Rajya Sabha : PM can't be gagged against speaking on corruption, says Jaitley

Rajya Sabha : PM can't be gagged against speaking on corruption, says Jaitley

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) Hitting back the Congress that mounted offensive over Narendra Modi's remarks on the AgustaWestland chopper scam, the government on Tuesday said the Prime Minister can not be gagged against speaking on corruption.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Transfers of Chief Justices and Judges in the different High Courts

Transfers of Chief Justices and Judges in the different High Courts

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) The Ministry of Law & Justice, on Tuesday, announced the transfer of chief justices and judges of various courts, after the President of India approved the transfers in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Spend seven nights in constituencies: PM to BJP lawmakers

Spend seven nights in constituencies: PM to BJP lawmakers

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) Ahead of the government's second anniversary to be observed this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly asked Bharaitya Janata Party Parliamentarians to spend seven nights in their constituencies, media reports said.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Sainik Colony row : Mehbooba-Omar spat goes on

Sainik Colony row : Mehbooba-Omar spat goes on

Srinagar, May 10 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has accused former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of spreading false information among th people about Sainik Colony.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Uttarakhand Assembly floor test today, BSP support crucial for Harish Rawat

Uttarakhand Assembly floor test today, BSP support crucial for Harish Rawat

Dehradun,May 10 (IBNS) A Supreme Court-monitored floor test will take place in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday as President's rule will be lifted for two hours to allow Congress's Harish Rawat to take a vote of confidence.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Bihar lawmaker's son, accused of road rage killing, arrested

Bihar lawmaker's son, accused of road rage killing, arrested

Gaya, May(IBNS) Rocky Yadav, the son of a ruling JD-U leader in Bihar, was arrested on Monday night, two days after he allegedly shot dead a teenager for overtaking his vehicle in Gaya, reports said.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

IS leader killed in airstrike: Pentagon

IS leader killed in airstrike: Pentagon

Washington, May 10 (IBNS) The Pentagon on Monday said Abu Wahib, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levants military emir for Iraqs Anbar province, has been killed during a U.S.-led coalition airstrike May 6.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

 Rahul Gandhi is unwell, cancels his visit to Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Kerala

Rahul Gandhi is unwell, cancels his visit to Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Kerala

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he was unwell and will not visit Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Scholastic, holds The Great Geronimo Tour

Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Scholastic, holds The Great Geronimo Tour

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) Kolkatas leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Scholastic, held The Great Geronimo Tour with Geronimo Stilton at its South City Mall outlet here on Saturday.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

In 'Qyura' we are not selling a product but an experience: Siddhant Jatia

In 'Qyura' we are not selling a product but an experience: Siddhant Jatia

Siddhant Jatia is a fourth generation entrepreneur from the City of Joy. The 25-year old is the Founder and Director of Medicraft Technologies Pvt Ltd. With his latest e-healthcare facility, Qyura, Siddhant promises to sell an experience, not just a product. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, he talks about his new venture and his special love for Kolkata.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Uma Bharti warns about consequences if Nitish becomes PM

Uma Bharti warns about consequences if Nitish becomes PM

Patna, May 9 (IBNS) Sounding alert, BJP top-brass and parliamentarian, Uma Bharti warned the country about the consequences it will face if Bihar Chief Minsiter Nitish Kumar is elected as the Prime Minister in the near future, as she said, a Jungle Raj will prevail in the country, reports stated.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Bihar politician's son who allegedly shot dead a youth still absconding

Bihar politician's son who allegedly shot dead a youth still absconding

Gaya, May 9 (IBNS) The son of a Bihar legislator belonging to the ruling Janata Dal-United remained absconding two days after he had allegedly shot dead a 19-year-old boy for overtaking his SUV in Gaya.

by India Blooms News Service May 09, 2016

Congress wants Nehru back in text book

Congress wants Nehru back in text book

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Miffed about the omission of late Congressman and former Prime Minsiter Jawahar Lal Nehru from the social science textbooks for eight graders in Rajsthan, the Congress has sought an apology from Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, reports said.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Seven killed, 30 injured in Jharkhand bus accident

Seven killed, 30 injured in Jharkhand bus accident

Ranchi, May 9 (IBNS) At least seven people were killed and 30 others injured in a bus accident in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi on Monday morning, reports said. The injured have been admitted to hospital.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Uttarakhand rebels stay disqualified, but Harish Rawat faces new charges

Uttarakhand rebels stay disqualified, but Harish Rawat faces new charges

Dehradun, May 9 (IBNS) The Uttarakhand High Court on Monday said the nine nine rebel Congressmen remain disqualified and turned down their plea to participate in Tuesday's confidence vote, reports said.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Hyderabad woman allegedly tortured to death in Saudi

Hyderabad woman allegedly tortured to death in Saudi

Hyderabad, May 9 (IBNS) A 25-year-old Indian woman was allegedly tortured to death in Saudi Arabia, reports said.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish nation on Akshaya Tritiya'

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish nation on Akshaya Tritiya'

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya'.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Car-free day at Champ-Elysees in Paris a great hit

Car-free day at Champ-Elysees in Paris a great hit

Paris, May 9 (IBNS) People flocked in large numbers to Champ-Elysees in Paris on Sunday to enjoy the area on a traffic-free day, media reported.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Ferozepur: 1 k.g. heroine seized, 2 arrested

Ferozepur: 1 k.g. heroine seized, 2 arrested

Ferozepur, Punjab, May 7 (IBNS) A family of six in Punjab's Ferozepur district were booked in a case of heroine smuggling on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

PM Modi, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav meet over water scarcity

PM Modi, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav meet over water scarcity

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) After three days of water train politics, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to discuss water scarcity, reports said.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

Arvind Kejriwal leads AAP protest against AgustaWestland scam

Arvind Kejriwal leads AAP protest against AgustaWestland scam

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Joining the political battle over AgustaWestland issue, Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday staged a rally demanding investigation and punishment of the culprits.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

A day after clashes JU students to take out protest march

A day after clashes JU students to take out protest march

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS) A day after clashes at Kolkata's Jadavpur University campus, students plan to take out a protest march on Saturday evening, reports said.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

Three militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Three militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, May 7 (IBNS) Three militants of Hizbul Mujahideen were killed on Saturday in a fierce gun battle with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

Rahul to address three rallies in TN today

Rahul to address three rallies in TN today

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to address three rallies in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, ahead of the state assembly polls, scheduled for May 16.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

PM Modi salutes BRO personnel on their foundation day

PM Modi salutes BRO personnel on their foundation day

New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel on their foundation day.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

Sadiq Khan elected as first Muslim Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan elected as first Muslim Mayor of London

London, May 7 (IBNS) Labour Party's Sadiq Khan has been elected as the Mayor of London.

by IBNS May 07, 2016

Agusta deal : SC hears PIL for FIR against names in Italian verdict

Agusta deal : SC hears PIL for FIR against names in Italian verdict

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Centre on a petition seeking registration of an FIR against all the people named in an Italian court judgement in the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal, reports said.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Three cops injured in Kashmir militant attack

Three cops injured in Kashmir militant attack

Srinagar, May 6 (IBNS) At least three policemen were injured in a grenade attack by militants in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday morning.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Harish Rawat to take Uttarakhand floor test on May 10 : Supreme Court

Harish Rawat to take Uttarakhand floor test on May 10 : Supreme Court

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Harish Rawat of the Congress will take a floor test in the Uttarakhand assembly on May 10, the Supreme Court has ruled.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Ready for CBI probe into Kerala woman's rape and murder : Rajnath Singh

Ready for CBI probe into Kerala woman's rape and murder : Rajnath Singh

Kochi, May 6 (IBNS) The Centre on Friday said it is ready for a CBI probe into the rape and murder of a 30-year-old Dalit law student in Kerala.

by IBNS May 06, 2016