BJP-Akali Dal alliance poised for landslide victory in Chandigarh civic polls
Chandigarh, Dec 20 (IBNS) : Ahead of the crucial state Assembly elections, Punjab's ruling BJP and Akali Dal combine is poised for a landslide victory to retain capital Chandigarh's municipal board as it is set to win 20 out of the 26 seats with the Congress leading in three seats, reports said.
India condemns assassination of Russian Ambassador in Ankara
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): India's Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement released on Tuesday, condemned the assassination of Russian Ambassador in Ankara.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyz President Atambayev to hold discussions on Tuesday
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almazbek Sharshenovich Atambayev, who is on a state visit to India, paid homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, in Rajghat, in Delhi on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyz President Atambayev to hold discussions on Tuesday
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almazbek Sharshenovich Atambayev, who is on a state visit to India, paid homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, in Rajghat, in Delhi on Tuesday.
Russian diplomat assassination: Putin says action aimed to foil Syria solution
Ankara, Dec 20 (IBNS): Apparently protesting against Russia's involvement in Aleppo, the Russia's Ambassador to Turkey has been shot dead on Monday by a Turkish gunman at an art gallery exhibition opening as the assailant shouted "God is Great" and "Don't Forget Aleppo, don't forget Syria" even as Russia condemning the attack called it an action aimed at spoiling its ties with Turkey and foiling a solution on Syria.
Berlin: Truck rams crowd in Christmas market, 12 killed
Berlin, Dec 20 (IBNS): A truck ploughed into a Christmas market at Berlin city in Germany on Monday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 50 others, media reports said.
Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited signs a MoU with Manipal Global Education Services for a 1 year General Insurance Training Program
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IBNS): Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) to offer a customised General Insurance Training Program for participants at the Manipal Academy of Banking & Insurance in Bangalore.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at Howrah station's food court, no casualty
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IBNS): A major fire broke out at the food court of Howrah railway station's old complex on Friday early morning, triggering huge panic among the passengers.
Former agriculture minister Sharad Pawar says Rabi crop sowing hit by demonetisation
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Demonetisation has hit Rabi crop sowing hit as farmers are not able to buy quality seeds and fertilizer, said Sharad Pawar on Friday, according to media reports.
Indira Gandhi evaded demonetisation recommendation : Narendra Modi
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS) : Hitting back at the Congress for its criticism of note ban, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused his predecessor late Indira Gandhi of snubbing the demonetisation recommendation suggested by the Niranjan Nath Wanchoo committee.
Postal employees arrested in Vizag for unauthorised exchange of banned notes
Visakhapatnam, Dec 16 (IBNS):The CBI arrested two postal employees in Visakhapatnam for unauthorised exchange of old currency notes, the media reported on Friday.
Donald Trump appoints David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel
Washington, Dec 16 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David Friedman as the new US ambassador to Israel, media reports said.
20-year-old raped in Delhi, accused arrested
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): A 20-year-old woman was allegedly raped in the national capital late on Thursday night by a man posing as a cab driver, reports said.
Police corrupt and ineffective under PMO and LG, says Kejriwal
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Accusing the PMO and Lieutenant Governor of indulging in politics with women safety in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the law enforcers have become corrupt and ineffective under the former's rule.
PM Modi pays tributes to martyrs on Vijay Diwas
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to martyrs on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.
RBI chief Urjit Patel not likely to meet the media after board meeting in Kolkata
Kolkata, Dec 15 (IBNS): Rserve Bank of India governor, Urjit Patel, who arrived in Kolkata on Thursday, is likely to meet West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra, media reported.
AIADMK chooses Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala as party chief
Chennai, Dec 15 (IBNS): Speculations turned true with the AIADMK choosing Sasikala Natarajan, the close aide of the deceased former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa, as the party chief, media reported on Thursday.
Third bank robbery in Jammu and Kashmir in two months
Srinagar, Dec 15 (IBNS): Suspected terrorists robbed a bank in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, according to media sources.
LS adjourned for the day on Thursday, veteran leader LK Advani disappointed with logjam
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day on Thursday following a noisy showdown between the government and the opposition members, according to media reports.
Another rhino poached in Kaziranga
Guwahati, Dec 15 (IBNS): Poachers killed another one-horned rhino in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP) on Wednesday night.
Manipur : Four cops killed, four others injured in two attacks by militants
Guwahati, Dec 15 (IBNS): At least four cops were killed and four others injured in two separate incidents of ambush laid by suspected militants in Manipur's Chandel and Tengnaupal districts on Thursday morning.
SC orders closure of liquor stores on national, state highways from Apr 1
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the closure of all liquor stores on national and state highways, reports said.
Patanjali fined INR 11 lakh for misbranding
Haridwar, Dec 15 (IBNS): Patanjali, an Indian FMCG company spearheaded by the aura of yoga guru Baba Ramdev, has been fined INR 11 lakh for misbranding and misleading ads, reports said.
Karnataka's excise minister H Y Meti resign following allegations of sexual misconduct
Bengaluru, Dec 14 (IBNS): Karnataka's excise minister H Y Meti has resigned on Wednesday following alleged charges of sexual misconduct, according to media reports on Wednesday.
65 Hyderabad Teens Caught Watching Porn In Internet Cafes
Hyderabad, Dec 14 (IBNS) : Sixty-five teenagers in Hyderabad and their parents are to be jointly counselled on Wednesday after the teens were caught watching pornography at internet cafes earlier this week, NDTV reported.
Have information about PM Modi's personal involvement in corruption : Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS) : In what he had earlier claimed that an "earthquake" is in the offing, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he has information proving Prime Minister Narendra Modis personal involvement in corruption, reports said.
Bombay High Court dismisses Chhagan Bhujbal's bail plea
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS) : The Mumbai High Court The Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea and a habeas corpus petition filed by former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who has challenged his detention over charges of money laundering.
Sushma Swaraj placed in FP's Global Thinkers list for twitter diplomacy, Modi congratulates
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS) : External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has been named in the Global Thinkers List of 2016 compiled by Foreign Policy magazine for her novel way of settling things through twitter, reports said
Massive IT raids across country : Rs. 6.43 crore seized from Delhi,Bengaluru,Panjim,Faridabad
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS) : In massive raids being conducted by Income Tax Department officials across the country, new and old notes worth Rs. 6.43 crore have so far been seized in Bengaluru, Panjim, Faridabad and Delhi reports said.
PM Modi ready to speak on note ban, but Lok Sabha adjourned in four minutes
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS) : In an indication that the last three days would also be a waste as it was in the entire Winter Session so far, the Lok Sabha was adjourned within four minutes after it began on Wednesday morning with utter chaos ruling the roost even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present in Parliament to speak on the debate on note ban.
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