India will soon be a global player in the digital economy, says Google CEO
Kharagpur, Jan 5 (IBNS): CEO of tech-giant Google Inc, Sundar Pichai, who was at the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kharagpur, West Bengal on Thursday to interact with students of his alma mater, feels that India will soon be a global player in the digital economy.
PM Modi reaches Patna Gandhi Maidan to attend Guru Govind Singh Prakash Parv celebrations
Patna, Jan 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the Gandhi Maidan in Patna to attend the 350th Prakash Parv celebrations of Guru Govind Singh on Thursday.
Bengaluru : Four arrested for molesting woman on New Year's Eve
Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IBNS) : Police have arrested four persons in connection with the molestation of a woman which was filmed on security cameras on New Year's Eve, whipping up nationwide uproar, reports said.
Strict implementation of model code of conduct: Punjab chief electoral officer VK Singh
Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IBNS): Chief Electoral Officer VK Singh has issued instructions to strictly implement model code of conduct in poll-bound Punjab, according to media reports on Thursday.
Afghanistan: Jalalabad explosion kills at least one, heavy casualties feared
Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in an explosion which rocked the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday morning, local Khaama Press reported.
Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump
Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has said on Wednesday that some people don't understand the 'movement', referring to his win in the US presidential polls.
Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen for allegedly breaching borders
New Delhi/Colombo, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, India, media reported on Thursday.
Supreme Court dismisses Sasikala Pushpa's plea for CBI probe into Jayalalithaa's death
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed petitions filed by rebel AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa and a youth organisation to order a CBI investigation into the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, The Hindu reported.
BJP hails Modi's policy after UAE freezes Dawood's properties
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rejoiced the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly seized properties of underworld don and 1993 Mumbai serial blast mastermind Dawood Ibrahim, media reports said.
Cable TV Show 2017 inaugurated in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS): Cable TV Show 2017 Kolkata, one of the largest shows on satellite and cable television & broadband in India, was flagged off on Wednesday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Chief Guest, Janab Firhad Hakim, Minister-in-Charge of Municipal Affairs, inaugurated the event in the presence of Guest-of-Honour, Aroop Biswas, Minister-in-Charge, Housing & Youth Affairs, Government of West Bengal.
Polls in five states from Feb 4 to March 8, UP election in seven phases
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) : The Election Commission on Wednesday announced dates for the Assembly polls in five states between February 4 and March 8 stipulating a seven-phase polling for Uttar Pradesh, the biggest of all with 403 seats.
EC announces Assembly election dates in five states
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) : The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the dates and phases of Assembly elections for 5 states - Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Goa- to be held between February 4 and March 8.
CBI arrests: Kejriwal accuses BJP of vendetta politics
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Following TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay's arrest in connection with the Rose Valley money laundering scam, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the BJP of vendetta politics.
Afghanistan: Security forces kill 58 militants including 10 ISIS fighters
Kabul Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 58 militants, including 10 ISIS fighters have been killed in various operations carried out by the Afghan security forces in the nation, local Khaama Press said.
BJP leader's house bombed in Bengal after TMC MP's arrest
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS) : The house of a senior BJP leader in West Bengal was bombed allegedly by supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress late Tuesday night, hours after the attack on the party's state headquarters in Kolkata after the arrest of TMC MP Sudip Bandopadhyay in connection with the Rose Valley chit fund scam, reports said.
Air Marshal Sanjay Sharma takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Air headquarters
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Air Marshal Sanjay Sharma assumed the responsibilities of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Air Headquarters, New Delhi, on Jan 1, 2017, an official release stated.
DMK appoints MK Stalin as working president
Chennai, Jan 4 (IBNS): The DMK on Wednesday appointed party treasurer and opposition leader in the state assembly, MK Stalin, as its working president, reports said.
Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar sworn in as new Chief Justice of India
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar on Wednesday was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India.
Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim
Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed North Korea's missile claim in a recent Twitter post.
Kejriwal meets Nitish Kumar
New Delhi/Patna, Jan 3 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar.
Dhaka: Fire breaks out at DCC market
Dhaka, Jan 3 (IBNS): A massive fire has gutted DCC market in Dhakas Gulshan-1 area on Tuesday, media reports said.
Sudip Bandopadhyay to apear before CBI today
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IBNS): TMC MP Sudip Bandopadhyay is likely to appear before the CBI on Tuesday, reports said.
J&K: Militant killed in gunbattle
Srinagar, Jan 3 (IBNS): Security forces have killed a militant during a gun fight in Baramullah district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, media reports said.
Narendra Modi to visit Tirupati, join Indian Science Congress
New delhi, Jan 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he will visit Tirupati to join the Indian Science Congress.
Turkey Attack: Manhunt for gunman continues, 12 arrested
Istanbul, Jan 3 (IBNS): The Turkish Police have arrested 12 people so far as manhunt to nab the attacker who killed 39 people during a new year eve party at a nightclub here continued, media reports said on Tuesday.
Trump dismisses North Korea nuclear threat
Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): Reacting to North Korea's threats, United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said the Asian nation would not develop a nuclear weapon hat might endanger US security.
SC sacks BCCI chief Anurag Thakur
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): The Supreme Court (SC) of India on Monday ordered the removal of Anurag Thakur, BCCI president and sacked secretary Ajay Shirke, according to media reports.
Chhattisgarh: Bus accident kills 5, dozens injured
Raipur, Jan 2 (IBNS): At least five people, including three women and a child, have been killed in a road accident in Chhattisgarh's Ghariaband district, media reports said.
Kerala priest arrested for sexually abusing boy
Kochi, Jan 2 (IBNS): A Christian priest has been arrested by law enforcers for allegedly molesting a 11-year-old boy, reports said.
Supreme Court bans seeking votes in the name of religion
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS) : In a landmark judgement the Supreme Court on Monday said that no politician can seek votes in the name of religion, caste and creed as election is a secular exercise, reports said.
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