Kejriwal to meet kin of Uphaar cinema victim a day after SC judgement
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his displeasure over the Supreme Court verdict that spared the owners of Uphaar cinema hall a jail term for the devastating fire in 1997, he will meet a close kin of two of the victims on Friday, reports said.
Double delight for Saina Nehwal as she signs a Rs 25 crore deal
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Days after regaining the badminton World No 1 spot in the womens ranking, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal signed a two year exclusive deal of Rs 25 crore with sports management group IOS Sports and Entertainment on Thursday.
Actor son Ram Charan set to commemorate Chiranjeevis 60th Birthday
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): Southern superstar Chiranjeevi's 60th birthday also comes in with another milestone in his professional life, and that is the completion of 35 years in his celluloid career.
India advises Pakistan against meeting with Kashmiri separatists
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Ahead of Sunday's NSA-level talks that is preceded by a growing tension India and Pakistan have exchanged hard talks in keeping with their firm stand over Kashmiri separatists being invited for a meeting with Pakistan's Sartaz Aziz, reports said.
After Tianjin explosion, UN expert calls on China to ensure transparent investigation
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Government of China and relevant businesses in the country should ensure complete transparency in the investigation of the chemical disaster in Tianjin, including both causes and effects of the explosion, says an independent United Nations human rights expert.
Trip Factory set to transform Indian travel industry with BOGO cards
Bangalore, Aug 19 (IBNS) In an age when buying at the best price and getting the best deal has become a mantra for the Indian consumer, TripFactory the challenger in the online travel space, known for simplifying travel and curating bespoke travel experiences, is all set to change the way India travels.
Inox gives technology a new dimension
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS): Multiplex Inox, in association with Brenzy, has introduced an application that provides movie goers with real time information on films, special offers and discounts that one can avail at Inox through a one-time download of the application Brenzy on IOS andGoogle Play Store.
WWE launches 'Direct-To-Fans' mobile service on Vuclip
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS): Vuclip, a mobile video on demand [VOD] service for emerging markets, on Wednesday announced a partnership with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Ltd. to engage WWE fans in emerging markets of the world with video clips on their mobile phones.
Pacific Island countries are a key factor in Indias extended Act East policy: President
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): The Heads of State Government participating in 2nd Summit of Forum for India-Pacific Island Countries (FIPIC) called on the President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
Rajnath Singh administers Sadbhavana Diwas pledge
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh administered the Sadbhavna Diwas pledge to the officers and staff of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Personnel and Training at Jalebi Chowk, North Block, here on Thursday.
ED raids on Digambar Kamat's residence and offices in Goa
Panaji, Aug 20 (IBNS) Enforcement Directorate officials are conducting raids on the residence and offices of former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, implicated in the Louis Berger bribery scandal, media reports said.
Rajasthan Civic Polls results today : A test for Vasundhara Raje
Jaipur, Aug 20 (IBNS) The results of elections to 129 civic bodies in 31 districts of Rajasthan will be announced on Thursday in what is the first acid test Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje goes through after the Congress tagged her name with scam-tainted cricket tycoon Lalit Modi.
Govt issues final notification on Eco Sensitive Zone around Okhla Bird Sanctuary
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): The final notification declaring Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Okhla bird sanctuary has been issued by Government of India in the Gazette of India.
Kashmiri separatist leaders put under house arrest
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS) Kashmiri separatist leaders invited by Pakistan to meet its National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz when he comes to India for talks, were placed under house arrest on Thursday morning, reports said.
Gujarat Police Officer, who took on Modi over 2002 riots, sacked
Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IBNS) Gujarat Police officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who alleged Narendra Modi was complicit in 2002 Gujarat pogrom, has been sacked.
President of Indias message on the eve of National Day of Hungary
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Hungary on the eve of their National Day.
Mulayam shock: One person rapes and four more named in report
Lucknow, Aug 19 (IBNS) Seeking to defend the "better" law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has unwittingly triggered a controversy, saying that one person commits rape and four are named in the complaint.
President Pranab Mukherjee's wife cremated
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee's wife Suvra Mukherjee was cremated on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in Delhi for funeral of President's wife
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Delhi on Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Suvra Mukherjee, wife of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
Kejriwal joins Modi-Nitish war of words over DNA issue
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) Joining the "DNA comment row" between Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has taken a swipe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comment while expressing solidarity with the Bihar Chief Minister.
Come to Delhi, I will give space : Kejriwal's offer to FTII students
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) Hours after the midnight arrest of protesting students at Pune's Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked the students to come to Delhi and run their classes.
Sushma Swaraj meets families of Indian sailors jailed in Nigeria, assures action
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): The family members of 11 Indian sailors who are lodged in Nigerian jail for past one year, met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday at her office in New Delhi.
Five students of FTII arrested in midnight crackdown
Pune, Aug 19 (IBNS) Five students of Pune's prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) were arrested from campus after midnight on Tuesday and about a dozen more were charged as the standoff between students and authorities over centre's choice of the institute's chief escalated to a new height.
Unknown gunmen kill cop in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 18 (IBNS): Unknown gunmen shot dead Jammu and Kashmir policeman in Tujar area of Sopore town in North Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
PM Modi launches Rs. 9,700-crore highway project in Bihar
Arrah, Bihar, Aug 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a highway project worth Rs. 9,700 crore while promising to "change the face of Bihar" that is set to go for a high-voltage Assembly election by November this year.
Hurriyat won't allow Kashmir land for settlement of ex-servicemen : Geelani
Srinagar, Aug 18 (IBNS) Hardline Hurriyat Conference faction leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has opposed any government plan to get ex-servicemen or their children settled in Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi likely to announce sops for Bihar today
Patna, Aug 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to make a special announcement for Bihar on Tuesday as he will address a public rally in Saharsa ahead of the Assembly elections in the state that his party, BJP, is desperate to win.
President Pranab Mukherjee's wife passes away
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee's wife Suvra Mukherjee passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness.
From UAE PM modi makes veiled attack on Pakistan
Dubai, Aug 18 (IBNS) Without taking the name of any country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has apparently taken a swipe at Pakistan while declaring a joint statement with the United Arab Emirates in fighting terror.
Supreme Court receives threatening email
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS) The Supreme Court has received an anonymous email threatening that it will be blown up, media reports said.
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