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China congratulates Narendra Modi

May 24, 2014, at 03:17 am

Beijing, May 23 (IBNS): China on Friday congratulated India's Prime Minister -designate Narendra Modi over his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s victory in the recently held Lok Sabha polls.

I am in jail for fighting against corruption: Kejriwal

May 24, 2014, at 03:06 am

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS): After being sent to a 14-day judicial custody in connection with a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday reached out to his supporters claiming innocence.

Calcutta University starts online admission system

May 24, 2014, at 02:23 am

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): With the West Bengal government announcing online entrance system from this year in all colleges of the state, the University of Calcutta on Friday finalised this system.

West Bengal raises hands to help children 'survive five'

May 24, 2014, at 01:38 am

Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): As part of the Global Week of Action campaign launched by World Vision India this week, people from all walks of life in West Bengal raised hands and organised awareness events to help India's children 'Survive 5'.

Gen. Bikram Singh visits HQ South Western Command

May 24, 2014, at 01:22 am

Jodhpur, May 23 (IBNS): The Chief of the Army Staff General Bikram Singh on Friday visited the Headquarters of the South Western Command.

Jaswant Singh meets LK Advani

May 24, 2014, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS): Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh on Friday met senior party leader LK Advani at his residence in New Delhi.

Afghanistan attack: Gunmen killed

May 24, 2014, at 12:20 am

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS): All the four gunmen, who attacked the Indian Consulate in in Afghanistan's Herat city with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, were killed on Friday.

Vaiko meets Modi over Rajapaksa invitation

May 23, 2014, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ally Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) supremo Vaiko on Friday met Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi to convey his displeasure at the latter inviting Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa to his swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi on May 26.

Coal scam: Congress MP gets bail

May 23, 2014, at 09:12 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to Congress MP Vijay Darda in the coal blocks allocation case.

Afghanistan attack: Modi speaks to envoy

May 23, 2014, at 08:16 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Friday called India's Ambassador to Afghanistan Amar Sinha and condemned the attack on the Indian Consulate in Afghanistan's Herat city.

Gadkari defamation: Kejriwal sent to 14-day custody

May 23, 2014, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) The Patiala House Court on Friday remanded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal to 14-day judicial custody in connection with a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari.

Modi's invitation to Rajapaksa upsets Vaiko

May 23, 2014, at 06:19 pm

Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ally Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) supremo Vaiko said he is upset at Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi inviting Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa to his swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi on May 26.

Black money: SC gives one week for SIT formation

May 23, 2014, at 06:12 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Friday gave a week's time to the Centre to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the black money case.

Coal scam: CBI files 20th FIR

May 23, 2014, at 06:08 pm

Mumbai, May 23 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed its 20th First Information Report (FIR) in the coal blocks allocation scam.

Prajapati encounter: Amit Shah in court today?

May 23, 2014, at 04:44 pm

Mumbai, May 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's key aide Amit Shah on Friday is likely appear before a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here in connection with the Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case.

Gunmen attack Indian Consulate in Afghanistan

May 23, 2014, at 03:24 pm

Herat, May 23 (IBNS) At least three gunmen on Friday attacked the Indian Consulate in Afghanistan's Herat city with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, said officials.

Former cricketer Madhav Mantri dies at 92

May 23, 2014, at 03:16 pm

Mumbai, May 23 (IBNS) Former Indian wicketkeeper Madhav Mantri died of a heart attack at a private clinic in Mumbai on Friday. He was 92.

Sharif likely to attend Modi's swearing-in

May 23, 2014, at 03:10 pm

New Delhi/Islamabad, May 23 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony as India's new Prime Minister on May 26 in New Delhi, said reports on Friday.

Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss govt formation

May 23, 2014, at 03:03 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) After attending the swearing-in ceremony of new Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Thursday, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi to discuss his Cabinet formation, three days ahead of his oath-taking.

Defamation: Kejriwal's hearing today

May 23, 2014, at 02:40 pm

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) The Patiala House Court will on Friday hear the defamation case against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, who has already spent two two nights in police custody.

India condemns terrorist attack in China

May 23, 2014, at 06:09 am

Urumqi/New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): India on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in China's Urumqi city which left 31 killed.

AAP leader Yogendra Yadav gets bail

May 23, 2014, at 06:01 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Yogendra Yadav.

SAP brings Cloud-Based Learning to university students

May 23, 2014, at 04:26 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): SAP AG on Thursday announced a cloud-based offering designed for students to incorporate the study of SAP solutions into university coursework.

IAF organises air warriors Orchestra performance

May 23, 2014, at 04:22 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): To generate public awareness and showcase the glorious image of the Indian Air Force, a performance of the Air Warriors Synchronised Drill Team and Symphony Orchestra is planned to be held at India Gate on Saturday.

American Chamber of Commerce-India congratulates Modi

May 23, 2014, at 04:10 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India) has welcomed the historic mandate secured by BJP under the leadership of Narendra Modi.

Sonia congratulates Narednra Modi

May 23, 2014, at 02:11 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi over his victory.

Lalu Prasad's RJD announces support to JD-U

May 23, 2014, at 01:33 am

Patna, May 22 (IBNS): The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led by Lalu Pradad Yadav on Thursday announced its support to the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar.

Sonia refuses to accept Tarun Gogoi's resignation

May 23, 2014, at 12:42 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Thursday refused to accept the resignation of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, who offered to step down taking full responsibility for the Congress' poor performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, reports said.

Tarun Gogoi meets Sonia to submit resignation

May 22, 2014, at 11:59 pm

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi to submit his resignation.