Admission aspirants challenge in court Delhi varsity high cut-off

Admission aspirants challenge in court Delhi varsity high cut-off

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) A group of students from Kerala have challenged the high cut-off lists of Delhi University and its admission process in the Delhi High Court putting the institution before a legal hurdle.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

President's message on the eve of 239th Independence Day of USA

President's message on the eve of 239th Independence Day of USA

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United States of America on the eve of their 239th Independence Day.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Caste Census report released: Jaitley says vital for planning

Caste Census report released: Jaitley says vital for planning

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) Releasing the first-ever socio economic caste census Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said this will be a very important input for all policy makers.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Pnjab's Akali, BJP and Congress leaders arrested for drug related offences

Pnjab's Akali, BJP and Congress leaders arrested for drug related offences

Chandigarh, Jul 3(IBNS) In major crackdown on drug rackets in Punjab, leaders from the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Akali Dal, among others, have been arrested for drug-related offences.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Three killed as infiltration attempt by terrorists foiled in Uri sector

Three killed as infiltration attempt by terrorists foiled in Uri sector

Srinagar, Jul 3 (IBNS) At least three persons were killed as the Indian army foiled an infiltration attempt in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector on Friday morning

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Stphen's  student submits audios, SMSs on sexual harassment complaint

Stphen's student submits audios, SMSs on sexual harassment complaint

New Delhi: The research student from St Stephens College, who complained of being sexually assaulted by her college professor, has submitted audio recordings and SMS-es as proofs of her claims that she was pressured to take back her complaint.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Nationwide mobile number portability from today

Nationwide mobile number portability from today

New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) Much awaited Nationwide mobile number portability will be rolled out on Friday. Mobile number portability will allow users to keep existing mobile phone number even when after switching to a different city.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Hema Malini's driver arrested for negligent driving

Hema Malini's driver arrested for negligent driving

Jaipur, Jul 3 (IBNS) Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini's driver has been arrested for over-speeding and negligent driving after the actor's Mercedes car hit a Maruti Alto car killing a 5-year-old child.

by IBNS July 02, 2015

Be positive, no abusive language : Modi asks twitter fans

Be positive, no abusive language : Modi asks twitter fans

New Delhi, Jul 2 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his supporters in social media network to "be positive" and not to indulge in abusive language.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Nitish Kumar launches door-to-door campaign

Nitish Kumar launches door-to-door campaign

Patna, Jul 1 (IBNS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched "Har Ghar Dastak," a door-to-door campaign for the state elections to be held later this year.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Karunanidhi's son Stalin accused of slapping Chennai metro co-passenger

Karunanidhi's son Stalin accused of slapping Chennai metro co-passenger

Chennai, Jul 1 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu politician and former DMK supremo M Karunanidhi's son M K Stalin has embraced an controversy after being caught on camera slapping a co-passenger during a joy ride in metro.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

HP Judge suspended over sexual harassment complaint of colleague

HP Judge suspended over sexual harassment complaint of colleague

Shimla, Jul 2 (IBNS) A judge in Himachal Pradesh has been suspended following a sexual harassment complaint by a woman judge.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Three of a family offloaded from AI flight to accommodate Union Minister Kiren Rijju

Three of a family offloaded from AI flight to accommodate Union Minister Kiren Rijju

New Delhi, Jul 1 (IBNS) An Air India flight was delayed last week for about an hour and three passengers, including a child, was offloaded to accommodate union minister Kiren Rijiju and Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Village head shot dead by suspected militants in J & K

Village head shot dead by suspected militants in J & K

Srinagar, Jul 2 (IBNS) A village head was shot dead by suspected militants at Wagum village in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

After Delhi Maharashtra resident doctors go on indefinite strike

After Delhi Maharashtra resident doctors go on indefinite strike

Mumbai, Jul 2 (IBNS) About 4000 resident doctors have gone on an indefinite strike in Maharashtra in support of their 10-point charter of demands putting in jeopardy health service in the state.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Darjeeling landslide deaths 38, heavy rains continue in Uttarakhand, Gujarat

Darjeeling landslide deaths 38, heavy rains continue in Uttarakhand, Gujarat

New Delhi, Jul 2 (IBNS) The toll in the Darjeeling landslides has increased to 38 as monsoon rains continue to play havoc across the country

by IBNS July 01, 2015

18 die in landslides as heavy rains lash Darjeeling

18 die in landslides as heavy rains lash Darjeeling

Darjeeling, Jul 1 (IBNS) At least 18 people have been killed in landslides in the Darjeeling hills since Tuesday.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Did nothing wrong, intention was to save Govt fund: Pankaja Munde on scam charges

Did nothing wrong, intention was to save Govt fund: Pankaja Munde on scam charges

Mumbai, Jul 1 (IBNS) Maharashtra minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pankaja Munde, who has been accused of being involved in a Rs. 200-crore scam, on Wednesday denied charges saying all allegations were politically motivated.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Salman hit and run case: Bombay HC defers actor's appeal till July 13

Salman hit and run case: Bombay HC defers actor's appeal till July 13

Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Wednesday deferred an appeal filed by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the hit-and-run case till July 13.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

SC takes tough stand on mediation in rape cases, calls same against dignity of women

SC takes tough stand on mediation in rape cases, calls same against dignity of women

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the lower courts over settlement in rape cases, stating that such measure for mediation is against the dignity of women.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Nehru, his forefathers' Wikipedia pages altered using govt IP address: Congress

Nehru, his forefathers' Wikipedia pages altered using govt IP address: Congress

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): The Congress party on Wednesday stepped up the attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and accused it of making mischievous changes in the Wikipedia pages of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his father Motilal Neheru.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

First batch of Amarnath Yatra flags off

First batch of Amarnath Yatra flags off

Jammu, July 1 (IBNS): Amid tight security the first batch of 5,000 pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra have flagged off from Jammu on Wednesday early morning.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Lalit Modi targets Varun Gandhi now, claims he offered to 'settle everything' with Sonia

Lalit Modi targets Varun Gandhi now, claims he offered to 'settle everything' with Sonia

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has now targetted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Varun Gandhi.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

PM Modi to launch  Digital India Project in 2 village panchayats

PM Modi to launch Digital India Project in 2 village panchayats

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch his ambitious Digital India Project via video conference in two village panchayats of Indore on Wednesday.

by IBNS July 01, 2015

Jayalalithaa heads for a massive victory in TN by-election

Jayalalithaa heads for a massive victory in TN by-election

Chennai, June 30 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who eyes to come back to the state assembly after overcoming a court conviction in disproportionate assets case, is heading for a massive win in Tamil Nadu's RK Nagar assembly by-elections maintaining a lead of more than one lakh votes.

by IBNS June 29, 2015

After Maggi and Knorr Top Ramen the latest casualty on safety ground

After Maggi and Knorr Top Ramen the latest casualty on safety ground

New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS) After Maggi controversy, central food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has forced 'Top Ramen' noodles to be off-shelved in the Indian market.

by IBNS June 29, 2015

Congress wins crucial Kerala assembly by-election

Congress wins crucial Kerala assembly by-election

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (IBNS) The Congress-led coalition government has won a crucial by-election in Kerala at a time when it is confronting corruption allegations.

by IBNS June 29, 2015

Abu Salem agree to marry woman so she is not defamed

Abu Salem agree to marry woman so she is not defamed

Mumbai, June 30 (IBNS) Jailed gangster Abu Salem has come to the rescue of a 26-year-old woman by agreeing to marry her.

by IBNS June 29, 2015

14-year-old gang-raped,violated with sticks in Badaun

14-year-old gang-raped,violated with sticks in Badaun

Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, June 30 (IBNS) In a shocking incident, a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped and violated with sticks by three boys in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun which has beoen in news for some time for violence against women.

by IBNS June 29, 2015

TDP MLA Revanth Reddy gets bail in Cash-for-Vote case

TDP MLA Revanth Reddy gets bail in Cash-for-Vote case

Hyderabad, June 30 (IBNS) Telugu Desam Party MLA Revanth Reddy, who is an accused in the 'Cash for Vote' case, has been granted bail by the High Court with some restrictions,reports said.

by IBNS June 29, 2015