Chennai : Sand mining baron Sekhar Reddy arrested in connection with money laundering case

Mar 21, 2017, at 07:36 pm

Chennai, Mar 21 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate arrested PWD contractor and sand mining baron Sekhar Reddy late on Monday after marathon questioning in connection with a money laundering case, reports said.

Arun Jaitley to address international Auditors General conference in New Delhi starting on Wednesday

Mar 21, 2017, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): The 23rd Conference of Auditors General of Commonwealth Countries and British Overseas Territories will begin in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Engineering student proposes Rahul's name to be included in the Guinness for losing maximum polls

Mar 21, 2017, at 06:10 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) : As Rahul Gandhi goes through a tough political time having lost consecutive elections, rubbing salt to his injury comes a proposal

Ram Temple issue should be resolved outside the court : Supreme Court

Mar 21, 2017, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) ; The Supreme Court on Tuesday advised the concerned parties to resolve outside the court the longstanding dispute over Ram Mandir temple, saying judicial intervention will be initiated only if negotiations fail to break the deadlock, reports said.

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath prioritises women safety, Swachh Bharat in state

Mar 21, 2017, at 03:04 pm

Lucknow, Mar 21 (IBNS): In his first day at the office, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has chalked out plans for the state, giving top priority to women safety and cleanliness in the state, reports said.

PM Modi greets Parsi community on Navroz

Mar 21, 2017, at 02:29 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the Parsi community on the occasion of Navroz.

Safety of countrymen comes ahead of strategic partnership with US: Sushma Swaraj

Mar 21, 2017, at 05:14 am

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj said that the safety of countrymen comes ahead of strategic partnership while speaking about the recent hate crimes that occurred against Indians in United States, at Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Indian-origin priest attacked in Australia, Sushma raises concern

Mar 21, 2017, at 05:08 am

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday raised her voice against the attempt on the life of a church priest of Indian origin Father Tomy Mathew in Australia by a citizen of Italian origin.

Jaipur: Hotel sealed over beef rumour

Mar 21, 2017, at 04:29 am

Jaipur, Mar 20 (IBNS): A hotel in Jaipur was sealed over the rumour of improper disposal of beef on Monday after the protests of local people.

Sushma Swaraj helps Indian in distress in Pakistan

Mar 21, 2017, at 04:21 am

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday extended her help to an Indian woman who is married in Pakistan and was mistreated by her in-laws in the neighbouring nation.

Assam: V&AC sleuths arrest jailer in bribery case

Mar 21, 2017, at 02:40 am

Guwahati, Mar 20 (IBNS): The sleuths of Assam Police Vigilance and Anti Corruption on Monday arrested a jailer who demanded bribe from a contractor in middle Assam’s Morigaon district.

Exchange of demonetized currency: CBI arrests Director, Postal Services and Senior Superintendent of Posts

Mar 21, 2017, at 01:27 am

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday said it has arrested a Director, Postal Services and Senior Superintendent of Posts, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) in an on-going investigation of a case.

President of India presents KCK International Award for excellence in print Journalism

Mar 20, 2017, at 11:41 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the KCK International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism organized by Rajasthan Patrika in New Delhi on Monday.

Rajnath Singh congratulates Nongthombam Biren Singh

Mar 20, 2017, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday congratulated first BJP Chief Minister of Manipur Nongthombam Biren Singh for winning the trust vote in the 60-member Manipur assembly.

High expectations riding on new UP Government: ASSOCHAM

Mar 20, 2017, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi,Mar (IBNS): Faced with high expectations created by a massive mandate given to the BJP, the incoming Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has to meet immediate challenges of ensuring much better electricity supply in the coming summer, give urgent relief to Bundelkhand and find a lasting solutions for arrears of sugarcane farmers, the ASSOCHAM said.

Farooq Abdullah, Nazir Ahmad Khan file nomination for Srinagar bypoll

Mar 20, 2017, at 10:09 pm

Srinagar, Mar 20 (IBNS): Former union Minister and National Conference patron Dr Farooq Abdullah filed his nomination paper on Monday for by-polls for Srinagar constituency scheduled on April 9.

President of India’s message to the government and people of Iran on the eve of Nouroz

Mar 20, 2017, at 09:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday, extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the eve of Nouroz (March 21, 2017).

President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of Namibia

Mar 20, 2017, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee, on Mondya, extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Namibia on the eve of their National Day (March 21, 2017).

Resident doctors of Maharashtra hospitals go on mass leave demanding security

Mar 20, 2017, at 08:41 pm

Mumbai, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Nearly 4500 Resident doctors across Mumbai and several other parts of Maharashtra went on mass leave on Monday following three incidents of violence in which several of them were where attacked, reports said.

Uttar Pradesh : Yogi Adityanath begins first day as CM meeting police chief, ask for blue print

Mar 20, 2017, at 08:06 pm

Lucknow, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Yogi Adityanath, the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh held a meeting with the state police chief on the first day in the office and directed him to present a blueprint within 15 days for better policing in the state.

Cabinet approves four GST Bills, likely to meet July 1 target

Mar 20, 2017, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved four Goods and Services Tax-related bills on Monday, which were earlier discussed and approved by the GST Council.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh wins trust vote

Mar 20, 2017, at 07:19 pm

Guwahati, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Nongthombam Biren Singh, the first BJP Chief Minister of Manipur, on Monday won the trust vote in the 60-member Assembly through a voice vote.

SC orders Ansal to surrender immediately in Uphaar fire case

Mar 20, 2017, at 07:17 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant more time to Gopal Ansal in the Uphaar fire case and ordered him back to jail, according to media reports.

Assam forest guards to be equipped with AK-Ghata rifles

Mar 20, 2017, at 07:11 pm

Guwahati, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Assam forest guards will soon be equipped with India made AK-Ghatak like modern sophisticated weapons to fight poachers and protect wild animals.

Mohali woman kills husband, stuffs body in suitcase ; Arrested

Mar 20, 2017, at 07:09 pm

Chandigarh, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Police on Monday arrested a woman, who had allegedly killed her husband with the help of of brother and stuffed the body in a suitcase, which she could not dispose of.

N Biren Singh wins floor test in Manipur Assembly

Mar 20, 2017, at 06:32 pm

Imphal, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Monday won the crucial floor test in the state Assembly.

Cabinet approves GST Bill, to be introduced in Parliament soon

Mar 20, 2017, at 06:26 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet on Monday approved foru bills related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST Bill) for introduction in Parliament, according to media reports.

The two Sufi clerics reported missing in Pakistan return to Delhi

Mar 20, 2017, at 06:12 pm

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS) : The two Sufi clerics of Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, who had gone missing in Pakistan, returned to the national capital on Monday,reports said.

Manipur: UNC to end 130-day long economic blockade from Sunday

Mar 20, 2017, at 01:38 am

Guwahati, Mar 19 (IBNS): The United Naga Council (UNC) on Sunday has decided to end the 130-day long economic blockade against Manipur.

India's Jan Shakti is powering the rise of a new and transformed India, says PM Modi

Mar 20, 2017, at 01:32 am

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): Hailing the people of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that India's population is helping the nation transform.