Uttar Pradesh: BJP government led by Yogi Aditynath completes 100 days
Jun 27, 2017, at 08:06 pm
Lucknow, Jun 27 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday, presented a report card on the first 100 days of the state government led by him, according to media reports.
Unrest continues in Darjeeling, GJM calls all-party meeting today
Jun 21, 2017, at 01:15 am
Darjeeling, June 20 (IBNS) : As unrest continues to rage in Darjeeling over a fresh movement for statehood, the Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha has called for a meeting on Tuesday, of all political parties from the hills to decide the "next course of action," reports said.
Maharashtra govt announces loan waiver for farmers, strike ends
Jun 12, 2017, at 12:26 am
Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): In a major development, the Maharashtra government on Sunday announced it will waive off loans of farmers.
Yogi Adityanath to flag off Lucknow metro, PM Modi likely to be present
Jun 10, 2017, at 07:58 pm
Lucknow, June 10 (IBNS) : The railway ministry has okayed the commercial run of Lucknow metro to be flagged off by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath later this month.
Shutdown in Darjeeling hills in presence of Mamata Banerjee ; 10,000 tourists stranded
Jun 09, 2017, at 07:25 pm
Darjeeling, June 9 (IBNS) : Two persons were injured when an under-construction building was set on fire during a 12-hour general strike, called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, in the Darjeeling hills on Friday in protest against introduction of Bengali as a subject in schools.
Four militants, Army Major killed in fierce gun battle in Nagaland
Jun 07, 2017, at 10:13 pm
Guwahati, June 7 (IBNS): At least four militants, who were belonging to outlawed ULFA (I), and an Army Major were killed and three jawans were injured in a fierce gun fight near the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland's Mon district on Wednesday, officials said.
Babri demolition : Court frames conspiracy charges against Advani, Uma Bharti and others
May 30, 2017, at 08:51 pm
Lucknow, May 30 (IBNS) : A CBI special court in Lucknow on Tuesday framed charges of conspiracy against veteran BJP leader LK Advani and eleven other accused after rejecting the discharge petition in which the accused claimed that they were not guilty in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition, reports said.
CBI court grants bail to Advani, others in Babri Masjid demolition case
May 30, 2017, at 08:26 pm
Lucknow, May 30 (IBNS) : A CBI special court in Lucknow on Tuesday granted bail to veteran BJP leader LK Advani and eleven other accused on personal bond of Rs. 50,000 each in the , CBI Special Court grants bail to BJP leader L.K. Advani, others, on personal bond of Rs. 50,000 each, in the conspiracy case related to the 1992 demolition of Babri masjid.
Bihar judge who awarded capital punishment to five Maoists gets ‘death penalty’
May 27, 2017, at 11:36 pm
Patna, May 27 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Maoists in India have handed down “death penalty†to the judge who awarded death sentence to their five colleagues on Thursday.
Mamata fixes sudden appointment with Narendra Modi, to meet him today
May 25, 2017, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) : In a development that may stir up political speculations, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Thursday, a day before her pre-scheduled parleys with opposition parties to decide on a candidate for the Presidential elections.
Mamata Banerjee to meet PM Modi tomorrow to discuss developmental issues
May 25, 2017, at 01:07 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS): Amidst the show of unified opposition before the presidential election, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to meet prime minister Narendra Modi to hold discussion on developmental issues at the national capital on Thursday, according to media reports.
Kulbhushan Jadav: Pak Army to jointly fight case with govt at ICJ
May 21, 2017, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): After the International Court of Justice passed a stay order on Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence by a Pakistani military court, the country's army will now "jointly fight" the Indian national's case with its government at the court, media reports said.
May 17, 2017, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of double line with electrification between Phephana-Indara and Mau-Shahganj (excluding Indara-Mau) totaling 150 km approximately in Uttar Pradesh.
Kejriwal, Shivraj Chouhan spar on Twitter over EVM
May 12, 2017, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): The 'Great Indian EVM Saga' took a new turn on Friday as the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, Arvind Kejriwal and Shivraj Singh Chouhan respectively, engaged in a mini Twitter battle.
School removes four teachers after forcing students to remove inner wear during NEET
May 10, 2017, at 01:02 am
Kannur, May 9 (IBNS): Four teachers of a school, who had forced a female students to remove her bra in public to sit for the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) over the fears of cheating, were removed by the particular school in Kerala, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Supreme Court upholds death sentence for convict in rape and murder of four-year-old
May 03, 2017, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence awarded to a man for raping and murdering a four-year-old girl child in 2008, reports said.
AAP crisis : Kumar Vishwas stays to win, Amanatullah Khan suspended
May 03, 2017, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) : The crisis in the Aam Aadmi Party appeared to have been averted with party chief Arvind Kejriwal acceding to the demand of dissident leader Kumar Vishwas by suspending party legislator Amanatullah Khan, reports said.
Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar appointed as DG CRPF
Apr 27, 2017, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): The Centre on Wednesday said it has appointed Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau to the post of Director General, Central Reserve Police Force.
Uttar Pradesh : Adityanath Govt's last call to officers to declare assets
Apr 26, 2017, at 07:27 pm
Lucknow, Apr 26 (IBNS) : The Yogi Adityanath Government in Uttar Pradesh has given its officers a last chance to declare assets as most of them have failed to meet the extended deadline of April 25, The Hindustan Times reported.
Uttar Pradesh : Adityanath Govt cancels 15 holidays
Apr 26, 2017, at 07:04 pm
Lucknow, Apr 26 (IBNS) : Yogi Adityanath Government has cancelled 15 public holidays marking the birth or death anniversaries of eminent personalities, reports said.
Apr 15, 2017, at 11:34 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh said that there is no other example in the human civilisation about the war waged by the farmers in a peaceful way against the oppression and injustice of the Britisher under the leadership of Gandhiji.
Aligarh woman sits on dharna after husband gives triple talaq
Apr 12, 2017, at 07:22 pm
Aligarh, Apr 12 (IBNS) : A housewife on Wednesday sat on a dharna outside her home in Aligarh after her husband gave triple talaq, media reports said.
Kerala Government makes Malayalam compulsory subject in schools
Apr 11, 2017, at 08:05 pm
Thiruvantapuram, Apr 11 (IBNS) : The Kerala Government has issued an ordinance making Malayalam a compulsory subject in schools, media reports said.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrives in India
Apr 10, 2017, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrived in India on Sunday, officials said.
Babri demolition: Unhappy over delay, SC indicates joint trial at Lucknow
Apr 06, 2017, at 07:46 pm
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) : Expressing displeasure at the Babri demolition case being dragged on for 25 years, the Supreme Court on Thursday hinted at a joint trial of all the accused, including veteran BJP leader L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, by transferring it to Lucknow.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes Senegal on Independence Day
Apr 04, 2017, at 01:07 am
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Senegal on the eve of their Independence Day.
Kolkata metro service disrupted as two attempt suicide at separate stations
Apr 03, 2017, at 12:57 am
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): Two men reportedly attempted suicide at different metro stations in Kolkata on Sunday, throwing metro service out of gear for hours.
Gujarat: Cow slaughter becomes a life term offence after amendment of the law
Apr 01, 2017, at 12:29 am
Gandhinagar, Mar 31 (IBNS): After the amendment of the Gujarat Animal Preservation Act of 1954 by the state legislature, cow slaughter became a offence that could offer life imprisonment, raising a fresh controversy amidst the ban on slaughter houses in Uttar Pradesh by BJP government, on Friday, media reports.
UP Meat sellers go on indefinite strike protesting police crackdown
Mar 27, 2017, at 07:01 pm
Lucknow, Mar 27 (IBNS) : Meat sellers in large parts of Uttar Pradesh began an indefinite strike from Monday protesting the crackdown on slaughterhouses, though the Yogi Adityanath clarifies that action is being taken only against illegal establishments, reports said.
Union Home Ministry against use of plastic to make Indian National Flag
Mar 22, 2017, at 06:31 pm
New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an Advisory for strict compliance of provisions contained in the 'Flag Code of India. 2002' and 'The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971' and has urged administrative bodies to make the public aware about the same.