NC writes to J&K Guv offering support to PDP
Jan 14, 2015, at 02:09 am
Jammu, Jan 13 (IBNS): In a new twist, National Conference (NC) on Tuesday formally offered support to People's Democratic Party (PDP) to form government in Jammu and Kashmir, by writing a letter to state governor N N Vohra.
If Swamy knows Sunanda's murderer then he must reveal: Tharoor
Jan 14, 2015, at 01:34 am
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday alleged that Shashi Tharoor should reveal the identity of her wife Sunanda Pushkar's 'killer', the Congress MP has now said that if the former knows about the murderer he should go to the police.
Goa minister denies 'LGBT cure' remark, Ban says he stands for equality
Jan 14, 2015, at 12:09 am
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Amid a row over a Goa minister calling the LGBT community needs cure like alcoholics, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that he stood firm for equality for everyone in the society.
Democratic institutions being undermined: CWC
Jan 13, 2015, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) Criticising the Narendra Modi government, the Congress on Tuesday said democratic institutions in the country were being undermined.
Court frames charges against Uber rape accused
Jan 13, 2015, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13(IBNS) A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges against Shiv Kumar Yadav, the Uber cab driver who had allegedly raped a woman passenger last month.
After Sakshi, Bengal BJP leader advocates for 5 Children
Jan 13, 2015, at 09:54 pm
Birbhum, West Bengal, Jan 13 (IBNS) Going one step ahead of Sakshi Maharaj, who advised Hindus to have four children, a BJP leader from West Bengal on Tuesday said Hindu women should give birth to five children.
Ban meets President Pranab Mukherjee
Jan 13, 2015, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Indian President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
Haven't received showcause notice : Sakshi Maharaj
Jan 13, 2015, at 08:44 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) BJP Lok Sabha member Sakshi Maharaj, whose recent advice to 'Hindu women' to be extra fertile, has denied receiving any showcause notice by theparty.
"Pak still desperate in proxy war": Army chief
Jan 13, 2015, at 08:06 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) Army chief General Dalbir Singh on Tuesday said Pakistan was still 'desperate' in continuing 'proxy war' in Jammu and Kashmir despite itself suffering from it.
Jan 13, 2015, at 07:54 pm
Panaji, Jan 13 (IBNS): After a Goa minister created a furor calling the LGBT community needs cure like alcoholics, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Tuesday did a damage control saying sexual orientation is a natural thing.
Jan 13, 2015, at 07:19 pm
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IBNS) At least 19 people died on Monday while 80 others were admitted to hospital after they consumed spurious liquor in several villages of Malihabad on the outskirts of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
Air Marshal Anil Khosla DG Air operations
Jan 13, 2015, at 06:55 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS) Air Marshal Anil Khosla took over as Director General Air Operations at Air Headquarters on Tuesday.
On India visit, Ban stresses country's role in security, human rights, development
Jan 13, 2015, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) India can play a major role in addressing global challenges such as poverty, displacement, terrorism and climate change, said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday as he addressed the Indian Council of World Affairs, calling on the country to drive peace, champion human rights and lead on sustainable development.
Kerry asks Pak to target all terror groups equally
Jan 13, 2015, at 06:07 pm
Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS): US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday said that Pakistan must fight militant groups that threaten Afghan, Indian and US interests, media reports said.
Cockpit voice recorder found from crashed AirAsia jet
Jan 13, 2015, at 05:59 pm
Jakarta, Jan 13 (IBNS): Divers recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the wreck of an AirAsia passenger jet on Tuesday, media reports said.
Goa minister planning to open clinic for LGBT members
Jan 13, 2015, at 05:57 pm
Panaji, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Goa government is planning to open centres to “cure†homosexuals and make them “normalâ€, media reports said.
Congress working committee to meet today
Jan 13, 2015, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party, will meet in the national capital on Tuesday to chalk out a political strategy.
Pak rangers target BSF posts in Jammu
Jan 13, 2015, at 04:29 pm
Jammu, Jan 13 (IBNS): Pakistan rangers resorted to unprovoked firing at Border Security Force (BSF) posts on the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night, media reports said.
BJP issues notice to Sakshi Maharaj
Jan 13, 2015, at 05:13 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday sent a show cause notice to party MP Sakshi Maharaj for the controversial remarks he has made in recent times, media reports said.
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Anil Khosla takes over as Director General Air Operations
Jan 13, 2015, at 04:39 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Air Marshal Anil Khosla took over as Director General Air Operations at Air Headquarters on Monday.
Sainik Aramgah inaugurated in Howrah
Jan 13, 2015, at 04:06 am
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) The much awaited new Sainik Aramgah at Platform No. 17 of Howrah Station has been dedicated to the service of the Armed Forces by Lt Gen Raman Dhawan, GOC Bengal Area.
Jadavpur University VC Abhijit Chakraborty resigns
Jan 13, 2015, at 02:48 am
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) After months of turmoil, West Bengal's Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty on Monday finally resigned from his post.
3 more channels coming up in the NE region: Rajyabardhan Singh Rathore
Jan 13, 2015, at 02:47 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): MOS of Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Monday said that the Union Government will continue their focus on the development of North Eastern region.
Five top Gurkha militants arrested in Assam
Jan 13, 2015, at 02:29 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): Security forces on Monday arrested five hardcore militants belonging to United Gurkha People's Organisation (UGPO) including its three leaders in Assam's Baska and Udalguri district, police said.
John Kerry completes two-day visit to Vibrant Gujarat
Jan 13, 2015, at 01:23 am
Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his delegation on Monday completed the two-day visit to the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Summit in India.
JU VC expresses desire to resign: Mamata
Jan 13, 2015, at 01:07 am
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) Ending months of stalemate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty has expressed his desire to resign from the post.
Govt may set up centers to make LGBT youths 'normal': Goa minister
Jan 13, 2015, at 12:43 am
Panaji, Jan 12 (IBNS): Sparking off a controversy, Goa Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday said that his government is contemplating to set up centers to make Lesbians, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) youths "normal."
Jan 12, 2015, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Amid a different national scene, Delhi Assembly elections will be held on Feb. 7.
Jan 12, 2015, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Monday announced that voting for the Assembly polls in Delhi will be held on Feb 7.
Parents join hunger strike in Jadavpur Varsity
Jan 12, 2015, at 09:59 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) The stalemate in Jadavpur University entered a new phase on Monday with parents of the agitating students sitting on a 12-hour hunger strike at the campus gate demanding resignation of Vice Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty.