Supreme Court asks Centre, RBI to respond on plea for banned note exchange
New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding allegations that people are not being allowed to deposit demonetised notes despite the March 31, 2017, deadline promised earlier, according to media reports.
Defence Minister Parrikar calls on global community to take action against terrorism
New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said terrorism remains a pervasive and serious challenge to global security and called for action against it while inaugurating the two-day 19th Asian Security Conference which began in New Delhi on Monday.
Babri demolition : Charges against Advani and others can not be dropped, says SC
New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Monday indicated it might revive conspiracy charges against 13 Hindutva leaders, including BJP stalwarts like Lal Kishna Advani, in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case, reports said.
Pakistan cannot dictate terms on Durand Line, says former Afghan President Karzai
Kabul, Mar 6 (IBNS): Pakistan has no legal authority to dictate terms on Durand Line, said former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, according to media reports on Monday.
Rape-accused UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati fails to get Supreme Court protection
New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS) : Gayatri Prajapati, the rape-accused Uttar Pradesh Minister, who is reportedly absconding, on Monday failed to get protection from arrest from the Supreme Court which said that the law should take its own course, media reports said.
West Bengal: 4 killed as truck rams into auto rickshaw in South 24 Parganas
Kolkata, Mar 3 (IBNS): A speeding truck reportedly collided head-on with an auto rickshaw at Chanditala More area under Bishnupur Police Station in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district in the wee hours of Friday, killing at least four people and leaving two others injured.
Arrested IAS officer Sudhir Kumar suspended in Bihar test paper leak scandal
Patna, March 3 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) chairman Sudhir Kumar, who was arrested along with his family members in connection with test paper leak scandal, was placed under suspension on Friday by the state government.
Road accident in Rajasthan leaves 17 people dead
Jaipur, Mar 3 (IBNS): Seventeen people died in a jeep-truck collision in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district on Friday, according to media reports.
University of Leicester researchers measure Big Bens bong
London, Mar 3 (IBNS): A team from the University of Leicesters Department of Engineering has, for the first time ever, vibration-mapped the famous London bell Big Ben in order to reveal why it produces its distinct harmonious tone.
Nepal well-poised to attract Indian FDI says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS): Uion Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday that India and Nepal share share deep-rooted historical, cultural and religious ties, which have enabled extensive cooperation in trade and economic fields between the two countries.
Defeating SP only answer to removing corruption from UP : PM Modi
Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, Mar 3 (IBNS) : Flaying his political rivals for their apathy towards the welfare of Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday promised a corruption-free Uttar Pradesh if BJP is voted to power.
Civilian killed, CRPF jawan injured in Kashmir grenade attack
Srinagar, Mar 3 (IBNS) : A civilian was reportedly killed and a CRPF jawan injured when militants hurled a grenade at security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district .
India likely to engage in IWT dialogue in Pakistan: Reports
New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS): India is likely to engage in a dialogue pertaining to Indus Water Treaty (IWT) after Pakistan forwarded an invitation, ANI reports said.
Tamil Nadu: Court dismisses plea against Coca Cola and Pepsi in river water supply case
Chennai, Mar 2 (IBNS): Multinational beverage companies Coca-Cola and Pepsi will be able to lift water from Thamiravarani river in Tamil Nadu following the dismissal of two Public Interest Litigation cases by the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court, according to media reports.
Hunger strike by some app-cab drivers of Bengaluru continues
Bengaluru, Mar 2 (IBNS): The hunger strike by a section of Ola and Uber app-cab drivers in Bengaluru entered its second day on Thursday, according to media reports.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's unique message in support of gender equality campaign
Mumbai, Mar 2 (IBNS): Indian superstar Amitabh Bachchan joined the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development's (WCD's) 'We Are Equal' campaign and put across a message of gender equality in his own unique way, on Thursday.
Private banks start charging minimum Rs. 150 after free cash transactions a month
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) : Some private banks have started charging a minimum amount on cash deposits and withdrawals beyond four free transactions a month, reports said.
PM congratulates defence scientists on the successful demonstration of ballistic missile defence capability
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the defence scientists on the successful demonstration of India's ballistic missile defence capability.
Srinivas Kuchibhotla's widow says she wants to return to fulifl husband's dreams
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS) : Sunayana Dumala, the widow of Srinivas Kuchibhotla -- the Indian techie who was shot dead last month in Kansas City in a hate crime, says she wants to return to fulfil her "husband's dream," The Times of India reported.
TransCanada suspends $15-bn lawsuit against US after Trump approves Keystone pipeline project
Calgary, Mar 2 (IBNS): With the approval of Keystone pipeline project by US President Donald Trump, TransCanada Corp has suspended their lawsuit against the US government, which they had claimed towards damages and costs amounting to 15 billion dollars, said media reports.
PM Modi to address International Yoga Festival via video conference today
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the International Yoga Festival, taking place in Rishikesh, via video conference on Thursday.
Emergency visas are granted immediately now: India's Consul General in Toronto
In an exclusive interview with IBNS Toronto bureau, Consul General of India in Toronto, Canada, Dinesh Bhatia talks about improved consular services, trade between the two countries and his personal life
Eight killed and several injured in Haryana road accident
Ambala, Mar 1 (IBNS): A road accident near Ambala in Haryana on Wednesday morning left eight people dead and several injured, according to media reports.
Rape-accused UP Minister Gayatri Prajapati goes missing as police search his houses
Lucknow, Mar 1 (lBNS) : Uttar Pradesh Minister Gayatri Prajapathas reportedly gone "missing" with police closing in on him following a Supreme Court directive in connection with a rape case, media reports said.
Leftists are polluting Gurmehar Kaur's mind : Kiren Rijiju tells NDTV
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) : Union Minister of state for Home Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said he did not accuse Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur, but only said Leftists are polluting her mind.
Arvind Kejriwal condoles death of Gujarati writer Tarak Mehta
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday condoled the demise of renowned Gujarati writer Tarak Mehta.
Afghanistan: Taliban leader among five casualties in US drone strike
Kabul, Mar 1 (IBNS): At least five militants, including a Taliban leader, were among casualties in a drone strike, local Khaama Press reported.
PM Modi greets Nitish Kumar on his birthday
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the latter's birthday.
With virtual and augmented reality, UN ideas forum to explore collaboration on Global Goals
New York, Mar 1 (Just Earth News): Policy makers, activists and private sector representatives from over 80 countries will join gaming experts and simulators on Wednesday in Bonn, Germany, at the start of the first playable sustainable development conference organized by the United Nations and partners.
Rotary Club of Calcutta Metropolitan hands over award to Mrinal Sen, others
Kolkata, Feb 28 (IBNS): Rotary Club of Calcutta Metropolitan handed over Vocational Excellence Awards to legendary film maker Mrinal Sen ( at his residence), Anjan Dutta ( actor, director and singer), Debshankar Halder ( theatre actor), Dr Pradip Chopra ( Builder & Educationist), Dr AC Chakraborty ( Chartered Accountant) and Goutam Sarkar ( Footballer).
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