India can foil ceasefire violation attempts: Jaitley
Jun 14, 2014, at 07:14 pm
Srinagar, June 14 (IBNS): Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said if Pakistan continued to violate the ceasefire along the Line of Control, then Indian troopers are capable of stopping such attacks.
No intention to hurt anyone: Preity on molestation
Jun 14, 2014, at 06:27 pm
Mumbai, June 14 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has filed a molestation case against her ex-beau and industrialist Ness Wadia, on Saturday issued a statement saying she has no intention to hurt anyone but wants to protect herself.
Narendra Modi witnesses Navy's prowess
Jun 14, 2014, at 05:35 pm
Goa, June 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on India's largest warship aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
Jaitley to visit J&K, will review security situation
Jun 14, 2014, at 04:22 pm
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Defence Minister Arun Jaitley is all set review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir during his two-day visit to the state that starts on Saturday.
Modi arrives in Goa, to sail on INS Vikramaditya
Jun 14, 2014, at 03:42 pm
Goa, June 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is all set to embark on India's largest warship aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, arrived at the Dabolim naval air base in Goa on Saturday.
Preity files molestation case against Ness Wadia
Jun 14, 2014, at 03:17 pm
Mumbai, June 14 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has filed a molestation case against her ex-beau and industrialist Ness Wadia, reports said on Saturday.
Sonia Gandhi visits Rae Bareli
Jun 14, 2014, at 04:50 am
Rae Bareli, June 13 (IBNS): Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Friday visited her constituency Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradsh for the first time since her party posted a poor result in the recently held Lok Sabha polls.
Railways initiates major cleanliness drive
Jun 14, 2014, at 04:41 am
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) The Ministry of Railways on Friday said the Indian Railways has decided to undertake a two week major cleanliness drive at all important stations and in passenger carrying trains across the country.
PM reviews agriculture and rural economy sectors
Jun 14, 2014, at 03:29 am
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed various issues relating to different sectors including agriculture and rural development.
Lt Gen Amit Sharma appointed Commander- in- Chief Strategic Force Command
Jun 14, 2014, at 01:43 am
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): The Defence Ministry on Friday said Lt Gen Amit Sharma, VSM has been promoted as Army Commander and appointed Commander-in-Chief, Strategic Forces Command.
Garuda-V successfully concludes in Jaipur
Jun 14, 2014, at 01:41 am
Jodhpur, June 13 (IBNS): The Indo-French Air Exercise 'Garuda V' which commenced on June 3 successfully concluded on Friday, where both the air forces engaged in various combat roles including Air to Air refuelling here.
AMHS connectivity between India, Nepal established
Jun 14, 2014, at 01:38 am
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): The Indian government on Friday said the country has established ATS Message Handling System (AMHS) connectivity with Nepal.
Brazil WC: Goa govt cancels junket
Jun 14, 2014, at 01:20 am
Panaji, June 13 (IBNS): Amid criticisms, the Goa government on Friday cancelled the junket by six state legislators to Brazil to attend the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Modi's first foreign visit will be to Bhutan
Jun 14, 2014, at 01:04 am
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on his first foreign country visit to Bhutan on June 15 and 16.
Jun 14, 2014, at 12:35 am
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Check dams for water conservation: Gadkari
Jun 13, 2014, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said that his government will give the highest priority to the conservation of water by creating check dams across the country.
Gap between farm and shelf to be bridged: Badal
Jun 13, 2014, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that her priority is reduction of poverty by bringing the food inflation down and to do that Food Processing Sector has to play central role in driving improvements in the country and in filling the gap between ‘farm and shelf’.
Jun 13, 2014, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) The Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Virendra Kataria, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
Prime Minister to embark INS Vikramaditya tomorrow
Jun 13, 2014, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark INS Vikramaditya, the latest aircraft carrier inducted into the Indian Navy, for a ‘Day at Sea’ with the Western Fleet on Saturday.
Bhilai gas leak: Modi speaks to Chhattisgarh CM
Jun 13, 2014, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday morning and assured him of all necessary assistance for rescue and relief operations, and treatment for those affected by the gas leak incident at the Bhilai Steel Plant.
Modi replies to Sharif letter; stresses on improving ties
Jun 13, 2014, at 08:19 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has replied to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif's letter and said he is looking forward to working closely with him.
WC: Goa MLAs to travel to Brazil at own expense
Jun 13, 2014, at 06:42 pm
Panaji, June 13 (IBNS): Amid outcry over reports of six Goa MLAs flying to Brazil to watch the FIFA World Cup (WC) at government expense, the lawmakers on Friday said they will bear the costs of the trip themselves.
LTC scam: CBI books six Rajya Sabha MPs
Jun 13, 2014, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed a case against six Rajya Sabha MPs for cheating, forgery in connection with the Leave and Travel Concession (LTC) scam on Friday.
Modi minister faces court notice for rape
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:50 pm
Jaipur, June 13 (IBNS) A Jaipur district court has summoned Rajasthan's lone minister in the Narendra Modi government, Nihalchand Meghwal, in a 2011 rape case.
Pakistan violates ceasefire at LoC again
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:16 pm
Jammu, June 13 (IBNS) Pakistani troopers on Friday morning violated ceasefire again at the Mendhar sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, said reports.
Bhilai gas leak: Toll rises to six
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:08 pm
Bhilai, June 13 (IBNS): The death toll in the gas leakage at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)'s Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh's Durg district rose to six on Friday, said reports.
CBI to reach UP today; to start probe
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) A team of 20 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials led by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) will reach Uttar Pradesh from New Delhi on Friday to start its investigation into the Badaun ganrape and murder case.
Gujarat allowed to raise the height of Narmada dam
Jun 13, 2014, at 06:31 am
Ahmedabad, June 12 (IBNS): The Narmada Control Authority on Thursday allowed to raise the height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam by 17 metres to achieve its final height.
Bhilai Steel Plant : Gas leak kills 5
Jun 13, 2014, at 05:39 am
Bhilai, June 12 (IBNS): At least five people were killed and several others fell ill following leakage of poisonous gas at the Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, reports said.
Jun 13, 2014, at 04:33 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar was elected as a Rajya Sbaha member on Thursday, reports said.