Appointment of new Guvs soon: Rajnath
Jun 25, 2014, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said new Governors will be appointed soon.
FYUP row: HC says no to urgent hearing
Jun 25, 2014, at 07:31 pm
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to give an urgent hearing to two cross petitions over the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) row.
Bihar: 5 killed as Rajdhani Express derails
Jun 25, 2014, at 04:54 pm
Chapra, June 25 (IBNS): At least five people were killed and over nine others were injured when the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed near Chapra town at Saran district in Bihar early Wednesday.
Rajdhani Express derailment gross negligence: Lalu
Jun 25, 2014, at 04:28 pm
Patna, June 25 (IBNS) Former Railway Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday condemned the derailment of the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express in Bihar and said it was an incident of gross negligence.
Rajdhani Express derailment: Gowda to visit site
Jun 25, 2014, at 04:26 pm
Chapra, June 25 (IBNS) Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda will visit the spot where the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed early Wednesday.
Bihar: Rajdhani Express derails; 4 dead
Jun 25, 2014, at 03:40 pm
Chapra, June 25 (IBNS): The New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed near Chapra town at Saran district in Bihar early Wednesday killing at least four passengers and injuring over nine others.
Govt agrees partial rollback on train fare hike
Jun 25, 2014, at 04:02 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Days after announcing a hike in train fares, the Centre on Tuesday agreed to a partial rollback, giving small relief to commuters.
Preity Zinta records statement
Jun 25, 2014, at 03:46 am
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS): Bollywood actress and Kings XI Punjab owner Preity Zinta, who arrived at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, on Tuesday recorded her supplementary statement in connection with her complaint of an alleged public offensive against industrialist Ness Wadia.
Swaraj inaugurates Passport Officers' Conference
Jun 25, 2014, at 02:55 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated a three-day Passport Officers' Conference at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Picture row: Arrest warrant issued against Dhoni
Jun 25, 2014, at 02:40 am
Anantapur,June 24 (IBNS): A local court in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against World Cup-winning Indian skipper MS Dhoni for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of people belonging to the Hindu community.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls on Radha Mohan Singh
Jun 25, 2014, at 02:38 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday met Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh here.
Pranab extends greetings on the occasion of Accession Anniversary of Emir of Qatar
Jun 25, 2014, at 02:34 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Qatar on the occasion of the anniversary of Accession of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, The Emir of the State of Qatar on June 25.
Cross border bus service to start between India, Myanmar
Jun 25, 2014, at 02:05 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): With a focus on strengthening relations and increasing people to people contact with neighbouring countries, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has been in discussion with the Transport Planning Department of the Ministry of Rail Transportation of Myanmar for introducing cross border bus service from Imphal (Manipur) to Mandalay (Myanmar), the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said on Tuesday.
17 more Indian nationals evacuated from Iraq
Jun 25, 2014, at 01:48 am
New Delhi/ Baghdad, June 24 (IBNS): India on Tuesday said 17 more Indian nationals have been evacuated from the conflict-hit parts of Iraq.
Air India gets Star Alliance Membership
Jun 25, 2014, at 01:42 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati on Tuesday announced the inclusion of Air India (AI) into the Star Alliance club in the presence of Secretary, Civil Aviation, Ashok Lavasa, CMD, Air India, Rohit Nandan and COO, Star Alliance, Jeffrey Goh.
Preity reaches Wankhede Stadium to record statement
Jun 25, 2014, at 01:10 am
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Preity Zinta on Tuesday arrived at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai to record her statement in connection with her complaint of an alleged public offensive against her ex-boyfriend, industrialist Ness Wadia.
Jaitley inaugurates Naval Commanders' Conference in Delhi
Jun 25, 2014, at 12:45 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday inaugurated the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference of 2014 in New Delhi.
Speculations rife over DU VC resignation
Jun 25, 2014, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Amid news of Delhi University (DU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dinesh Singh resigning from his post on Tuesday over the issue of Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), some media reports quoting sources said that he hasn't.
Delegation of saints calls on PM
Jun 24, 2014, at 11:38 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): A high-level delegation of saints of Shri Bochasanvasi Akshar Puroshottam Sanstha (BAPS) called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday.
FYUP row: SC refuses to take up case; DU VC resigns
Jun 24, 2014, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to intervene into the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) row and directed the Delhi High Court to take up the case.
Fishermen arrests: Jayalalithaa writes to Modi
Jun 24, 2014, at 09:04 pm
Chennai, June 24 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeeking the release of 64 fishermen from Sri Lanka.
Modi govt won't rollback rail fare hike
Jun 24, 2014, at 08:57 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Tuesday made it clear that i will not rollback rail fare hike despite protests from its ally Shiv Sena.
LPG cylinder price to be hiked by Rs 5?
Jun 24, 2014, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has reportedly proposed to hike LPG price by Rs 5 per cylinder, said reports on Tuesday.
FYUP row: DU teachers go on hunger strike
Jun 24, 2014, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Delhi University (DU) teachers, favouring the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), on Tuesday held a hunger strike as a mark of protest against the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry over the issue.
Preity Zinta to record statement at Wankhede Stadium?
Jun 24, 2014, at 04:14 pm
Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS) The Mumbai Police on Tuesday told Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has filed a case of an alleged public offensive against her ex-boyfriend, industrialist Ness Wadia, that they would like to record her statement at the Wankhede Stadium - the site of the incident.
17-year-old found dead after being raped
Jun 24, 2014, at 03:37 pm
Karur, June 24 (IBNS): The Tamil Nadu Police on Tuesday said they have found body of a 17-year-old girl on Monday night in Karur district. The minor was allegedly raped.
Modi to reconsider fare hike for Mumbai trains
Jun 24, 2014, at 02:51 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government might reconsider the rail fare hike for Mumbai suburban trains, said reports on Tuesday.
No information on black money list: FM
Jun 24, 2014, at 06:59 am
New Delhi, June 23 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the Indian government has not received any information from the authorities in Switzerland over the issue of 'black money' which is suspected to be stashed in Swiss banks.
Jun 24, 2014, at 06:48 am
Jaipur, June 23 (IBNS): Gen Bikram Singh, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) accompanied by Bubbles Singh, President Central Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), visited HQ South Western Command in Rajasthan's Jaipur city for two days.
IJMA representatives meet WB Labour Minister
Jun 24, 2014, at 04:54 am
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS): Indian Jute Mills Association (IJMA) on Monday met state labour minister Purnendu Bose where it was decided that the state government would initiate all possible moves to find out an interim solution to the ongoing crisis in the jute industry.