Despite bail, Tejpal misses mother's cremation
Panaji, May 20 (IBNS): Former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief and sexual assault accused Tarun Tejpal could not attend his mother's cremation despite getting an interim bail, reports said on Tuesday.
Modi to stake claim to form the govt today
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi will on Tuesday meet President Pranab Mukherjee and stake claim to form the new government.
Eyes on Modi after ceasefire violation
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): The death of an Indian Army soldier in an alleged attack by Pakistani military, barely three days after a election victory brought Hindu-nationalist Narendra Modi to power in New Delhi, has cast a shadow on the already-testy ties between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
JD-U asks Nitish to decide on next Bihar CM
Patna, May 19 (IBNS) The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Monday left the responsibility on Nitish Kumar's shoulders to decide on who will succeed him as the new Bihar Chief Minister.
SC grants interim bail to Tarun Tejpal
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday granted three weeks' interim bail to former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief and sexual assault accused Tarun Tejpal to attend the cremation of his mother who passed away in Goa on Sunday.
Nawaz Sharif invites Modi to Pakistan
Islamabad, May 19 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has invited India's Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi to visit the country.
Hit-and-run: 4th witness identifies Salman Khan
Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS) A fourth witness on Monday identified Bollywood actor Salman Khan as the one driving the suburban utility vehicle (SUV) in the 2002 hit-and-run case.
Delhi: Modi holds victory march, thanks BJP workers
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) India's would-be prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a victory rally from the airport to party headquarters in the heart of New Delhi amid massive fanfare.
Manmohan Singh resigns as Prime Minister
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday submitted his resignation after meeting President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi.
United BJP fronts Modi as leader
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday unanimously renewed its pledge to be led by Narendra Modi, expressing "deep appreciation for the inspiring and visionary" leadership of the Prime Minister-elect.
Modi's oath taking date to be announced on May 20
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the date for Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony will be announced on May 20.
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM
Patna, May 17 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned on Saturday, following a crushing defeat of his Janata Dal-United (JD-U) at the hands of ally-turned-foe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha elections.
How can EC allow Rahul rally in Varanasi?: Jaitley
New Delhi/Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday slammed the Election Commission (EC) for allowing Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi hold a roadshow in Varanasi.
Modi wants people to be dependent: Rahul
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his much-talked about Gujarat Model.
Not joining the BJP: Praful Patel
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) Union Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel on Saturday said he is not joining rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Akhilesh Yadav shows strength in Varanasi
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) After Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, it was time for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav to show his strength.
Modi, Kejriwal are outsiders: Congress in Varanasi
Varanasi, May 10 (IBNS) The Congress on Saturday said both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal, who are contesting the polls from Varanasi, are outsiders to the Lok Sabha constituency.
West Bengal celebrates Rabindra Jayanti
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): West Bengal, along with the rest of India, dedicated Friday to mellifluous songs, captivating poems and stirring plays as the Bengali community across the country celebrated the birth anniversary of world poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
Bride shot dead by ex-boyfriend in Bhopal
Bhopal, May 9 (IBNS) A bride was allegedly shot dead by her former boyfriend at her wedding venue in Bhopal city of Madhya Pradesh, said reports on Friday.
SC restrains CBI Additional Director
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Friday restrained Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s first woman Additional Director Archana Ramasundaram from discharging her duties.
After 'donkey', Mamata calls Modi a 'riot man'
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS) After creating a political controversy with her 'donkey' remark, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now called Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi a 'riot man'.
SC directs CBI probe into Saradha scam
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) In a setback for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during election time, the Supreme Court on Friday directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Sardha chit fund scam.
Modi cancels Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, BJP protests
Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS): BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, who is also fighting the polls from Varanasi, has cancelled his Ganga Aarti plans in the holy town amid a raging controversy and BJP anger over denying him permission to hold a rally by authorities. Modi also took on the Election Commission questioning its neutrality.
Modi got Ganga Aarti permission late: Shah
Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Uttar Pradesh in-charge Amit Shah on Thursday said the party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi could not perform Ganga Aarti in Varanasi as he got the permission only eight hours before it was scheduled.
Singer Ankit Tiwari arrested for rape
Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS) Bollywood singer Ankit Tiwari was arrested on Thursday in Mumbai for allegedly raping his friend, said reports.
Donkey remark: BJP-TMC activists clash in Varanasi
Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists on Thursday allegedly clashed with Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in Varanasi town of Uttar Pradesh, a day after Mamata Banerjee called Narendra Modi a 'donkey'.
Modi doing drama over Ganga Aarti: Kejriwal
Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is doing 'drama' over the issue of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.
Phase 8: Voting underway in 7 states
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) India is undergoing its eighth phase of elections on Wednesday with 64 parliamentary constituencies across seven states going to the hustings.
Mohammad Kaif casts his vote in Allahabad
Allahabad, May 7 (IBNS) Cricketer-turned-politician Mohammad Kaif, along with his wife Pooja, on Wednesday cast his vote in the eighth phase of 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Allahabad city of Uttar Pradesh.
J&K: Grenade hurled at poling booth
Srinagar, May 7 (IBNS) Miscreants hurled a grenade at a polling booth at Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday injuring a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, said reports.
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