Karnataka beefs up security around Sasikala jail

Karnataka beefs up security around Sasikala jail

Bengaluru, Feb 15 (IBNS): Security was beefed around Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Jail on Thursday as supporters of Sasikala began arriving in large numbers, media reported.

by India Blooms News Service February 15, 2017

No development in UP, only crimes : Modi at Hardoi rally

No development in UP, only crimes : Modi at Hardoi rally

Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, Feb 16 (IBNS) : Playing on the development plank and targeting the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the ruling Samajwadi Party and its ally Congress as he made the final push for the BJP before the phase three elections in the state.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

New Delhi: AAP vs LG case, SC refers petitions to Constitution Bench

New Delhi: AAP vs LG case, SC refers petitions to Constitution Bench

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): Supreme Court referred a batch of petitions on Delhi Lieutenant Governor's (LGs) powers to a larger constitution bench, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Tamil Nadu : Sasikala tastes victory from inside jail as protege Palaniswamy goes to form Government

Tamil Nadu : Sasikala tastes victory from inside jail as protege Palaniswamy goes to form Government

Chennai, Feb 16 (IBNS) : VK Sasikala, whose dream for the post of Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister was cut short by a court order sentencing her to jail in a corruption case, scores a victory even in defeat as her protege E Palaniswami is set to form Government on Thursday following an invitation by the Governor setting off celebrations in her camp.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Tamil Nadu : Sasikala loyalist Palaniswami to form Government, swearing-in today

Tamil Nadu : Sasikala loyalist Palaniswami to form Government, swearing-in today

Chennai, Feb 16 (IBNS) : Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Thursday invited AIADMK Legislature Party Leader E Palaniswamy to form the Government,reports said.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

UP polls third phase : Modi to address rallies at Hardoi and Barabanki today

UP polls third phase : Modi to address rallies at Hardoi and Barabanki today

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address election rallies at Hardoi and Barabanki on Thursday as the Bharatiya Janata Party makes its final pitch before the phase three of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, to be held on February 19.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Wife moves SC over husband's porn addiction

Wife moves SC over husband's porn addiction

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Seeking ban on pornographic websites, a Mumbai woman has moved Supreme Court, stating that it has hampered her marriage owing to the husband's addiction, media reports said..

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister :  Governor to meet Palanisami, expected to take decision today

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister : Governor to meet Palanisami, expected to take decision today

Chennai, Feb 16 (IBNS) : As the political situation in Tamil Nadu takes a new turn, Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has called for a meeting with Elappadi Palanisamy,for the post of the Chief Minister, NDTV reported.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Maharashtra: Congress politician from Bhiwandi town murdered

Maharashtra: Congress politician from Bhiwandi town murdered

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): A Congress politician from Bhiwandi in Maharashtra succumbed to his injuries after he was allegedly shot at, according to media reports on Wednesday.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Manipur : 215 candidates file nominations for first phase polls

Manipur : 215 candidates file nominations for first phase polls

Guwahati, Feb 15 (IBNS): The first phase of Assembly Election in Manipur is scheduled for Mar 4, for which 215 candidates have filed nomination papers from 38 assembly constituencies.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Adequate security in valley ahead of protest march

Jammu and Kashmir: Adequate security in valley ahead of protest march

Srinagar, Feb 15 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government deployed heavy security forces in most parts of the Kashmir valley to prevent a separatist called protest march, police said on Wednesday.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

UP: PM Modi to address rally in Kannauj

UP: PM Modi to address rally in Kannauj

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Sasikala heads for Bengaluru jail via Amma memorial

Tamil Nadu: Sasikala heads for Bengaluru jail via Amma memorial

Chennai, Feb 15 (IBNS): Former AIADMK chief Sasikala is expected to surrender at a Bengaluru jail on Wednesday, according to media reports.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Ex-Bihar CM says he was with NDA under political compulsion

Ex-Bihar CM says he was with NDA under political compulsion

Patna, Feb 15 (TheBiharPost): Former Bihar chief minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) president Jitan Ram Manjhi said he was with the NDA under political compulsions and would quit the NDA the moment Nitish Kumar joined it.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Kolkata: CMRI hospital vandalised following patient's death

Kolkata: CMRI hospital vandalised following patient's death

Kolkata, Feb 15 (IBNS): Privately-run CMRI hospital in Kolkata's Ekbalpore area was reportedly ransacked shortly after the death of a patient on Wednesday, reports said.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Assembly polls: Voting begins in UP, Uttarakhand

Assembly polls: Voting begins in UP, Uttarakhand

New Delhi/Lucknow, Feb 15 (IBNS): Voting is currently going on in 67 Assembly constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh and in 69 Assembly seats in Uttarakhand as people are all set to select new legislators in the states.

by IBNS February 15, 2017

Audi launches the Diesel version of its popular all-new Audi A4: Audi A4 35TDI

Audi launches the Diesel version of its popular all-new Audi A4: Audi A4 35TDI

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IBNS): Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer has further strengthened and updated its product portfolio as it unveiled the diesel variant of the hugely successful Audi A4 on Monday.

by IBNS February 13, 2017

Indian techie from Telangana shot dead in USA by suspected carjacker

Indian techie from Telangana shot dead in USA by suspected carjacker

Milpitas, California, Feb 13 (IBNS): A 26-year-old Indian techie from Telangana, identified as Vamshi Chander Reddy, was shot dead in California's Milpitas by a suspected car thief, media reports said.

by IBNS February 12, 2017

Tamil Nadu: Confusion over who will be CM continues

Tamil Nadu: Confusion over who will be CM continues

Chennai, Feb 13, (IBNS): Political turmoil between the two factions of AIADMK in Tamil Nadu entered into ninth day on Monday with both sides trying to prove their supremacy through supporter numbers, according to media reports.

by IBNS February 12, 2017

Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach

Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach

Kabul, Feb 13 (IBNS): German Otto Pfister has assumed role as the new coach of the Afghanistan national football team, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS February 12, 2017

Digvijaya Singh taunts PM Modi as Father of the Fashion

Digvijaya Singh taunts PM Modi as Father of the Fashion

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Father of the Fashion.

by IBNS February 12, 2017

Trump slams US media ahead of Florida visit

Trump slams US media ahead of Florida visit

Washington, Feb 13 (IBNS): US President Donald trump slammed the US media as 'fake news' ahead of his Florida state visit.

by IBNS February 12, 2017

Narendra Modi wishes nation on World Radio Day

Narendra Modi wishes nation on World Radio Day

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished the nation on the ocassion of World Radio Day.

by IBNS February 12, 2017

Scientists shortlist three landing sites for Mars 2020

Scientists shortlist three landing sites for Mars 2020

Washington, Feb 13 (IBNS): Participants in a landing site workshop for NASAs upcoming Mars 2020 mission have recommended three locations on the Red Planet for further evaluation.

by IBNS February 12, 2017

Afghanistan: UN mission expresses grave concern at high civilian casualties in Helmand

Afghanistan: UN mission expresses grave concern at high civilian casualties in Helmand

New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News): The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Sunday expressed its grave concern at the recent escalation of violence in Helmand province, which reportedly claimed the lives of at least 25 civilians, mostly women and children, and injured many more.

by IBNS February 12, 2017

The Bengal Chamber, West Bengal Pollution Control Board present discussion forum on ecological sustainability in the industrial region

The Bengal Chamber, West Bengal Pollution Control Board present discussion forum on ecological sustainability in the industrial region

Durgapur, Feb 10 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with West Bengal Pollution Control Board had organised a Discussion Forum on Ecological Sustainability in the Industrial Region, on 10th February 2017 in Durgapur (Citi Residenci).

by IBNS February 10, 2017

Bangladesh: Road accident on highway leaves 13 dead, 20 injured

Bangladesh: Road accident on highway leaves 13 dead, 20 injured

Dhaka, Feb 11 (IBNS): Head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up truck in Bangladesh has left 13 dead and 20 injured, media reported on Saturday.

by IBNS February 10, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: Forest officials hotfooting to track man-eating tigress of Pilibhit

Uttar Pradesh: Forest officials hotfooting to track man-eating tigress of Pilibhit

Lucknow, Feb 11 (IBNS): Forest officials have employed drone cameras and other tracking devices to locate the man-eating tigress roaming the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh, according to media reports on Saturday.

by IBNS February 10, 2017

Raincoat Jibe: Congress only interested in politicisation, says MV Naidu

Raincoat Jibe: Congress only interested in politicisation, says MV Naidu

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Slamming the Congress and coming in aid of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said that the opposition is interested in politicisation of issues.

by IBNS February 10, 2017

Assembly Elections 2017: Polling begins in Uttar Pradesh first phase

Assembly Elections 2017: Polling begins in Uttar Pradesh first phase

Lucknow, Feb 11 (IBNS): The first-phase of the staggered polling scheduled for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections began on Saturday, with Muzaffarngar recording the highest polling of 15 per cent by nine in the morning, according to media reports.

by IBNS February 10, 2017