2 more arrested in oil ministry espionage case
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS): Two more people, including a former journalist who now runs an energy portal now, were arrested in the oil ministry espionage case, said Delhi Police Chief BS Bassi on Friday.
Bihar CM Manjhi resigns, alleges threat
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Capitulating in his battle against Nitish Kumar, Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, ahead of seeking a crucial vote of confidence in the state assembly, alleging that he stepped down because of death threats to him and his supporters in the assembly.
We faced threat ahead of trust vote: Manjhi
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Jitan Ram Manjhi, who on Friday resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, ahead of seeking a vote of confidence in the state assembly, said he had to resign because of threats and alleged that he was not allowed to work independently while a secret ballot would have still proved his majority.
Price for PM Modis suit rises to Rs. 1.5 crore
Surat, Feb 20 (IBNS): A diamond merchant placed a bid of nearly Rs. 1.5 crore for Prime Minister Narendra Modis navy suit with his name woven into it in pin-stripes, media reports said.
Bihar CM Manjhi resigns before trust vote: Report
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday resigned from his post ahead of seeking a vote of confidence in the state assembly around noon on Friday, said media reports.
Bihar CM Manjhi faces crucial trust vote today
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will seek a vote of confidence in the state assembly around noon on Friday amid a whip by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state to vote for the CM to keep Nitish Kumar away.
Bangladesh: Death warrant issued against Jamaat leader
Dhaka, Feb 19 (IBNS) The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) here on Thursday issued death warrant for Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mohammad Kamaruzzaman in connection with a war crimes case.
Bihar: Speaker replaces BJP's Leader of Opposition with JD(U)'s Vijay Chaudhary
Patna, Feb 19 (IBNS) In a significant move, Bihar Assembly Speaker Udai Narain Choudhary has notified Vijay Chaudhary of Janata Dal (United) as the Leader of Opposition, reports said.
Defence Minister of Israel calls on PM
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Defence Minister of Israel, Mr Moshe Ya`alon, who is visiting India to participate in the Aero India 2015, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
PM wishes four nations on New Year
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people of China, Korea, Vietnam and Mongolia on the occasion of their New Year.
PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Indian warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti.
Sean guides Zimbabwe to four -wicket victory against UAE
Nelson, Feb 19 (IBNS): Riding on Sean Williams' crucial knock of unbeaten 76 runs, Zimbabwe beat the UAE by four wickets to win their first match in the ongoing World Cup here on Thursday.
America is in war with extremism, not Islam: Obama
Washington, Feb 19 (IBNS): On closing of the Summit on Countering Violent Extremism, speaking to the representatives from 60 nations, US President Barack Obama on Wednesday, said, "We are not at war with Islam. We are at war with people who have perverted Islam."
Swine flu deaths rises to 670 in India, Ministry monitors situation
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) About 10,025 people were infected by swine flu so far this year, according to the government, with media report adding that 670 people have died from the virus H1N1.
Gujarat "encounter cop" DG Vanzara walks out of jail
Ahmadabad, Feb 18 (IBNS): Former Gujarat IPS officer DG Vanzara, who was recently granted bail by the Ahmedabad CBI court in connection the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, walked out of the jail on Wednesday.
Coast Guard DIG remark sparks row over Pakistan terror boat incident
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS): A new controversy has occurred over the Dec 31, 2014 night incident of a purported Pakistani terror boat blowing itself up off the Gujarat coast when chased by the Indian coast guards with a senior officer of the Coast Guard quoted in video footage saying that the boat was blown up by India and not by Pakistan itself.
Rs. 1 crore bid for PM Modis name-striped suit
Surat, Feb 18 (IBNS): A businessman placed a bid of Rs. 1 crore for Prime Minister Narendra Modis much-talked about suit that is now up for auction in Gujarat's Surat on Wednesday, media reports said.
Over 40 people burnt alive by IS militants in Iraq
Baghdad, Feb 18 (IBNS): At least 40 people, including security personnel, were burnt alive by Sunni radical group Islamic State (IS) on Tuesday, media reports said. The incident reportedly took place in Iraqs western province of Anbar.
Swine Flu: Health minister chairs high-level meeting
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS): Amid reports of more swine flu deaths pouring in from different parts of the country, Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday night to take stock of the situation, media reports said.
We need to increase defence preparedness, modernise forces: PM Modi
Bangalore, Feb 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India needs to increase its defence preparedness and modernise forces.
22-year old beaten to death in Mumbai, six arrested
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): At least six people were arrested for mercilessly thrashing a 22-year-old youth who later succumbed to grievous injuries on Tuesday evening hours after the savage assault, media reports said.
DB Schenker in India appoints Rupesh Gupta as Director-Ocean Freight
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Schenker India Pvt. Ltd, part of DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of Deutsche Bahn AG, has appointed Rupesh Gupta as Director-Ocean Freight effective February 2015.
Hindu temple vandalized in USA
Seattle, Feb 17 (IBNS) A Hindu temple was vandalized with a hate message- Get Out- and spray painting of a Swastika sign in the US state of Washington, triggering shock and a probe by the police.
Modi breaks silence on communalism, assures religious freedom for all
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Amid several attacks on churches and a convent school in the national capital region and rows over conversions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government will not tolerate any religious violence and would ensure that there is complete freedom of people of all faith in India.
At least 100 killed, over 35 injured in road mishap
Jhabua, Feb 17 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed and over 35 injured when a private bus fell into a gorge in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday night, media reports said.
BSF jawan shoots dead head constable, injures five in Malda
Malda, Feb 17 (IBNS): A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly shot dead one of his colleagues and injured five others at a camp in Malda district of West Bengal on Tuesday morning, media reports said.
Swine flu toll reaches 585 in India
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): With reports of as many as 100 fresh deaths due to the H1N1 virus across India in past three days, the total swine flu toll climbed to at least 585 this year, media reports said
Two three-year-old girls allegedly raped at Muzzafarnagar
Muzzafarnagar, Feb 17 (IBNS): Two three-year-old girls were allegedly raped by their neighbour in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar district on Monday, media reports said.
One month deadline for training, maintenance for fighter jets Tejas
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar set a deadline of a month for training and maintenance manuals to be shared with pilots for the home-made light combat aircraft Tejas, media reports said.
CapitalVia to organizing two-wheeler helmet awareness rally
Indore, Feb 16 (IBNS): As the city is abuzz with helmet awareness as a part of its road safety campaign, a plethora of events including rallies, flash mobs, demonstrations and road safety awareness campaigns are being planned that emphasize on the need for safe roads in Indore.
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