PM announces ex-gratia relief for GAIL explosion victims

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.

by IBNS June 27, 2014

Andhra Pradesh: 14 killed in GAIL pipeline explosion

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.

by IBNS June 27, 2014

UGC rejects DU's new proposal

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.

by IBNS June 27, 2014

Amarnath Yatra begins; snow makes trek difficult

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.

by IBNS June 27, 2014

Shah Rukh Khan's driver arrested for raping minor

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.

by IBNS June 26, 2014

Modi orders his ministers not to buy new cars

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.

by IBNS June 26, 2014

Swaraj discusses key issues with Bangladesh Foreign Minister

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.

by IBNS June 26, 2014

Amit Shah to be new BJP president?

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).

by IBNS June 26, 2014

No admission on Day 3 at Delhi University

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.

by IBNS June 26, 2014

Cabinet may discuss gas price rise today

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.

by IBNS June 25, 2014

Peshawar: One killed in PIA plane firing

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.

by IBNS June 25, 2014

PM, President condole loss of lives in Rajdhani Express mishap

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.

by IBNS June 25, 2014

Appointment of new Guvs soon: Rajnath

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.

by IBNS June 25, 2014

FYUP row: HC says no to urgent hearing

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.

by IBNS June 25, 2014

Bihar: 5 killed as Rajdhani Express derails

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.

by IBNS June 25, 2014

Rajdhani Express derailment gross negligence: Lalu

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.

by IBNS June 25, 2014

Rajdhani Express derailment: Gowda to visit site

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.

by IBNS June 25, 2014

LPG cylinder price to be hiked by Rs 5?

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.

by IBNS June 24, 2014

FYUP row: DU teachers go on hunger strike

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.

by IBNS June 24, 2014

Preity Zinta to record statement at Wankhede Stadium?

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.

by IBNS June 24, 2014

17-year-old found dead after being raped

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.

by IBNS June 24, 2014

Modi to reconsider fare hike for Mumbai trains

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.

by IBNS June 24, 2014

Nagaland Guv wants to quit, Narayanan needs time

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.

by IBNS June 23, 2014

Kolkata metro caught in tunnel, passengers evacuated

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.

by IBNS June 23, 2014

Govt to hike import duty on sugar: Paswan

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.

by IBNS June 23, 2014

Budget Session of the Parliament starts July 7

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.

by IBNS June 23, 2014

Campa Cola: BMC disconnects power supply

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.

by IBNS June 23, 2014

Smriti Irani to discuss DU's course with UGC

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).

by IBNS June 22, 2014

UP: Seven-year-old gangraped in Muzaffarnagar

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.

by IBNS June 22, 2014

Preity Zinta to record statement today

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.

by IBNS June 22, 2014