Congress leader KS Rao quits as minister
Apr 03, 2014, at 07:42 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 3 (IBNS): Union textiles minister Kavuri Sambasiva Rao on Thursday resigned from his post as a mark of his protest against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and creation of Telangana state.
Mumbai mill rape: Convicts face possibility of death
Apr 03, 2014, at 07:26 pm
Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS) In a landmark judgement, a Mumbai court has held guilty three men accused of raping a photo journalist inside an abandoned mill in Mumbai last year August and charged them under the amended stringent anti-rape laws under which they can face death sentence.
Rahul praise: Maneka warns son Varun
Apr 03, 2014, at 06:18 pm
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS) Slamming her son Varun Gandhi over his alleged praises for Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Maneka Gandhi on Thursday warned the party's Sultanpur candidate not to comment on anything which he has not seen.
I-T returns: Jayalalithaa skips court
Apr 03, 2014, at 05:47 pm
Chennai, Apr 3 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday skipped appearing in a Chennai court in connection with an income tax case.
Musharraf survives assassination attempt
Apr 03, 2014, at 05:23 pm
Islamabad, Apr 3 (IBNS) Former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf on Thursday survived an assassination attempt as a bomb was blasted allegedly targetting his convoy while he was being shifted from Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) to his farmhouse in Chak Shehzad, said reports.
AAP may release its manifesto today
Apr 03, 2014, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to release its manifesto for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections on Thursday.
Sahara has no cash for Roy's bail
Apr 03, 2014, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS) The Sahara Group on Thursday told the Supreme Court that they cannot deposit Rs 10,000 crore immediately for its chief Subrata Roy release from Tihar Jail.
Two die in train collision in Uttar Pradesh
Apr 03, 2014, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS) At least two people were killed and several injured in a collision between two trains in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday morning, said reports.
Rahul needs bank account in Amethi: DM
Apr 03, 2014, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi, who will be contesting from the Amethi constituency in Uttar Pradesh, has faced a hurdle with the district administration rejecting the application of his residence proof, said media reports on Thursday.
Sonia declares assets worth over Rs.9.28 cr
Apr 03, 2014, at 04:03 am
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi has assets worth over Rs. 9.28 crore, an affidavit revealed which she submitted along with her nomination papers, filed for the Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli constituency in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
Azam Khan calls Modi relative of dog
Apr 03, 2014, at 03:13 am
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan on Wednesday targetted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and called him a relative of dog.
Modi addresses rallies in Bihar, slams Nitish
Apr 03, 2014, at 02:36 am
Nawada/Buxar, Apr 2 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed supporters at massive rallies in Nawada and Buxar in Bihar and pledged to take the lead and ensure a strong as well as stable government at Centre in the Lok Sabha elections.
Sonia meets Muslim leader, BJP accuses communalism
Apr 03, 2014, at 02:05 am
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the Election Commission to take cognizance of Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's reported appeal to Muslims that they must not let their votes split in Lok Sabha elections.
No one tried to kiss me: Nagma
Apr 03, 2014, at 01:35 am
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Actor-turned politician Nagma on Wednesday clarified that no one tried to kiss or harass her even as TV footage showed her being manhandled by unruly crowd while she was campaigning in Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls.
LS: AIFB releases election manifesto
Apr 02, 2014, at 11:54 pm
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): Urging the electorate to reject the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), the All India Forward Block (AIFB) on Tuesday released their election manifesto, here.
NIA seeks custody of top IM operatives
Apr 02, 2014, at 08:59 pm
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday sought the custody of Indian Mujahideen (IM) head Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu and another top militant Waqas in connection with the 2013 Hyderabad blasts.
Mumbai gangrape: Final arguments tomorrow
Apr 02, 2014, at 08:55 pm
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS) The final arguments in the Mumbai photojournalist gangrape case will begin in a local court on Thursday.
Delhi: Kejriwal shown black flags
Apr 02, 2014, at 08:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal was shown black flags as he attended a road show in East Delhi on Wednesday.
Mumbai: Live bullets found near Taj Hotel
Apr 02, 2014, at 08:36 pm
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS) The Mumbai Police on Wednesday said they have found 16 live bullets near the Taj Hotel in Colaba area.
Al Jazeera reports as India goes to polls
Apr 02, 2014, at 08:23 pm
Doha, Apr 2 (IBNS) As the world’s largest democracy prepares to vote, Al Jazeera English will provide TV and online in-depth analysis on India’s future, lining-up an array of special coverage focused on the most crucial issues - economy, food, health, corruption and security.
Varun Gandhi clarifies Rahul praise on Amethi work
Apr 02, 2014, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) Soon after Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he is happy with his cousin and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi appreciating his work in Amethi, the latter reacted immediately on Twitter to set his records straight.
Sonia files nomination from Rae Bareli
Apr 02, 2014, at 07:29 pm
Rae Bareli, UP, Apr 2 (IBNS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday filed her nomination for the Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
Apr 02, 2014, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he is happy with his cousin and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi appreciating his work in Amethi.
Samajwadi Party unveils poll manifesto
Apr 02, 2014, at 07:09 pm
Lucknow, Apr 2 (IBNS): The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday released its manifesto for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Rae Bareli: Sonia files nomination
Apr 02, 2014, at 07:02 pm
Rae Bareli, UP, Apr 2 (IBNS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday filed her nomination for the Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.
Sonia Gandhi in Rae Bareli to file nomination
Apr 02, 2014, at 05:25 pm
Rae Bareli, UP, Apr 2 (IBNS) Congress president on Wednesday arrived in Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh to file her nominations for the Lok Sabha polls.
California's Newman City Council to open with Hindu prayers
Apr 02, 2014, at 04:26 pm
Nevada, Apr 2 (IBNS) Newman City Council in California (USA), which celebrated 125th Anniversary in 2013, will have its first historic Hindu opening prayer on April eight, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.
Mumbai: Bus strike enters Day 2
Apr 02, 2014, at 04:16 pm
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS) All Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST Undertaking) buses remained off roads in the city on Wednesday as the strike called by drivers and conductors entered its second day.
Media distorted remark on Modi: Uma
Apr 02, 2014, at 04:07 pm
Jhansi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti on Wednesday clarified her 'orator' remark against the party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was distorted by the media.
Massive quake hits Chile; 5 dead
Apr 02, 2014, at 03:59 pm
Santiago, Apr 2 (IBNS): At least five people died as a massive earthquake, measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale hit Northern Chile on Tuesday, said reports.