Boy jumps to death in Mumbai school after teacher's scolding
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS) A 12-year-old boy in a Mumbai school on Tuesday reportedly jumped to death from one of the top floors of the school after a rebuke by his teacher, said media reports.
Suspected MNS workers attack Navi Mumbai toll plaza officials
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS) Suspected Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers were caught on CCTV camera slapping an official of a toll plaza in Navi Mumbai's Kharghar on Tuesday.
Budget expectation
Like every year, as we approach the end of February, the discussion on expectation from the Union Budget is an area of focus for all. However, this year is different with the Government under the leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi presenting its first full year Budget with lot more optimism all levels.
Finance Commission recommends higher share of central taxes to states
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): The 14th Finance Commission report, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, has suggested raising share of states in central taxes to 42 percent from current 32 percent.
Govt accepts recommendations of 14th Finance Commission: PM to CMs
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to Chief Ministers, informing them of the Government's decision to wholeheartedly accept the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission.
Kejriwal joins Anna in his protest against land ordinance
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday joined social activist Anna Hazare in his protest against Land Acquisition Amendment Bill in the national capital's Jantar Mantar.
Swine Flu claims more than 800 lives
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): More than 800 people people have died across India as a result of the deadly swine flu.
Land Acquisition Amendment Bill introduced in LS, Cong stages walkout
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Amid severe opposition, the government on Tuesday introduced the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition in the Lower House of the Parliament.
Spare Mother Teresa: Kejriwal to RSS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): After Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat sparked a controversy by saying that Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa served people with the main objective of converting them to Christianity, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said RSS should spare Mother Teresa.
Rahul timing could have been better: Digvijaya
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): A day after it was reported that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has taken a brief break from politics in an attempt to 'reflect on recent events', senior party leader Digvijaya Singh said the timing of the leave could have been better.
Govt. to introduce Land Acquisition Amendment bill in LS today
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): Amid a farmers' protest by social activist Anna Hazare in the national capital, the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday will introduce the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015 for proposed changes in rules for land acquisition.
Over 150 riders participated in CapitalVias two-wheeler Helmet Awareness Rally
Indore, Feb 21 (IBNS): The issue of road accidents and the number of people losing their lives in these accidents is becoming serious with each passing day. CapitalVia Global Research Limited has always looked forward in giving back to the society by such awareness campaigns.
IAF gives wings to dreams, women officers now in Sarang team
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS) Women officers in the Indian Air Force continue to storm new bastions. The IAFs much heralded helicopter display team Sarang now boasts of a women pilot Squadron Leader Deepika Misra and a woman engineering officer, Flight Lieutenant Sandeep Singh in their team marking new beginnings.
Nitish Kumar apologizes, hopes to prove majority on floor
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday apologized to the people of Bihar for quitting the post of Chief Minister in the aftermath of the drubbing of his party in the Lok Sabha polls last year.
2 more arrested in oil ministry espionage case
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS): Two more people, including a former journalist who now runs an energy portal now, were arrested in the oil ministry espionage case, said Delhi Police Chief BS Bassi on Friday.
Bihar CM Manjhi resigns, alleges threat
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Capitulating in his battle against Nitish Kumar, Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, ahead of seeking a crucial vote of confidence in the state assembly, alleging that he stepped down because of death threats to him and his supporters in the assembly.
We faced threat ahead of trust vote: Manjhi
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Jitan Ram Manjhi, who on Friday resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, ahead of seeking a vote of confidence in the state assembly, said he had to resign because of threats and alleged that he was not allowed to work independently while a secret ballot would have still proved his majority.
Price for PM Modis suit rises to Rs. 1.5 crore
Surat, Feb 20 (IBNS): A diamond merchant placed a bid of nearly Rs. 1.5 crore for Prime Minister Narendra Modis navy suit with his name woven into it in pin-stripes, media reports said.
Bihar CM Manjhi resigns before trust vote: Report
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday resigned from his post ahead of seeking a vote of confidence in the state assembly around noon on Friday, said media reports.
Bihar CM Manjhi faces crucial trust vote today
Patna, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will seek a vote of confidence in the state assembly around noon on Friday amid a whip by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state to vote for the CM to keep Nitish Kumar away.
Bangladesh: Death warrant issued against Jamaat leader
Dhaka, Feb 19 (IBNS) The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) here on Thursday issued death warrant for Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mohammad Kamaruzzaman in connection with a war crimes case.
Bihar: Speaker replaces BJP's Leader of Opposition with JD(U)'s Vijay Chaudhary
Patna, Feb 19 (IBNS) In a significant move, Bihar Assembly Speaker Udai Narain Choudhary has notified Vijay Chaudhary of Janata Dal (United) as the Leader of Opposition, reports said.
Defence Minister of Israel calls on PM
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) Defence Minister of Israel, Mr Moshe Ya`alon, who is visiting India to participate in the Aero India 2015, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
PM wishes four nations on New Year
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people of China, Korea, Vietnam and Mongolia on the occasion of their New Year.
PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Indian warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti.
Sean guides Zimbabwe to four -wicket victory against UAE
Nelson, Feb 19 (IBNS): Riding on Sean Williams' crucial knock of unbeaten 76 runs, Zimbabwe beat the UAE by four wickets to win their first match in the ongoing World Cup here on Thursday.
America is in war with extremism, not Islam: Obama
Washington, Feb 19 (IBNS): On closing of the Summit on Countering Violent Extremism, speaking to the representatives from 60 nations, US President Barack Obama on Wednesday, said, "We are not at war with Islam. We are at war with people who have perverted Islam."
Swine flu deaths rises to 670 in India, Ministry monitors situation
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS) About 10,025 people were infected by swine flu so far this year, according to the government, with media report adding that 670 people have died from the virus H1N1.
Gujarat "encounter cop" DG Vanzara walks out of jail
Ahmadabad, Feb 18 (IBNS): Former Gujarat IPS officer DG Vanzara, who was recently granted bail by the Ahmedabad CBI court in connection the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, walked out of the jail on Wednesday.
Coast Guard DIG remark sparks row over Pakistan terror boat incident
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS): A new controversy has occurred over the Dec 31, 2014 night incident of a purported Pakistani terror boat blowing itself up off the Gujarat coast when chased by the Indian coast guards with a senior officer of the Coast Guard quoted in video footage saying that the boat was blown up by India and not by Pakistan itself.
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