Currency ban: Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Amid uproar over the issue of currency ban, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Thursday.
Rahul Gandhi calls Modi's cash ban move as 'foolish decision'
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Calling Prime Minister's move of banning currency notes as a 'foolish decision', Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the people of the nation are suffering due to it.
Opposition leaders protest over currency ban
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Opposition leaders protested against the Centre over the issue of banning old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes in the Parliament premises on Thursday.
Narendra Modi wishes Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on his birthday.
Southwinds: Second phase of Kolkatas first micro-township launched by Primarc Projects
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IBNS): Primarc Projects, one of the leading realty firms from eastern India, in association with Srijan and Riya Group, unveiled the second phase of Kolkatas first micro-township recently.
Demonetisation continues to rock Parliament : Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : Dogged by the note ban issue, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday amid slogans and counter slogans as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley flayed the Opposition for creating ruckus for playing to the gallery.
Three KPLT militants killed in faction clash in Karbi Anglong
Guwahati, Dec 7 (IBNS) : At least three militants of Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) were killed in a clash between two factions within the outfit, in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday morning, police said.
Indians pay tribute to country's armed forces on Flag Day
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS): India observes Armed Forces Flag Day on Dec 7 every year since 1949 to raise funds from the public for the welfare of the Indian armed forces personnel.
US cannot eliminate Taliban or end violence in Afghanistan, says Barack Obama
Washington, Dec 7 (IBNS): Outgoing President of the United States of America (USA) Barack Obama said that his country cannot eliminate the Taliban nor end violence in Afghanistan.
Death toll in Aceh earthquake rises; more feared trapped
Jakarta, Dec 7 (IBNS): Death toll in the Wednesday morning earthquake in Aceh, Indonesia, has risen to 54,including children, according to media reports.
Repeated adjournments in Parliament as demonetisation issue rages on
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : The issue of demonetisation continued to cripple Parliament since the beginning of the Winter Session on November 16 as both Houses witnessed multiple adjournments on Wednesday in a repeat of happenings on every single day.
Air Force One: Enraged Trump urges govt to cancel Boeing orders
Washington, Dec 7 (IBNS): Donald Trump, the US President-elect who has made a name for himself 'firing contestants' from the TV show The Apperentice, looks like he's back with his favourite catchphrase 'you're fired'.
Indonesia: At least 25 killed as deadly quake rips through Aceh province
Jakarta, Dec 7 (IBNS): At least 25 people were killed after a deadly earthquake rocked Indonesia's Aceh province on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
JIS Group Educational Initiatives, The Sikh Cultural Centre organize Virasati Samagam
Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): JIS Group Educational Initiatives and The Sikh Cultural Centre (THE SIKH REVIEW) have joined hands to celebrate the 350th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Gobind Singh , by organizing a Seminar cum Virasati Programme at Nazrul Manch, Kolkata on Sunday from 10 am to 8.00 pm.
India will always be thankful to Ambedkar, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Paying homage to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his death anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the nation will always be thankful to the former for his services.
Rajinikanth pays tribute to Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Southern superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday paid respect to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa by reaching Rajaji Hall where her body has been kept wrapped in a tricolour for countless followers and top leaders to pay their tribute before the last journey.
Jayalalithaa's demise: Bengal assembly adjourned
Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): Condoling Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's death, the West Bengal Assembly has been adjourned for the day.
Maneka Gandhi hails Jayalalithaa as one of the greatest woman leaders
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS) Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi hailed deceased Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa as one of the greatest woman leaders, while mourning her demise.
Afghanistan: At least 38 Taliban insurgents killed in air and ground raids
Kabul, Dec 6 (IBNS): At least 38 Taliban militants have been killed in air and ground raids conducted by the Afghan forces, local Khaama Press reported.
Jayalalithaa's funeral to take place at Marina Beach
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa, who died on Monday night, will be cremated at Marina Beach at 4:30 pm on Tuesday.
Sonia Gandhi pays homage to B R Ambedkar on death anniversary
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday paid homage to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his death anniversary.
Pakistan High Commissioner mourns J Jayalalithaa's demise
New Delhi/Islamabad, Dec 6 (IBNS): Pakistan on Tuesday mourned the demise of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who passed away at a hospital in Chennai on Monday.
JIS Group educational initiatives organizes Corporate Pulse 2016 at Guru Nanak Institute Of Technology
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, under the aegis of JIS Group Educational Initiatives hosted the Corporate Pulse recently, with an engrossing and lively session with Vicky Ray, an internationally acclaimed speaker and cyber threat intelligence expert.
Anti-terror cooperation and cross-border smuggling likely to be discussed at India-Bangladesh home secretaries' meet
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Two-day 18th Home Secretary Level talks between India and Bangladesh started in New Delhi on Monday.
AYUSH Minister seeks suggestions from global experts to streamline Ayurveda practice
Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS) Minister of AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik has sought for suggestions and inputs from Ayurveda researchers and practitioners world over which may be incorporated in the AYUSH Ministrys works related to streamlining the study and practice of this traditional health science in the country.
PM Modi urges hydrocarbon companies to come to India, promises help
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Inaugurating Petrotect 2016 on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged hydrocarbon companies to come to India and be a part of the government's 'Make In India' project.
Jayalalithaa undergoes heart surgery, she is fine, says AIADMK
Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS) : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister underwent a a heart surgery on Monday morning following a cardiac arrest,NDTV reported quoting sources in the hospital and the ruling AIADMK.
Demonetisation: Fake currency smuggling has decreased, says M V Naidu
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday that the move to demonetise higher currency notes have affected the smuggling of fake currency notes in India.
Karachi hotel fire kills 11
Karachi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Fire broke out at a hotel in Pakistan's Karachi city on Monday, leaving at least 11 people killed and 30 others injured, media reports said.
New Zealand PM John Key resigns
Wellington, Dec 5 (IBNS): John Key has announced his resignation as the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
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