Bengal polls: 45.88 percent people cast their vote till 11 a.m.
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) A turnout of 45.88 percent was recorded on Thursday in West Bengal till 11 a.m., where the sixth and final phase of Assembly polls is underway in 25 constituencies spread over two districts, reports said.
Bengal Polls: 23.46 percent voters turnout recorded till 9 a.m.
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) The sixth and final phase of the ongoing West Bengal Assembly Elections recorded 23.46 percent voter turnout till 9 a.m., reports said.
PM Modi lauds Defence Minister for his RS speech
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for his Rajya Sabha speech on Wednesday, stating that the latter rose above politics and displayed best parliamentary traditions.
Bengal polls: Final phase of polling underway
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS) Voting in the last phase of polling for the West Bengal Assembly elections is currently underway on Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.'
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.
Kejriwal wants exemplary punishment for offenders
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday demanded exemplary punishment for offenders.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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