Controversies in BJP-ruled states have made us hang heads in shame: Senior BJP lawmaker
Jul 21, 2015, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS) In the first instance of a senior BJP leader going public criticising the party's line, an octogenarian lawmaker has warned that the recent controversies have sullied the party's image, saying they have "made us all bow our heads in shame.".
Shiv Sena criticises lack of coordination, demands more importance in NDA
Jul 21, 2015, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS) Ruling National Democratic Alliance-partner Shiv Sena that has been sulking over the BJP "hegemony" in the coalition has demanded the post of NDA convenor, media reports says.
PM to share his thoughts on 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday
Jul 21, 2015, at 03:38 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the next edition of his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' will be aired on July 26.
Jul 21, 2015, at 03:16 pm
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): The Monsoon session of the Parliament will begin from Tuesday.
West Bengal: Missing girl returns, kept in police custody
Jul 21, 2015, at 05:54 am
Kolkata, July 20 (IBNS): After being untraceable for two and half months,a teenaged girl of Magrahat in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, who it was alleged had been kidnapped and trafficked, returned on Monday.
Kolkata midnight shooting: Main accused Nanti arrested from Gujarat
Jul 21, 2015, at 03:35 am
Kolkata, Jul 20 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police on Sunday arrested the main accused Nanti in connection with Haridevpur midnight firing incident.
Assam CM orders for Addl Chief Secretary level inquiry into alleged US firm bribery case
Jul 21, 2015, at 02:24 am
Guwahati, July 20 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday ordered an inquiry into the alleged bribery case by a US firm Louis Berger International Inc to be a Project Management Consultant (PMC) of a water supply project under Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).
Indian society should develop a conciseness towards dignity of labour: PM Modi
Jul 21, 2015, at 01:58 am
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it is essential for Indian society to develop a consciousness towards "dignity of labour".
This government is not citizen centric: Kapil Sibal attacks Centre
Jul 21, 2015, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) The Congress Party on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said his government is not 'citizen centric.'
Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi meets Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Jul 21, 2015, at 12:39 am
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Monday met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the murder of a young girl who was stabbed protesting sexual assault and said the talk was conducted with the AAP supremo in a 'professional way'.
Absence of electric supply in Public Health Centre: NHRC sends Punjab govt
Jul 20, 2015, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS) The National Human Rights Commission on Monday sent notice to the Punjab government over a reported move to close Moga Public Health Centre due to absence of electric supply in it.
NHRC sends notice to Uttar Pradesh government over death of an under-trial prisoner
Jul 20, 2015, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh government after taking suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 35-year-old, under trial prisoner, Shyam Kumar Yadav, died due to alleged assault by prison guards at District Jail in Jaunpur on July 4.
Pak ceasefire violation again in Kashmir
Jul 20, 2015, at 10:00 pm
Jammu, Jul 20 (IBNS) In fresh ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops on Monday opened firing on several Indian posts in the Shahpur area along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
IPL scam: BCCI announces names of Working Group members
Jul 20, 2015, at 09:03 pm
Mumbai, July 20 (IBNS): The BCCI on Monday announced the formation of a working group, which include the name of former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly as one of its members, to implement the report given by the Lodha committee and to prepare the road map for the forthcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.
Sushma Swaraj wants to make statement in Parliament on Lalit Modi issue
Jul 20, 2015, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is under opposition fire allegedly for helping scam-tainted former IPL boss Lalit Modi, is keen to make a statement in Parliament on the controversy, media reports said.
President greets Belgium on the eve of its National Day
Jul 20, 2015, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of Belgium on the eve of their National Day.
Supreme Court permits SIT to file chargesheets, take actions in Vyapam scam
Jul 20, 2015, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Madhya Pradesh special task force and special investigation team to file chargesheets in Vyapam scam till Thursday, reports said.
PM Modi swears by labourers, says reforms will be on consensus
Jul 20, 2015, at 07:37 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) Seeking to allay the fears of anti-labour moves in his reforms programme Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for respecting dignity of labour and said the government will proceed with reforms with everyone's consensus.
Will cut off tongue of whoever questions Amma's health :AIADMK MP
Jul 20, 2015, at 07:04 pm
Chennai, Jul 20 (IBNS) A parliamentarian of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK has threatened to cut off the tongue of anyone who comments on Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's health.
PM Modi reaches out to opposition: Says it is responsibility of all to run Parliament
Jul 20, 2015, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) A day before the Monsoon session of Parliament Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday tried to reach out to a belligerent opposition that is ready to fight the government on various issues, telling an all-party meeting that it is the responsibility of every leader to run the House, reports said.
BJP to give full support to Swaraj, Raje : Reports
Jul 20, 2015, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday decided to extend total support to its leaders who are embroiled in various controversies that the opposition Congress tries to take handle of.
Supreme Court to hear CBI's plea seeking to file chargesheet in Vyapam scam
Jul 20, 2015, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday will hear on Monday the CBI's plea seeking to file chargesheets in the multi-crore Vyapam scam cases in Madhya Pradesh.
Delhi Police Commissioner to meet CM Kejriwal over girl's murder
Jul 20, 2015, at 04:39 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet police commissioner BS Bassi on Monday over the murder of a young girl who was stabbed protesting sexual assault.
PM Modi to meet NDA partners today to counter opposition attack
Jul 20, 2015, at 04:03 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS) A day before parliament's monsoon session begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet senior NDA constituents to present a united front in Parliament to face the opposition fireworks on Vyapam scam and the Lalit Modi controversy.
Delhi man arrested for sexually assaulting, killing 15 children
Jul 20, 2015, at 05:36 am
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): The police have arrested a person who has confessed of sexually assaulting and killing 15 children since 2009 in Delhi, NCR and western UP.
PM Narendra Modi meets Trade Union leaders
Jul 20, 2015, at 05:00 am
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met leaders from various Trade Unions over tea here.
Four-storey building collapse in west Delhi kills 5, President mourns
Jul 20, 2015, at 04:52 am
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condoled the loss of lives due to collapse of a building on Saturday in West Delhi’s Vishnu Garden area.
Former Assam minister denies involvement into alleged US firm bribery case
Jul 20, 2015, at 03:39 am
Guwahati, July 19 (IBNS) : Former Assam minister and present Congress MLA Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied any involvement into the alleged bribery case involving a US firm Louis Berger International Inc to win contract for a water supply project in Guwahati.
Hundred joined protest rally against ULFA (I)
Jul 20, 2015, at 02:26 am
Guwahati, July 19 (IBNS): More than hundred citizens of Assam on Sunday took out a protest rally in Guwahati to demonstrate their angers against the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) militants who have been targeting the unarmed people of the state for many years.
Assam: Two hardcore NDFB(S) ultras nabbed
Jul 20, 2015, at 02:18 am
Guwahati, July 19 (IBNS): Two hardcore militants of NDFB(S) were apprehended by security forces in Assam’s Chirang district on Saturday, officials said on Sunday.