Formation of Government in Delhi gains pace
Oct 30, 2014, at 12:15 am
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Whether Delhi will have a government in place soon will be decided by Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung, who on Wednesday decided to invite political parties to explore possibility of government formation in Delhi, a day after Supreme Court's rap over delay in taking a decision on the issue, media reported.
Asian Games Medalists of Indian Army felicitated
Oct 29, 2014, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): 70 sportspersons from Indian Army represented the country in Asian Games 2014 at Incheon, South Korea.
Prime Minister of Vietnam meets Pranab
Oct 29, 2014, at 11:34 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung met President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday night. This was confirmed by Rashtrapati Bhawan Secretariat on Wednesday.
Centre issues directives to curb Prize Money tournaments
Oct 29, 2014, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Curbing the tendency amongst sportspersons for giving preference to playing in Prize Money tournaments rather in tournaments where India participates for medals, Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs & Sports on Wednesday issued a directive in communication to IOA and all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs).
Centre reviews the citizenship issue of Goans
Oct 29, 2014, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting to resolve the citizenship issue being faced by thousands of Goans on Wednesday.
India and Oman Sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement
Oct 29, 2014, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and the Minister of Commerce & Industry, Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Ali Bin Masoud Al Sunaidy signed ‘Agreement on Legal and Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters’ between the two countries on Wednesday.
Modi praises comments and ideas received for 'Mann ki Baat'
Oct 29, 2014, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appreciated the comments and ideas received for `Mann ki Baat` Radio Programme.
PM greets the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja
Oct 29, 2014, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
Congress let in, Police detain Left leaders in Parui
Oct 29, 2014, at 10:03 pm
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IBNS): Police and political parties had a heated debate on Wednesday when the latter tried to enter Makhra village near Parui region in Birbhum district of West Bengal which was marred by violence on Monday media reported.
Jamaat leader Motiur Rahman Nizami sentenced to death for war crimes
Oct 29, 2014, at 09:40 pm
Dhaka, Oct 29 (IBNS): A Bangladesh war crimes tribunal on Wednesday handed down a death sentence to a Jamaat-e-Islami leader for his involvement in riots during the nation’s independence war against Pakistan in 1971, media reported.
Aircel-Maxis deal: Delhi court summons Maran brothers
Oct 29, 2014, at 07:46 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Wednesday summoned former telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi and two others in March next year in connection with Aircel-Maxis deal case, media reported.
Kerala's "Kiss of Love" protests thwarted at the beginning
Oct 29, 2014, at 06:31 pm
Kochi, Oct 29 (IBNS): About eight young people, carrying placards, gathered in Kochi in Kerala on Wednesday to publicize a "kiss of love" protest they have planned for Sunday, media reports said.
Black money case: Centre submits 627 names to SC
Oct 29, 2014, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): The Centre on Wednesday submitted a list of 627 Indians who hold foreign bank accounts in countries like Switzerland to the Supreme Court.
Black money row: Centre to submit list of all names before SC today
Oct 29, 2014, at 03:58 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday will submit a list of the names of all Indians with foreign bank accounts, media reports said.
India to cooperate in exploration of new oil, gas projects in Vietnam
Oct 29, 2014, at 05:23 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): India and Vietnam on Tuesday agreed to intensify cooperation in exploration of new oil and gas projects in Vietnam.
Transient defence personnel to have better comforts at Howrah Station
Oct 29, 2014, at 02:45 am
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): The biggest railway terminus in the country-Howrah Junction-will shortly have a spanking new 'Sainik Aramgah' or rest rooms for transient defence personnel and their dependents that will make their rail journey more pleasant and comfortable.
J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces
Oct 29, 2014, at 02:36 am
Srinagar, Oct 28 (IBNS): A terrorist was killed on Tuesday during an encounter with security forces in Wadarbala forest area in the Handwara town of north Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Centre aims to amend Motor Vehicle Act in Parliament's winter session
Oct 29, 2014, at 02:05 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): With an aim to make the country's transport system at par with international standard, Centre mulls to pass amended the ageing Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 in the coming winter session of the Parliament. This was stated on Tuesday by Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari.
Festival of India commences in Japan
Oct 29, 2014, at 01:47 am
Tokyo, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Festival of India in Japan was inaugurated by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism, Shripad Naik and Tourism Minister of Japan, Akihiro Ohta in Tokyo on October 27, 2014. The year-long festival is being conducted by the Embassy of India, Tokyo in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Centre approves recognition of Vishva Bharati as centre of excellence in Tribal literature
Oct 29, 2014, at 01:46 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Centre on Tuesday approved in-principle recognition of Vishva Bharati as the other centre of excellence in the field of Tribal language and literature.
Navy Day celebration commences with blood donation camp
Oct 29, 2014, at 01:18 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): As a very first activity of the Navy Week for the year 2014, Indian Navy conducted a Blood Donation Camp on Tuesday in coordination with the Armed Forces Transfusion Centre at INS India.
Prasar Bharti gets new Chairman
Oct 29, 2014, at 01:05 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Dr. A.Surya Prakash has been appointed as Chairman, Prasar Bharti Board for a full term of 3 years, on the recommendation of the three member committee headed by Vice President Hamid Ansari and consisting of Chairman, Press Council of India and the President’s nominee i.e. Secretary, Information and Broadcasting.
70 crore Aadhaar numbers already issued: UIDAI
Oct 29, 2014, at 01:02 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday said that it has issued 70 crore 'Aadhaar' numbers.
Black money: After SC's direction, Jaitley says govt will disclose all account holders' names
Oct 29, 2014, at 01:01 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): After the Supreme Court directed the Centre to reveal names of all foreign bank account holders by Wednesday in connection with the black money case, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the government has no problem in following the order.
Bangalore Railway Station implements Wi-Fi facility, creates history
Oct 29, 2014, at 12:55 am
Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IBNS): Bangalore Railway Station creates history by becoming the first station in the country to have Wi-Fi Facility.
Centre reviews preparedness to tackle cyclone Nilofar
Oct 29, 2014, at 12:30 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth on Tuesday reviewed the preparedness of Central and State Agencies to deal with the cyclone Nilofar which is expected to make landfall in Gujarat on Friday.
U.S. to contribute $100,000 to cyclone Hudhud relief efforts
Oct 29, 2014, at 12:26 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Chargé d'Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens extended her sympathies on behalf of the American people to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India who have been affected by recent cyclone Hudhud, besides announcing for monetary aid for the victims.
Nithari case: SC rejects Koli's review plea
Oct 29, 2014, at 12:17 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Nithari murder case convict Surinder Koli's review plea seeking recall of the judgment upholding his death sentence in the Rimpa Haldar murder case, media reported.
Black money: SC asks Centre to reveal names of all account holders by Wednesday
Oct 28, 2014, at 11:57 pm
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Centre and asked it to reveal names of all foreign bank account holders by Wednesday in connection with the black money case.
Devendra Fadnavis to be Maharashtra's next Chief Minister
Oct 28, 2014, at 11:00 pm
Mumbai, Oct 28 (IBNS): Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will be the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, media reported.