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History awaits Modi at Madison Square
Sep 28, 2014, at 11:09 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): Life is going to complete a circle for Prime Minister Narendrabhai Damodardas Modi when he takes the centre-stage at the Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday.
TN: FIR against Karunanidhi, Stalin over DMK-AIADMK workers clash
Sep 28, 2014, at 09:01 pm
Chennai, Sept 28 (IBNS): Amid reports of violent clashes between the AIADMK and DMK workers following Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s conviction, an FIR has been filed against DMK chief M Karunanidhi and his son MK Stalin and 500 others.
President's Rule imposed in Maharashtra
Sep 28, 2014, at 08:42 pm
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): President's Rule was imposed in Maharashtra on Sunday after the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) withdrew its support from the ruling Congress party thereby reducing the state government to minority.
PM pays tributes Shaheed Bhagat Singh
Sep 28, 2014, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. "On his birth anniversary, I bow to the proud son of India, Shaheed Bhagat Singh. His undying patriotism and courage continue to inspire," the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. Currently, Modi is on a five day state visit to USA.
Justice HL Dattu sworn in as 42nd Chief Justice of India
Sep 28, 2014, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu was sworn in as the 42nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Sunday after his predecessor Justice RM Lodha announced his retirement on Friday.
Sikh delegation from US and Canada calls on PM
Sep 28, 2014, at 05:02 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): A 29 member delegation of the Sikh community based in the US and Canada, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
Modi seeks Indian Americans' views on development of India
Sep 28, 2014, at 04:51 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): A group of 10 distinguished Indian Americans called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
AIADMK likely to decide on Jayalalithaa's successor today
Sep 28, 2014, at 04:21 pm
Chennai, Sept 28 (IBNS): A day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was sentenced to jail for four years in connection with the 18-year-old Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) legislators are likely to decide on the new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday.
Modi reaches out to youths at New York rock concert
Sep 28, 2014, at 03:57 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): After delivering a powerful speech at the UN General Assembly in New York and calling for urgent reform and rejuvenation of the United Nations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rock concert at the Central Park in New York City.
PM Modi meets Hasina, Rajapaksa
Sep 28, 2014, at 05:57 am
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met leaders of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the sidelines of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly here.
Modi calls for UN reforms, reminds Pakistan of peace before talks
Sep 28, 2014, at 05:49 am
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for urgent reform and rejuvenation of the United Nations, as it enters its seventieth year of existence, while also reminding Pakistan that no talks is possible with the neighbouring country under the shadow of terror.
Union Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Maharashtra
Sep 28, 2014, at 05:03 am
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet on Saturday recommended imposition of President's Rule in Maharashtra., media reports said.
PMO initiates special cleanliness drive ahead of the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission
Sep 28, 2014, at 04:59 am
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS) The Prime Minister`s Office initiated a special cleanliness drive in the PMO premises on Saturday.
Rashtrapati Bhavan launches campaign for FIT
Sep 28, 2014, at 03:14 am
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS) The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday launched a new campaign for turning the President’s Estate into a financially inclusive township (FIT).
Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan launched in Rashtrapati Bhavan
Sep 28, 2014, at 02:50 am
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS) : The Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan was launched in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday.
PM Modi addresses UN General Assembly
Sep 28, 2014, at 02:49 am
United Nations, Sept 27 (IBNS) Addressing the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched himself as a global leader by highlighting various issues ranging from terrorism to development of nations.
Governor accepts Chavan's resignation
Sep 28, 2014, at 02:35 am
Mumbai/New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS): Maharashtra Governor CV Rao on Saturday accepted Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan’s resignation on Saturday but asked him to continue as caretaker government for the time being.
Justice delayed, not denied: DMK
Sep 28, 2014, at 02:09 am
Chennai, Sept 27 (IBNS): Following Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s conviction in Disproportionate Assets (DA) case by a Bangalore special court on Saturday, various opposition leaders of the state welcomed the decision.
PM Modi meets UN Secretary General
Sep 28, 2014, at 01:48 am
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met UN Secretary General Ban Ki- moon here.
85 killed in Assam-Meghalaya flood
Sep 28, 2014, at 01:38 am
Guwahati, Sept 27 (IBNS): Atleast 85 people have been killed in the recent floods and mudslides that hit Indian states of Assam and Meghalaya, NDRF said on Saturday.
Jayalalithaa taken to hospital after conviction
Sep 27, 2014, at 11:56 pm
Bangalore, Sept 27 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who was sentenced to jail for four years after her conviction along with three others by a special Bangalore court in the 18-year-old Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, was taken to a hospital soon after the verdict, according to TV channel reports.
PM Modi pays tribute to 9/11 victims in New York
Sep 27, 2014, at 11:49 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached here on a five-day visit to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Saturday paid homage to the 9/11 victims in New York.
Jayalalithaa gets 4 yr-jail after conviction in corruption case
Sep 27, 2014, at 10:59 pm
Bangalore, Sept 27 (IBNS): In a massive setback, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was sentenced to jail for four years after her conviction along with three others by a special Bangalore court in the 18-year-old Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. The Chief Minister was present in the court when the verdict was delivered.
Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa convicted in DA case
Sep 27, 2014, at 10:18 pm
Bangalore, Sept 27 (IBNS): In a huge setback, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was convicted in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case by a Bangalore court on Saturday. The Chief Minister was present in the court when the verdict was delivered.
Volcano erupts in central Japan
Sep 27, 2014, at 06:01 pm
Tokyo, Sep 27 (IBNS): A volcano erupted in central Japan on Saturday injuring at least eight people, media reports said. It forced aircraft to divert flying routes in order to avoid the billowing ash cloud.
AIADMK supporters clash with cops outside court area
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:35 pm
Chennai, Sep 27 (IBNS): Police resorted to baton charge to restrain a section of irate AIADMK activists who tried to cross the barricade to get closer to the court area on Saturday before the wealth case verdict of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
Sep 27, 2014, at 04:20 pm
New York, Sep 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Saturday on a five-day visit to the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in Jayalalithaa's assets case today
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:44 pm
Chennai, Sep 27 (IBNS): A Bangalore court will determine the fate of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, 66, as the court is likely to decide on Saturday whether the AIADMK chief is guilty of corruption, reports said.
Cancellation of Foreign Secretary-level talks a missed oppurtunity: Nawaz
Sep 27, 2014, at 06:02 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said India has "missed oppurtunity" to address outstanding issues after it cancelled the Foreign Secretary-level talks between the two nations last month.
Maha polls: BJP announces list of 172 candidates
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:27 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, Sept 26 (IBNS) the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its list of candidates for the upcoming General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra.