Pakistan orders Indian journalists to leave country
May 15, 2014, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): Pakistan has ordered the only two India journalists, who are stationed in the country, to leave within a week.
Hyderabad: Communal clashes claim 2 lives
May 15, 2014, at 01:23 am
Hyderabad, May 14 (IBNS): At least two people were killed allegedly in police firing during clashes between two groups at Kishanbagh area in Andhra Pradesh's Hyderabad city on Wednesday, reports said.
Waiting for results: Jaya on support to NDA
May 15, 2014, at 12:56 am
Chennai/New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders claimed to achieve a clear majority for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the centre, media reports speculate support from various regional parties including the AIADMK, led by Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
BJP leaders in huddle with Modi in Gandhinagar
May 15, 2014, at 12:00 am
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS) With exit polls predicting a Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the centre, senior BJP leaders like party president Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Arun Jaitley are holding meeting with the Gujarat chief minister in Gandhinagar to discuss their post-result strategy.
Rahul did not measure up to Modi: Jaitley
May 14, 2014, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS) With exit polls indicating a Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the centre, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Arun Jaitley said Rahul Gandhi of Congress was no match for Modi in the electoral fight.
USA remains cagey on Modi visa issue
May 14, 2014, at 07:41 pm
Washington, May 14 (IBNS) With Narendra Modi tipped to be the next Prime Minister of India according to exit poll results, the billion dollar question is how USA would react to the elevation of the Gujarat Chief Minister as the leader of the biggest democracy of the world, since they had so far denied him a visa over the 2002 anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat.
Communal clash claims 1 in Hyderabad
May 14, 2014, at 07:01 pm
Hyderabad, May 14 (IBNS) A communal escalation in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh claimed one life on Wednesday after police had to open fire to quell the warring groups, said reports.
Subramaniam, Nariman likely to be SC judges
May 14, 2014, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS) The Supreme Court Collegium has cleared the names of two senior advocates- Gopal Subramaniam and Rohington Nariman- to be appointed as the apex court judges in a rare move.
Over 200 killed in Turkey mine accident
May 14, 2014, at 06:12 pm
Istanbul, May 14 (IBNS): More than 200 miners were killed in a blast and resultant fire at a Turkish mine on Tuesday with the government saying the toll could go up to 300 in one of the worst mine disasters of the world.
AIADMK hints support for Modi-led NDA
May 14, 2014, at 05:44 pm
Chennai/New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS) AIADMK, led by Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, could support a Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the centre, according to a leader of the southern party.
No talks on support to NDA yet: BJD
May 14, 2014, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik has denied having talks with the BJP on the question of supporting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Narendra Modi.
Giriraj Singh again sparks row over communal terror remark
May 14, 2014, at 05:04 pm
Patna, May 14 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Bihar Giriraj Singh, who had asked those who are against Modi to leave for Pakistan earlier, has again triggered a controversy by asking why all those arrested on terrorism charges in India are from one particular community.
NDA clear majority will quicken Modi govt formation
May 14, 2014, at 03:45 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS) If the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) wins a clear majority, a new government led by Narendra Modi could be a reality by May 20, according to reports, even as top BJP leaders are set to meet the Gujarat Chief Minister in Gandhinagar to discuss their strategy.
Dalbir Singh Suhag to be next Army Chief
May 14, 2014, at 04:23 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS):Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag will become the next army chief of the country.
PM thanks his staff, gets standing ovation
May 14, 2014, at 02:27 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh thanked his staff in South Block who bid farewell to him.
"India soon to find place in global ranking for education institutions"
May 14, 2014, at 01:50 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee has said he is confident that India will sooner than later find its rightful place in the global ranking of higher education institutions.
Prez, PM wish nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima
May 14, 2014, at 01:23 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, which will be observed on Wednesday.
Want a stable government: Praful Patel
May 14, 2014, at 12:50 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Amid speculations of alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if it comes to power, Congress ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel said his party preferred a "stable government."
No ambition to become BJP prez again: Gadkari
May 13, 2014, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari has refuted reports that he is eyeing the post of BJP president.
Vodafone raises Rs. 10 mn for education of girls
May 13, 2014, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Telecommunications service provider, Vodafone India recently raised more than Rs. 10 million to facilitate education of over 47,000 out-of-school girls through the 'Giving Championships' campaign run by the Vodafone Foundation.
Gadkari meets Advani over BJP president's post
May 13, 2014, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday met party patriarch LK Advani after a Right to Information Act (RTI) application revealed that there is no Income Tax probe pending against him.
Will disqualify Chavan if found guilty: EC
May 13, 2014, at 09:06 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS) The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said it will disqualify former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan if he is found guilty in the paid news case.
Jaitley should worry about Modi, not Singh: Khurshid
May 13, 2014, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday slammed senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley over his praises for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said he should bother more about the party's PM candidate Narendra Modi.
Mumbai: AIDS patient kills one in hospital
May 13, 2014, at 07:51 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS) A 42-year-old man, who was undergoing treatment for AIDS and renal failure at a private hospital in Mumbai, allegedly attacked other patients killing one and injuring another, said reports on Tuesday.
Exit polls are great time pass: Omar Abdullah
May 13, 2014, at 07:26 pm
Srinagar, May 13 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the exit polls conducted by various media channels as "great time pass".
UPA to name new Army chief today?
May 13, 2014, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is likely to announce the name of the new Army chief on Tuesday, said reports.
Gujarat may get new CM by May 20
May 13, 2014, at 05:50 pm
Ahmedabad, May 13 (IBNS) With Narendra Modi all set to become the next Prime Minister of the country, his successor in Gujarat is likely to be announced by May 20, said reports on Tuesday.
Manmohan Singh was a man of scholarship: Jaitley
May 13, 2014, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is attending his last day at work, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday praised him and said he came out as a "man of scholarship".
It's last day at work for PM Manmohan Singh
May 13, 2014, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) On his last day at work as the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Tuesday will chair a Cabinet meeting, after which he will meet his staff at his office in the South Block of the Secretariat, said reports.
Model Code: Kejriwal to reply to EC notice today
May 13, 2014, at 02:51 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Varanasi Lok Sabha candidate Arvind Kejriwal is likely to reply to a notice issued by the Election Commission (EC) for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct through his speech at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh recently.