South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa meets Narendra Modi
Jul 08, 2016, at 11:31 pm
Pretoria, July 8 (IBNS):South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Modi visits South Africa,holds talks with Zuma
Jul 08, 2016, at 09:17 pm
Pretoria, July 8 (IBNS): Visiting South Africa as a part of his four-nation Africa tour, Prime Minister Narenbdra Modi on Friday met country's President Jacob Zuma.
Nirmala Sitharaman meets with Malik Samarawickrama
Jul 05, 2016, at 04:09 am
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS) Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hosted a bilateral meeting with Malik Samarawickrama,Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade of Sri Lanka, on July 4 during his two day visit to India.
India, Pakistan exchange list of prisoners
Jul 02, 2016, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): India and Pakistan on Friday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of nationals (including civil prisoners and fishermen) of each country lodged in the jails of the other country consistent with the provisions of the Agreement on Consular Access between India and Pakistan, read an Indian government statement.
Jul 01, 2016, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS) With a third consecutive successful test-firing on Friday, the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) air defence system has achieved a hat-trick.
India joins Missile Technology Control Regime
Jun 27, 2016, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS) India became a full member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) on Monday, partially mitigating the setback it suffered three days ago on the issue of its membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), reports said.
India to become MTCR member tomorrow
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:29 am
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): India is all set to become a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) on Monday, officials said on Sunday.
Government approves double taxation avoidance agreement with Belgium
Jun 23, 2016, at 03:50 am
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved on Wednesday the signing of a Protocol amending the Agreement between India and Belgium for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Germany
Jun 23, 2016, at 03:48 am
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was apprised of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Steinbeis GmbH Co. KG for Technologietransfer, Germany on technology resourcing in manufacturing, including sub-sectors of Capital Goods.
China says 'door open' to admit non-NPT nations to NSG
Jun 22, 2016, at 05:05 am
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): In a recent development, China has said that "door is open" to admit non-NPT (Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty) countries like India to join the elite club of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
US calls upon NSG members to support India's membership
Jun 21, 2016, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) The United States has called upon members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to throw their weight behind India for getting membership in the elite club.
Ahead of Seoul meet, Indian Foreign Secy visits China over NSG membership bid
Jun 19, 2016, at 08:04 pm
New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): Ahead of the key meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations, in Seoul on Friday, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar visited China this week in an attempt to garner support for India's membership, media reports said on Sunday.
Jun 17, 2016, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he reviewed the full range of bilateral ties between India and Thailand with country's Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha who is currently on a state visit to India.
Ganges-Danube Cultural Festival of India to be organized in Hungary
Jun 17, 2016, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) “Ganges-Danube Cultural Festival of India†in Hungary will be inaugurated by Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (I/C) and Civil Aviation on June 17 at Vigado Theatre in Budapest, Hungary.
Thai PM on state visit to India
Jun 17, 2016, at 07:17 pm
New Delhi, Jun 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is currently on a state visit to India at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inspected the Guard of Honour, at the Ceremonial Reception, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Friday and also laid a wreath at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi.before embarking on his other engagements.
Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India, Taiwan
Jun 16, 2016, at 02:49 am
New Delhi, Jun 15 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Air Services Agreement between India-Taipei Association in Taipei (India’s representative office in Taiwan) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Taiwan’s representative office in India).
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Saudi Arabia on Labour Co-operation
Jun 15, 2016, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Jun 15 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Agreement on Labour Co-operation for General Category Workers’ Recruitment between India and Saudi Arabia.
Africa should take ownership of its resources: Pranab Mukherjee
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:25 am
Accra/New Delhi, Jun 14 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee addressed the students and faculty members of India-Ghana Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence in ICT on Tuesday.
Pranab Mukherjee: Ghana can always count on India’s friendship and co-operation
Jun 13, 2016, at 08:22 pm
Accra/New Delhi, Jun 13 (IBNS): President of the Republic Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, hosted a banquet in honour of the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee in Accra on Sunday.
Sushma Swaraj meets Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal Kamal Thapa
Jun 11, 2016, at 12:14 am
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal Kamal Thapa here.
Jun 10, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Kolkata, June 10 (IBNS) Border guarding troops of the Siliguri Frontier Unit of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), this week, seized contraband goods with a cumulative face-value of over Rs. 18 lakh apprehending four smugglers in their operations in north Bengal.
Nepal Deputy PM arrives in India
Jun 10, 2016, at 09:15 pm
New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): Kamal Thapa, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepali arrived in New Delhi on Friday, announced the Ministry of External Affairs.
Status of national highway development work on select routes
Jun 10, 2016, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways published an update on Friday about the status of work going on at the following national highway routes in India -- Kailash-Mansarovar, Chardham , Buddhist Circuit, Ram-Van-Gaman and Ram-Janaki routes.
China leads in opposition to India's NSG membership bid
Jun 10, 2016, at 03:54 am
New Delhi, Jun 9 (IBNS): China has raised strong opposition to India's bid for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations, media reports said.
India-Mexico Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to Mexico
Jun 09, 2016, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, June 9: Following is the joint statement by the President of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi during the visit of the latter to Mexico on June 8.
President of India’s message on the Eve of National Day of Portugal
Jun 09, 2016, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, Jun 9 (IBNS) President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Portugal on the eve of their National Day (June 10, 2016).
Terrorism is incubated in India's neighbourhood: PM Modi to US Congress
Jun 09, 2016, at 03:43 am
Washington, Jun 8 (IBNS): Addressing the US Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked Pakistan saying that terrorism is incubated in India's neighbourhood.
India-US Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to USA
Jun 08, 2016, at 03:18 pm
Washington, June 8 (IBNS) The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met today in the White House during an official working visit of Prime Minister Modi to the United States. Marking their third major bilateral summit, the leaders reviewed the deepening strategic partnership between the United States and India that is rooted in shared values of freedom, democracy, universal human rights, tolerance and pluralism, equal opportunities for all citizens, and rule of law. They pledged to pursue new opportunities to bolster economic growth and sustainable development, promote peace and security at home and around the world, strengthen inclusive, democratic governance and respect for universal human rights, and provide global leadership on issues of shared interest.
PM Modi thanks US government for returning artifacts to India
Jun 07, 2016, at 04:25 pm
Washington, Jun 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the US presently, thanked his hosts for returning cultural artifacts to India.
Assam CM asks BSF to ensure sealing of Indo-Bangladesh border on a war footing
Jun 05, 2016, at 12:56 am
Guwahati, June 4 (IBNS): In sync with his promise of sealing the Indo-Bangladesh border, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asked the Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure sealing of border on a war footing.