Ruckus in LS over Land Ordinance
Apr 20, 2015, at 06:10 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) The opposition parties created ruckus in the Lok Sabha as the Land acquisition ordinance was introduced in the lower house of the Parliament on Monday.
Mann Ki Baat: Modi to address the nation on Apr 26
Apr 20, 2015, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his next series of 'Mann Ki Baat' on All India Radio will be held on Apr 26.
Amid ruckus in LS, Giriraj Singh apologises for his remarks against Sonia Gandhi
Apr 20, 2015, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): As the Congress targeted Giriraj Singh over his remarks against Sonia Gandhi, the Union Minister apologised for his comment in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Ruckus over Giriraj Singh's remarks against Sonia Gandhi, Lok Sbha adjourned
Apr 20, 2015, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): The second session of the Budget Session of the Parliament resumed on a stormy note as the Congress on Monday raised the issue of comments made by Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut and Union Minister Giriraj Singh and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology over the issue.
Apr 20, 2015, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Parliament and said he expects to see the second half of the Budget session, which commences from Monday, witnessing even higher standards of debate.
I look forward to a productive Parl session: Modi
Apr 20, 2015, at 04:16 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) The second half of the Budget Session of the Parliament will commence from Monday.
Yechury commences new innings as CPI-M general secretary
Apr 20, 2015, at 05:08 am
Visakhapatnam, Apr 19 (IBNS): Starting a new innings in his political career, veteran politician Sitaram Yechury has been elected as the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) amid expectations that he will steer the party though the challenges of the new political scenario where left forces are marginalized.
ONGC calls Boots & Coots experts from US to control Olpad Blow Out
Apr 20, 2015, at 04:55 am
Surat, Apr 19 (IBNS) ONGC on Sunday said it has called oil and gas blow out control experts Boots & Coots from US to contain the crisis at well Olpad-31, which caught fire during repair maintenance job.
Boat capsizes at Mediterranean Sea
Apr 20, 2015, at 04:02 am
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS) Several people are feared to have been drowned after the boat in which they were traveling capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, media reports said on Sunday.
ONGC presses Crisis Management Team into action to control Ankleshwar well fire
Apr 20, 2015, at 02:27 am
Surat, Apr 19 (IBNS): The ONGC on Sunday said it has mobilized its Crisis Management Team (CMT) and all resources at its command to control fire, which broke out in an onshore well in Olpad area 80 km away from Ankleshwar, during repair and maintenance job.
Delhi Police arrest sharp shooter of underworld don Abu Salem
Apr 20, 2015, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS) The Delhi Police on Sunday said they have arrested a sharp shooter involved with underworld don Abu Salem.
Firing at police: Four more arrested
Apr 20, 2015, at 01:55 am
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police have arrested four more persons on Sunday in connection with the Girish Park shooting incident in Kolkata which left one policeman injured on Saturday.
Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje to visit Kolkata to invite investments from West Bengal
Apr 20, 2015, at 01:13 am
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje will be in Kolkata this month to meet potential investors and showcase the business opportunities in her state.
What is Vadra model of land acquisition: BJP asks Rahul
Apr 19, 2015, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS) Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi who attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his land acquisition policy and calling it aimed at benefiting the corporates at a farmers' rally here, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) asked the Gandhi scion, back after a 57-day sabbatical, what is the Robert Vadra model of land policy, referring to the land scams in which the Gandhi son-in-law is tainted.
Nasim Zaidi takes over as new CEC
Apr 19, 2015, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Nasim Zaidi has assumed charge as 20th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) succeeding H.S. Bramha here on Sunday.
Modi govt's attitude is anti-poor: Sonia
Apr 19, 2015, at 07:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of abandoning the farmers, and said the central government's attitude is anti-poor.
Sitaram Yechury elected new CPM general secretary
Apr 19, 2015, at 07:07 pm
Visakhapatnam, Apr 19 (IBNS): Veteran politician Sitaram Yechury has been unanimously elected the new general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Narbal killing: Unrest continues in Kashmir
Apr 19, 2015, at 06:56 pm
Srinagar, Apr 19 (IBNS): The Kashmir valley on Sunday continues to be tense after the death of a teenager in clashes between protesters and police in Narbal on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday, officials said.
I will fight your battle: Rahul Gandhi to farmers
Apr 19, 2015, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Flexing political muscles after his controversial 57-day-long sabbatical, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi assured the farmers in a rally on Sunday that he will 'fight their battle' while slamming the Narendra Modi government at the Centre and saying that the Prime Minister aims in making the base of India weak by his 'pro-corporate' measures.
CPI-M to elect new general secretary?
Apr 19, 2015, at 05:58 pm
Visakhapatnam, Apr 19 (IBNS): Bringing a new era in the history of the CPI (M) party, senior politburo member Sitaram Yechury and party leader SR Pillai are the frontrunners to succeed Prakash Karat in the party, media reports said.
Our government is for the poor: Modi to BJP MPs
Apr 19, 2015, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government is for the benefit of the people as he presented a report card of the same after he assumed the office.
PM Modi to address workshop of BJP MPs
Apr 19, 2015, at 04:19 pm
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a workshop of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators on government's welfare schemes on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi to lead protest against land bill
Apr 19, 2015, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): After his return to India following a 57-day long sabbatical, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is all set to lead the protest against the controversial land bill with his rally addressing farmers on Sunday.
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Kolkata civic poll ends with scattered violence, cop shot at
Apr 19, 2015, at 05:31 am
Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Elections to the high stakes Kolkata Municipal Corporation ended on Saturday amid reports of sporadic violence, including bullet injury of a policeman, even as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called the polling 'peaceful'.
Media aviation awareness programme at Guwahati Press Club
Apr 19, 2015, at 05:10 am
Guwahati, Apr 18 (IBNS) : The College of Aeronautical Engineering, the only aircraft maintenance engineering institute of northeast India has organized an aviation awareness programme for scribes at Guwahati Press Club on Apr 21.
Car lifter sent to five days police custody
Apr 19, 2015, at 04:24 am
Guwahati, Apr 18 (IBNS) : A local court in Guwahati on Saturday sent Anil Chauhan, kingpin of auto theft gang, to five days police custody.
Top NDFB(S) ultra nabbed in Kokrajhar
Apr 19, 2015, at 04:16 am
Guwahati, Apr 18 (IBNS) : Security forces have apprehended a top militant belonging to NDFB(S) in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Saturday, officials said.
Vikas Swarup takes over as MEA Spokesperson
Apr 19, 2015, at 03:46 am
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): Senior diplomat Vikas Swarup took over as Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday.
J&K youth killing: 2 cops arrested
Apr 19, 2015, at 03:06 am
Srinagar, Apr 18 (IBNS) At least two policemen have been arrested in connection with the killing of a youth in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police spokesman said on Saturday.
J&K: Mehbooba Mufti condemns killing of youth
Apr 19, 2015, at 02:33 am
Srinagar , Apr 18 (IBNS) Strongly condemning the killing of Suhail Ahmad Sofi in Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said it is a matter of grave concern that the security forces personnel were involved in the incident and reportedly did not follow the Standard Operational Procedure (SOP).