crackdown on drug rackets in Punjab, leaders from the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Akali Dal, among others, have been arrested for drug-related offences.
Stop Kerala from guarding Mullaperiyar dam : Tamil Nadu requests SC
Jul 03, 2015, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) The Tamil Nadu government on Friday told the Supreme Court that the Mullaperiyar dam faces serious terror threat and should be guarded by central paramilitary forces.
No one was de-boarded because of me : Rijju
Jul 03, 2015, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) A day after apologising for a family of three being off-loaded to accommodate him, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said "No one had to de-board flight because of me."
Admission aspirants challenge in court Delhi varsity high cut-off
Jul 03, 2015, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) A group of students from Kerala have challenged the high cut-off lists of Delhi University and its admission process in the Delhi High Court putting the institution before a legal hurdle.
President's message on the eve of 239th Independence Day of USA
Jul 03, 2015, at 06:13 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United States of America on the eve of their 239th Independence Day.
Caste Census report released: Jaitley says vital for planning
Jul 03, 2015, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) Releasing the first-ever socio economic caste census Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said this will be a very important input for all policy makers.
Pnjab's Akali, BJP and Congress leaders arrested for drug related offences
Jul 03, 2015, at 05:12 pm
Chandigarh, Jul 3(IBNS) In major crackdown on drug rackets in Punjab, leaders from the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Akali Dal, among others, have been arrested for drug-related offences.
Three killed as infiltration attempt by terrorists foiled in Uri sector
Jul 03, 2015, at 04:45 pm
Srinagar, Jul 3 (IBNS) At least three persons were killed as the Indian army foiled an infiltration attempt in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector on Friday morning.
Stphen's student submits audios, SMSs on sexual harassment complaint
Jul 03, 2015, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi: The research student from St Stephen’s College, who complained of being sexually assaulted by her college professor, has submitted audio recordings and SMS-es as proofs of her claims that she was pressured to take back her complaint.
Nationwide mobile number portability from today
Jul 03, 2015, at 04:01 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) Much awaited Nationwide mobile number portability will be rolled out on Friday. Mobile number portability will allow users to keep existing mobile phone number even when after switching to a different city.
Hema Malini's driver arrested for negligent driving
Jul 03, 2015, at 03:38 pm
Jaipur, Jul 3 (IBNS) Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini's driver has been arrested for over-speeding and negligent driving after the actor's Mercedes car hit a Maruti Alto car killing a 5-year-old child.
Hema Malini injured in road mishap
Jul 03, 2015, at 05:19 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Veteran Bollywood actress and BJP leader Hema Malini was injured in a road mishap in Rajasthan on Thursday.
CU: University professors, students protest against attack
Jul 03, 2015, at 04:41 am
Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): The professors of various universities, under the West Bengal College and University Teachers' Association (WBCUTA), and Left Front's student wings held rallies in Kolkata on Thursday to protest against the alleged Trinamool Chatra Parishad (TMCP)'s attack on agitating professors and non-teaching staffs at Calcutta University (CU) main campus.
US Embassy celebrates America Independence Day with baseball, military band
Jul 03, 2015, at 04:38 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS) The United States Embassy celebrated America’s 239th Independence Day with a baseball-themed event at the Taj Palace Hotel on Thursday.
Rajnath Singh visits J&K, assures 'maximum possible' assistance to flood victims
Jul 03, 2015, at 04:36 am
Srinagar, July 2 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured “maximum possible assistance†to the victims of the devastating floods that washed away large parts of Kashmir valley last year, leaving 300 dead and over a million affected.
Chris Martin meets PM Narendra Modi
Jul 03, 2015, at 01:42 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS) Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress Freida Pinto met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.
Teaching of core subjects is as per RTE norms: Tawde on Madarasas controversy
Jul 03, 2015, at 01:38 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Amid controversy, Maharashtra Minister Vinod Tawde †said institutions not teaching children under national curriculum framework are considered out of school.
Amarnath Yatra: Union Home Minister expresses satisfaction over security
Jul 03, 2015, at 12:24 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed satisfaction over the security and other arrangements put in place by the state government and Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) for the smooth and peaceful conduct of annual Amarnath Yatra which began on Thursday.
Rijiju: Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju apologises
Jul 02, 2015, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS) Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday apologised for the 'inconvenience' caused by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju as passengers offloaded from a flight last week so he could fly to Delhi at the last minute.
Rijiju apologizes to AI flight passengers offloaded to accommodate him
Jul 02, 2015, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): After receiving severe criticisms, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday apologized to passengers who were offloaded from a flight last week so he could fly to Delhi at the last minute.
Man dies in UP as mobile phone explodes on stomach
Jul 02, 2015, at 09:47 pm
Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, Jul 2 (IBNS) A man on Thursday died after his mobile phone exploded while he was listening to songs.