Atal Bihari Vajpayee's health condition remains critical: AIIMS
Aug 16, 2018, at 11:27 am
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): In a fresh medical bulletin, the New Delhi AIIMS on Thursday said the health condition of ailing former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee remained critical.
Mamata Banerjee criticises Centre as rupee hits new low
Aug 16, 2018, at 11:20 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government as the Indian currency touched a new low on Thursday.
Rajnath Singh reaches Delhi AIIMS to visit ailing Vajpayee
Aug 16, 2018, at 10:52 am
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reached the Delhi AIIMS to visit ailing former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose health condition worsened in last 24 hours, media reports said.
PM Modi speaks to Kerala CM Vijayan about flood situation in state
Aug 16, 2018, at 10:38 am
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan about the flood, which has claimed 77 lives so far, media reports said.
India, Chinese army hold Border Personnel Meeting in Arunachal Pradesh
Aug 15, 2018, at 11:50 pm
Guwahati, Aug 15 (IBNS): A Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) between Indian Army and Chinese People Liberation Army (PLA) troops was held in Arunachal Pradesh’s Bumla on Wednesday on the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day.
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee critical, on life support at AIIMS
Aug 15, 2018, at 11:40 pm
New Delhi: Former Indian Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee is in a critical condition on a life support system, a statement on Wednesday issued by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi said. He is admitted there for the past several weeks.
Congress slams Amit Shah for not being able to hoist National Flag properly
Aug 15, 2018, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): The Congress party on Wednesday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah for not being able to hoist the National Flag properly on the occasion of Independence Day.
Kerala flood leaves nearly 50 dead, PM Modi assures state of central aid
Aug 15, 2018, at 07:42 pm
Kochi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Heavy rains continue to create havoc in the state of Kerala taking the death toll to 47 on Wednesday, media reports said.
Nepal: Over 20 injured in road mishap
Aug 15, 2018, at 06:58 pm
Kathmandu, Aug 15 (IBNS): A bus fell down in Sunakheti Bidur Municipality-9 of Nuwakot district of Nepal on Wednesday which left 20 people injured, media reports said.
Aug 15, 2018, at 05:31 pm
Guwahati, Aug 15 (IBNS): The members of Sunrise Youth Club at Uparkhuti area in Assam’s Baksa district, along with local people, took out a rally with 3.5 km long tricolour national flag to celebrate the 72nd Independence Day.
Aug 15, 2018, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that we should teach our traditions, our rich cultural heritage to Children so that our cultural heritage is protected.
Aug 15, 2018, at 04:19 pm
Guwahati, Aug 15 (IBNS) : A photograph was taken on August 15, 2017, that warmed the heart of every Indian citizen on the last Independence Day.
It is easy to criticise, attack and destroy system, says CJI Misra on senior judges' dissent
Aug 15, 2018, at 02:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Months after the dissent by four senior Supreme Court judges, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra broke his silence on Wednesday.
Arvind Kejriwal refuses to accept AAP leader Ashutosh's resignation
Aug 15, 2018, at 01:50 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has refused to accept the resignation of his party leader Ashutosh.
Rahul Gandhi hoists Indian flag at Congress headquarters on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2018, at 01:23 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi hoisted the national flag at his party's headquarters on the occasion of 71st Independence Day in the national capital on Wednesday.
Aug 15, 2018, at 01:13 pm
Harrisburg, Aug 15 (IBNS): In a landmark investigation, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the US has found that at least 300 clergymen have abused over 1000 minors in six dioceses in the state for the last seven decades.
AAP leader Asutosh resigns from party
Aug 15, 2018, at 12:51 pm
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS) : Prominent Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashutosh resigned from the party on Wednesday on what he said "personal ground."
I Day: PM Modi addresses nation from Red Fort, announces launch of new healthcare scheme
Aug 15, 2018, at 11:47 am
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): In his last Independence Day speech from the Red Fort ahead of 2019 General Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted a host of administrative works his government has undertaken since coming to power and also announced a mega healthcare scheme that would give the poor access to quality healthcare.
Italy bridge collapse: At least 26 killed; rescuers looking for survivors in Genoa
Aug 15, 2018, at 11:24 am
Genoa, Aug 15 (IBNS): The death toll in the bridge collapse in Italy's Genoa has touched 26, while 15 others are said to be in a severe condition.
AAP leader Ashutosh resigns citing personal reasons
Aug 15, 2018, at 10:57 am
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Ashutosh resigned from his party citing personal reasons on Wednesday.
I-Day: Narendra Modi announces mega health care scheme
Aug 15, 2018, at 09:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that the government will launch Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan next month which will aim to ensure providing good quality and affordable healthcare to the poor.
Does Amit Shah's parents have citizenship documents: Mamata Banerjee
Aug 14, 2018, at 11:39 pm
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday targeted the Centre again over the National Citizens' Register of Assam. She even asked if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah's parents have citizenship documents.
Full text of Ram Nath Kovind's address on the eve of 72nd Independence Day
Aug 14, 2018, at 09:38 pm
Dear Fellow Citizens My greetings to you as we complete 71 years as an independent nation. Tomorrow we will commemorate our 72nd Independence Day. For every Indian, whether living at home or anywhere else in the world, August 15 is sacred. It is marked on our calendars as a celebration of our sovereignty. We unfurl our national flag with great joy and enthusiasm in workplaces, municipalities, panchayats, colleges, schools, homes and neighborhoods. Our Tricolor is a symbol of our national pride. It is a constant reminder of our striving and our self-belief. It is a day to look back with satisfaction and gratitude for what we have been able to achieve due to the efforts of successive generations of our elders. And it is a day to renew our resolve to fill the gaps that still remain in our nation building project – gaps that our talented young people will no doubt fill.
On I-Day eve, Kovind says women and youth are hopes of country
Aug 14, 2018, at 09:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Delivering his speech on the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday recognised the role of women in the society and said expansion of freedom amounts to the expansion of freedom for women in our country.
Independence Day is a sacred occasion for every Indians: Kovind
Aug 14, 2018, at 07:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said that Independence Day is a day of significance for all the people of the country.
Vice President greets people on the eve of Independence Day
Aug 14, 2018, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday greeted the people on the eve of Independence Day.
Aug 14, 2018, at 05:48 pm
Guwahati, Aug 14 (IBNS): Congress MP and President of All India Mahila Congress Committee (AIMCC) Sushmita Dev on Tuesday said that, girls-women are presently not safe in the country.
PM Modi condoles the passing away of Balramji Dass Tandon
Aug 14, 2018, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Balramji Dass Tandon, the Governor of Chhattisgarh.
Children should be made responsible citizens: Vice President Naidu
Aug 14, 2018, at 05:19 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Children should be made responsible citizens.
Security beef up in Assam ahead of I-Day celebration
Aug 14, 2018, at 05:13 pm
Guwahati, Aug 14 (IBNS): Ahead of the 2018 Independence Day celebrations, security measures have been beefed up in Assam.