Vyapan scam: FIR lodged against MP Governor
Feb 24, 2015, at 09:11 pm
Bhopal, Feb 24 (IBNS) The Vyapan noose tightened on Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav as a special task force on Tuesday registered an FIR against him in connection with the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) scam.
Kejriwal joins Anna in his protest against land ordinance
Feb 24, 2015, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday joined social activist Anna Hazare in his protest against Land Acquisition Amendment Bill in the national capital's Jantar Mantar.
Govt accepts recommendations of 14th Finance Commission: PM to CMs
Feb 24, 2015, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to Chief Ministers, informing them of the Government's decision to wholeheartedly accept the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission.
Assam CM appoints 3 ex- ministers as advisors with cabinet rank
Feb 24, 2015, at 07:41 pm
Guwahati, Feb 24 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday appointed three ex-ministers as state government advisors with cabinet ranks.
AIUDF refutes pre poll alliance with Congress
Feb 24, 2015, at 07:24 pm
Guwahati, Feb 24 (IBNS): All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) had directly refused to all speculation on a pre poll alliance with ruling Congress ahead of the State assembly poll scheduled in 2016.
Digvijaya thanks Anna for his protest against land ordinance
Feb 24, 2015, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday thanked Anna Hazare for protesting against the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition and said the social activist's fight supports his party's views.
Mother Teresa remark: Opposition lashes out at Mohan Bhagwat
Feb 24, 2015, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): A day after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat sparked a controversy by saying that Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa served people with the main objective of converting them to Christianity, Oppositions have slammed the leader and condemned the remark strongly.
Land Acquisition Amendment Bill introduced in LS, Cong stages walkout
Feb 24, 2015, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Amid severe opposition, the government on Tuesday introduced the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition in the Lower House of the Parliament.
Opposition attacks Govt. in House over Ordinances, Land Bill
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): While a farmers' protest by social activist Anna Hazare in the national capital raged outside, the Opposition collectively attacked the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday inside Parliament where it is set to introduce the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition.
Spare Mother Teresa: Kejriwal to RSS
Feb 24, 2015, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): After Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat sparked a controversy by saying that Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa served people with the main objective of converting them to Christianity, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said RSS should spare Mother Teresa.
Rahul timing could have been better: Digvijaya
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): A day after it was reported that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has taken a brief break from politics in an attempt to 'reflect on recent events', senior party leader Digvijaya Singh said the timing of the leave could have been better.
Govt. to introduce Land Acquisition Amendment bill in LS today
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:04 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Amid a farmers' protest by social activist Anna Hazare in the national capital, the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday will introduce the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition.
Exercise Surya Kiran VIII commences in Nepal
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:59 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Eighth India-Nepal Battalion level Combined Military Training named Exercise Surya Kiran-VIII, commenced on Monday at Integrated Army Training Centre, Saljhandi in Nepal, with an impressive opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the National Flags of both countries.
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:55 am
Delhi/ Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Through a massive campaign that aims to cover the length and breadth of the country, more than 1.4 million people are expected to participate in a gesture of solidarity to fight against infant deaths due to malnutrition.
Conversion to Christianity was Mother Teresa's main aim: RSS chief
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:37 am
Bharatpur, Feb 23 (IBNS): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday sparked a controversy by saying that Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa served people with the main objective of converting them to Christianity.
Land Acquisition bill to be introduced in LS on Tuesday
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:07 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Narendra Modi government will on Tuesday introduce the proposed changes in rules for land acquisition.
Kejriwal to join Anna in protests against land ordinance?
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to reunite with social activist Anna Hazare in a protest against the centre's proposed changes in rules for land acquisition, reports said.
Hyderabad: 2 dead, 13 injured after explosion in Gulf Oil Corporation office
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:42 am
Kukatpally, Feb 23 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and 13 others were injured after an explosion took place at the Gulf Oil Corporation offices' explosives division in Hyderabad.
Rahul takes break from politics, triggers speculations
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:23 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Following some crucial electoral debacles of late, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has taken a brief break from politics in an attempt to 'reflect on recent events', sparking several speculations and criticisms.
Made to sign blank papers: Saikia on corporate espionage
Feb 24, 2015, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Former journalist Santanu Saikia, arrested in connection with the corporate espionage case on Monday alleged that he was made to sign a blank paper by police.
MoU signed between Indian Army and SBI
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and State Bank of India (SBI) on the Defence Salary Package on Monday.
Rahul skips Budget Session, BJP slams
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:36 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's absence from party affairs and the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament on Monday invited severe criticisms from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Modi receives Baharin Foreign Minister
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received the Foreign Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, who is on a visit to the country for the first meeting of the Joint Commission between India and Bahrain.
Bank strike from Feb 25 called off
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:06 am
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS) Employees unions of public sector banks on Monday called off their proposed four-day strike after reaching agreement on a 15 percent wage increase.
Anna threatens 2011-model law violation against land ordinance
Feb 23, 2015, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) In what appeared like a repeat of history, social activist Anna Hazare on Monday threatened to launch a law violation movement against the Land Ordinance, saying there was no difference between the Narendra Modi government and the previous one, led by the Congress.
How can Srinivasan attend BCCI meeting ?: SC asks
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Questioning the propriety of BCCI president-in-exile N. Srinivasan attending the Board's working committee meeting, the Supreme Court on Monday said he should not have done this.
Achuthanandan adamant: Not to come back to party conference
Feb 23, 2015, at 08:48 pm
Thiruvantapuram, Feb 23 (IBNS) Precipitating his relation with the party, CPI(M) veteran V S Achuthanandan on Monday defied the central leadership's directive to attend the concluding session of the state conference alleging that he was being 'convicted.'
Rahul is on few days' leave: Sonia Gandhi
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Rahul is on a few days' leave, Congress President Sonia told news channels when asked about Rahul Gandhi's absence from party affairs.
There should be dialogue in democracy: Modi ahead of Budget session
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there should be dialogue in a democracy and things should be solved through discussion as the Budget Session of Parliament began with the address of President Pranab Mukherjee.
India naval chief visits Bangladesh
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of Naval Staff is on an official visit to Bangladesh from 23 to 26 Feb 15.