EC justifies denial of permission to Modi's rally
May 10, 2014, at 02:24 am
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): The Election Commission (EC) on Friday stood by its statement that there was security reason behind the decision to cancel Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
HS Brahma says no exit poll before May 16, EC clarifies
May 10, 2014, at 01:50 am
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): A confusion has cropped up regarding the telecast of exit polls after voting ends on May 12 for all the 543 Lok Sabha seats, with Election Commissioner HS Brahma earlier saying that exit polls cannot be telecast till May 16.
Will not support BJP: Mayawati
May 10, 2014, at 12:42 am
Lucknow, May 9 (IBNS): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday announced that her party will not support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if it comes to power.
Delhi University prof held for Maoists links
May 10, 2014, at 12:37 am
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): The Maharashtra Police on Friday arrested Delhi University professor GN Saibaba for having alleged links with Maoists, media reports said.
J&K: Geelani appeals for clam, Omar lashes out
May 09, 2014, at 08:55 pm
Srinagar, May 9 (IBNS) A day after voters were allegedly thrashed in North Kashmir by groups of youth, Hurriyat hardliner Syed Ali Geelani on Friday expressed his discontentment over the incident and appealed to the people to maintain calm.
BSF seizes gold consignment, arrests one
May 09, 2014, at 08:16 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday seized 21 gold biscuits weighing approximately 2.340 Kg from the possession of one Indian national, here.
We welcome SC ruling of CBI in Saradha: TMC
May 09, 2014, at 08:11 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS) The ruling Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal on Friday welcomed a CBI probe ordered by the Supreme Court in the Saradha ponzi meltdown scheme but hinted that they see more to it with the direction from the apex court coming just two days ahead of the sixth phase of polls in West Bengal.
Goa blasts: Terror angle ruled out
May 09, 2014, at 08:07 pm
Panaji, May 9 (IBNS) The Goa Police on Friday ruled out a terror angle in the two low-intensity explosions that shook Marago town on Thursday.
May 09, 2014, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed its 19th First Information Report (FIR) in the coal blocks allocation scam.
Varanasi will not vote for Modi: Kejriwal
May 09, 2014, at 07:57 pm
Varanasi, May 9 (IBNS) After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, it was Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal's turn to show his strength as he held a massive roadshow in Varanasi on Friday.
No inquiry into snooping row: Centre
May 09, 2014, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) In what appears to be a big relief to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, the Congress-led Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that no inquiry panel will be set up to probe the snoopgate scandal involving the Gujarat Chief Minister.
Bride shot dead by ex-boyfriend in Bhopal
May 09, 2014, at 06:14 pm
Bhopal, May 9 (IBNS) A bride was allegedly shot dead by her former boyfriend at her wedding venue in Bhopal city of Madhya Pradesh, said reports on Friday.
SC restrains CBI Additional Director
May 09, 2014, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Friday restrained Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s first woman Additional Director Archana Ramasundaram from discharging her duties.
After 'donkey', Mamata calls Modi a 'riot man'
May 09, 2014, at 04:46 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS) After creating a political controversy with her 'donkey' remark, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now called Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi a 'riot man'.
SC directs CBI probe into Saradha scam
May 09, 2014, at 04:36 pm
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) In a setback for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during election time, the Supreme Court on Friday directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Sardha chit fund scam.
Gurgaon: Student kills self over mobile phone
May 09, 2014, at 03:51 pm
Gurgaon, May 9 (IBNS): A class XII girl student has committed suicide inside a Gurgaon school after her teacher scolded her for using a mobile on the premises of the institution, said reports on Friday.
Kejriwal to hold roadhsow in Varanasi
May 09, 2014, at 03:44 pm
Varanasi, May 9 (IBNS) After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, it is Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal's turn to show his strength as he gears up for a massive roadshow in Varanasi on Friday.
Supreme Court to hear Ramdev's plea today
May 09, 2014, at 03:43 pm
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a plea filed by yoga teacher Baba Ramdev requesting to club all the First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him for his honeymoon remark on Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and the Dalits.
West Bengal celebrates Rabindra Jayanti
May 09, 2014, at 03:15 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): West Bengal, along with the rest of India, dedicated Friday to mellifluous songs, captivating poems and stirring plays as the Bengali community across the country celebrated the birth anniversary of world poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
WB govt does not utilise funds: Rahul
May 09, 2014, at 03:26 am
Ghatal, May 8 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the West Bengal government did not utilise the huge fund sent by the Centre to the state.
May 09, 2014, at 03:08 am
Srinagar, May 8 (IBNS): Unknown gunmen shot dead a Sarpanch of ruling National Conference at Wanpoo area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Thursday, reports said.
May 09, 2014, at 02:46 am
Srinagar, May 8 (IBNS): The body of a militant, who was hurt during a brief firefight with armed forces in south Kashmir's Tral on Tuesday night was recovered, a police official said on Thursday.
Low intensity blasts in South Goa; one killed
May 09, 2014, at 02:22 am
Panaji, May 8 (IBNS): One person died and five others, including two children, were seriously injured in two low-intensity explosions at Marago town, around 30 kms from the capital on Thursday.
Van Satyagrahis arrested, beaten up in MP
May 09, 2014, at 01:28 am
Singrauli, May 8 (IBNS): The Greenpeace India on Thursday said more than 150 villagers, including women, moved into the Mahan forests to protect it from being marked for destruction by an Essar-led coal mine, even as their fellow Satyagrahis (person who follow passive political resistance) were arrested by the police at mid-night from Greenpeace’s office in Singrauli on Wednesday.
Lalu Parasad Yadav takes on Advani, Modi
May 09, 2014, at 01:25 am
Patna, May 8 (IBNS): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran LK Advani and party's PM nominee Narendra Modi.
IAA receives International Arch of Europe Award
May 09, 2014, at 12:47 am
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) Indian Aviation Academy (IAA) has been selected this year by the Business Initiative Directives Group (BIDG), Madrid (Spain) for the International Arch of Europe Award for quality and technology in Gold Category.
President dedicates 'Rupay' to the nation
May 09, 2014, at 12:47 am
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee dedicated ‘RuPay’, India’s own card payment network, to the nation during a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday.
EC not afraid of any political party: Sampath
May 09, 2014, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): After being accused of lacking neutrality, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said it is not afraid of any one or political party and that the Commission discharged its duties impartially.
1 killed in Goa explosion: Reports
May 09, 2014, at 12:29 am
Madgaon, May 8 (IBNS) At least one person was killed and few others were injured in an explosion in Goa's Madgaon city on Thursday, media reports said.
May 09, 2014, at 12:08 am
Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Amid severe controversies, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday and is on way to the party office here.