Violence in West Bengal ahead of final phase polls
May 12, 2014, at 05:16 am
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): Violence has been reported from different parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, on Sunday even as the people geared up to exercise their franchise in 17 seats in the state in the ninth and last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Monday.
Exit poll results only after 6:30 pm: ECI
May 12, 2014, at 04:36 am
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): As the country gears up to execrsie their franchise on the ninth and last phase of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India on Sunday said the results of exit polls can be broadcast only after 6:30 pm on Monday.
Model Code: Election Commission issues notice to Kejriwal
May 12, 2014, at 12:00 am
Varanasi, May 11 (IBNS) The Election Commission on Sunday slapped a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Varanasi Lok Sabha candidate Arvind Kejriwal for violating the Model Code of Conduct through his speech at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh recently.
BJP office raided in Varanasi ahead of Monday polls
May 11, 2014, at 11:01 pm
Varanasi, May 11 (IBNS): Some campaign materials were reportedly seized by the Election Commission and Uttar Pradesh Police during a raid at the office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Varanasi on Sunday amid a raging row over the denial of a Narendra Modi rally in the holy town recently.
Teen set ablaze for resisting rape, dies
May 11, 2014, at 08:04 pm
Indore, May 11 (IBNS): A 19-year-old girl breathed her last on Sunday after she was allegedly set on fire by three of her college-mates for resisting rape, reports said.
Shaktisinh Gohil booked for caste remark
May 11, 2014, at 08:03 pm
Ahmedabad, May 11 (IBNS): A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil under Representation of Peoples Act for calling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi a "fake OBC", reports said.
Pakistan violates ceasefire again
May 11, 2014, at 07:08 pm
Jammu, May 11 (IBNS): Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire again targetting Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Azam khan accuses EC of 'helping' BJP win LS
May 11, 2014, at 07:07 pm
Lucknow, May 11 (IBNS): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan on Sunday accused the Election Commission (EC) of helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win the Lok Sabha elections.
Maoist landmine kills 7 cops in Gadchiroli
May 11, 2014, at 06:38 pm
Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, May 11 (IBNS) At least seven policemen were killed and two other got injured in an attack by the Maoists in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli on Sunday, reports said.
May 11, 2014, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Sunday once again met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat here, media reports said.
Maoist landmine kills cops in Gadchiroli
May 11, 2014, at 04:56 pm
Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, May 11 (IBNS) Five policemen were feared killed in an attack by the Maoists in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli on Sunday, reports said.
May 11, 2014, at 04:29 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and party chief Rajnath Singh on Saturday evening met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat here.
PM condoles the passing away of ex-AP CM
May 11, 2014, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday condoled the passing away of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Congress leader N. Janardhana Reddy.
Meerut: Tension prevails after clashes between groups
May 11, 2014, at 03:56 pm
Meerut, May 11 (IBNS): At least five were injured in clashes which broke out between two groups in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, reports said.
Ban welcomes agreement to resolve South Sudan crisis
May 11, 2014, at 04:39 am
New York, May 10 (IBNS): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the signing of an agreement to resolve the crisis in South Sudan, and demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Uttarakhand: 19 killed in bus accident
May 11, 2014, at 03:12 am
Chamoli, May 10 (IBNS): At least 19 people were killed when the bus in which they were traveling fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Saturday, reports said.
Narendra Modi meets Atal Bihari Vajpayee
May 11, 2014, at 02:59 am
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday met country's former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to seek his blessings.
Mamata crossing laxman rekha: Jaitley
May 11, 2014, at 01:46 am
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday slammed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and said she has crossed 'laxman rekha' (limits) by using 'choicest adjectives' against party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
May 11, 2014, at 01:14 am
Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): In a show of strength, West Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee held a rally in south Kolkata on Saturday.
President condoles ex-AP CM's death
May 11, 2014, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday condoled the passing away of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Janardhana Reddy.
May 11, 2014, at 12:23 am
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): A fire broke out in a factory in a factory in Delhi's Mayapuri area on Saturday, reports said.
Modi wants people to be dependent: Rahul
May 10, 2014, at 08:40 pm
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his much-talked about Gujarat Model.
Not joining the BJP: Praful Patel
May 10, 2014, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) Union Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel on Saturday said he is not joining rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Akhilesh Yadav shows strength in Varanasi
May 10, 2014, at 08:21 pm
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) After Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, it was time for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav to show his strength.
Modi, Kejriwal are outsiders: Congress in Varanasi
May 10, 2014, at 06:39 pm
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) The Congress on Saturday said both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal, who are contesting the polls from Varanasi, are outsiders to the Lok Sabha constituency.
Rahul Gandhi pulls off massive roadshow in Varanasi
May 10, 2014, at 05:21 pm
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) In a show of strength, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday held a massive rally in Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
How can EC allow Rahul rally in Varanasi?: Jaitley
May 10, 2014, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi/Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday slammed the Election Commission (EC) for allowing Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi hold a roadshow in Varanasi.
Rahul Gandhi to hold roadshow in Varanasi
May 10, 2014, at 03:23 pm
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will on Saturday hold a roadhsow to campaign for party candidate Ajay Rai in Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
DU professor arrested for Naxal links
May 10, 2014, at 03:14 pm
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) The anti-Naxal squad of Maharashtra Police on Saturday said they have arrested a Delhi University (DU) professor for allegedly working for banned Naxal organisations.
Akhilesh Yadav to campaign in Varanasi today
May 10, 2014, at 03:05 pm
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will on Saturday campaign for Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Kailash Prasad Chaurasia in Varanasi.