AAP govt in Delhi hikes water tariff by 10 pct

Mar 20, 2015, at 04:41 am

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government on Thursday hiked the water tariff by 10 percent even after it announced a free-water scheme for people in the national capital about a month ago.

President congratulates Dhoni and his men

Mar 20, 2015, at 03:49 am

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday congratulated the Indian cricket team for victory against Bangladesh in the quarter-final match of the ICC World Cup.

India's BVR air-to-air missile 'Astra' successfully test fired

Mar 20, 2015, at 03:13 am

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS) India's Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile ASTRA was once again successfully test fired on Thursday by the Indian Air Force off the coast of Odisha near the Integrated Test Range in Balasore.

Derek O'Brien appointed as TMC's new chief national spokesperson

Mar 20, 2015, at 01:50 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday named Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien as its new chief national spokesperson.

DK Ravi death: Karnataka Home Minister rejects CBI probe

Mar 19, 2015, at 11:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): Even as the pressure is mounting up, the Karnataka government is not ready for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of senior IAS officer D K Ravi.

SC asks UP Govt to explain teenager's arrest

Mar 19, 2015, at 09:38 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19(IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh government explain the circumstances which led to the arrest of a teenaged boy for his comment on state minister Azam khan.

Source of most terrorist activities in India lies in Pakistan :Rajnath Singh

Mar 19, 2015, at 08:52 pm

Jaipur, Mar 19 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said if Pakistan stops supporting terrorists, the security situation in South Asia will greatly improve.

Gadkari invites Sonia, Anna for open debate on land bill

Mar 19, 2015, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19(IBNS) Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has invited different political parties and social activists for an open debate on the amended land acquisition bill.

MP Finance Minister Malaiya robbed in train

Mar 19, 2015, at 07:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19(IBNS) Madhya PradeshFinance Minister Jayant Malaiya was among the passengers of Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Express who were looted by armed robbers early Thursday.

Centre is ready for a CBI inquiry: Rajnath on D K Ravi death

Mar 19, 2015, at 06:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Centre is ready for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the death of senior IAS officer D K Ravi in Bangalore.

Five killed in J&K road mishap

Mar 19, 2015, at 06:07 pm

Jammu, Mar 19 (IBNS) At least five people were killed on Thursday when the cab in which they were traveling plunged into a deep gorge, police said.

SC extends stay on Teesta's arrest, case referred to larger bench

Mar 19, 2015, at 05:44 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS) In a major relief to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, the Supreme Court on Thursday extended their anticipatory bail in connection with Gulbarg Society fund embezzlement case.

Pranab Mukherjee condemns Tunisia attack

Mar 19, 2015, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday strongly condemned the killings of innocent people in a terrorist attack in the Bardo Museum in Tunisia on Wednesday.

Solar Impulse 2 takes off from Varanasi

Mar 19, 2015, at 05:18 pm

Varanasi, Mar 19 (IBNS) The solar powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft took off from Varanasi on Thursday.

India gives $250,000 to cyclone-hit Vanuatu

Mar 19, 2015, at 05:55 am

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): India on Wednesday released an immediate cash assistance of US$ 250,000 to the Government of Vanuatu to help them in the relief and rehabilitation efforts after the country was hit by a cyclone last week.

President condoles loss of lives caused by cyclone in Vanuatu

Mar 19, 2015, at 05:26 am

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives and large scale destruction caused by the cyclone that struck Vanuatu last Friday.

Basit meets Mamata, invites her to Pakistan

Mar 19, 2015, at 03:08 am

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS) Pakistan's High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here and invited her to visit his nation.

President of India condoles loss of lives caused by cyclone in Vanuatu

Mar 19, 2015, at 12:35 am

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives and large scale destruction caused by the cyclone that struck Vanuatu last Friday.

Kavinder Gupta elected as Speaker of J&K Assembly

Mar 18, 2015, at 11:13 pm

Jammu, Mar 18 (IBNS): Senior BJP leader and MLA of Gandhinagar Kavinder Gupta was generally elected for the post of the Speaker of the 12th Legislative Assembly here at the Rajbhawan in Jammu on Wednesday.

Lakhvi still in detention: Pak envoy assures

Mar 18, 2015, at 11:05 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18(IBNS) Assuring that 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi was still in detention", Pakistan's High Commissioner in India Abdul Basit on Wednesday said the country's judiciary would take action against him.

Mamata invites CBI to probe nun's gang-rape case

Mar 18, 2015, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18(IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to hand over the Ranaghat nun's gang-rape case to CBI as a probe by the CID continues to hit the wall four days after the incident.

PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' with farmers on March 22

Mar 18, 2015, at 10:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18(IBNS) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address farmers in the next series of 'Mann Ki Baat' on All India Radio on March 22.

President wishes recovery of former Singapore PM

Mar 18, 2015, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18(IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has sent his best wishes for speedy recovery of Singapore's former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

Have utmost respect for Smriti Irani: Sharad Yadav regrets

Mar 18, 2015, at 09:03 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18(IBNS) Regretting his comment on Education Minister Smriti Irani, Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav on Wednesday he has the utmost respect for her.

Lashkar recruits undergoing training in PoK to attack India: Intelligence

Mar 18, 2015, at 08:16 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18(IBNS) In what poses a major security threat for the country, Intelligence reports have said that Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists are undergoing training in the Pak occupied Kashmir (PoK) taking preparation for attacks in India.

Really shocks and disgusts me to read, watch the news: Robert Vadra on nun rape case

Mar 18, 2015, at 07:24 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son in law Robert Vadra on Wednesday reacted to the gang rape case of an elderly nun in West Bengal's Ranaghat and said the news shocks and disgusts him.

Budget Session likely to extend?

Mar 18, 2015, at 06:56 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): The central government is now considering extending the first part of the Budget Session by two days as it is likely to push key reforms in the coal and mining sector through Parliament, reports said on Wednesday.

Nun gang rape case: NHRC issues notice to WB govt, seeks report within 2 weeks

Mar 18, 2015, at 06:39 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): With no arrests being made yet in connection with the gang rape case of an elderly nun in West Bengal's Ranaghat, the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued a notice to the state government and sought report within two weeks.

AAP to go national giving signs of rapprochement within party

Mar 18, 2015, at 06:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to to go national and contest elections in other states, which is now being seen as a sign of rapprochement within the Arvind Kejriwal led party.

IAS office death: Sadananda Gowda to ask Rajnath for CBI probe

Mar 18, 2015, at 05:47 pm

Bengaluru, Mar 18 (IBNS): Union Law Minister and BJP leader Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday said he will meet Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and ask for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the death of senior IAS officer D K Ravi in Bangalore.