Trinamool MLA shoots out mouth on party extortion
Nov 04, 2014, at 06:06 pm
Burdwan, West Bengal, Nov 4 (IBNS) A ruling Trinamool Congress MLA of West Bengal at a party gathering caught on camera claimed that some in the outfit are extorting money from businessmen in the south Bengal district of Burdwan by sending envelopes with a chit mentioning the amount they would cough up.
Anger, grief in Kashmir over civilian killing in Army firing
Nov 04, 2014, at 05:39 pm
Srinagar, Nov 4 (IBNS) Anger, grief and protest marked the day of Muharram in Kashmir on Tuesday after two civilians were killed a day ago in firing by Army in Budgam district even as Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley expressed regret over the tragedy.
Muslim community observes Muharram today
Nov 04, 2014, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): The Muslim community on Tuesday is observing the 'day of grief' or 'Muharram' amid mourning and remembrance.
Union cabinet to meet on Delhi government dissolution
Nov 04, 2014, at 04:58 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet would meet on Tuesday to discuss the dissolution of the Delhi Assembly as the state heads for a re-election.
Pakistan holds Wagah ceremony after requesting India to suspend it
Nov 04, 2014, at 05:00 am
Wagah, Nov 3 (IBNS): Pakistan went ahead with the beating retreat ceremony at the Wagah border on its side while it had asked India to put it on hold after a suicide attack killed more than 60 people at Wagah in that country a day ago.
J&K: 2 killed after Army opens fire at a private vehicle
Nov 04, 2014, at 04:41 am
Kudgam, Nov 3 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and two others were injured on Monday after an Army's ambush party allegedly opened fire at a private vehicle in Chattergam in the Budgam district of Kashmir, reports said.
India, USA expand development cooperation in Asia, Africa
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:42 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) India and the United States Monday signed the Statement of Guiding Principles on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development.
WB: Section 144 lifted from violence-torn Birbhum
Nov 04, 2014, at 02:40 am
Birbhum, Nov 3 (IBNS): Bringing some relief, the West Bengal Police has withdrawn Section 144 from the violence-hit Birbhum, 11 days after clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Makhra village.
AAP leaders meet Najeeb Jung, demands fresh election in Delhi
Nov 04, 2014, at 12:50 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Monday met Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung to discuss the possibilities of government formation in the national capital, which, according to media reports, is heading for re-election.
Bhopal gas victims to go on indefinite waterless fast from Nov 10
Nov 04, 2014, at 12:21 am
Bhopal, Nov 3 (IBNS): The representatives of five organizations of survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal on Monday announced an indefinite water-less fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from Nov 10 on the issue of compensation.
Congress expels Vasan, labels him "opportunist"
Nov 03, 2014, at 11:27 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Congress party expelled its leader GK Vasan on Monday evening, hours after the latter quit party and announced to float his new political outfit, media reported.
Delhi heading for re-election, announcement likely soon
Nov 03, 2014, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Delhi is heading for re-election. A formal announcement regarding the dissolution of Assembly may be taken soon by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, as early as Monday evening, media reported.
Afghan deputy Governor shot dead
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:53 pm
Kandahar, Nov 3 (IBNS): The Deputy Governor of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, Abdul Qadeem Patyall was shot dead on Monday while he was sitting in class at a university, media reported.
India condemns the terrorist attack at Wagah in Pakistan
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) India on Monday strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack against innocent civilians, mercilessly targeted by terrorists last at Wagah in Pakistan.
Centre asks Health officials uphold idea of Swachh Bharat
Nov 03, 2014, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Monday that the government would institutionalise a regulatory authority with full powers to oversee all-round quality standards enforcement and consumer protection under the National Health Assurance Mission (NHAM).
Former Union Minister Vasan quits Congress, launches new party
Nov 03, 2014, at 07:33 pm
Chennai, Nov 3 (IBNS): In a fresh jolt to Congress, former Union Minister GK Vasan quit party on Monday and announced the re-launching of Tamil Maanila Congress, founded by his father GK Moopanar, himself a senior Congress leader in 1996, media reported.
Nov 03, 2014, at 06:27 pm
Chennai, Nov 3 (IBNS) The Congress party in Tamil Nadu split on Monday with the announcement of the relaunching of Tamil Maanila Congress.
Delhi Govt formation: Jung to meet BJP, AAP, Cong
Nov 03, 2014, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS):The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung on Monday would meet the leaders of Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on the issue of government formation in Delhi.
IPL scam: Probe panels submits report to Supreme Court
Nov 03, 2014, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Justice Mukul Mudgal panel, which was tasked to probe the Indian Premier League (IPL) scam involving spot fixing and betting in 2013, on Monday submitted its final report to a special Supreme Court bench.
Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar passes away
Nov 03, 2014, at 04:06 pm
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who played a menacing transgender villain in the Hindi film Sadak in 1991, died on Monday morning in a Mumbai hospital. He was 64.
Pakistan: Wagah suicide attack toll crosses 60
Nov 03, 2014, at 03:55 pm
Islamabad, Nov 3 (IBNS): The death toll in a blast near the Wagah border in Pakistan on Sunday crossed 60, said reports on Monday, even as the responsibility of the suicide attack was claimed by two outfits- Jundullah and TTP-affiliated Jamaat-ul-Ahrar.
Kerala liquor ban: Probe ordered against KM Mani
Nov 02, 2014, at 08:33 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IBNS): An investigation has been ordered against Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani for allegedly demanding Rs 5 crore bribe for renewing licenses of closed bars in the state.
Chief of Naval Staff visit to Kenya
Nov 02, 2014, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral RK Dhowan, is scheduled to visit Kenya from Nov 2 to Nov 6 to progress and consolidate defence relations with the Indian Ocean Region country.
BJP's Subramanian Swamy calls Robert Vadra thug
Nov 02, 2014, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday called Robert Vadra a thug and said he misuses SPG after the industrialist and Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law lost his cool and pushed away a reporter's microphone at a event on Saturday.
Maharashtra Cabinet will not be extended until floor test: Fadnavis
Nov 02, 2014, at 07:18 pm
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IBNS): Maharashtra's newly appointed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that his Cabinet will not be expanded until the floor test is complete.
Recovery of black money from abroad is an article of faith: Modi
Nov 02, 2014, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation through the All India Radio on Sunday, said that recovery of black money from abroad is an article of faith and a commitment for him.
Will bring back every penny of black money: Modi
Nov 02, 2014, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): In his second "Mann Ki Baat" radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured the countrymen that he will bring back all the untaxed and black money stashed in foreign banks.
Robert Vadra loses cools, pushes away reporter's mic
Nov 02, 2014, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Industrialist and Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra on Saturday lost his cool and pushed away a reporter's microphone when the later asked him about his alleged involvement in the Haryana land deal scam.
Modi's second "Mann Ki Baat" radio programme to be aired today
Nov 02, 2014, at 03:37 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second "Mann Ki Baat" radio programme will be aired on All India Radio on Sunday.
We are one team: PM tells Secretaries of Union Government
Nov 02, 2014, at 04:18 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called upon Secretaries of the Union Government to work together and decisively to build upon the momentum and positive atmosphere generated in the first five months of the new Government.