Decision on CVC, CIC appointments deferred
May 23, 2015, at 07:29 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) The government on Saturday could not reach a decision on the appointment in key posts in the Chief Vigilance Commission and the Central Information Commission even though a high-profile selection committee met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.
May 23, 2015, at 06:15 pm
Kokrajhar, Assam, May 23 (IBNS) Several passengers were injured when the Guwahati-Sifung express derailed in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Saturday morning.
Rajnikanth attends Jayalalithaa's swearing-in
May 23, 2015, at 05:46 pm
Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) Superstar Rajinikanth attended the oath taking ceremony of J Jayalalithaa as chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Jayalalithaa takes oath, becomes Tamil Nadu CM again
May 23, 2015, at 05:43 pm
Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) Eight months after she stepped down after being convicted by a court, J Jayalalitha on Saturday became Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister once again-fifth time in her long political career.
Divorced parents should take shared custody of children : Law Commission
May 23, 2015, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) In keeping with the demand of the time, the Law Commission has recommended that divorced parents be given joint custody of minor children.
Nightlong beach party of Jayalalithaa supporters
May 23, 2015, at 04:37 pm
Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) Close to the university auditorium where AIADMK supremo J Jalyalalithaa will take oath on Saturday to return as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, there was a night-long party on the beach with thousands of people gathering from across the state.
Govt. to decide on key appointments today
May 23, 2015, at 04:36 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Weeks after Sonia Gandhi's scathing criticism in Parliament, the government will decide on Saturday the names shortlisted for various key posts in the Chief Vigilance Commission and the Information Commission.
Jayalalithaa to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM today
May 23, 2015, at 04:27 pm
Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa, who is set to return as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu will be sworn-in on Saturday.
Parrikar visits Siachen Glacier
May 23, 2015, at 05:02 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar visited the Siachen Glacier on Friday.
Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates 24 Hot Spots in President’s Estate
May 23, 2015, at 02:24 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated 24 Hot Spots with 30 Wi-Fi access points in the President’s Estate on Friday by which the Estate became 100 % Wi-Fi.
Eastern Railway steps up security in trains
May 23, 2015, at 02:06 am
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Eastern Railway has stepped up security in trains. Special security escort has been arranged in first and last EMU locals in different sections over Sealdah division.
May 22, 2015, at 11:50 pm
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): A man was shot at by two bike-borne men at Film City here on Friday, reports said.
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Protesters wave Pakistan, LeT flags in Srinagar
May 22, 2015, at 11:09 pm
Srinagar, May 22 (IBNS): In another alarming situation, a group of protesters in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city waved flags of Pakistan and terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba on Friday.
Woman gym trainer attacked with acid by man who was later found dead
May 22, 2015, at 10:29 pm
Bhopal, May 22 (IBNS): A young woman gym trainer in Bhopal has been seriously injured after being attacked with acid by a man on Friday morning, who was later found dead.
PM calls for an end to caste-based politics, says east India must progress fast
May 22, 2015, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invoked poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar to call for an end to caste-based politics.
President's estate becomes 100 % Wi-Fi
May 22, 2015, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The President's Estate became 100 % Wi-Fi from Friday.
Centre has betrayed Delhi people: Kejriwal on Delhi notification
May 22, 2015, at 08:19 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Reacting to the centre siding with Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung over the issue of primacy, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of "betraying the people of Delhi".
Jayalalitha meets TN Governor, to take oath on Saturday
May 22, 2015, at 07:53 pm
Chennai, May 22 (IBNS) Set to make a resounding comeback after months of ignominy and political ostracization, AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa on Friday met Governor K Rosaiah, who invited her to be Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu once again.
Parikkar arrives J&K to review security situation
May 22, 2015, at 07:41 pm
Jammu, May 22 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday began his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the state.
New found zeal created by Modi Govt has led to economic upswing : Jaitley
May 22, 2015, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Ahead of Narendra Modi government's first year anniversary, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that a "new found zeal" as a result of the government's various initiatives has led to an upswing of the Indian economy.
Centre backs Delhi Lt.Governor: Kejriwal says BJP 'nervous'
May 22, 2015, at 06:22 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) As the centre stood behind Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb giving him the primacy in postings and transfers of officers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party is nervous about the anti-graft initiatives that have been taken by the the Aam Aadmi Party government.
Nitish, Lalu, Mulaym to hold talks to clear roadblocks to formation of Janata Parivar
May 22, 2015, at 05:55 pm
Patna, May 22 (IBNS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad will be holding talks with Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday to remove constraints in the path of the merger of the Janata Parivar.
Centre backs Delhi Lt.Governor in standoff with Kejriwal
May 22, 2015, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Intervening in the Kejriwal-Najeeb Jung turf war, the centre has clearly told the Delhi Chief Minister that it is not binding on the Lieutenant Governor to consult him on matters like the appointment of bureaucrats.
70 trains affected by Gujjar agitation for reservation in Rajasthan
May 22, 2015, at 04:47 pm
Bharatpur, Rajasthan, May 22 (IBNS) A total 70 trains have been affected on the busy route connecting Delhi and Mumbai, as hundreds of protesters squatted overnight on rail tracks in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district to demand reservation for Gujjars.
Centre likely to demarcate powers of Delhi Governor and CM
May 22, 2015, at 04:13 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) As the turf war between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung becomes grim, the Centre is reportedly mulling a notification that clearly demarcates the powers of their offices.
Jayalalithaa to be back as Chief Minister tomorrow
May 22, 2015, at 03:57 pm
Chennai, May 22 (IBNS) AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa has been invited by Governor K Rosaiah to be chief minister of Tamil Nadu again, eight months after she had to step down after being convicted by a Bangalore court in corruption case.
Cabinet approves PSLV Continuation Programme of 15 operational flights
May 22, 2015, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) Continuation Programme of fifteen operational flights of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C36 to PSLV-C50.
Hyderabad: Woman robbed at gunpoint inside ATM
May 21, 2015, at 11:34 pm
Hyderabad, May 21 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, CCTV footage has emerged showing a woman being robbed at gunpoint inside an ATM in Yosufguda area of Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Major fire breaks in west Delhi market
May 21, 2015, at 10:45 pm
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): A major fire broke out on Thursday in a vegetable market in west Delhi.
Syed Geelani applies for Indian passport, issue sparks row
May 21, 2015, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Amid a row over separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's application for an Indian passport, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said passport is the right of every Indian citizen.