I&B Ministry doesn't dominate Prasar Bharati: Tewari
May 03, 2014, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) Reacting to the Narendra Modi interview row, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari on Saturday said his ministry does not dominate Prasar Bharati, India's largest public broadcaster.
Assam violence: Death toll at 32
May 03, 2014, at 05:10 pm
Guwahati, May 3 (IBNS) The death toll in the killings by suspected NDFB (S) militants in two districts of Assam rose to 32 on Saturday with recovery of five more bodies, said reports.
Modi slams Doordarshan over interview row
May 03, 2014, at 05:08 pm
Ahmedabad, May 3 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed public service broadcaster Doordarshan over "censoring" of portions of his interview.
Chennai blasts: CB-CID probing CCTV footage
May 03, 2014, at 03:46 pm
Chennai, May 3 (IBNS) The Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-Crime Investigation Department (CB-CID) on Saturday said they are probing the CCTV footage of a possible suspect in the Chennai twin blasts case.
Chennai blasts: CCTV footage of suspect released
May 03, 2014, at 03:10 pm
Chennai, May 3 (IBNS) The Tamil Nadu Police have released the CCTV footage of a possible suspect in the Chennai twin blasts case.
Assam violence: Death toll rises to 27
May 03, 2014, at 02:55 pm
Guwahati, May 3 (IBNS) With four more bodies recovered from Baksa district, the death toll in the killings by suspected NDFB (S) militants in two districts of Assam touched 27 on Saturday, said reports.
Actress Poonam Pandey arrested; released
May 03, 2014, at 02:41 pm
Mumbai, May 3 (IBNS) The Mumbai Police arrested Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey late on Friday night from Mira Road for allegedly behaving indecently in public.
BJP urges EC to withdraw FIR order against Modi
May 03, 2014, at 06:07 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday urged the Election Commission to withdraw the First Information Report (FIR) order against its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for waving party symbol lotus while addressing media.
Assam violence: death toll at 23; Army called in
May 03, 2014, at 05:24 am
Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): The death toll in the killings by suspected NDFB (S) militants in two districts of Assam has touched 23 with the recovery of 12 bodies were on Friday, fuelling fresh ethnic tensions in the region that had witnessed massive killings and displacement two years ago, reports said.
Visa denial to pilgrims: Pak summons Indian diplomat
May 03, 2014, at 04:10 am
Islamabad, May 2 (IBNS) Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baghlay to Foreign Office and lodged protest over denial of visas to 500 Pakistani citizens for the 'Urs' of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer in Rajasthan.
Modi interview: Sircar writes letter to Prasar Bharati Board members
May 03, 2014, at 03:59 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Prasar Bharati's CEO Jawhar Sircar has distanced himself from the issue that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's interview on Doordarshan was allegedly 'censored' and said the national broadcaster lacks autonomy, media reports said on Friday.
President confers gallantry and distinguished service awards
May 03, 2014, at 02:20 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday conferred three Kirti Chakras and nine Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces personnel at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday.
2G: Court summons Raja, Kanimozhi
May 03, 2014, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Friday summoned former Telecom Minister A Raja, Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi and 17 others in connection with money laundering in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.
CBI charges 7 people in Nido Taniam death case
May 03, 2014, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday chargesheeted seven people, including three juveniles in the murder case of Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Taniam.
BSF highlights achievements of April '14
May 02, 2014, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in South Bengal frontier on Indo-Bangladesh border, on Friday noted that the troops have crossed many milestones in operational front during the month of April 2014, here.
Delhi: Woman kills self in President's Estate
May 02, 2014, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) A 31-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide at the President's Estate in Delhi, said police on Friday.
Delhi: RTI activist dies in accident
May 02, 2014, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) A Right to Information Act (RTI) activist was killed when his car caught fire in the middle of a road in Delhi on Friday, said police.
Karnataka minister spends Rs 2.5 cr on house renovation
May 02, 2014, at 07:16 pm
Bangalore, May 2 (IBNS) Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) minister HC Mahadevappa has reportedly spent Rs 2.5 crore on the renovation of his house, said reports on Friday.
Snooping: Govt to appoint panel head by May 16
May 02, 2014, at 05:27 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) on Friday said it will appoint a judge to head an enquiry commission, set up to probe alleged snooping charges against Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government, by May 16.
Assam: 10 killed in attacks by Bodo militants
May 02, 2014, at 03:51 pm
Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed in two separate attacks by suspected Bodo militants at Kokrajhar and Baksa districts of Assam on Thursday, said reports.
India celebrates 'Akshaya Tritiya' today
May 02, 2014, at 03:05 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Hindus and Jains across India on Friday are celebrating the occasion of ‘Akshaya Tritiya' , which is not only considered auspicious to start a new venture but also to purchase gold jewellery.
JD-U announces to support AAP in Varanasi
May 02, 2014, at 05:39 am
Varanasi, May 1 (IBNS): Nitish Kumar led Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Thursday announced that it will support Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Modi not best for India: Amartya Sen
May 02, 2014, at 05:22 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Economist and Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has said he does not believe a government led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s PM nominee Narendra Modi is "the best for India."
PRCAI announces new managing committee
May 02, 2014, at 03:32 am
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI), the apex body of communications and public relations consultancies, elected a new management committee and regional chapter heads for 2014-2016.
AAP releases Varanasi manifesto
May 02, 2014, at 03:10 am
Varanasi, May 1 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday released its manifesto for Varanasi where it promised a 'holy city' status to the north Indian city .
"Paper tigers can't compete with Royal Bengal Tigers"
May 02, 2014, at 02:41 am
Bankura, May 1 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and called him a 'paper tiger'.
Pranab condemns Chennai blasts
May 02, 2014, at 02:21 am
Chennai/New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condemned the two blasts which rocked an express train at the Chennai Central Railway Station on Thursday morning, leaving one killed and 14 others injured.
Modi provided adequate security: Chidambaram on BJP's claim
May 02, 2014, at 02:18 am
Chennai, May 1 (IBNS): Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed of threat possibility on its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the wake of the two blasts that occurred in an express train at the Chennai Central Railway Station on Thursday morning, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the Gujarat CM was provided adequate security.
BSF seizes gold consignment worth Rs 32 lac
May 01, 2014, at 11:12 pm
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday seized nine gold biscuits weighing 1044 grams with a value of approx Rs 32 lakhs, here.
Twin blasts in Chennai station; 1 killed, 14 injured
May 01, 2014, at 07:56 pm
Chennai, May 1 (IBNS) A woman passenger was killed and 14 others were injured when two blasts occurred in an express train at the Chennai Central Railway Station on Thursday morning.