Haryana witnesses record voter turnout, moderate voting in Maharashtra
Oct 16, 2014, at 01:51 am
Mumbai/ Chandigarh. Oct 15 (IBNS): Haryana witnessed record number of voters exercising their franchise while Mahasrashtra had moderate turnout as Assembly polls were held in both the Indian states on Wednesday.
Indian national among 12 die as Hudhud trigger blizzards
Oct 16, 2014, at 12:06 am
Kathmandu, Oct 15 (IBNS): At least 12 persons including eight hikers were killed on Wednesday when a series of blizzards and avalanches triggered by cyclone Hudhud made a landfall in Nepal, media reported.
'Op Lehar' makes a big impact in Hudhud-torn Vizag
Oct 15, 2014, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): The relief operations by the Armed Forces under 'Op Lehar' is now getting focussed on Visakhapatnam, the worst affected district by cyclone storm 'Hudhud'.
Devote 85 percent on statutory warnings, Centre directs cigarette cos
Oct 15, 2014, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday issued a notification to cigarette manufacturing companies asking them to devote at least 85 percent of the surface areas of cigarette packets on both sides to graphically and literally represent the statutory warning.
Canada keen to cooperate in India's 'Smart City' project
Oct 15, 2014, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Canada has strongly pitched in with the offer of its wood based high density house construction technology to enable India meet its 'Housing for All by 2022' target and at the same time it showed keen interest in helping building Smart Cities in India.
SAARC Energy ministers meet Thursday to consider enhanced cooperation
Oct 15, 2014, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): The Fifth Meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Energy Ministers will be held on the 16th and 17th October in New Delhi, with an aim to strengthen energy cooperation among the member countries of the organisation.
PM congratulates Afghanistan's new President Ashraf Ghani
Oct 15, 2014, at 09:51 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated President Dr. Ashraf Ghani, on his election to the office of President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Pranab condoles the passing away of Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur
Oct 15, 2014, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday condoled the passing away of Trinamool Congress' Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur.
President, PM greets former President on his birthday
Oct 15, 2014, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his birthday.
Over 30% polling in Maharashtra, Haryana till noon
Oct 15, 2014, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Moderate polling has been recorded both in Maharashtra and Haryana till noon with with voters queuing up in front of booths to exercise their franchise.
Under fire Uddhav retracts, terms Modi as "Common-man"
Oct 15, 2014, at 08:08 pm
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IBNS): Under-fire from BJP, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray retracted from his previous comment where he referred Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "Chai-wala" in the party mouthpiece Samnaa.
Oct 15, 2014, at 07:04 pm
On October 9, 2014, Security Forces (SFs) killed an unidentified militant of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Tarajuli in the Sonitpur District of Assam. One pistol, a grenade and some ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
Oct 15, 2014, at 06:53 pm
Since October 3, 2014, the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed the worst kind of Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) violations. It is worst since November 2003, when the CFA was signed between the two sides. There is a complete pandemonium at the India-Pakistan border in J&K- 190 kilometers long International Border (IB) and 776 kilometers long Line of Control (LoC). A hysterical media and many security pundits have described the situation as a virtual state of war between India and Pakistan, citing the apparently massive ordnance that the two sides have thrown at each other.
Will the Unity Government Deliver for Afghanistan?
Oct 15, 2014, at 06:49 pm
Afghanistan may be rejoicing with the formation of a unity government after a month of political deadlock and uncertainty, but the same may not augur well for the country in the long run, says Sujeet Sarkar who works as an international advisor on governance and civil society and has authored the acclaimed book: In Search of a New Afghanistan.
Brisk polling in Maharashtra, about 13 percent in Haryana till 10 AM
Oct 15, 2014, at 06:13 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Brisk polling has been seen in Maharashtra Wednesday morning with voters queuing up in front of booths to exercise their franchise.
Uddhav Thackeray clarifies CM ambition
Oct 15, 2014, at 04:07 pm
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IBNS): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday made a direct statement triggering the issue of his chief ministerial ambitions, media reports said.
Polling begins in Maharashtra, Haryana for new governments
Oct 15, 2014, at 03:39 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Maharashtra and Haryana are voting on Wednesday for new governments.
Bhendi Bazaar: PIL filed in SC demanding CBI probe
Oct 15, 2014, at 06:29 am
Mumbai, Oct 14 (IBNS): Mumbai-based social activist Priya Rathod has moved a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court demanding a thorough Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the city’s biggest redevelopment project Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT) in Bhendi Bazaar.
Take optimum advantage of new policies unveiled by India: President tells Norway
Oct 15, 2014, at 05:21 am
Oslo, Oct 14 (IBNS) With the Indian government embarking on an ambitious 'Make in India' program, president Pranab Mukherjee has urged Norwegian investors to take optimum advantage of the new policies unveiled in the nation.
IAF Su 30 fighter aircraft crashes; pilots safe
Oct 15, 2014, at 03:09 am
Pune, Oct 14 (IBNS): An Indian Air Force (IAF) Su 30 fighter aircraft crashed at a a village close to Pune city on Tuesday, officials said.
Indian cop wins UN's international female peacekeeper award
Oct 15, 2014, at 02:57 am
Srinagar, Oct 14 (IBNS) A Jammu and Kashmir police inspector, who is currently deployed in the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has been named recipient of a prestigious international female peacekeeper award by the UN's police division for her efforts towards helping victims of sexual and gender-based violence in the region.
Consumer Products to be Monitored Strictly: Paswan
Oct 15, 2014, at 12:34 am
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): The Union Government is working with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to introduce the regime of strict quality standards for consumer products and services. This was stated by Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday.
Devendra Fadnavis is BJP,s choice for Maharashtra CM's post: Media reports
Oct 15, 2014, at 12:17 am
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): A day ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, BJP on Tuesday gave hint that party's state President Devendra Fadnavis may don the Chief Minister's post, if they form Government there, media reported.
Omar asks Centre to grant special package for J&K
Oct 14, 2014, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asked Centre to grant special package following damages created by recent floods and shelling from Pakistan.
Armed Forces Respond to Cyclone Struck Andhra
Oct 14, 2014, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Following the aftermath of severe cyclone Hudhud, the Armed Forces have further stepped up their rescue and relief operations in cyclone ravaged areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha after making initial assessment of the ground situation.
UK Minister for Culture and Sports visits Kolkata
Oct 14, 2014, at 11:00 pm
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS) The UK Cabinet Minister for Culture, Media and Sport, Sajid Javid, visited Kolkata on Oct 13-14 and also launched a new £6.5 million fund set up by the Arts Council England and the British Council to build creative connections between the people of the UK and India.
UN snubs Pak offer to intervene in Kashmir issue
Oct 14, 2014, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): India’s Pakistan policy got a new boost on Tuesday after United Nations snubbed Islamabad’s request to intervene on the Kashmir issue, which reiterated that that India and Pakistan need to resolve all differences through dialogue to find a long-term solution to the dispute, media reported.
Five convicted in Dhaula Kuan gang-rape case
Oct 14, 2014, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Tuesday held five persons guilty in the infamous Dhaula Kuan abduction and gang-rape case, media reported.
7th Central Pay Commission visits Ladakh
Oct 14, 2014, at 10:18 pm
Udhampur, Oct 14 (IBNS): The 7th Central Pay Commission headed by Chairman Justice AK Mathur and comprising of Vivek Rae, IAS (Retired), Full Time Member, Meena Agarwal, IRAS, Secretary and 14 other members visited Ladakh from 12 to 15 October, 2014.
PM Modi announces Rs 1000 cr for cyclone-hit Andhra, surveys Vizag
Oct 14, 2014, at 10:15 pm
Visakhapatnam, Oct 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made an aerial survey to take stock of areas hit by Cyclone Hudhud in Visakhapatnam and announced Rs 1000 crore assistance for Andhra Pradesh.