Anna Hazare leads protest against land bill
Feb 20, 2015, at 09:02 pm
Palwal, Haryana, Feb 20 (IBNS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare is on protest path again. He flagged off a march from Haryana to New Delhi against the recent Land Acquisition Bill brought by an ordinance of the BJP-led government in New Delhi.
IAF gives wings to dreams, women officers now in Sarang team
Feb 20, 2015, at 08:53 pm
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS) Women officers in the Indian Air Force continue to storm new bastions. The IAF's much heralded helicopter display team 'Sarang' now boasts of a women pilot Squadron Leader Deepika Misra and a woman engineering officer, Flight Lieutenant Sandeep Singh in their team marking new beginnings.
Nitish Kumar apologizes, hopes to prove majority on floor
Feb 20, 2015, at 08:32 pm
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday apologized to the people of Bihar for quitting the post of Chief Minister in the aftermath of the drubbing of his party in the Lok Sabha polls last year.
2 more arrested in oil ministry espionage case
Feb 20, 2015, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS): Two more people, including a former journalist who now runs an energy portal now, were arrested in the oil ministry espionage case, said Delhi Police Chief BS Bassi on Friday.
Bihar CM Manjhi resigns, alleges threat
Feb 20, 2015, at 05:54 pm
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Capitulating in his battle against Nitish Kumar, Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, ahead of seeking a crucial vote of confidence in the state assembly, alleging that he stepped down because of death threats to him and his supporters in the assembly.
We faced threat ahead of trust vote: Manjhi
Feb 20, 2015, at 05:38 pm
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Jitan Ram Manjhi, who on Friday resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, ahead of seeking a vote of confidence in the state assembly, said he had to resign because of threats and alleged that he was not allowed to work independently while a secret ballot would have still proved his majority.
Price for PM Modi's suit rises to Rs. 1.5 crore
Feb 20, 2015, at 05:07 pm
Surat, Feb 20 (IBNS): A diamond merchant placed a bid of nearly Rs. 1.5 crore for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s navy suit with his name woven into it in pin-stripes, media reports said.
Bihar CM Manjhi resigns before trust vote: Report
Feb 20, 2015, at 04:19 pm
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday resigned from his post ahead of seeking a vote of confidence in the state assembly around noon on Friday, said media reports.
Bihar CM Manjhi faces crucial trust vote today
Feb 20, 2015, at 04:06 pm
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will seek a vote of confidence in the state assembly around noon on Friday amid a whip by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state to vote for the CM to keep Nitish Kumar away.
Bhavnagar-based trader bids Rs 1.40 cr for PM Modi's suit
Feb 20, 2015, at 04:21 am
Surat, Feb 19 (IBNS): A businessman on Thursday placed a bid of Rs. 1.40 crore for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-hyped suit that is now up for auction in Gujarat's Surat on Wednesday, media reports said.
Coal block auction sees aggressive bidding
Feb 20, 2015, at 04:11 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Indian metal and cement companies have bid aggressively for coal blocks in the country's first auctions to sell mines, reports said on Thursday.
Centre serves eviction notice to Congress to vacate its Delhi headquarter
Feb 20, 2015, at 03:19 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led-Central Government on Thursday served an eviction notice to Indian National Congress to vacate its national headquarter in New Delhi.
Patna HC bars 4 rebel JDU MLAs from voting on confidence motion
Feb 20, 2015, at 03:06 am
Patna, Feb 19 (IBNS): In a blow for the Bihar Chief Minister Jiten Ram Manjhi, the Patna High Court on Thursday barred four rebel Janata Dal United (JDU) MLAs from voting during the confidence motion scheduled on Friday.
US, India share commitment for a secure Afghanistan
Feb 20, 2015, at 01:59 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): As President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined in their 2015 Joint Statement, the United States and India share the commitment for a secure, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan.
Ajit Kumar appointed as ambassador and permanent representative of India to UN offices in Geneva
Feb 20, 2015, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Ajit Kumar has been appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Offices in Geneva, the MEA said on Thursday.
Israeli Defence Minister calls on Rajnath Singh
Feb 20, 2015, at 01:29 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) A five-member Israeli delegation led by Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon called on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here on Thursday.
2 Petroleum Ministry employees, 3 others arrested for leaking govt documents
Feb 20, 2015, at 01:22 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): The Delhi Police on Thursday said five people, including two officials of the Petroleum Ministry, have been arrested for leaking confidential government documents.
Fund embezzlement case: SC extends stay on Teesta Setalvad's arrest
Feb 20, 2015, at 01:21 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Giving a major relief, the Supreme Court in its interim order on Thursday extended the stay on arrest of social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband in connection with Gulbarg Society fund embezzlement case.
PM to visit Arunachal Pradesh and Jharkhand tomorrow
Feb 20, 2015, at 12:43 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Jharkhand on Friday.
5 arrested for leaking govt documents
Feb 20, 2015, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Two Petroleum Ministry employees and three others have been arrested for allegedly leaking confidential government documents, reports said.
Air India to connect Delhi- Rajkot from Feb 23
Feb 20, 2015, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said the Air India will connect Delhi to Rajkot from Feb 23.
Only heated arguments took place: Banerjee on Burn Standard Ltd
Feb 19, 2015, at 11:55 pm
Kolkata, Feb 19 (IBNS): Denying reports that two officials of Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Burn Standard Ltd were allegedly assaulted by workers owing allegiance to TMC trade union wing INTTUC, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said 'only heated arguments with the management' took place on Wednesday.
Major mid-air mishap averted at Aero India show
Feb 19, 2015, at 11:15 pm
Bangalore, Feb 19 (IBNS) A major mishap was averted even as one plane hit the wing of the other during a show at the Aero India 2015 here.
British pilots in Russian Yaks tumble and toss in air at Aero India Show
Feb 19, 2015, at 10:46 pm
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IBNS) Yakovlevs - a four aircraft display team from UK, flying Russian origin Yak aircraft, made their debut in India at Aero India air show in Bengaluru.
PM launches 'Soil Health Card scheme'
Feb 19, 2015, at 10:44 pm
Suratgarh, Feb 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for focusing attention on the health of soil in agricultural areas across the country, to boost productivity and bring about increased prosperity.
Two planes escape collision, no injury
Feb 19, 2015, at 10:06 pm
Bangalore, Feb 19 (IBNS): Two small planes escaped a mid-air collision during a flight display at the Aerospace Show in Bangalore city on Thursday.
Bihar: Speaker replaces BJP's Leader of Opposition with JD(U)'s Vijay Chaudhary
Feb 19, 2015, at 07:31 pm
Patna, Feb 19 (IBNS) In a significant move, Bihar Assembly Speaker Udai Narain Choudhary has notified Vijay Chaudhary of Janata Dal (United) as the Leader of Opposition, reports said.
Defence Minister of Israel calls on PM
Feb 19, 2015, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Defence Minister of Israel, Mr Moshe Ya`alon, who is visiting India to participate in the Aero India 2015, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
PM wishes four nations on New Year
Feb 19, 2015, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people of China, Korea, Vietnam and Mongolia on the occasion of their New Year.
PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Feb 19, 2015, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Indian warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti.