On 80th Anniversary of Penguin, Story showcases Little Black Classics

On 80th Anniversary of Penguin, Story showcases Little Black Classics

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): On the 80th Anniversary of Penguin, one of the oldest and most renowned publishing houses, eighty short classics published by the house, have been showcased at Story, a lifestyle store in Kolkata.

by IBNS May 27, 2015

From gadgets to personal care, young India endorses shopping online

From gadgets to personal care, young India endorses shopping online

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): The era of digitization has brought the market to the finger-tips of a young netizen via their laptops, smart phones and tabs and is keeping them hooked.

by IBNS May 24, 2015

 Decision on CVC, CIC appointments deferred

Decision on CVC, CIC appointments deferred

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) The government on Saturday could not reach a decision on the appointment in key posts in the Chief Vigilance Commission and the Central Information Commission even though a high-profile selection committee met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.

by IBNS May 23, 2015

Train derails in Assam

Train derails in Assam

Kokrajhar, Assam, May 23 (IBNS) Several passengers were injured when the Guwahati-Sifung express derailed in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Saturday morning.

by IBNS May 23, 2015

Rajnikanth attends Jayalalithaa's swearing-in

Rajnikanth attends Jayalalithaa's swearing-in

Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) Superstar Rajinikanth attended the oath taking ceremony of J Jayalalithaa as chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

by IBNS May 23, 2015

Jayalalithaa takes oath, becomes Tamil Nadu CM again

Jayalalithaa takes oath, becomes Tamil Nadu CM again

Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) Eight months after she stepped down after being convicted by a court, J Jayalalitha on Saturday became Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister once again-fifth time in her long political career.

by IBNS May 23, 2015

Divorced parents should take shared custody of children : Law Commission

Divorced parents should take shared custody of children : Law Commission

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) In keeping with the demand of the time, the Law Commission has recommended that divorced parents be given joint custody of minor children.

by IBNS May 23, 2015

Nightlong beach party of Jayalalithaa supporters

Nightlong beach party of Jayalalithaa supporters

Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) Close to the university auditorium where AIADMK supremo J Jalyalalithaa will take oath on Saturday to return as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, there was a night-long party on the beach with thousands of people gathering from across the state.

by IBNS May 23, 2015

Govt. to decide on key appointments today

Govt. to decide on key appointments today

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) Weeks after Sonia Gandhi's scathing criticism in Parliament, the government will decide on Saturday the names shortlisted for various key posts in the Chief Vigilance Commission and the Information Commission.

by IBNS May 23, 2015

Jayalalithaa to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM today

Jayalalithaa to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM today

Chennai, May 23 (IBNS) AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa, who is set to return as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu will be sworn-in on Saturday.

by IBNS May 23, 2015

Jayalalitha meets TN Governor, to take oath on Saturday

Jayalalitha meets TN Governor, to take oath on Saturday

Chennai, May 22 (IBNS) Set to make a resounding comeback after months of ignominy and political ostracization, AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa on Friday met Governor K Rosaiah, who invited her to be Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu once again.

by IBNS May 22, 2015

Parikkar arrives J&K to review security situation

Parikkar arrives J&K to review security situation

Jammu, May 22 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday began his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the state.

by IBNS May 22, 2015

New found zeal created by Modi Govt has led to economic upswing : Jaitley

New found zeal created by Modi Govt has led to economic upswing : Jaitley

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Ahead of Narendra Modi government's first year anniversary, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that a "new found zeal" as a result of the government's various initiatives has led to an upswing of the Indian economy.

by IBNS May 22, 2015

Centre backs Delhi Lt.Governor: Kejriwal says BJP 'nervous'

Centre backs Delhi Lt.Governor: Kejriwal says BJP 'nervous'

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) As the centre stood behind Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb giving him the primacy in postings and transfers of officers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party is nervous about the anti-graft initiatives that have been taken by the the Aam Aadmi Party government.

by IBNS May 22, 2015

Nitish, Lalu, Mulaym to hold talks to clear roadblocks to formation of Janata Parivar

Nitish, Lalu, Mulaym to hold talks to clear roadblocks to formation of Janata Parivar

Patna, May 22 (IBNS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad will be holding talks with Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday to remove constraints in the path of the merger of the Janata Parivar.

by IBNS May 22, 2015

70 trains affected by Gujjar agitation for reservation in Rajasthan

70 trains affected by Gujjar agitation for reservation in Rajasthan

Bharatpur, Rajasthan, May 22 (IBNS) A total 70 trains have been affected on the busy route connecting Delhi and Mumbai, as hundreds of protesters squatted overnight on rail tracks in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district to demand reservation for Gujjars.

by IBNS May 22, 2015

Centre likely to demarcate powers of Delhi Governor and CM

Centre likely to demarcate powers of Delhi Governor and CM

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) As the turf war between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung becomes grim, the Centre is reportedly mulling a notification that clearly demarcates the powers of their offices.

by IBNS May 22, 2015

Jayalalithaa to be back as Chief Minister tomorrow

Jayalalithaa to be back as Chief Minister tomorrow

Chennai, May 22 (IBNS) AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa has been invited by Governor K Rosaiah to be chief minister of Tamil Nadu again, eight months after she had to step down after being convicted by a Bangalore court in corruption case.

by IBNS May 22, 2015

Lalu invites ex-Bihar CM Manjhi to join Janata Parivar

Lalu invites ex-Bihar CM Manjhi to join Janata Parivar

Patna, May 21 (IBNS): Ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has invited former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi to join the proposed Janata Parivar.

by IBNS May 21, 2015

Modi pays tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

Modi pays tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

New Delhi, May 21 (BNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary.

by IBNS May 21, 2015

IAF Mirage-2000 lands at Yamuna Expressway

IAF Mirage-2000 lands at Yamuna Expressway

New Delhi, may 21 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been considering the use of national highways for emergency landing by fighter aircraft and the capability was demonstrated on Thursday by a Mirage-2000 aircraft which got airborne from one of the IAF bases in Central India.

by IBNS May 21, 2015

Modi govt wants to keep transfers/postings with itself through L-G: AAP

Modi govt wants to keep transfers/postings with itself through L-G: AAP

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Amid a strong tussle between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) senior leader Ashutosh on Thursday alleged that the Narendra Modi government wants to keep the power to take the administrative decisions with itself through Najeeb Jung.

by IBNS May 21, 2015

Mumbai MBA graduate denied job for being a Muslim

Mumbai MBA graduate denied job for being a Muslim

Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS) In a glaring case of religious discrimination, a Mumbai-based diamond export company has allegedly rejected a man's job application for being a Muslim, media reports say.

by IBNS May 21, 2015

Letters between Kejriwal and Jung reveal grim turf war

Letters between Kejriwal and Jung reveal grim turf war

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) As Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung stayed all orders issued by the Arvind Kejriwal government, a flurry of letters between two top men of the capital reveals the grim turf war that has been continuing for some time.

by IBNS May 21, 2015

Fighter jet test-lands on Yamuna Expressway

Fighter jet test-lands on Yamuna Expressway

Noida, May 21 (IBNS) A Mirage 2000 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force test-landed successfully on Thursday morning on the Yamuna Expressway on the Delhi outskirts.

by IBNS May 21, 2015

India can benefit from Singapore in urban management: Modi

India can benefit from Singapore in urban management: Modi

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) India can benefit from Singapore's expertise in the fields of urban management, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.

by IBNS May 21, 2015

Delhi Govt challenges reports of bureaucrats seeking transfer

Delhi Govt challenges reports of bureaucrats seeking transfer

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) The Delhi government has challenged reports that bureaucrats, worried about getting caught in a crossfire between Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung are lobbying for transfers to other states.

by IBNS May 20, 2015

Jayalalithaa to return as CM on Saturday: Party spokesperson

Jayalalithaa to return as CM on Saturday: Party spokesperson

Chennai, May 20 (IBNS) J Jayalalithaa is likely to assume office as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, media reports quoted CR Saraswathi, a spokesperson for the ruling AIADMK, as saying on Wednesday.

by IBNS May 20, 2015

Mumbai mother places ad seeking 'groom' for gay son

Mumbai mother places ad seeking 'groom' for gay son

Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS) Amid a growing movement for social space for LGBT, a mother in Mumbai is looking for a groom for her gay son.

by IBNS May 20, 2015

Delhi trying to rule Delhi through Lt.Governor : Kejriwal writes to PM

Delhi trying to rule Delhi through Lt.Governor : Kejriwal writes to PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Amid a bitter power struggle with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that his government should be allowed to function independently.

by IBNS May 20, 2015