Amit Shah is a criminal: Azam Khan
May 07, 2014, at 12:06 am
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): Launching a fresh attack, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan on Tuesday called Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah a "criminal."
Snoopgate: Father of woman seeks quashing of probe
May 06, 2014, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): In what appears to be a big relief to the BJP and its PM candidate Narendra Modi, the father of a woman who was allegedly put under surveillance while she was in Gujarat by the Modi government has sought quashing of a probe into the matter and approached the Supreme Court on the matter with his appeal.
FIR against Somnath Bharti, other AAP leaders in Amethi
May 06, 2014, at 09:28 pm
Amethi, May 6 (IBNS): FIRs have been lodged against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti and nearly 40 other party activists ahead of the polls in the high profile Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
Born in lower caste, but don't insult: Modi
May 06, 2014, at 08:06 pm
Lucknow, May 6 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi for her "neech rajniti (low-level politics)" remarks and said he is proud to have been born in a lower caste family.
Hate speech: Giriraj Singh surrenders; gets bail
May 06, 2014, at 07:49 pm
Patna, May 6 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh on Tuesday surrendered in a Patna court in connection with his alleged hate speech.
Hit-and-run: 2 witnesses identify Salman Khan
May 06, 2014, at 07:48 pm
Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) Two witnesses on Tuesday identified Bollywood actor Salman Khan as the one driving the suburban utility vehicle (SUV) in the 2002 hit-and-run case.
Bihar has rejected Modi, BJP: Lalu
May 06, 2014, at 06:10 pm
Patna, May 6 (IBNS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav said the people of Bihar has already rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
J&K: Minor blast near polling booth
May 06, 2014, at 05:51 pm
Srinagar, May 6 (IBNS) A minor blast took place near a polling booth at Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, said reports.
SC rejects plea; Subrata Roy to stay in jail
May 06, 2014, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a writ petition filed by jailed Sahara Group Subrata Roy challenging his detention.
Kumar Vishwas clashes with police in Amethi
May 06, 2014, at 03:59 pm
Amethi, May 6 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Kumar Vishwas, reportedly clashed with the local police on Monday night.
Azamgarh remark: Jaitley defends Amit Shah
May 06, 2014, at 03:25 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley has defended the party's Uttar Pradesh in-charge Amit Shah who sparked a controversy by calling Azamgarh a hub of terrorism.
Khadim owner abduction: Key accused killed in jail
May 06, 2014, at 05:36 am
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): A prime accused in the Khadim Shoe Company owner kidnapping case was killed by another inmate inside the Presidency Jail here, reports said.
"PC will have to be born again to match my record"
May 06, 2014, at 02:57 am
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Monday launched a direct attack on Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and said he will have to be born again to match his record in the 'Finance Ministry'.
Khurshid slams Modi over Lord Rama controversy
May 06, 2014, at 12:47 am
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for campaigning with an image of Lord Rama in the backdrop in Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh.
Azamgarh remark: UP CM seeks EC's action against Amit Shah
May 06, 2014, at 12:35 am
Lucknow, May 5 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sought action by the Election Commission (EC) against Narendra Modi close aide Amit Shah over his controversial statement of calling Azamgarh a hub of terrorism.
Will change the face of Amethi: Modi
May 05, 2014, at 11:03 pm
Amethi, May 5 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday said he would change the face of Amethi, the bastion of the rival Gandhi family, if elected to power.
Snoopgate probe: Congress backs out under ally pressure?
May 05, 2014, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): The ruling Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has apparently decided not to immediately order a probe into the snooping case in Gujarat linking Narendra Modi, according to media reports on Monday.
Modi creates controversy over Lord Rama reference
May 05, 2014, at 07:57 pm
Faizabad, May 5 (IBNS) Amid chanting of Jai Shree Ram slogan and with an image of Lord Rama in the backdrop, BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday campaigned from Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh seeking support for party symbol lotus but at the same time courted controversy with the Election Commission by using a religious symbol.
Kashmiri students assaulted for not chanting anti-Pak slogans
May 05, 2014, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) At least three Kashmiri students studying in a university in Greater Noida were beaten up for their reluctance to chant pro-India and anti-Pakistan slogans, triggering an angry reaction from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, said media reports.
Supreme Court setback for Ashok Chavan
May 05, 2014, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan received a jolt when the Supreme Court on Monday ruled in a 2009 case that his poll expenses can be investigated by the Election Commission in the face of complaints of paid news.
Mayawati slams Amit Shah for Azamgarh remark
May 05, 2014, at 06:21 pm
Lucknow, May 5 (IBNS) After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Narendra Modi close aide Amit Shah sparked a fresh controversy calling Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh a hub of terrorism, BSP leader Mayawati said Shah should be barred from entering the state.
Modi to campaign in Gandhi bastion Amethi
May 05, 2014, at 04:48 pm
Amethi, May 5 (IBNS): BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday will campaign for party candidate Smriti Irani in Amethi where she is pitted against Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi.
Amit Shah sparks row with Azamgarh terror hub remark
May 05, 2014, at 04:33 pm
Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, May 5 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Narendra Modi close aide Amit Shah has sparked a fresh row after he called Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh a hub of terrorism to attacking the ruling Samajwadi Party.
Army Commander reviews exercise Sarvada Vijay
May 05, 2014, at 05:43 am
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni witnessed the conduct of exercise ‘Sarvada Vijay’ on Saturday and Sunday in Rajasthan.
Mamata condemns Assam violence, attacks Modi
May 05, 2014, at 04:50 am
Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condemned the violence in Assam, which has claimed 32 lives so far, and attacked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as she said 'aspirant of High office are adding fuel' to the fire in the state.
Rahul holds roadshow in Amethi
May 05, 2014, at 03:57 am
Amethi, May 4 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday held a roadshow here.
NCP, NC oppose snoopgate probe
May 05, 2014, at 03:54 am
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Sunday said the time of Centre's decision to appoint a judge to head an inquiry commission to probe into Gujarat's 'snoopgate' scandal was not correct.
Assam violence aimed at communal conflagration: Shinde
May 05, 2014, at 03:13 am
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Sunday said the violence in Assam was aimed at starting a 'full fledged communal conflagration'.
18 killed in Maharashtra train derailment
May 05, 2014, at 02:45 am
Raigad, May 4 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured as the engine and four bogies of Diva-Sawantwadi Express train derailed between Nagothane and Roha stations in Raigad district of Maharashtra on Sunday, latest reports said.
Kedarnath temple finally reopens
May 04, 2014, at 08:27 pm
Kedarnath, May 4 (IBNS): Almost a year after the massive floods that ravaged Uttarakhand, doors of Kedarnath shine finally opened on Sunday.