May 19, 2014, at 01:16 am
Patna, May 18 (IBNS): Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leaders, who met in Patna, on Sunday chose Nitish Kumar, who resigned as the chief minister of Bihar on Saturday, as their leader, reports said.
Modi meets Advani, Cabinet posts under discussion
May 18, 2014, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Amid a hectic schedule of meetings and consultations to take a final decision on the Cabinet formation, India's Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi, under whose leadership BJP-led-NDA registered a historic win in the 16th Lok sabha elections, on Sunday met party patriarch LK Advani at the latter's residence.
LS debacle: MK Stalin offers to resign from all DMK party posts
May 18, 2014, at 08:08 pm
Chennai, May 18 (IBNS): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi's son and treasurer M K Stalin on Sunday offered to resign from all party posts, owing to moral responsibility for his party's decimation in the Lok Sabha elections.
We are watching the situation: Lalu on Nitish's resignation
May 18, 2014, at 07:42 pm
Patna, May 18 (IBNS): Amid media speculations of a JD(U)-RJD tie up after Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav said he is watching the situation.
Modi is disgrace to tea seller profession: Mani Shankar Aiyar
May 18, 2014, at 07:02 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Even as Narendra Modi is set to become the Prime Minister of India, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, who created a storm with his 'chai-wallah' barb at the BJP strongman, said the comparison with tea-seller is a disgrace for the latter.
Rahul cannot be blamed alone: Digvijaya
May 18, 2014, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): After facing a humiliating defeat in the Lok sabha polls, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has said party Vice President Rahul Gandhi cannot be blamed solely.
Pressure mounting up on Prithviraj Chavan to resign?
May 18, 2014, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): With Nitish Kumar resigning as the Bihar Chief Minister following the humiliating defeat of his Janata Dal-United at the hands of ally-turned-foe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha elections, pressure is now building up on Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to do the same.
Decision on new JD-U leader today: Sharad Yadav
May 18, 2014, at 04:36 pm
Patna, May 18 (IBNS): A day after Nitish Kumar resigned as the chief minister of Bihar, legislators of Janata Dal-United (JD-U), the ruling party of Bihar, will meet on Sunday to decide on the new leader for the party.
RSS never interferes in BJP's working: Uma Bharti
May 18, 2014, at 04:18 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Even as media speculates that Bharatiya Janata Party's ideological patron Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will play a crucial role in the government formation of the NDA, BJP leader Uma Bharti has said the Hindu wing does not interfere in her party's working.
Modi to meet RSS top brass in Delhi
May 18, 2014, at 03:38 pm
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): After registering a historic win in the Lok Sabha elections and receiving a warm welcome in Varanasi, India's Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi is all set to meet the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) top brass along with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Rajanth Singh in the national capital on Sunday to decide on the future course of action for the party.
Working with you was a great pleasure: Obama tells Singh
May 18, 2014, at 03:38 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Saturday called up former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said working with him was a ' great pleasure'.
I don't see any reason for Sonia, Rahul to resign: Nath
May 18, 2014, at 03:35 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): Congress leader Kamal Nath on Saturday said he could not find any reason for party supremo Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi to resign.
Former Tata Steel chief Russi Mody dies
May 18, 2014, at 02:25 am
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS): Former chairman and managing director of Tata Steel Russi Mody died in Kolkata on Friday after a prolonged illness.
Ganges linked me to Varanasi: Modi
May 18, 2014, at 02:01 am
Varanasi, May 17 (IBNS): Visiting his constituency for the first time since registering a huge victory in the Lok Sabha polls, India's Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi performed the Ganga aarti (worship of the Ganges) at Dashashwamedh Ghat and said the Ganges has linked him to the city.
Modi performs 'Ganga aarti' in Varanasi
May 18, 2014, at 01:14 am
Varanasi, May 17 (IBNS): Amid cheering crowds, India's Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi performed the Ganga aarti (worship of the Ganges) in Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat on Friday.
Nitish resignation to spark Bihar election?
May 18, 2014, at 01:12 am
Patna, May 17 (IBNS): Bihar could be heading for Assembly Elections soon, after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned on Saturday, following a crushing defeat of his Janata Dal-United (JD-U) at the hands of ally-turned-foe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha elections.
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM
May 17, 2014, at 10:59 pm
Patna, May 17 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned on Saturday, following a crushing defeat of his Janata Dal-United (JD-U) at the hands of ally-turned-foe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha elections.
Modi's oath taking date to be announced on May 20
May 17, 2014, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the date for Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony will be announced on May 20.
United BJP fronts Modi as leader
May 17, 2014, at 07:37 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday unanimously renewed its pledge to be led by Narendra Modi, expressing "deep appreciation for the inspiring and visionary" leadership of the Prime Minister-elect.
Manmohan Singh resigns as Prime Minister
May 17, 2014, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday submitted his resignation after meeting President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi.
Manmohan Singh meets President to tender resignation
May 17, 2014, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is meeting President Pranab Mukherjee to tender his resignation.
Delhi: Modi holds victory march, thanks BJP workers
May 17, 2014, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) India's would-be prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a victory rally from the airport to party headquarters in the heart of New Delhi amid massive fanfare.
Have to deal with Modi cautiously: Pakistan media
May 17, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Islamabad, May 17 (IBNS) With Narendra Modi all set to be the Prime Minister of India, the Pakistan media has already cautioned its people to deal with the BJP strongman cautiously.
For the first time got a stable govt: Shiv Sena
May 17, 2014, at 06:10 pm
Mumbai, May 17 (IBNS) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally Shiv Sena on Saturday said India will get a stable government first time in 30 years under the prime ministerialship of Narendra Modi.
Sonia, Rahul Gandhi may offer to resign: Reports
May 17, 2014, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son, party vice president Rahul Gandhi may offer to resign taking the responsibility of the party's worst ever defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, said reports on Saturday.
Modi begins victory march in Delhi
May 17, 2014, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): With a victory sign and a satisfied smile Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi on Saturday began his victory rally form the airport on Saturday towards party headquarters in the heart of New Delhi.
Barack Obama congratulates Narendra Modi
May 17, 2014, at 04:53 pm
Washington, May 17 (IBNS): American President Barack Obama on Friday made a congratulatory call to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi for winning India’s national election and invited the Prime Minister-elect to Washington to discuss Indo-U.S. ties.
Manmohan Singh addresses nation last time as PM
May 17, 2014, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Manmohan Singh on Saturday addressed the nation last time as the Prime Minister of India.
Submit to voters' judgment: Manmohan Singh
May 17, 2014, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday addressed the nation, a day after his government suffered a humiliating defeat in the national elections, saying that he would submit to the judgement served by the electorate.
Modi to hold victory roadshow in Delhi
May 17, 2014, at 03:14 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) India's to-be Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a massive victory roadshow in New Delhi on Saturday.