CBI to reach UP today; to start probe

CBI to reach UP today; to start probe

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) A team of 20 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials led by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) will reach Uttar Pradesh from New Delhi on Friday to start its investigation into the Badaun ganrape and murder case.

by IBNS June 13, 2014

Musharraf allowed to leave Pakistan

Musharraf allowed to leave Pakistan

Karachi, June 12 (IBNS) A Karachi court on Thursday allowed former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf to leave the country.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

Sri Lanka releases 51 Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka releases 51 Indian fishermen

Colombo, June 12 (IBNS) As many as 51 Indian fishermen were released by the Sri Lankan government, said reports on Thursday.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

UP: Another girl found hanging from tree

UP: Another girl found hanging from tree

Lucknow, June 12 (IBNS) A 19-year-old girl was found hanging from a tree in Moradabad city of Uttar Pradesh, said reports on Thursday.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

Akhilesh Yadav to meet PM Modi today

Akhilesh Yadav to meet PM Modi today

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is sheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

UP: Woman alleges rape by policeman

UP: Woman alleges rape by policeman

Hamirpur, June 12 (IBNS) A 35-year-old woman has alleged that she was raped by a Station House Officer (SHO) at Sumerpur police station in Hamirpur district, said reports on Thursday.

by IBNS June 12, 2014

Nawaz Sharif writes to PM Modi

Nawaz Sharif writes to PM Modi

Islamabad/New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has written to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi saying he was 'satisfied' with the 'meaningful exchange of thoughts' with the latter when in New Delhi.

by IBNS June 11, 2014

Lt General Suhag's appointment final: Jaitley

Lt General Suhag's appointment final: Jaitley

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Brusing off all controversies, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said Vice Chief of Indian Army Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag's appointment as the next Army Chief has been finalized.

by India Blooms News Service June 11, 2014

Delhi power crisis: Kejriwal likely to meet Modi

Delhi power crisis: Kejriwal likely to meet Modi

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejirwal and senior party leader Manish Sisodia might meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Delhi power crisis, said reports on Wednesday.

by IBNS June 11, 2014

Ishrat fake encounter: CBI locks horns with MHA

Ishrat fake encounter: CBI locks horns with MHA

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made it clear to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that it will not share with the latter the case diary of the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter, said reports on Wednesday.

by IBNS June 11, 2014

Himachal tragedy: FIR lodged; search operations on

Himachal tragedy: FIR lodged; search operations on

Manali, June 11 (IBNS) The Himachal Pradesh Police on Wednesday said a First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against Larji Dam officials after at least 24 students were washed away following alleged sudden discharge of water from the dam on Sunday.

by IBNS June 11, 2014

PM Modi meets BJP general secretaries

PM Modi meets BJP general secretaries

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretaries to discuss party issues post government formation.

by IBNS May 31, 2014

AIADMK to give issue-based support to BJP?

AIADMK to give issue-based support to BJP?

New Delhi/Chennai, May 31 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) might provide issue-based support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Rajya Sabha, said reports on Saturday.

by IBNS May 31, 2014

Badaun gangrape-murder: Fifth accused arrested

Badaun gangrape-murder: Fifth accused arrested

Lucknow, May 31 (IBNS) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said they have arrested the fifth accused in the Badaun gangrape and murder case, while two others are still absconding.

by IBNS May 31, 2014

Smriti Irani education row: DU suspends five officials

Smriti Irani education row: DU suspends five officials

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The Delhi University (DU) has suspended its five officials for allegedly leaking Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's educational qualification details, said reports on Saturday.

by IBNS May 31, 2014

UP crisis: Akhilesh writes to Power Minister

UP crisis: Akhilesh writes to Power Minister

Lucknow, May 31 (IBNS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said he has written to Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal saying that his state is not getting enough power supply.

by IBNS May 31, 2014

Modi meets Sharif; talks tough on terrorism, 26/11

Modi meets Sharif; talks tough on terrorism, 26/11

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif at Hyderabad House here and reportedly talked tough on cross-border terror and the "slow" 26/11 trial in their nearly 50 minutes meeting.

by IBNS May 27, 2014

Gadkari defamation case: Kejriwal agrees to furnish bond

Gadkari defamation case: Kejriwal agrees to furnish bond

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday agreed to furnish a personal bond in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari.

by IBNS May 27, 2014

Prakash Javadekar assumes charge as I&B Minister

Prakash Javadekar assumes charge as I&B Minister

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Javadekar took charge of his new assignment as Minister of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) here on Tuesday.

by IBNS May 27, 2014

Gorakhdham mishap: PM Modi announces relief

Gorakhdham mishap: PM Modi announces relief

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the Railway Ministry to ensure that the relief operations following the Gorakhdham rail accident are carried out smoothly.

by IBNS May 27, 2014

Vaiko protests Rajapaksa attending Modi's oath-taking

Vaiko protests Rajapaksa attending Modi's oath-taking

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ally Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) supremo Vaiko on Monday led a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to protest against Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa's arrival in the country for attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

by IBNS May 26, 2014

Gadkari defamation case: Kejriwal moves HC

Gadkari defamation case: Kejriwal moves HC

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday moved the Delhi High Court against the magistrate court order in connection with a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari against him.

by IBNS May 26, 2014

2G: Raja, Kanimozhi, others seek bail

2G: Raja, Kanimozhi, others seek bail

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) Seven accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, including, former telecom minister A Raja and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi, on Monday sought bail in a Delhi court against an Enforcement Directorate (ED) chargesheet.

by IBNS May 26, 2014

20 feared dead as Gorakhdham Express derails

20 feared dead as Gorakhdham Express derails

Gorakhpur, May 26 (IBNS) At least 20 people are feared dead as six bogies of the Gorakhdham Express got derailed near Churaid Railway Station at Sant Kabir Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, said reports.

by IBNS May 26, 2014

Yeddyurappa doesn't want to join Modi's Cabinet

Yeddyurappa doesn't want to join Modi's Cabinet

Bangalore, May 22 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP BS Yeddyurappa has written to Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi that he does not want a Cabinet berth at the Centre and that instead, he wants to strengthen the party in Karnataka.

by IBNS May 22, 2014

AAP didn't seek fresh elections: Delhi Lt Guv

AAP didn't seek fresh elections: Delhi Lt Guv

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Thursday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) did not seek fresh elections in the national capital.

by IBNS May 22, 2014

DMK slams Modi for inviting Sri Lankan President

DMK slams Modi for inviting Sri Lankan President

Chennai, May 22 (IBNS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Thursday criticized Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi for inviting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to his swearing-in ceremony on May 26.

by IBNS May 22, 2014

Anandiben Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM

Anandiben Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM

Ahmedabad, May 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's close aide Anandiben Patel took oath as the Gujarat Chief Minister on Thursday.

by IBNS May 22, 2014

82.24% pass Madhyamik examination

82.24% pass Madhyamik examination

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Thursday declared the results of Secondary/Madhyamik examination 2014.

by IBNS May 22, 2014

Modi elected as Leader of Parliamentary party

Modi elected as Leader of Parliamentary party

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi was on Tuesday elected as the Leader of the Parliamentary party.

by IBNS May 20, 2014