Body found in ex-Union ministers residence
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): The body of a 42-year-old man was found at the residence of former Union minister and Congress leader Kumari Selja here on Monday, police said.
Two minor sisters gang-raped in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Aug 11 (IBNS): Two minor sisters were allegedly gang-raped in Gurgaon on Saturday night, police said.
RSS-Modi difference surfaces over BJPs LS win?
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday gave credits to people for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s victory in the crucial 2014 Lok Sabha election.
Lalu, Nitish to kick off joint campaign today
Patna, Aug 11 (IBNS): Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav are set to begin their joint political campaign on Monday.
Two BSF jawans injured in firing by PAK troops
Jammu, Aug 11 (IBNS): Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were injured in firing by Pakistani rangers along the international border in Jammu's RS Pura on Sunday night, reports said.
Lawmakers rue absence of Sachin, Rekha in Parliament
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) Some lawmakers in Parliament are vocal about the absence of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actress Rekha in Rajya Sabha, where they have been nominated as members by the previous UPA government.
New rules for bureaucrats for efficient governance under Modi
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): To provide clean and efficient governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken measures to make the bureaucrats go by some new rules or 19 new pointers, said reports on Friday.
PM speaks to family of ailing Jaswant Singh
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to the family of former Union Minister Jaswant Singh in the morning after he was admitted in a hospital.
Will Beniwal face a criminal charge now?
Jaipur, Aug 8 (IBNS): Former Mizoram Governor Kamla Beniwal, who was removed from the office on charges of corruption, is likely to face criminal charges, media reports said.
US Defence Secretary meets Sushma, seeks partnership with India
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, who met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as part his three-day trip to India, said the U.S. wants to be a partner in Indias military modernization, and recognises Indias need to strengthen their defence-industrial base.
Odisha flood toll rises to 35
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IBNS): The toll climbed to 35 with the reported death of eight more people in Odisha as the floods triggered by heavy downpour in the past week hit nearly 1.8 million people in 24 of the states 30 districts.
Captured BSF jawan to be released today from Pak
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) jawan who was captured by the Pakistani troops for allegedly crossing the border is expected to be released on Friday, sources said.
Obama authorises air strikes on Iraq to counter militants
Washington, Aug 8 (IBNS): Amid ongoing conflict in Iraq, US President Barack Obama has authorised air strikes against Islamic militants in northern Iraq to help Iraqi forces as well as to protect American personnel present in the country.
Modi is not a dictator: Rajnath on Rahul remark
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): After Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said they were not being allowed to speak in Parliament and that only one man's voice is heard alluding to PM Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the PM neither a dictator nor communal.
We are not being allowed to speak in Parliament: Rahul
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said they were not being allowed to speak in Parliament.
Cab driver arrested in Delhi for abusing five-year-old
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): A private cab driver was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a five-year-old girl in Delhi, police said.
As Gaza ceasefire begins, UN Chief urges parties to commence peace talks in Cairo
New York, Aug 6 (IBNS) Following the announcement on Monday of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian factions, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged all parties to commence talks in Cairo for a durable peace.
Haryana IAS officer shunted out for taking on Hooda govt
Chandigarh, Aug 6 (IBNS): The Haryana government on Tuesday shunted out IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer Pradeep Kasni who had recently objected to the appointment of two commissioners made by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Flood alert in Odhisas low-lying areas, 23 people killed
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IBNS): At least 23 people were killed owing to incessant rain that caused flood waters of Mahanadi river at Mundali to gradually inundate many low-lying areas in Odhisa.
Daunting challenges lying ahead of the Post Karzai government in Afghanistan
The controversy surrounding the Afghan polls doesnt seem to end. The dangerous standoff between the two leading presidential candidates has fuelled concern that protests could spiral into ethnic unrest and may seriously hurt the stability of Afghanistan. At a time, when the Afghan security forces are already burdened with managing their internal security, with the imminent exit of ISAF forces, this doesnt augur well for the country embattling with terrorism and narcotics, fuelled by a resurgent Taliban.
UPSC row: Parl witnesses ruckus, oppositions demand scrapping of CSAT
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The row over the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) rocked the Parliament on Tuesday with the opposition parties including the Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), CPM, AIADMK, DMK demanding clarity on Centre's stand over the issue.
No double standard by Cong on Insurance Bill: Rahul
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): With no political consensus on The Insurance Laws Bill (Amendment), 2008, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government and said there was no double standard by his own party.
Manmohan Singh's daughter defends father in a book
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's daughter has defended her father in a new book and said he was not a misfit in politics but was not made for manipulative politics.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Amid uproar over the UPSC issue, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Tuesday after MPs rushed to the Well of the House.
Political parties should have patience to listen: Dwivedi
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi has sparked off a fresh controversy with his statement where he said that a political organisation should not only make itself heard but should have the patience to listen as well.
Modi to meet Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav today
Kathmandu, Aug 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav and other political leaders on Tuesday.
Shiv Sena lends support to Mumbai DIG accused of rape
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IBNS): Shiv Sena in Maharashtra has lent support to Mumbai DIG Sunil Paraskar, who has been accused of rape by a model, saying it has become fashionable to slap such charges against people.
Bhopal disaster groups urge govts to respond to US ruling
Bhopal, Aug 2 (IBNS) Five organizations working for the rights of the survivors and sufferers of the Bhopal gas disaster on Saturday called upon the state and central governments to urgently respond to the juridical issues concerning the gas disaster and the ongoing contamination of soil and groundwater.
Hurriyat calls Kashmir Valley shutdown over new Yatra
Srinagar, Aug 2 (IBNS) The Kashmir valley is observing a complete shutdown on Saturday called by the separatists against the controversial Kausar Nag Yatra.
PM Modi to address UN General Assembly
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in September this year, which is going to be his first global speech after he assumed the office in May last.
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