Jan 13, 2015, at 07:54 pm
Panaji, Jan 13 (IBNS): After a Goa minister created a furor calling the LGBT community needs cure like alcoholics, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Tuesday did a damage control saying sexual orientation is a natural thing.
Jan 13, 2015, at 07:19 pm
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IBNS) At least 19 people died on Monday while 80 others were admitted to hospital after they consumed spurious liquor in several villages of Malihabad on the outskirts of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
Air Marshal Anil Khosla DG Air operations
Jan 13, 2015, at 06:55 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS) Air Marshal Anil Khosla took over as Director General Air Operations at Air Headquarters on Tuesday.
On India visit, Ban stresses country's role in security, human rights, development
Jan 13, 2015, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) India can play a major role in addressing global challenges such as poverty, displacement, terrorism and climate change, said United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday as he addressed the Indian Council of World Affairs, calling on the country to drive peace, champion human rights and lead on sustainable development.
Kerry asks Pak to target all terror groups equally
Jan 13, 2015, at 06:07 pm
Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS): US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday said that Pakistan must fight militant groups that threaten Afghan, Indian and US interests, media reports said.
Cockpit voice recorder found from crashed AirAsia jet
Jan 13, 2015, at 05:59 pm
Jakarta, Jan 13 (IBNS): Divers recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the wreck of an AirAsia passenger jet on Tuesday, media reports said.
Goa minister planning to open clinic for LGBT members
Jan 13, 2015, at 05:57 pm
Panaji, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Goa government is planning to open centres to “cure†homosexuals and make them “normalâ€, media reports said.
Congress working committee to meet today
Jan 13, 2015, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party, will meet in the national capital on Tuesday to chalk out a political strategy.
Pak rangers target BSF posts in Jammu
Jan 13, 2015, at 04:29 pm
Jammu, Jan 13 (IBNS): Pakistan rangers resorted to unprovoked firing at Border Security Force (BSF) posts on the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night, media reports said.
BJP issues notice to Sakshi Maharaj
Jan 13, 2015, at 05:13 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday sent a show cause notice to party MP Sakshi Maharaj for the controversial remarks he has made in recent times, media reports said.
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Anil Khosla takes over as Director General Air Operations
Jan 13, 2015, at 04:39 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Air Marshal Anil Khosla took over as Director General Air Operations at Air Headquarters on Monday.
Sainik Aramgah inaugurated in Howrah
Jan 13, 2015, at 04:06 am
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) The much awaited new Sainik Aramgah at Platform No. 17 of Howrah Station has been dedicated to the service of the Armed Forces by Lt Gen Raman Dhawan, GOC Bengal Area.
Jadavpur University VC Abhijit Chakraborty resigns
Jan 13, 2015, at 02:48 am
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) After months of turmoil, West Bengal's Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty on Monday finally resigned from his post.
3 more channels coming up in the NE region: Rajyabardhan Singh Rathore
Jan 13, 2015, at 02:47 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): MOS of Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Monday said that the Union Government will continue their focus on the development of North Eastern region.
Five top Gurkha militants arrested in Assam
Jan 13, 2015, at 02:29 am
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IBNS): Security forces on Monday arrested five hardcore militants belonging to United Gurkha People's Organisation (UGPO) including its three leaders in Assam's Baska and Udalguri district, police said.
John Kerry completes two-day visit to Vibrant Gujarat
Jan 13, 2015, at 01:23 am
Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his delegation on Monday completed the two-day visit to the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Summit in India.
JU VC expresses desire to resign: Mamata
Jan 13, 2015, at 01:07 am
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) Ending months of stalemate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty has expressed his desire to resign from the post.
Govt may set up centers to make LGBT youths 'normal': Goa minister
Jan 13, 2015, at 12:43 am
Panaji, Jan 12 (IBNS): Sparking off a controversy, Goa Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday said that his government is contemplating to set up centers to make Lesbians, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) youths "normal."
Jan 12, 2015, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Amid a different national scene, Delhi Assembly elections will be held on Feb. 7.
Jan 12, 2015, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Monday announced that voting for the Assembly polls in Delhi will be held on Feb 7.
Parents join hunger strike in Jadavpur Varsity
Jan 12, 2015, at 09:59 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) The stalemate in Jadavpur University entered a new phase on Monday with parents of the agitating students sitting on a 12-hour hunger strike at the campus gate demanding resignation of Vice Chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty.
Modi pays tributes to Swami Vivekananda
Jan 12, 2015, at 09:48 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his 153rd birth anniversary on Monday, giving call for a 'youth-led development' in the country.
Modi's efforts will benefit all : Kerry
Jan 12, 2015, at 08:52 pm
Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (IBNS) Lauding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said if the reputation he has made in Gujarat extends to the rest of the country, 'all will benefit.'
Five killed in Kashmir road mishap
Jan 12, 2015, at 08:39 pm
Srinagar, Jan 12 (IBNS) Five people were killed while four others injured when a taxi collided with a Sumo in north Kashmir's Sopore town, 55 km from here.
Ajay Maken to head Congress campaign for Delhi polls
Jan 12, 2015, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) Former Union Sports Minister and Congress leader Ajay Maken would lead the campaign committee for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls for the party.
Trinamool heavyweight Mukul Roy summoned by CBI
Jan 12, 2015, at 08:29 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) In a major development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday summoned All India Trinamool Congress General Secretary Mukul Roy for questioning in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam.
AirAsia flight data recorder found, to be taken to Jakarta for analysis
Jan 12, 2015, at 06:45 pm
Pangkalan, Jan 12 (IBNS): Divers recovered one of the two black boxes on Monday from the AirAsia plane that fell into the Java Sea more than two weeks ago, media reports said.
India celebrates Swami Vivekananda's 153rd birth anniversary
Jan 12, 2015, at 06:38 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): India on Monday paid homage to Hindu monk and seer, Swami Vivekananda, who took Hinduism to the world arena, on his 153rd birth anniversary.
EC holds meeting to decide on Delhi election date
Jan 12, 2015, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Election Commission (EC) held a meeting on Monday morning to decide on when assembly elections will be held in Delhi, reports said.
Tharoor might be questioned in Sunanda death case
Jan 12, 2015, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is likely to be questioned soon by the Delhi police in connection with his wife Sunanda Pushkar’s death case, media reports said.