Feb 24, 2015, at 04:55 am
Delhi/ Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Through a massive campaign that aims to cover the length and breadth of the country, more than 1.4 million people are expected to participate in a gesture of solidarity to fight against infant deaths due to malnutrition.
Conversion to Christianity was Mother Teresa's main aim: RSS chief
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:37 am
Bharatpur, Feb 23 (IBNS): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday sparked a controversy by saying that Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa served people with the main objective of converting them to Christianity.
Land Acquisition bill to be introduced in LS on Tuesday
Feb 24, 2015, at 04:07 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Narendra Modi government will on Tuesday introduce the proposed changes in rules for land acquisition.
Kejriwal to join Anna in protests against land ordinance?
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:56 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to reunite with social activist Anna Hazare in a protest against the centre's proposed changes in rules for land acquisition, reports said.
Hyderabad: 2 dead, 13 injured after explosion in Gulf Oil Corporation office
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:42 am
Kukatpally, Feb 23 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and 13 others were injured after an explosion took place at the Gulf Oil Corporation offices' explosives division in Hyderabad.
Rahul takes break from politics, triggers speculations
Feb 24, 2015, at 03:23 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Following some crucial electoral debacles of late, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has taken a brief break from politics in an attempt to 'reflect on recent events', sparking several speculations and criticisms.
Made to sign blank papers: Saikia on corporate espionage
Feb 24, 2015, at 01:25 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Former journalist Santanu Saikia, arrested in connection with the corporate espionage case on Monday alleged that he was made to sign a blank paper by police.
MoU signed between Indian Army and SBI
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and State Bank of India (SBI) on the Defence Salary Package on Monday.
Rahul skips Budget Session, BJP slams
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:36 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's absence from party affairs and the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament on Monday invited severe criticisms from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Modi receives Baharin Foreign Minister
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received the Foreign Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, who is on a visit to the country for the first meeting of the Joint Commission between India and Bahrain.
Bank strike from Feb 25 called off
Feb 24, 2015, at 12:06 am
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS) Employees unions of public sector banks on Monday called off their proposed four-day strike after reaching agreement on a 15 percent wage increase.
Anna threatens 2011-model law violation against land ordinance
Feb 23, 2015, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) In what appeared like a repeat of history, social activist Anna Hazare on Monday threatened to launch a law violation movement against the Land Ordinance, saying there was no difference between the Narendra Modi government and the previous one, led by the Congress.
How can Srinivasan attend BCCI meeting ?: SC asks
Feb 23, 2015, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Questioning the propriety of BCCI president-in-exile N. Srinivasan attending the Board's working committee meeting, the Supreme Court on Monday said he should not have done this.
Achuthanandan adamant: Not to come back to party conference
Feb 23, 2015, at 08:48 pm
Thiruvantapuram, Feb 23 (IBNS) Precipitating his relation with the party, CPI(M) veteran V S Achuthanandan on Monday defied the central leadership's directive to attend the concluding session of the state conference alleging that he was being 'convicted.'
Rahul is on few days' leave: Sonia Gandhi
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Rahul is on a few days' leave, Congress President Sonia told news channels when asked about Rahul Gandhi's absence from party affairs.
There should be dialogue in democracy: Modi ahead of Budget session
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there should be dialogue in a democracy and things should be solved through discussion as the Budget Session of Parliament began with the address of President Pranab Mukherjee.
India naval chief visits Bangladesh
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of Naval Staff is on an official visit to Bangladesh from 23 to 26 Feb 15.
Full text of President's address in Budget Session
Feb 23, 2015, at 07:15 pm
Following is the Address by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee to the Joint Session of both houses of Parliament
Corporate espionage: One more arrested
Feb 23, 2015, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): One more arrest has been made by the Delhi Police in the Petroleum Ministry corporate espionage case on Monday taking the total arrest to 13 so far, said reports.
Anna Hazare begins land bill protest in Delhi
Feb 23, 2015, at 06:31 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare is in the national capital to lead his anti Land Acquisition Bill protest against the Modi government and said all political parties can join him but not share the main stage.
Budget Session begins with President's address
Feb 23, 2015, at 05:28 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Budget Session of the Parliament began on Monday with President Pranab Mukherjee echoing in his address the slogan of the Narendra Modi government "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas All Together, Development of All."
Rahul Gandhi seeks leave to reflect on recent events
Feb 23, 2015, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, whose party faced poll debacles on after another, is reportedly going on leave to reflect on recent events, said media reports.
Budget Session begins amid hawk-eyed Opposition glare
Feb 23, 2015, at 04:35 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Budget Session of the Parliament, which starting from Monday with the President's address, is already attracting several glares from the Opposition.
PM, President congratulate Indian cricket team for win
Feb 23, 2015, at 06:16 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday congratulated Indian Cricket Team on winning the match against South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
Give exam happily: Modi tells students
Feb 23, 2015, at 03:00 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged students across India to not to take tension and give exams 'happily'.
Assam forest minister discusses rhino poaching issue with journos
Feb 23, 2015, at 02:58 am
Guwahati, Feb 22 (IBNS) : Assam forest minister Atuwa Munda on Sunday discussed with journalists the issue of curbing rhino poaching incidents and to protect wild animals in the state.
Nitish takes oath, returns as Bihar CM
Feb 23, 2015, at 01:20 am
Patna, Feb 22 (IBNS) In an apparent end to the political imbroglio in Bihar, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar returned as the Chief Minister of the state on Sunday.
It is not related to me: Mamata on Panja's arrest
Feb 23, 2015, at 12:53 am
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday moved herself away from the issue of arrest of entrepreneur Shibaji Panja, who had accompanied her to Bangladesh as part of the entourage.
India secures release of priest Alexis Prem Kumar
Feb 22, 2015, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) The Indian government on Sunday announced that it has secured the release of Indian priest Alexis Prem Kumar, who was abducted by Taliban last year, from Afghanistan.
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM
Feb 22, 2015, at 10:48 pm
Patna, Feb 22 (IBNS): Ending a political crisis, Nitish Kumar on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Sunday.