Modi speaks to Afghan President on Kabul attack, condoles deaths
May 14, 2015, at 05:58 pm
Xi'an, China, May 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Afghanistan Present Ashraf Ghani conveying his condolences on the loss of 14 lives in Wednesday's terror attack in Kabul.
Modi visits museum, temple in Xi'an on arrival in China
May 14, 2015, at 05:30 pm
Xi'an, China, May 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the famous Daxingshan temple and a museum after he arrived China to a warm reception.
Sinha abused power as CBI chief,must be investigated himself : Supreme Court
May 14, 2015, at 05:11 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered investigation against former CBI chief Ranjit Sinha, saying he had held "inappropriate meetings" at his home with those being investigated by his agency and abused the powers of his office.
Couple beaten and burnt alive on orders of a kangaroo court in Bihar village
May 14, 2015, at 04:42 pm
Gaya, Bihar, May 14 (IBNS) A 16-year-old girl and a man who had eloped were beaten and burnt alive in Bihar's Gaya on Wednesday, allegedly on the orders of a village panchayat.
Modi arrives China on three-day visit
May 14, 2015, at 04:39 pm
Xian, China, May 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China early on Thursday morning on a three-day visit.
May 14, 2015, at 07:18 am
Chandigarh, May 13 (IBNS): In a rain -ht match, which was reduced to 10 over a side affair, Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 22 runs via Duckworth-Lewis in an Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.
Kashmir Crime Branch registers case for cheating against students under PMSSS
May 14, 2015, at 05:27 am
Srinagar, May 13 (IBNS): Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday registered a case to identify those allegedly involved in cheating students on the pretext of providing them benefits under Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS).
J&K: Mughal Road closed for traffic after heavy landslides
May 14, 2015, at 04:46 am
Srinagar, May 13 (IBNS): The 84-kilometer historic Mughal Road was closed for traffic after heavy rainfall triggered landslides on Wednesday, officials said.
PM welcomes passing of Black Money Bill in the Parliament
May 14, 2015, at 04:37 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the passing of Black Money Bill in the Parliament.
Achal Kumar Joti takes over as new Election Commissioner
May 14, 2015, at 03:41 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Achal Kumar Joti has assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India on Wednesday.
May 13, 2015, at 11:01 pm
Chennai, May 13 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and 19 other state ministers met AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa at her residence in Chennai on Wednesday.
India and Korea sign MoU on cooperation in the fields of maritime transport and logistics
May 13, 2015, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation with the Republic of Korea in the fields of maritime transport and logistics.
India, Mongolia sign MoU on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine, Homoeopathy
May 13, 2015, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy between India and Mongolia.
Nepal earthquake: Modi assures all possible co-operation to Nepal PM
May 13, 2015, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) With Nepal being hit by fresh quakes on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Prime Minister of Nepal Sushil Koirala on the situation arising due to the tremors.
PM Modi speaks to David Cameron
May 13, 2015, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and congratulated him over his recent victory in polls.
PM Modi speaks with Putin over phone
May 13, 2015, at 10:06 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone on Wednesday.
Cabinet gives approval to amend the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988
May 13, 2015, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) As a sequel to the announcement in the Budget, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval to amend the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 by moving of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) (Amendment) Bill, 2015 in Parliament.
Official amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012 moved
May 13, 2015, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for moving official amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012.
Pakistan terror attack kills over 45 people
May 13, 2015, at 09:39 pm
Karachi, May 13 (IBNS) More than 45 people have been killed as armed men entered a bus and sprayed bullets on passengers in Pakistan's Karachi city on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves amendment in Child Labur Act
May 13, 2015, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendment in Child Labour Act that seeks to allow chldren below 14 years to work in non-hazardous industries only during holidays or after school hours.
My China visit to deepen bilateral relations; 21st century belongs to Asia : Modi
May 13, 2015, at 07:36 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) Ahead of his China visit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the 21st century belongs to Asia and the three-day trip will deepen India-China bilateral relations.
Cabinet approves Namami Gange project
May 13, 2015, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the flagship "Namami Gange" Programme which integrates the efforts to clean and protect the Ganga river in a comprehensive manner.
Modi condemns Karachi bus attack
May 13, 2015, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the attack in Karachi in which at least 43 bus passengers were killed in firing by gunmen.
Only President, PM, CJI's photos can be used in ads: SC tells Govt.
May 13, 2015, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained the government from using pictures of political leaders, ministers, bureaucrats in government advertisements.
47 killed in Karachi as armed men fire on bus passengers
May 13, 2015, at 05:38 pm
Karachi, May 13 (IBNS) At least 47 people were killed and around a dozen seriously injured when armed men entered a bus and sprayed bullets on passengers in Pakistan's Karachi on Wednesday.
Shah Rukh's KKR summoned by Enforcement Directorate
May 13, 2015, at 05:18 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS) Actor Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricket franchise has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate over alleged forex violations.
21st century belongs to Asia: Modi says ahead of China visit
May 13, 2015, at 04:57 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) Ahead of his China visit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the 21st century belongs to Asia.
Nepal-India quake toll reaches 65
May 13, 2015, at 04:00 pm
Kathmandu/Nepal, May 13 (IBNS) The death roll in the second massive earthquake in Nepal in less than three weeks has climbed to 65 as more than 1900 are injured. In India, where tremors were felt across Northern and Eastern parts, 17 people have died in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, both bordering Nepal.
Bengali litterateur Suchitra Bhattacharya passes away
May 13, 2015, at 09:02 am
Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS) Popular Bengali writer Suchitra Bhattacharya, whose novels reflected contemporary social issues and many were adapted on celluloid as successful films, died on Tuesday night from a massive heart attack at her south Kolkata residence. She was 65.
Over 40 killed in Nepal earthquake, 17 die in India
May 13, 2015, at 05:59 am
Kathmandu/New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale and three aftershocks hit quake-ravaged Nepal on Tuesday killing more than 40 people and leaving people in the Himalayan nation in a state of panic as they struggled to revive normal life since the devastating tremors last month. In neighbouring India, 17 deaths were reported.