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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.

Sarpanch Shot Dead in J&K

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.

Militant killed in J&K

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.

Modi reaches Varanasi

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.

Modi rally: BJP lodges complaint with EC

May 08, 2014, at 08:56 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against Varanasi Returning Officer Pranjal Yadav for allegedly denying permission to the party's chief ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to hold a rally at Beniabagh.

Modi got Ganga Aarti permission late: Shah

May 08, 2014, at 08:27 pm

Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Uttar Pradesh in-charge Amit Shah on Thursday said the party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi could not perform Ganga Aarti in Varanasi as he got the permission only eight hours before it was scheduled.

Singer Ankit Tiwari arrested for rape

May 08, 2014, at 08:25 pm

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) Bollywood singer Ankit Tiwari was arrested on Thursday in Mumbai for allegedly raping his friend, said reports.

Donkey remark: BJP-TMC activists clash in Varanasi

May 08, 2014, at 08:17 pm

Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists on Thursday allegedly clashed with Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in Varanasi town of Uttar Pradesh, a day after Mamata Banerjee called Narendra Modi a 'donkey'.

Indian Army Chief visits Maldives

May 08, 2014, at 07:43 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Chief of the Indian Army Staff, General Bikram Singh on Thursday went on an official visit to Maldives till May 10.

Modi doing drama over Ganga Aarti: Kejriwal

May 08, 2014, at 06:54 pm

Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is doing 'drama' over the issue of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.

Modi rally: BJP protests at EC office

May 08, 2014, at 06:21 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Thursday staged a demonstration outside the Election Commission (EC) office in New Delhi against denial of permission to the party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally in Varanasi constituency of Uttar Pradesh.

Modi politicising Ganga Aarti: Mayawati

May 08, 2014, at 05:42 pm

Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Slamming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday said the Gujarat Chief Minister is politicising the Ganga Aarti ritual.

No permission required for Ganga Aarti: Kejriwal

May 08, 2014, at 04:51 pm

Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said the latter did not require the Election Commission (EC)'s permission to perform Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.

Modi cancels Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, BJP protests

May 08, 2014, at 04:06 pm

Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS): BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, who is also fighting the polls from Varanasi, has cancelled his Ganga Aarti plans in the holy town amid a raging controversy and BJP anger over denying him permission to hold a rally by authorities. Modi also took on the Election Commission questioning its neutrality.

Mamata Banerjee calls Modi a 'donkey'

May 08, 2014, at 04:05 pm

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS) Slamming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his remarks on Bangladesh infiltrators in West Bengal, state Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has called her Gujarat counterpart a 'donkey'.