Gunmen attack Indian Consulate in Afghanistan
May 23, 2014, at 03:24 pm
Herat, May 23 (IBNS) At least three gunmen on Friday attacked the Indian Consulate in Afghanistan's Herat city with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, said officials.
Former cricketer Madhav Mantri dies at 92
May 23, 2014, at 03:16 pm
Mumbai, May 23 (IBNS) Former Indian wicketkeeper Madhav Mantri died of a heart attack at a private clinic in Mumbai on Friday. He was 92.
Sharif likely to attend Modi's swearing-in
May 23, 2014, at 03:10 pm
New Delhi/Islamabad, May 23 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony as India's new Prime Minister on May 26 in New Delhi, said reports on Friday.
Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss govt formation
May 23, 2014, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) After attending the swearing-in ceremony of new Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Thursday, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi to discuss his Cabinet formation, three days ahead of his oath-taking.
Defamation: Kejriwal's hearing today
May 23, 2014, at 02:40 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) The Patiala House Court will on Friday hear the defamation case against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, who has already spent two two nights in police custody.
India condemns terrorist attack in China
May 23, 2014, at 06:09 am
Urumqi/New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): India on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in China's Urumqi city which left 31 killed.
AAP leader Yogendra Yadav gets bail
May 23, 2014, at 06:01 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Yogendra Yadav.
SAP brings Cloud-Based Learning to university students
May 23, 2014, at 04:26 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): SAP AG on Thursday announced a cloud-based offering designed for students to incorporate the study of SAP solutions into university coursework.
IAF organises air warriors Orchestra performance
May 23, 2014, at 04:22 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): To generate public awareness and showcase the glorious image of the Indian Air Force, a performance of the Air Warriors Synchronised Drill Team and Symphony Orchestra is planned to be held at India Gate on Saturday.
American Chamber of Commerce-India congratulates Modi
May 23, 2014, at 04:10 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India) has welcomed the historic mandate secured by BJP under the leadership of Narendra Modi.
Sonia congratulates Narednra Modi
May 23, 2014, at 02:11 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi over his victory.
Lalu Prasad's RJD announces support to JD-U
May 23, 2014, at 01:33 am
Patna, May 22 (IBNS): The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led by Lalu Pradad Yadav on Thursday announced its support to the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar.
Sonia refuses to accept Tarun Gogoi's resignation
May 23, 2014, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Thursday refused to accept the resignation of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, who offered to step down taking full responsibility for the Congress' poor performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, reports said.
Sonia refuses to accept Tarun Gogoi's resignation: Reports
May 23, 2014, at 12:13 am
Tarun Gogoi meets Sonia to submit resignation
May 22, 2014, at 11:59 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi to submit his resignation.
Yeddyurappa doesn't want to join Modi's Cabinet
May 22, 2014, at 09:28 pm
Bangalore, May 22 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP BS Yeddyurappa has written to Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi that he does not want a Cabinet berth at the Centre and that instead, he wants to strengthen the party in Karnataka.
AAP didn't seek fresh elections: Delhi Lt Guv
May 22, 2014, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Thursday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) did not seek fresh elections in the national capital.
DMK slams Modi for inviting Sri Lankan President
May 22, 2014, at 08:01 pm
Chennai, May 22 (IBNS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Thursday criticized Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi for inviting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to his swearing-in ceremony on May 26.
Anandiben Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM
May 22, 2014, at 06:38 pm
Ahmedabad, May 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's close aide Anandiben Patel took oath as the Gujarat Chief Minister on Thursday.
Modi's invite to Sharif surprises many
May 22, 2014, at 06:03 pm
May 22, New Delhi (IBNS): As anticipation mounted for Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's response to Indian Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's invitation to his swearing in, the move was seen by many as a daring one and signalled a shift in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) right-wing rhetoric.
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi to resign today
May 22, 2014, at 05:43 pm
Guwahati, May 22 (IBNS) Taking full responsibility for the Congress' poor performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will resign from his political chair on Thursday.
Kiran Bedi willing to contest for Delhi CM post
May 22, 2014, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) Former top cop- turned-social activist Kiran Bedi said she is ready to contest for the Delhi Chief Minister's post.
Anandiben Patel to take oath as Gujarat CM
May 22, 2014, at 05:07 pm
Ahmedabad, May 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's close aide Anandiben Patel will take oath as the Gujarat Chief Minister on Thursday.
Jayalalithaa may skip Modi's swearing-in
May 22, 2014, at 03:05 pm
Chennai, May 22 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) supremo J Jayalalithaa is likely to skip Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony in New Delhi on May 26, said reports on Thursday.
AAP to challenge Kejriwal's arrest order
May 22, 2014, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said it will challenge the Patiala House Court order on its chief Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari.
US Hindus ask for bullfighting ban in Spain
May 22, 2014, at 02:41 pm
Nevada, May 22 (IBNS) A US based Hindu group wants a complete ban on practice of bullfighting (corrida) in Spain after matadors were gored by bulls at the opening event of Madrid's bullfighting season on May 20 evening.
Earthquake hits Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata
May 22, 2014, at 04:03 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS); A moderate earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter Scale hit Bay of Bengal region as tremors were felt in several Indian cities on Wednesday, officials said.
Rajiv Gandhi remembered on 23rd death anniversary
May 22, 2014, at 02:46 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): India paid tribute to late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 23rd anniversary of martyrdom.
Kejriwal taken to Tihar Jail, supporters protest
May 22, 2014, at 02:42 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Amid protests Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal was on Wednesday arrested and taken to Tihar Jail by the Delhi Police after he refused to to submit a personal bond of Rs 10,000 in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari.
Congress leader asks Modi to fulfil promise of building Ram temple
May 22, 2014, at 01:49 am
Gandhinagar, May 21 (IBNS): Following Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's farewell speech in the Gujarat Assembly, Congress leader Shankarsinh Vaghela on Wednesday praised as well as took a dig at the former while addressing the House.