PM Modi, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav meet over water scarcity

PM Modi, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav meet over water scarcity

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) After three days of water train politics, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to discuss water scarcity, reports said.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Arvind Kejriwal leads AAP protest against AgustaWestland scam

Arvind Kejriwal leads AAP protest against AgustaWestland scam

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Joining the political battle over AgustaWestland issue, Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday staged a rally demanding investigation and punishment of the culprits.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

A day after clashes JU students to take out protest march

A day after clashes JU students to take out protest march

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS) A day after clashes at Kolkata's Jadavpur University campus, students plan to take out a protest march on Saturday evening, reports said.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Three militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Three militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, May 7 (IBNS) Three militants of Hizbul Mujahideen were killed on Saturday in a fierce gun battle with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Rahul to address three rallies in TN today

Rahul to address three rallies in TN today

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to address three rallies in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, ahead of the state assembly polls, scheduled for May 16.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

PM Modi salutes BRO personnel on their foundation day

PM Modi salutes BRO personnel on their foundation day

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel on their foundation day.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Sadiq Khan elected as first Muslim Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan elected as first Muslim Mayor of London

London, May 7 (IBNS) Labour Party's Sadiq Khan has been elected as the Mayor of London.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Agusta deal : SC hears PIL for FIR against names in Italian verdict

Agusta deal : SC hears PIL for FIR against names in Italian verdict

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Centre on a petition seeking registration of an FIR against all the people named in an Italian court judgement in the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal, reports said.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

Three cops injured in Kashmir militant attack

Three cops injured in Kashmir militant attack

Srinagar, May 6 (IBNS) At least three policemen were injured in a grenade attack by militants in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday morning.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

Harish Rawat to take Uttarakhand floor test on May 10 : Supreme Court

Harish Rawat to take Uttarakhand floor test on May 10 : Supreme Court

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Harish Rawat of the Congress will take a floor test in the Uttarakhand assembly on May 10, the Supreme Court has ruled.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

Ready for CBI probe into Kerala woman's rape and murder : Rajnath Singh

Ready for CBI probe into Kerala woman's rape and murder : Rajnath Singh

Kochi, May 6 (IBNS) The Centre on Friday said it is ready for a CBI probe into the rape and murder of a 30-year-old Dalit law student in Kerala.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

PM to address public meetings in Kerala and Tamil Nadu today

PM to address public meetings in Kerala and Tamil Nadu today

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address public gatherings in Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Friday.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

Maharashtra beef ban to stay, but keeping it permitted : High Court

Maharashtra beef ban to stay, but keeping it permitted : High Court

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS) The ban on beef and cattle slaughter will remain in Maharashtra but it will no longer be illegal to keep or consume beef from outside the state, Bombay High Court today said.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

Congress, BJP hold rallies in Delhi

Congress, BJP hold rallies in Delhi

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Highlighting several issues,including the AgustaWestland scam and the President's rule in two states, political opponents BJP and Congress will hold rallies in the national capital on Friday.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

AIADMK manifesto: Jaya promises free laptop, set top box

AIADMK manifesto: Jaya promises free laptop, set top box

Chennai, May 6 (IBNS) Presenting her party's election manifesto,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary, Jayalalitha has announced a number of incentives, reports said.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

4.1 earthquake hits Uttarakhand

4.1 earthquake hits Uttarakhand

Dehradun , May 6 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Rcihter Scale hit Uttarakhand on Thursday, officials said on Friday.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

Starmark to host The Great Geronimo Tour for children on May 7

Starmark to host The Great Geronimo Tour for children on May 7

Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Scholastic, will hold The Great Geronimo Tour for children between 8 years and 11 years at its South City Mall bookstore on May 7.

by IBNS May 05, 2016

Keenan-Reuben murder case: All four found guilty and sentenced to life in jail

Keenan-Reuben murder case: All four found guilty and sentenced to life in jail

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS) A special women's court on Thursday pronounced life in jail for four men guilty of murdering Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez of Mumbai four years back, according to media reports.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

103-year-old man casts his maiden vote in Bengal election

103-year-old man casts his maiden vote in Bengal election

Cooch Behar, West Bengal, May 5 (IBNS) Frail and wobbling, but a visibly happy Asgar Ali cast his maiden vote in Cooch Behar, perhaps creating a record in the country, in the sixth and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly election on Thursday, reports said.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

Bengal polls: 45.88 percent people cast their vote till 11 a.m.

Bengal polls: 45.88 percent people cast their vote till 11 a.m.

Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) A turnout of 45.88 percent was recorded on Thursday in West Bengal till 11 a.m., where the sixth and final phase of Assembly polls is underway in 25 constituencies spread over two districts, reports said.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

Bengal Polls: 23.46 percent voters turnout recorded till 9 a.m.

Bengal Polls: 23.46 percent voters turnout recorded till 9 a.m.

Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) The sixth and final phase of the ongoing West Bengal Assembly Elections recorded 23.46 percent voter turnout till 9 a.m., reports said.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

PM Modi lauds Defence Minister for his RS speech

PM Modi lauds Defence Minister for his RS speech

New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for his Rajya Sabha speech on Wednesday, stating that the latter rose above politics and displayed best parliamentary traditions.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

Bengal polls: Final phase of polling underway

Bengal polls: Final phase of polling underway

Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) Voting in the last phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections is currently underway on Thursday.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

PM Modi greets Haryana CM on his birthday

PM Modi greets Haryana CM on his birthday

New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on the latter's birthday.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

Bengal polls: PM Modi urges voters to exercise rights

Bengal polls: PM Modi urges voters to exercise rights

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the voters to of West Bengal to exercise their constitutional rights, ahed of the sixth anf final phase of voting in the ongoing Assembly Elections.

by IBNS May 04, 2016

Even a live-in partner can slap 498A these days: senior Indian advocate

Even a live-in partner can slap 498A these days: senior Indian advocate

An advocate by profession, Delhi-based Sudipta Basu fights for men caught in Section 406, 304 B and the controversial 498A of IPC under which a husband or his relatives can be imprisoned up to three years and denied bail at the complaint of cruelty by his wife. He has formed "Justice for Men Caught Up in 498A/DV Act", a forum which lends support to male victims of laws like the 498A. In an interaction with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Basu shares his legal experience while fighting for the men. With cyber crimes becoming a daily issue, this senior advocate also has some advice pertaining to Cyber laws in India.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

National Award: Amitabh Bachchan feels humbled and touched after his win

National Award: Amitabh Bachchan feels humbled and touched after his win

Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, who received the National Award for his film Piku from President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday, said he felt humbled by the recognition.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Nihal Bitla, face of Progeria in India, passes away

Nihal Bitla, face of Progeria in India, passes away

Telangana, May 4 (IBNS) Nihal Bitla, the face of Progeria in India, passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Telangana,reports said.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Bodies of Pathankot terrorists buried after four months

Bodies of Pathankot terrorists buried after four months

New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) The bodies of four terrorists, shot dead by security forces during the attack on the Pathankot Indian Air Force base were buried by Punjab Police on Wednesday at a Muslim burial ground.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Uttarakhand row : Seriously considering suggestion of floor test, Centre tells Supreme Court

Uttarakhand row : Seriously considering suggestion of floor test, Centre tells Supreme Court

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is "seriously considering" the suggestion of floor test in the Uttarakhand Assembly and will inform its decision by Friday, reports said.

by IBNS May 03, 2016