General Budget, 3 Ordinance Replacement Bills to be taken up in RS

Mar 14, 2015, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS): During the fourth week of the current Budget session of Parliament beginning Monday, Rajya Sabha will sit beyond 7.00 pm to take up the governments's legislative and other business.

Universities must produce men, women of character and integrity: Prez

Mar 14, 2015, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Sixty Fourth Convocation of Punjab University, which is one of the country's oldest and leading centres of higher education at Chandigarh on Saturday and said varsities must produce man and women of character and integrity.

Homage paid to World War-I martyrs at Teen Murti Memorial

Mar 14, 2015, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS): A homage ceremony, marking the ongoing centenary commemoration of the sacrifice and valour of Indian Troops in various theatres of World War-I, was conducted at the historic Teen Murti Memorial.

Cong alleges snooping on Rahul, Delhi Police denies charge

Mar 14, 2015, at 10:16 pm

New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS): While the Congress said it will lodge a protest against the 'intrusion" of police into party vice president Rahul Gandhi's residence, Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Saturday ruled out any malafide intention in regard to the issue.

72-yr-old nun gang raped in WB's Ranaghat, CM orders CID probe

Mar 14, 2015, at 10:06 pm

Kolkata, Mar 14 (IBNS): Continuing the horror of crimes against women, around eight dacoits allegedly gang raped a 72-year-old nun at a school-cum-convent in West Bengal's Ranaghat late on Friday night.

Modi congratulates team India for winning against Zimbabwe

Mar 14, 2015, at 09:27 pm

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Mar 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, on Saturday congratulated the Indian team for its dramatic win against Zimbabwe in the World Cup match.

Narendra Modi visits Jaffna in Sri Lanka

Mar 14, 2015, at 09:18 pm

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Mar 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Jaffna, as a part of his historic visit to the north-central city of Sri Lanka.

Aamir expresses distraught over 'Park Street' rape survivor's death

Mar 14, 2015, at 08:10 pm

Mumbai, Mar 14 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who joined the 50 years club on Saturday, expressed distraught over the death of 'Park Street rape' victim, Suzette Jordan.

Modi offers prayers at Sri Maha Bodhi tree

Mar 14, 2015, at 07:46 pm

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Mar 14(IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the sacred Sri Maha Bodh tree on his arrival to this historic north-central city of Sri Lanka.

Police visit to Rahul's residence: Cong to lodge protest

Mar 14, 2015, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi, Mar 14(IBNS) The Congress on Saturday said it will lodge a protest against the "intrusion" of police into party vice president Rahul Gandhi's residence.

Ensure women's safety before reviving night life: Bombay HC

Mar 14, 2015, at 05:25 pm

Mumbai, Mar 14(IBNS) The Bombay High Court on Saturday asked Maharashtra government not to go ahead with its policy to revive the city's nigh tlife until adequate measures are taken to ensure the women's safety.

Modi arrives Anuradhapur on way to Jaffna

Mar 14, 2015, at 04:28 pm

Anuradhapur, Sri Lanka, Mar 14(IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Sri Lanka, on Saturday arrived in the historic north-central city of Anuradhapura on his way to Jaffna.

SER conducts anti-littering, ticket checking drive

Mar 14, 2015, at 05:57 am

Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS) South Eastern Railway conducted a massive anti littering and ticket checking drive in the month of February, 2015 in its entire jurisdiction, officials said.

WB: Mishra begins new innings as state secretary of CPI-M

Mar 14, 2015, at 05:41 am

Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): Replacing Biman Basu, the politburo member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal assembly Surya Kanta Mishra was elected as the new state secretary of the party on Friday.

Mishra appointed as CPI-M's new state secretary in WB

Mar 14, 2015, at 03:23 am

Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Friday named senior party leader and Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal assembly Surya Kanta Mishra as the new state secretary of the party's West Bengal unit.

Modi addresses SL Parliament

Mar 14, 2015, at 02:41 am

Colombo, Mar 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Sri Lankan Parliament and said the unity and integrity of the Asian nation is 'paramount' for India.

India, SL should move boldly to conclude CEPA: Modi

Mar 14, 2015, at 01:20 am

Colombo, Mar 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said both India and Sri Lanka should ink the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

President to visit Chandigarh and Mandi

Mar 14, 2015, at 01:06 am

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Chandigarh and Mandi on March 14-15, officials said.

Yadav triggers controversy with his remarks on 'dusky women'

Mar 14, 2015, at 12:46 am

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav on Thursday triggered a controversy by making remarks on skin colour and south Indian women and said people are obsessed with fair skin.

Our stand on Article 370 is unchanged :RSS

Mar 13, 2015, at 11:10 pm

Nagpur, Mar 13(IBNS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday said its stand on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir remains unchanged and the organisation will not compromise on it.

Indian Army, HDFC Bank sign MoU

Mar 13, 2015, at 09:31 pm

New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and HDFC Bank on the Defence Salary Package on Friday.

CBI raids unearth corporate espionage racket

Mar 13, 2015, at 09:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 13(IBNS) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided various places in Delhi and Mumbai to stumble on a racket involving theft and sale of policy papers from the Finance and Commerce ministries.

Agra: Mob thrashes man accused of misbehaving with girls

Mar 13, 2015, at 09:13 pm

Agra, Mar 13 (IBNS): A man, who was accused of getting drunk and misbehaving with girls, was on Friday dragged out of his house by a mob and thrashed in Agra, reports said.

India summons Pak High Commissioner to protest Lakhvi's release

Mar 13, 2015, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, Mar 13(IBNS) India on Friday summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit after Islamabad High Court ordered the release of Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the man accused of plotting the 26/11 Mumbai attack.

Sachin writes letter to Fadnavis over Mumbai toll tax problems

Mar 13, 2015, at 07:08 pm

Mumbai, Mar 13 (IBNS): Raising his voice about the toll tax problems faced by the people in Mumbai, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has written a letter to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

2013 Park Street rape survivor dies in Kolkata

Mar 13, 2015, at 06:47 pm

Kolkata, Mar 13 (IBNS): The 'Park Street rape' victim, Suzette Jordan, who was bold enough to reveal her identity and take on the West Bengal government for her fight to get justice, died at a hospital in Kolkata on Friday.

Full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Media Statement during visit to Sri Lanka

Mar 13, 2015, at 06:00 pm

Your Excellency Mr. Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka,

Am conscious of the significance of this visit: Modi in Lanka

Mar 13, 2015, at 05:57 pm

Colombo, Mar 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Colombo on Friday to kick start his two day visit to Sri Lanka, said he is conscious of the significance of the same.

Kerala Assembly witnesses chaos as KM Mani tables state budget, 1 LDF member dies

Mar 13, 2015, at 05:13 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 13 (IBNS): While the Kerala Assembly on Friday witnessed unruly scenes as state Finance Minister KM Mani tabled the state Budget amid high protests, a Left Democratic Front supporter died of heart attack outside the house.

Pakistan Court terms Lakhvi's detention illegal, orders his release

Mar 13, 2015, at 04:48 pm

Islamabad, Mar 13 (IBNS): A Pakistani court on Friday declared 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi's detention illegal and ordered that he should be released from jail.