Prime Minister Modi inaugurates power projects in Leh

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates power projects in Leh

Leh, Aug 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for Leh-Kargil-Srinagar Transmission System in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir besides inaugurating the Nimmo Bazgo hydel project as he promised development of the region.

by IBNS August 11, 2014

Six BSF jawans injured by militants in Srinagar

Six BSF jawans injured by militants in Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 12 (IBNS): At least six Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were injured in a militant attack in Srinagar on Monday night, reports said.

by IBNS August 11, 2014

Chief Justice RM Lodha defends collegium system

Chief Justice RM Lodha defends collegium system

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) Chief Justice of India RM Lodha has endorsed the collegium system for appointing judges even as the government is against it.

by IBNS August 10, 2014

Prime Minister to dedicate two Hydel projects in J&K

Prime Minister to dedicate two Hydel projects in J&K

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation Monday two hydel power projects in Leh and Kargil in Jammu & Kashmir.

by IBNS August 10, 2014

Sachin Tendulkar granted leave by Parliament

Sachin Tendulkar granted leave by Parliament

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Amid criticisms over his poor attendance in Parliament since he was nominated as a Rajya Sabha member, iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was granted leave by the House to skip the sessions.

by IBNS August 10, 2014

Body found in ex-Union ministers residence

Body found in ex-Union ministers residence

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): The body of a 42-year-old man was found at the residence of former Union minister and Congress leader Kumari Selja here on Monday, police said.

by IBNS August 10, 2014

Two minor sisters gang-raped in Gurgaon

Two minor sisters gang-raped in Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Aug 11 (IBNS): Two minor sisters were allegedly gang-raped in Gurgaon on Saturday night, police said.

by IBNS August 10, 2014

RSS-Modi difference surfaces over BJPs LS win?

RSS-Modi difference surfaces over BJPs LS win?

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday gave credits to people for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s victory in the crucial 2014 Lok Sabha election.

by IBNS August 10, 2014

Lalu, Nitish to kick off joint campaign today

Lalu, Nitish to kick off joint campaign today

Patna, Aug 11 (IBNS): Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav are set to begin their joint political campaign on Monday.

by IBNS August 10, 2014

Two BSF jawans injured in firing by PAK troops

Two BSF jawans injured in firing by PAK troops

Jammu, Aug 11 (IBNS): Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were injured in firing by Pakistani rangers along the international border in Jammu's RS Pura on Sunday night, reports said.

by IBNS August 10, 2014

Lawmakers rue absence of Sachin, Rekha in Parliament

Lawmakers rue absence of Sachin, Rekha in Parliament

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) Some lawmakers in Parliament are vocal about the absence of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actress Rekha in Rajya Sabha, where they have been nominated as members by the previous UPA government.

by IBNS August 07, 2014

New rules for bureaucrats for efficient governance under Modi

New rules for bureaucrats for efficient governance under Modi

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): To provide clean and efficient governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken measures to make the bureaucrats go by some new rules or 19 new pointers, said reports on Friday.

by IBNS August 07, 2014

PM speaks to family of ailing Jaswant Singh

PM speaks to family of ailing Jaswant Singh

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to the family of former Union Minister Jaswant Singh in the morning after he was admitted in a hospital.

by IBNS August 07, 2014

Will Beniwal face a criminal charge now?

Will Beniwal face a criminal charge now?

Jaipur, Aug 8 (IBNS): Former Mizoram Governor Kamla Beniwal, who was removed from the office on charges of corruption, is likely to face criminal charges, media reports said.

by IBNS August 07, 2014

US Defence Secretary meets Sushma, seeks partnership with India

US Defence Secretary meets Sushma, seeks partnership with India

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, who met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as part his three-day trip to India, said the U.S. wants to be a partner in Indias military modernization, and recognises Indias need to strengthen their defence-industrial base.

by IBNS August 07, 2014

Odisha flood toll rises to 35

Odisha flood toll rises to 35

Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IBNS): The toll climbed to 35 with the reported death of eight more people in Odisha as the floods triggered by heavy downpour in the past week hit nearly 1.8 million people in 24 of the states 30 districts.

by IBNS August 07, 2014

Captured BSF jawan to be released today from Pak

Captured BSF jawan to be released today from Pak

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) jawan who was captured by the Pakistani troops for allegedly crossing the border is expected to be released on Friday, sources said.

by IBNS August 07, 2014

Obama authorises air strikes on Iraq to counter militants

Obama authorises air strikes on Iraq to counter militants

Washington, Aug 8 (IBNS): Amid ongoing conflict in Iraq, US President Barack Obama has authorised air strikes against Islamic militants in northern Iraq to help Iraqi forces as well as to protect American personnel present in the country.

by IBNS August 07, 2014

Modi is not a dictator: Rajnath on Rahul remark

Modi is not a dictator: Rajnath on Rahul remark

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): After Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said they were not being allowed to speak in Parliament and that only one man's voice is heard alluding to PM Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the PM neither a dictator nor communal.

by IBNS August 05, 2014

We are not being allowed to speak in Parliament: Rahul

We are not being allowed to speak in Parliament: Rahul

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said they were not being allowed to speak in Parliament.

by IBNS August 05, 2014

Cab driver arrested in Delhi for abusing five-year-old

Cab driver arrested in Delhi for abusing five-year-old

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): A private cab driver was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a five-year-old girl in Delhi, police said.

by IBNS August 05, 2014

As Gaza ceasefire begins, UN Chief urges parties to commence peace talks in Cairo

As Gaza ceasefire begins, UN Chief urges parties to commence peace talks in Cairo

New York, Aug 6 (IBNS) Following the announcement on Monday of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian factions, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged all parties to commence talks in Cairo for a durable peace.

by IBNS August 05, 2014

Haryana IAS officer shunted out for taking on Hooda govt

Haryana IAS officer shunted out for taking on Hooda govt

Chandigarh, Aug 6 (IBNS): The Haryana government on Tuesday shunted out IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer Pradeep Kasni who had recently objected to the appointment of two commissioners made by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

by IBNS August 05, 2014

Flood alert in Odhisas low-lying areas, 23 people killed

Flood alert in Odhisas low-lying areas, 23 people killed

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IBNS): At least 23 people were killed owing to incessant rain that caused flood waters of Mahanadi river at Mundali to gradually inundate many low-lying areas in Odhisa.

by IBNS August 05, 2014

Daunting challenges lying ahead of the Post Karzai government in Afghanistan

Daunting challenges lying ahead of the Post Karzai government in Afghanistan

The controversy surrounding the Afghan polls doesnt seem to end. The dangerous standoff between the two leading presidential candidates has fuelled concern that protests could spiral into ethnic unrest and may seriously hurt the stability of Afghanistan. At a time, when the Afghan security forces are already burdened with managing their internal security, with the imminent exit of ISAF forces, this doesnt augur well for the country embattling with terrorism and narcotics, fuelled by a resurgent Taliban.

by Sujeet Sarkar August 05, 2014

UPSC row: Parl witnesses ruckus, oppositions demand scrapping of CSAT

UPSC row: Parl witnesses ruckus, oppositions demand scrapping of CSAT

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The row over the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) rocked the Parliament on Tuesday with the opposition parties including the Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), CPM, AIADMK, DMK demanding clarity on Centre's stand over the issue.

by IBNS August 04, 2014

No double standard by Cong on Insurance Bill: Rahul

No double standard by Cong on Insurance Bill: Rahul

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): With no political consensus on The Insurance Laws Bill (Amendment), 2008, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government and said there was no double standard by his own party.

by IBNS August 04, 2014

Manmohan Singh's daughter defends father in a book

Manmohan Singh's daughter defends father in a book

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's daughter has defended her father in a new book and said he was not a misfit in politics but was not made for manipulative politics.

by IBNS August 04, 2014

Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon

Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Amid uproar over the UPSC issue, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Tuesday after MPs rushed to the Well of the House.

by IBNS August 04, 2014

Political parties should have patience to listen: Dwivedi

Political parties should have patience to listen: Dwivedi

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi has sparked off a fresh controversy with his statement where he said that a political organisation should not only make itself heard but should have the patience to listen as well.

by IBNS August 04, 2014