President confers gallantry and distinguished service awards
May 03, 2014, at 02:20 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday conferred three Kirti Chakras and nine Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces personnel at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday.
2G: Court summons Raja, Kanimozhi
May 03, 2014, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Friday summoned former Telecom Minister A Raja, Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi and 17 others in connection with money laundering in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.
CBI charges 7 people in Nido Taniam death case
May 03, 2014, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday chargesheeted seven people, including three juveniles in the murder case of Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Taniam.
Priyanka attacks BJP for "dumping slanderous literature"
May 03, 2014, at 01:24 am
Amethi, May 2 (IBNS): In her recent attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Friday alleged that the opposition party is dumping slanderous literature against her mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhu at people's doorsteps in Amethi.
Cong focus shifted from Rahul to Priyanka: Jaitley
May 03, 2014, at 12:02 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Arun Jaitley on Friday mocked the Congress's election campaign and said the focus has now shifted from party vice president Rahul Gandhi to the sister (Priyanka Gandhi).
Rajnath won't be part of Modi government
May 02, 2014, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh has said that to avoid two power centres he will not be a part of a future Narendra Modi government at the centre if the NDA was voted to power.
BSF highlights achievements of April '14
May 02, 2014, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in South Bengal frontier on Indo-Bangladesh border, on Friday noted that the troops have crossed many milestones in operational front during the month of April 2014, here.
Not true Muslim if don't vote for Mulayam: Azmi
May 02, 2014, at 09:14 pm
Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS) Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) president Abu Azmi on Friday stirred up another controversy by saying that the Muslims who did not vote for party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav are not true to their religion.
Delhi: Woman kills self in President's Estate
May 02, 2014, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) A 31-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide at the President's Estate in Delhi, said police on Friday.
Delhi: RTI activist dies in accident
May 02, 2014, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) A Right to Information Act (RTI) activist was killed when his car caught fire in the middle of a road in Delhi on Friday, said police.
Modi is like Subhash Chandra Bose: RSS
May 02, 2014, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Friday compared Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to great freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose.
Karnataka minister spends Rs 2.5 cr on house renovation
May 02, 2014, at 07:16 pm
Bangalore, May 2 (IBNS) Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) minister HC Mahadevappa has reportedly spent Rs 2.5 crore on the renovation of his house, said reports on Friday.
Not Modi's good friend: Ahmed Patel
May 02, 2014, at 07:09 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi's political advisor Ahmed Patel on Friday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for referring to him as a 'good friend' in an interview with public service broadcaster Doordarshan.
US Hindus urge Singapore PM to end housing discrimination
May 02, 2014, at 05:32 pm
Nevada, May 2 (IBNS) A US based Hindu group has urged Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Tony Tan Keng Yam to put an end to blatant discrimination reportedly prevalent in the rental housing market of Singapore.
Snooping: Govt to appoint panel head by May 16
May 02, 2014, at 05:27 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) on Friday said it will appoint a judge to head an enquiry commission, set up to probe alleged snooping charges against Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government, by May 16.
Assam: 10 killed in attacks by Bodo militants
May 02, 2014, at 03:51 pm
Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed in two separate attacks by suspected Bodo militants at Kokrajhar and Baksa districts of Assam on Thursday, said reports.
Modi's security beefed up after Chennai blasts
May 02, 2014, at 03:23 pm
Chennai, May 2 (IBNS) The security of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was beefed up on Friday after his party claimed a possible threat to his life post the twin blasts in Chennai.
India celebrates 'Akshaya Tritiya' today
May 02, 2014, at 03:05 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Hindus and Jains across India on Friday are celebrating the occasion of ‘Akshaya Tritiya' , which is not only considered auspicious to start a new venture but also to purchase gold jewellery.
JD-U announces to support AAP in Varanasi
May 02, 2014, at 05:39 am
Varanasi, May 1 (IBNS): Nitish Kumar led Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Thursday announced that it will support Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Modi not best for India: Amartya Sen
May 02, 2014, at 05:22 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Economist and Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has said he does not believe a government led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s PM nominee Narendra Modi is "the best for India."
PRCAI announces new managing committee
May 02, 2014, at 03:32 am
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI), the apex body of communications and public relations consultancies, elected a new management committee and regional chapter heads for 2014-2016.
AAP releases Varanasi manifesto
May 02, 2014, at 03:10 am
Varanasi, May 1 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday released its manifesto for Varanasi where it promised a 'holy city' status to the north Indian city .
"Paper tigers can't compete with Royal Bengal Tigers"
May 02, 2014, at 02:41 am
Bankura, May 1 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and called him a 'paper tiger'.
Pranab condemns Chennai blasts
May 02, 2014, at 02:21 am
Chennai/New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condemned the two blasts which rocked an express train at the Chennai Central Railway Station on Thursday morning, leaving one killed and 14 others injured.
Modi provided adequate security: Chidambaram on BJP's claim
May 02, 2014, at 02:18 am
Chennai, May 1 (IBNS): Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed of threat possibility on its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the wake of the two blasts that occurred in an express train at the Chennai Central Railway Station on Thursday morning, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the Gujarat CM was provided adequate security.
Black Money: SC asks Centre to reveal details of 26 individuals
May 02, 2014, at 01:46 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday directed the Centre to make available public details of all 26 cases of individuals probed for stashing black money into LGT Bank in Liechtenstein, which is known as a foreign tax haven.
Don't appreciate Modi's 'daughter' remark: Priyanka
May 02, 2014, at 01:04 am
Amethi, May 1 (IBNS): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday reacted strongly to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's "daughter" remark to refer to her and said she does not appreciate such kind of comments.
Modi should be sent to Pakistan: Lalu Prasad
May 02, 2014, at 12:41 am
Patna, May 1 (IBNS): Launching an attack on Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate should be sent to Pakistan.
Modi behaves like he has become PM: Sonia
May 02, 2014, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): The war of words between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues with Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Thursday saying that the Gujarat CM is behaving as if he became the prime minister of the country already.
BSF seizes gold consignment worth Rs 32 lac
May 01, 2014, at 11:12 pm
Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday seized nine gold biscuits weighing 1044 grams with a value of approx Rs 32 lakhs, here.