Land Acquisition Amendment Bill introduced in LS, Cong stages walkout
Feb 24, 2015, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Amid severe opposition, the government on Tuesday introduced the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition in the Lower House of the Parliament.
Opposition attacks Govt. in House over Ordinances, Land Bill
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): While a farmers' protest by social activist Anna Hazare in the national capital raged outside, the Opposition collectively attacked the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday inside Parliament where it is set to introduce the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition.
Spare Mother Teresa: Kejriwal to RSS
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): After Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat sparked a controversy by saying that Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa served people with the main objective of converting them to Christianity, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said RSS should spare Mother Teresa.
Rahul timing could have been better: Digvijaya
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): A day after it was reported that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has taken a brief break from politics in an attempt to 'reflect on recent events', senior party leader Digvijaya Singh said the timing of the leave could have been better.
Govt. to introduce Land Acquisition Amendment bill in LS today
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:04 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Amid a farmers' protest by social activist Anna Hazare in the national capital, the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday will introduce the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition.
Exercise Surya Kiran VIII commences in Nepal
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:59 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Eighth India-Nepal Battalion level Combined Military Training named Exercise Surya Kiran-VIII, commenced on Monday at Integrated Army Training Centre, Saljhandi in Nepal, with an impressive opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the National Flags of both countries.
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:55 am
Delhi/ Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Through a massive campaign that aims to cover the length and breadth of the country, more than 1.4 million people are expected to participate in a gesture of solidarity to fight against infant deaths due to malnutrition.
Conversion to Christianity was Mother Teresa's main aim: RSS chief
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:37 am
Bharatpur, Feb 23 (IBNS): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday sparked a controversy by saying that Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa served people with the main objective of converting them to Christianity.
Land Acquisition bill to be introduced in LS on Tuesday
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:07 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Narendra Modi government will on Tuesday introduce the proposed changes in rules for land acquisition.
Kejriwal to join Anna in protests against land ordinance?
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to reunite with social activist Anna Hazare in a protest against the centre's proposed changes in rules for land acquisition, reports said.
Hyderabad: 2 dead, 13 injured after explosion in Gulf Oil Corporation office
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:42 am
Kukatpally, Feb 23 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and 13 others were injured after an explosion took place at the Gulf Oil Corporation offices' explosives division in Hyderabad.
Rahul takes break from politics, triggers speculations
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:23 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Following some crucial electoral debacles of late, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has taken a brief break from politics in an attempt to 'reflect on recent events', sparking several speculations and criticisms.
Made to sign blank papers: Saikia on corporate espionage
Feb 24, 2015, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Former journalist Santanu Saikia, arrested in connection with the corporate espionage case on Monday alleged that he was made to sign a blank paper by police.
MoU signed between Indian Army and SBI
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and State Bank of India (SBI) on the Defence Salary Package on Monday.
Rahul skips Budget Session, BJP slams
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:36 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's absence from party affairs and the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament on Monday invited severe criticisms from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Modi receives Baharin Foreign Minister
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received the Foreign Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, who is on a visit to the country for the first meeting of the Joint Commission between India and Bahrain.
Bank strike from Feb 25 called off
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:06 am
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS) Employees unions of public sector banks on Monday called off their proposed four-day strike after reaching agreement on a 15 percent wage increase.
Anna threatens 2011-model law violation against land ordinance
Feb 23, 2015, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) In what appeared like a repeat of history, social activist Anna Hazare on Monday threatened to launch a law violation movement against the Land Ordinance, saying there was no difference between the Narendra Modi government and the previous one, led by the Congress.
How can Srinivasan attend BCCI meeting ?: SC asks
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Questioning the propriety of BCCI president-in-exile N. Srinivasan attending the Board's working committee meeting, the Supreme Court on Monday said he should not have done this.
Achuthanandan adamant: Not to come back to party conference
Feb 23, 2015, at 08:48 pm
Thiruvantapuram, Feb 23 (IBNS) Precipitating his relation with the party, CPI(M) veteran V S Achuthanandan on Monday defied the central leadership's directive to attend the concluding session of the state conference alleging that he was being 'convicted.'
Rahul is on few days' leave: Sonia Gandhi
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Rahul is on a few days' leave, Congress President Sonia told news channels when asked about Rahul Gandhi's absence from party affairs.
There should be dialogue in democracy: Modi ahead of Budget session
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there should be dialogue in a democracy and things should be solved through discussion as the Budget Session of Parliament began with the address of President Pranab Mukherjee.
India naval chief visits Bangladesh
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of Naval Staff is on an official visit to Bangladesh from 23 to 26 Feb 15.
Full text of President's address in Budget Session
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:15 pm
Following is the Address by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee to the Joint Session of both houses of Parliament
Corporate espionage: One more arrested
Feb 23, 2015, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): One more arrest has been made by the Delhi Police in the Petroleum Ministry corporate espionage case on Monday taking the total arrest to 13 so far, said reports.
Anna Hazare begins land bill protest in Delhi
Feb 23, 2015, at 06:31 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare is in the national capital to lead his anti Land Acquisition Bill protest against the Modi government and said all political parties can join him but not share the main stage.
Budget Session begins with President's address
Feb 23, 2015, at 05:28 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Budget Session of the Parliament began on Monday with President Pranab Mukherjee echoing in his address the slogan of the Narendra Modi government "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas All Together, Development of All."
Rahul Gandhi seeks leave to reflect on recent events
Feb 23, 2015, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, whose party faced poll debacles on after another, is reportedly going on leave to reflect on recent events, said media reports.
Budget Session begins amid hawk-eyed Opposition glare
Feb 23, 2015, at 04:35 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Budget Session of the Parliament, which starting from Monday with the President's address, is already attracting several glares from the Opposition.
PM, President congratulate Indian cricket team for win
Feb 23, 2015, at 06:16 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday congratulated Indian Cricket Team on winning the match against South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.