BJP never tempers with reservation, it's a lie spread by opposition : Modi to Dalits

BJP never tempers with reservation, it's a lie spread by opposition : Modi to Dalits

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reached out to the Dalits, trying to exhort them that the Bharaitya Janata Party has never tempered with reservation- "a lie"-the opposition is spreading.

by IBNS March 20, 2016

3 held for kidnap, murder of Hyderabad teen make confession : Police

3 held for kidnap, murder of Hyderabad teen make confession : Police

Hyderabad, Mar 21 (IBNS) The three youths arrested in connection with the sensational kidnap and murder of a 15-year-old son of city Industrialist have reportedly confessed to committing the crime, reports said.

by IBNS March 20, 2016

We will record decisive victory in Assam, improve significantly in four other state : Jaitley

We will record decisive victory in Assam, improve significantly in four other state : Jaitley

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to register a decisive victory in Assam and "hopes to improve" its position in four other states-all going to the polls in April-May.

by IBNS March 20, 2016

Iran an important partner and neighbour of India, says Prez Mukherjee

Iran an important partner and neighbour of India, says Prez Mukherjee

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Greeting Iran on the occasion of Navroj on Monday, the Iranian and Persian new year, President Pranab Mukherjee said that the neighbouring country is an important partner of India in terms of trade.

by IBNS March 20, 2016

President Obama visits Cuba

President Obama visits Cuba

Havana, Mar 21 (IBNS) US President Barrack Obama on Sunday arrived in Cuba, as promised by him a month ago, according to reports.

by IBNS March 20, 2016

Indonesia: Helicopter crash kills 13

Indonesia: Helicopter crash kills 13

Jakarta, Mar 21 (IBNS): At least 13 Indonesian military officials were killed as the helicopter in which they were traveling crashed in the district of Poso on Sunday, media reports said.

by IBNS March 20, 2016

Revv Up Tea unveils boutique in Kolkata

Revv Up Tea unveils boutique in Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Revv Up,a tea store which offers wide range of innovative infusions and handmade varieties, has unveiled its maiden tea boutique outlet in south Kolkatas Priya Cinemas .

by IBNS March 20, 2016

Kolkata hosts Eastern Fashion Legacy, Chapter 1

Kolkata hosts Eastern Fashion Legacy, Chapter 1

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) Some of the biggest names of the fashion industry assembled in Kolkata to showcase their collections at the Eastern Fashion Legacy, Chapter 1, which is one of the biggest fashion fiestas, recently.

by IBNS March 18, 2016

STORY distributes books to underprivileged children

STORY distributes books to underprivileged children

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, on Friday, graced the book donation ceremony organised by Kolkatas leading lifestyle store, STORY, and praised the organisation for its efforts in distributing books among the underprivileged children.

by IBNS March 18, 2016

Manipal University campuses observes Earth Hour

Manipal University campuses observes Earth Hour

Bangalore, Mar 18 (IBNS): For the first time, Manipal Universities across the country will be observing Earth Hour on Saturday.

by IBNS March 18, 2016

ED gives time to Mallya till April 2 to appear before it

ED gives time to Mallya till April 2 to appear before it

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS) The Enforcement Directorate has set April 2 as the deadline for liquor baron Vijay Mallya to appear before the agency in connection with a money laundering probe, reports said.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

RSS leader makes amend of his comment that homosexuality no crime

RSS leader makes amend of his comment that homosexuality no crime

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS) RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale, whose sympathetic comment on homosexuality raised a few eyebrow, has posted a controversial clarification, describing it as a "socially immoral act" to be treated as a "psychological" case.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

Punjab to defy Supreme Court order in water war with Haryana

Punjab to defy Supreme Court order in water war with Haryana

Chandigarh, Mar 18 (IBNS) The row with Haryana over sharing water from the Sutlej and land for a canal takes a new turn as Punjab has decided to defy a Supreme Court order.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

Body of kidnapped Hyderabad boy found in box

Body of kidnapped Hyderabad boy found in box

Hyderabad, Mar 18 (IBNS) A 15-year-old boy, who was kidnapped for ransom, was found dead on Thursday, reports said.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

Allah has 99 names, none stands for violence : Modi

Allah has 99 names, none stands for violence : Modi

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS) Denouncing terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Allah has 99 names and none of them stands for violence.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

BJP lawmaker Ganesh Joshi accused of attacking Shaktiman arrested

BJP lawmaker Ganesh Joshi accused of attacking Shaktiman arrested

Dehradun, Mar 18 (IBNS) BJP lawmaker Ganesh Joshi, accused of a brutal attack on police horse Shaktiman, has been arrested.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

Sushma Swaraj leaves Nepal

Sushma Swaraj leaves Nepal

Pokhara, Mar 18 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left Nepal after her 'successful' visit to the nation on Friday.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

Pervez Musharraf  leaves for Dubai

Pervez Musharraf leaves for Dubai

Islamabad, Mar 18 (IBNS): Seeking 'medical treatment', Pakistan's former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf left for Dubai on Friday.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

Principal Chief Commissioner inaugurates new Aayakar Seva Kendra for 24 Parganas (North)

Principal Chief Commissioner inaugurates new Aayakar Seva Kendra for 24 Parganas (North)

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS) The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax for West Bengal and Sikkim, Anil Kumar Singh, on Thursday inaugurated an Aayakar Seva Kendra (ASK) at Uttarapan, CIT Market, Maniktala Civic Centre, Kolkata, for the benefit of both existing and new taxpayers of North 24 Parganas district.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

HSI India and PFA welcome India decision to end repeat animal testing of drugs

HSI India and PFA welcome India decision to end repeat animal testing of drugs

New Delhi, Mar 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Leading animal protection organizations Human Society International (HSI) and People for Animal (PFA) on Friday lauded the move by the Union Ministry of Health and Family banning repeat animal testing of new drugs already tested abroad, thus sparing cruelty to thousands of animals.

by IBNS March 17, 2016

Every penny will be recovered from Vijay Mallya : Arun Jaitley

Every penny will be recovered from Vijay Mallya : Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS) As a Mumbai house of Vijay Mallya went for e-auction as part of the drive to recover the huge amount of money from him, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the banks will recover every penny of loan given to the liquor baron.

by IBNS March 16, 2016

E-auction of Kingfisher House fails to draw any bidder

E-auction of Kingfisher House fails to draw any bidder

Mumbai, Mar 17 (IBNS) The e-auction of Kingfisher House, part of liquor baron Vijay Mallya's flagship property, drew to a close no sooner than it was opened on Thursday as there was no bidder, according to media reports.

by IBNS March 16, 2016

Bomb scare at Delhi airport forces grounding of two aircraft

Bomb scare at Delhi airport forces grounding of two aircraft

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS) Bomb scare on a Kathmandu-bound Nepal Airlines aircraft and a Bhubaneswar-bound Air India flight at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon forced grounding the planes for thorough security check.

by IBNS March 16, 2016

Haryana tightens up security as Jats threaten fresh agitation

Haryana tightens up security as Jats threaten fresh agitation

Rohtak/Chadigarh, Mar 17 (IBNS) The Government of Haryana has tightened up security in the state as the deadline issued by the Jat community regarding their demand for job quota expires on Thursday.

by IBNS March 16, 2016

Hyderabad mother allegedly kills two little daughters

Hyderabad mother allegedly kills two little daughters

Hyerabad, Mar 17 (IBNS) In a shocking incident, two little girls were murdered in their home in Hyderabad on Wednesday allegedly by their mother.

by IBNS March 16, 2016

Vijay Mallya's Mumbai house to be auctioned today

Vijay Mallya's Mumbai house to be auctioned today

Mumbai, Mar 17 (IBNS) King fisher House,liquor baron Vijay Mallya's flagship property in Mumbai's Andheri,is being auctioned online on Thursday, reports said.

by IBNS March 16, 2016

Retired judge summons ex Haryana CM over Vadra land case

Retired judge summons ex Haryana CM over Vadra land case

Chandigarh, Mar 17 (IBNS) Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been summoned by retired judge Justice SN Dhingra, who is investigating into the controversial land deals involving Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, according to reports.

by IBNS March 16, 2016

JNU row: Delhi court to decide Anirban, Khalid's bail on Friday

JNU row: Delhi court to decide Anirban, Khalid's bail on Friday

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS) A Delhi court on Friday will decide upon the bail plea of Anirban Bhattacharya and Umar Khalid, the JNU students arrested over sedition charges, according to reports.

by IBNS March 16, 2016

Congress mocks PM over black money disclosure

Congress mocks PM over black money disclosure

New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS) The Indian National Congress on Wednesday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 2014 election campaign slogan pertaining to the return of black money.

by IBNS March 15, 2016

Parliament ruckus over  TMC sting continues

Parliament ruckus over TMC sting continues

New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS) The Parliament on Wednesday was rocked yet again as the ruckus over the alleged TMC bribery case was debated by Left leader Sitaram Yechury and TMC spokesperson Derek O'Brian.

by IBNS March 15, 2016