In first appearance after sabbatical Rahul interacts with farmers

In first appearance after sabbatical Rahul interacts with farmers

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi made his first public appearance on Saturday after his 57-day sabbatical as he interacted with farmers' delegations ahead of Sunday's "Kisan Khet Mazdoor" rally in Delhi.

by IBNS April 18, 2015

Narbal killing: Police register murder case

Narbal killing: Police register murder case

Srinagar, Apr 18 (IBNS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday confessed that forces deployed at Magam, Narbal area violated the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) which resulted in the death of young Suhail Ahmad Sofi.

by IBNS April 18, 2015

JKLF chief Yasin Malik and Swami Agnivesh arrested in Srinagar

JKLF chief Yasin Malik and Swami Agnivesh arrested in Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 18 (IBNS) Police on Saturday arrested JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik and politician-social activist Swami Agnivesh after they left for Narbal in Jammu and Kashmir, where a youth was killed in police firing.

by IBNS April 18, 2015

Masarat sent to custody till Apr 23

Masarat sent to custody till Apr 23

Srinagar, Apr 18 (IBNS) A local court in Kashmir has sent senior Hurriyat Leader Masarat Aalam Bhat to police custody till Apr 23, officials said.

by IBNS April 18, 2015

AAP sends notice to rebel leaders, twitter war erupts

AAP sends notice to rebel leaders, twitter war erupts

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): A war of words have broken between Aam Aami Party and its rebel leaders over the show-cause notices sent to them Friday.

by IBNS April 18, 2015

Narendra Modi returns home

Narendra Modi returns home

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): Completing his three-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on Saturday.

by IBNS April 18, 2015

KMC polls underway in Kolkata

KMC polls underway in Kolkata

Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Amid tight security arrangements, polling for the 144-seat Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is currently underway here on Saturday.

by IBNS April 18, 2015

Pak flag row: Sayeed says law will take its course

Pak flag row: Sayeed says law will take its course

Srinagar, Apr 16 (IBNS) After Pakistan flags were seen being hoisted in Kashmiri separatist Masarat Alam's rally in Srinagar, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh reacted asking Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to take "stringent" action at the earliest, with the latter assuring that law will follow its course.

by IBNS April 16, 2015

Rahul Gandhi returns India after 57-day absence, BJP mocks him

Rahul Gandhi returns India after 57-day absence, BJP mocks him

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) After remaining unseen for nearly 57 days, Congress vice-president and Gandhi dynasty political successor Rahul Gandhi returned to Delhi on Thursday amid reports that he was in a Southeast Asian country undergoing a vipassana meditation session even as the Opposition BJP dubbed his attitude to politics as one of performing an item number dance in Bollywood films.

by IBNS April 16, 2015

BJP calls Rahul item number of Indian politics

BJP calls Rahul item number of Indian politics

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi acts like an Item Number of Indian politics who was audacious enough to take politics as part-time job by simply doing a vanishing act for months.

by IBNS April 16, 2015

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 58.36 per bbl

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 58.36 per bbl

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published Thursday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 58.36 per barrel (bbl) on 15.04.2015.

by IBNS April 16, 2015

PM Harper returns 'Parrot Lady' to Modi

PM Harper returns 'Parrot Lady' to Modi

Ottawa, Apr 16 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has handed over the sandstone sculpture from Khajuraho named "Parrot Lady" to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

by IBNS April 16, 2015

Rahul Gandhi returns to Delhi after 56-day-long vacation

Rahul Gandhi returns to Delhi after 56-day-long vacation

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) After remaining unseen for 56-odd days and amid controversy over the timing of his sabbatical from politics, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi returned to Delhi on Thursday, said media reports.

by IBNS April 16, 2015

There is a new atmosphere of trust in our nation: Modi

There is a new atmosphere of trust in our nation: Modi

Toronto, Apr 16 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at Ricoh Coliseum here and said that the formation of a new government at the Centre has developed a new atmosphere of trust in India.

by IBNS April 16, 2015

NJAC case: Justice Dave heading 5-judge bench recuses himself

NJAC case: Justice Dave heading 5-judge bench recuses himself

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Justice AR Dave heading the five judge panel in the National Judicial Appointments Commission case has recused himself, reports said on Wednesday.

by IBNS April 15, 2015

Chittoor killings: FIR against STF personnel, AP cops tells HC

Chittoor killings: FIR against STF personnel, AP cops tells HC

Hyderabad, Apr 15 (IBNS): A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed for murder and abduction against unknown Special Task Force policemen for killing 20 alleged red sander smugglers on April 7 in Chhittor district, police told Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday.

by IBNS April 15, 2015

A Raja 'misled' Manmohan on 2G spectrum allocation policy matters: CBI to court

A Raja 'misled' Manmohan on 2G spectrum allocation policy matters: CBI to court

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): In a significant revelation in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told the special court that former telecom minister A Raja had "misled" former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on policy matters related to spectrum allocation, reports said on Wednesday.

by IBNS April 15, 2015

Mumbai: Shiv Sena wins Bandra East bypoll

Mumbai: Shiv Sena wins Bandra East bypoll

Mumbai, Apr 15 (IBNS): Registering a thumping victory, Shiv Sena has won the Bandra East bypoll in Maharashtra.

by IBNS April 15, 2015

Rahul Gandhi to return today?

Rahul Gandhi to return today?

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is likely to return from his two-month long sabbatical on Wednesday, reports said.

by IBNS April 15, 2015

Bengal soaks in festivity of Poila Baikshakh

Bengal soaks in festivity of Poila Baikshakh

Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): West Bengal on Wednesday ushered in its new year with fresh fervour, joy, hope and aspirations amid the exchange of hugs and wishes within the Bengali community which is celebrating the auspicious occasion of Poila Baishakh (the first day of the Bengali calendar), which marks the 'Nababarsho' or the Bengali new year.

by IBNS April 15, 2015

PM Modi reaches Canada for a 3-day visit

PM Modi reaches Canada for a 3-day visit

Ottawa, Apr 15 (IBNS): In the first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Canada in 42 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Ottawa on Wednesday morning.

by IBNS April 15, 2015

AAP's PAC to meet to decide on the fate of rebel leaders

AAP's PAC to meet to decide on the fate of rebel leaders

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday in order to decide on the fate of rebel leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan.

by IBNS April 15, 2015

Rape accused army jawan commits suicide in Karbi Anglong

Rape accused army jawan commits suicide in Karbi Anglong

Guwahati, Apr 14 (IBNS) : A rape accused army jawan has committed suicide in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Monday evening, police said on Tuesday.

by IBNS April 14, 2015

Punjab govt challenges Lakhvi's release

Punjab govt challenges Lakhvi's release

Islamabad, Apr 14 (IBNS): In a significant development, the Punjab government has challenged the Lahore High Court's (LHC) release orders for 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, media reports said on Tuesday.

by IBNS April 14, 2015

Congress shows its support to net neutrality

Congress shows its support to net neutrality

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Congress on Tuesday showed its support to the issue of Net Neutrality.

by IBNS April 14, 2015

World Bank forecasts India's growth at 8 percent in FY2017/18

World Bank forecasts India's growth at 8 percent in FY2017/18

Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS) The World Bank has forecast the India's growth can touch 8 percent in the FY2017/18.

by IBNS April 14, 2015

Yogendra, Prashant hold Swaraj Samvad meet

Yogendra, Prashant hold Swaraj Samvad meet

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party's rebel camp, which includes names like Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, is holding a 'Swaraj Samvad' meeting in the national capital New Delhi on Tuesday.

by IBNS April 14, 2015

Net Neutrality: Flipkart pulls out of Airtel deal

Net Neutrality: Flipkart pulls out of Airtel deal

Bangalore, Apr 14 (IBNS) Amid the ongoing debate on the issue of net neutrality in India and a backlash of internet users, country's e-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Tuesday said it will be walking away from the ongoing discussions with telecom giant Airtel for their platform Airtel Zero.

by IBNS April 14, 2015

Time is right for India to emerge as global manufacturing hub: Modi

Time is right for India to emerge as global manufacturing hub: Modi

Berlin, Apr 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that time is right for India to emerge as a global manufacturing hub.

by IBNS April 14, 2015

PM Modi pitches India as global manufacturing hub

PM Modi pitches India as global manufacturing hub

Berlin, Apr 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said in Berlin that the time is right for India to emerge as a global manufacturing hub.

by IBNS April 14, 2015