PM announces ex-gratia relief for GAIL explosion victims
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Ministers Relief Fund, for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the GAIL pipeline fire in Andhra Pradesh Friday.
Andhra Pradesh: 14 killed in GAIL pipeline explosion
Hyderabad, June 27 (IBNS) At least 14 people were killed and several others were injured on Friday in an explosion at an 18-inch pipeline of largest state-owned natural gas processing and distribution company GAIL in Andhra Pradesh.
UGC rejects DU's new proposal
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday rejected a new proposal sent by the Delhi University (DU) where the latter said it wants the three-year course be implemented in such a manner that an honours degree will be given on its completion.
Amarnath Yatra begins; snow makes trek difficult
New Delhi , June 27 (JEN) The Amarnath Yatra began in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. This year, at least 1160 pilgrims will trek to the temple in the first batch, said reports.
Shah Rukh Khan's driver arrested for raping minor
Mumbai, June 26 (IBNS) The Bandra Police on Thursday said they have arrested Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's driver for allegedly raping a minor.
Modi orders his ministers not to buy new cars
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered his ministers not to buy new cars, said reports on Thursday.
Swaraj discusses key issues with Bangladesh Foreign Minister
Dhaka, June 26 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met her Bangladeshi counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali here and discussed key bilateral issues.
Amit Shah to be new BJP president?
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah is likely to be the next president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
No admission on Day 3 at Delhi University
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) The Delhi University (DU) did not start its admission process for the third consecutive day on Thursday despite University Grants Commission (UGC) directive.
Cabinet may discuss gas price rise today
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet might meet here on Wednesday to discuss gas price hike.
Peshawar: One killed in PIA plane firing
Peshawar, June 25 (IBNS) A woman was killed and two others were injured when unidentified gunmen fired at a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane at the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar city of Pakistan, said reports on Wednesday.
PM, President condole loss of lives in Rajdhani Express mishap
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives due to the accident of the Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express.
Appointment of new Guvs soon: Rajnath
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said new Governors will be appointed soon.
FYUP row: HC says no to urgent hearing
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to give an urgent hearing to two cross petitions over the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) row.
Bihar: 5 killed as Rajdhani Express derails
Chapra, June 25 (IBNS): At least five people were killed and over nine others were injured when the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed near Chapra town at Saran district in Bihar early Wednesday.
Rajdhani Express derailment gross negligence: Lalu
Patna, June 25 (IBNS) Former Railway Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday condemned the derailment of the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express in Bihar and said it was an incident of gross negligence.
Rajdhani Express derailment: Gowda to visit site
Chapra, June 25 (IBNS) Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda will visit the spot where the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed early Wednesday.
LPG cylinder price to be hiked by Rs 5?
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has reportedly proposed to hike LPG price by Rs 5 per cylinder, said reports on Tuesday.
FYUP row: DU teachers go on hunger strike
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Delhi University (DU) teachers, favouring the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), on Tuesday held a hunger strike as a mark of protest against the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry over the issue.
Preity Zinta to record statement at Wankhede Stadium?
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS) The Mumbai Police on Tuesday told Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has filed a case of an alleged public offensive against her ex-boyfriend, industrialist Ness Wadia, that they would like to record her statement at the Wankhede Stadium - the site of the incident.
17-year-old found dead after being raped
Karur, June 24 (IBNS): The Tamil Nadu Police on Tuesday said they have found body of a 17-year-old girl on Monday night in Karur district. The minor was allegedly raped.
Modi to reconsider fare hike for Mumbai trains
Mumbai/New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government might reconsider the rail fare hike for Mumbai suburban trains, said reports on Tuesday.
Nagaland Guv wants to quit, Narayanan needs time
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) Nagaland Governor Ashwani Kumar on Monday said he has informed Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh that he wants to resign from his political chair.
Kolkata metro caught in tunnel, passengers evacuated
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS) The Metro service in Kolkata was severely disrupted and gave a scare to passengers who were stranded inside a rake for nearly an hour between Park Street and Maidan stations on Monday morning.
Govt to hike import duty on sugar: Paswan
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Monday said the Centre will hike import duty on sugar by 40 percent.
Budget Session of the Parliament starts July 7
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) The Budget Session of the Indian Parliament will start on July 7 and end on Aug 14.
Campa Cola: BMC disconnects power supply
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS) Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials on Monday entered the premises of the Campa Cola society and disconnected electricity supply to the illegal flats on the compound.
Smriti Irani to discuss DU's course with UGC
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS) Human Resources Development Minister Smriti Irani on Monday called University Grants Commission (UGC) officials to sit for a meeting and discuss the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) of the Delhi University (DU).
UP: Seven-year-old gangraped in Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar , June 23 (IBNS) A seven-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by three men in Muzaffarnagar city in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, said reports on Monday.
Preity Zinta to record statement today
Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has filed a case of an alleged public offensive against her ex-boyfriend, industrialist Ness Wadia, will record her statement on Monday, said reports.
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