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

Jaish terror module busted in Delhi, 12 held

Jaish terror module busted in Delhi, 12 held

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police have busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module active in the national capital and detained 12 suspects, media reports said.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

People are trying to defame Ramdev and his products: Lalu

People are trying to defame Ramdev and his products: Lalu

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) Former Chief Minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, who met yoga guru Baba Ramdev in Delhi recently, said some people are trying to malign his image along with his products, reports said.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Nursing student allegedly gang-raped in Kerala

Nursing student allegedly gang-raped in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IBNS): A nursing student has been allegedly gang-raped in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram city on Tuesday, media reports said.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Chopper scam: Manohar Parrikar to make his statement in Parliament

Chopper scam: Manohar Parrikar to make his statement in Parliament

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): Amid a political battle, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is likely to make a statement on the AugustaWestland VVIP chopper scam in the Parliament on Wednesday.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

SMU-DE invites applications for UGC approved MBA, MCA and other programs for academic year 2016-2017

SMU-DE invites applications for UGC approved MBA, MCA and other programs for academic year 2016-2017

Bangalore, May 2 (IBNS) Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DE), invites applications for its Postgraduate and Undergraduate Programs MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, M.Sc. (IT) and B.Sc. (IT).

by IBNS May 03, 2016

BJP links Rahul Gandhi's close aide to AugustaWestland  scam; happy to be targeted, says Cong VP

BJP links Rahul Gandhi's close aide to AugustaWestland scam; happy to be targeted, says Cong VP

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) As the Bharatiya Janata Party trained its gun on Rahul Gandhi linking one of his close aides to the Agusta Westland scam in parliament, the Congress vice president on Tuesday said he is happy to be targeted.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Sixth and last phase of WB Assembly poll on Thursday

Sixth and last phase of WB Assembly poll on Thursday

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) In the sixth and final phase of the Assembly election in West Bengal, polling in 25 constituencies will take place on Thursday when the future of 170 candidates, including 18 female candidates, will be decided.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

India has jurisdiction over Italian marine case : Arun Jaitley

India has jurisdiction over Italian marine case : Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said India has jurisdiction over the Italian marine case and will pursue it 'rigorously.'

by IBNS May 03, 2016

I refused Nobel Peace Prize, Malala got it for nothing : Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

I refused Nobel Peace Prize, Malala got it for nothing : Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Mumbai, May 3 (IBNS) Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was top of the Twitter charts on Monday for stating that he had rejected the Nobel Peace Prize.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Kejriwal wants exemplary punishment for offenders

Kejriwal wants exemplary punishment for offenders

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday demanded exemplary punishment for offenders.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Supreme court suggests trust vote for Harish Rawat in Uttarakhand

Supreme court suggests trust vote for Harish Rawat in Uttarakhand

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested to the Centre that Harish Rawat, the displaced Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, should be allowed to take a trust vote.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

Cab drivers block Delhi-Noida expressway protesting SC order against diesel taxi

Cab drivers block Delhi-Noida expressway protesting SC order against diesel taxi

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) Continuing their agitation for the second day, taxi drivers in the national capital on Tuesday morning blocked Delhi-Noida expressway protesting the Supreme Court ban on diesel cabs, reports said.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

President greets people of Israel on their National Day

President greets people of Israel on their National Day

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday greeted the people of Israel on their National Day.

by IBNS May 03, 2016

SMU-DE invites applications for UGC approved MBA, MCA and other programs for academic year 2016-2017

SMU-DE invites applications for UGC approved MBA, MCA and other programs for academic year 2016-2017

Bangalore, May 2 (IBNS) Sikkim Manipal University, Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DE), invites applications for its Postgraduate and Undergraduate Programs MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, M.Sc. (IT) and B.Sc. (IT).

by IBNS May 02, 2016

President of India condoles the loss of lives due to massive forest fires in Uttarakhand

President of India condoles the loss of lives due to massive forest fires in Uttarakhand

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday, condoled the loss of lives in Uttarakhand due to massive forest fires which have affected large areas of the state, resulted in large-scale damage to environment.

by IBNS May 01, 2016

 AugustaWestland scam: Rajya Sabha adjourned

AugustaWestland scam: Rajya Sabha adjourned

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) A huge uproar forced adjournment of the Rajya Sabha till 12 30 pm on Monday as Political slugfest over the controversial AgustaWestland chopper scam continued to rule the roost Parliament.

by IBNS May 01, 2016

Chopper scam: Former IAF chief SP Tyagi questioned by CBI

Chopper scam: Former IAF chief SP Tyagi questioned by CBI

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Retired Air Chief Marshal S.P. Tyagi, who is named as the prime beneficiary in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, on Monday appeared in front of the CBI for regarding kickbacks he allegedly received in the Rs. 3600 crore deal, reports said.

by IBNS May 01, 2016

ISIS publishes hit-list of American officials

ISIS publishes hit-list of American officials

Washington, May 2 (IBNS) ISIS hackers have published the names of dozens of American pilots involved in drone strikes which mauled the fringe unit, urging followers to find and kill them all, reports said.

by IBNS May 01, 2016

Massive traffic jam in Delhi as cab drivers block roads

Massive traffic jam in Delhi as cab drivers block roads

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Movement of vehicular traffic remained crippled in a large part of Delhi on the first working day of the month after cab drivers blocked traffic in West Delhi's Rajkori area on Monday in protest against the Supreme Court's decision to ban diesel taxis in the national capital, reports said.

by IBNS May 01, 2016

Four killed, six wounded in Malda bomb blast in West Bengal

Four killed, six wounded in Malda bomb blast in West Bengal

Malda, W.Bengal, May 2 (IBNS) Four people were killed and six injured in a powerful blast at West Bengal's Malda district on Sunday night, reports said.

by IBNS May 01, 2016

Kerjiwal takes a dig at PM Modi's e-rickshaw initiative

Kerjiwal takes a dig at PM Modi's e-rickshaw initiative

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took a shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his e-rickshaw initiative.

by IBNS May 01, 2016

Chopper scam: CBI to quiz SP Tyagi today

Chopper scam: CBI to quiz SP Tyagi today

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to quiz former IAF chief SP Tyagi over the multi-million dollar AgustaWestland chopper deal on Monday.

by IBNS May 01, 2016

SC declines plea, first phase of NEET will be held on May 1

SC declines plea, first phase of NEET will be held on May 1

New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Saturday ordered that first phase of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be conducted on Sunday.

by IBNS April 29, 2016