India will don the role of 'Vishvaguru': Modi
Nov 19, 2014, at 07:15 pm
Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India would use the strengths of its democracy and young population for the benefit of mankind.
No relief for Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam
Nov 19, 2014, at 06:46 pm
Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS) It is bad news for former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Chavan as there is no reprieve for him in the Adarsh scam case by the Bombay High Court.
Rampal still inside Hisar ashram, 4 women found dead: Police
Nov 19, 2014, at 06:16 pm
Hisar, Nov 19 (IBNS): Amid reports of deaths of four women inside the Hisar ashram of a murder accused godman, police said Wednesday they are fully engaged in operation to arrest self-styled Sant Rampal who is still holed up inside the campus where he is being protected by thousands of his supporters leading to a standoff with the cops.
Training aircraft crashes in Indore
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:46 pm
Indore, Nov 19 (IBNS) A training aircraft which reportedly took off from the Indore Flying Club has crashed, said reports on Wednesday.
Modi announces initiatives to expand India-Fiji ties
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:41 pm
Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is now in Fiji after his trip to Australia, Wednesday announced a clutch of initiatives to expand the ties with the Pacific island nation, including visa on arrival in India for Fijians and funds to promote business ties.
Armed man fires at top pharma company chairman in Hyderabad
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:01 pm
Hyderabad, Nov 19 (IBNS) N Reddy, chairman of one of the leading pharmaceutical companies, Aurobindo Pharma, was shot at by an unidentified assailant with an AK 47 rifle during the morning walk on Wednesday here though he escaped the bid with minor injuries.
NRS: Family identifies dead man
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:53 am
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): The man, who was found dead in the boys' hostel of the NRS Medical College and Hospital was identified on Tuesday.
Nov 19, 2014, at 05:09 am
Suva, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Fiji.
Rajnath announces Disaster Response Medal
Nov 19, 2014, at 03:11 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has announced 'Disaster Response Medal' to the forces involved in Disaster Management.
Over 2 cr Aadhaars generated in Bihar: Govt
Nov 19, 2014, at 03:00 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Pursuing the mandate of universal coverage across the country, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has generated over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers in Bihar out of a total population of 10.41 crore (as per Census 2011).
Can't say no to my friend Tony: Modi
Nov 19, 2014, at 01:57 am
Melbourne, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the "beauty of democracy" that enabled him to meet the leaders from both the ruling party as well as the oppositions during the official dinner hosted by his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
North Kashmir army Core Group meets to strategise election security
Nov 19, 2014, at 01:27 am
Srinagar, Nov 18 (IBNS): In continuation with the series of election security coordination meetings starting from the Core Group Meeting held on 01 Nov 2014 at Badami Bagh Cantonment, the security meeting for North Kashmir was on held at the headquarters of the Frontier Baramulla Division on Monday.
Centre likely to cancel minesweeper warship deal
Nov 19, 2014, at 12:54 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Centre is likely to cancel the "minesweepwer" warship deal in place with South Korea after allegations came to the light that middlemen were involved during the deal.
India successfully test-fires Akash missile
Nov 19, 2014, at 12:49 am
Balasore, Nov 18 (IBNS): India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed surface-to-air missile (SAM) 'Akash' for second successive day on Tuesday, media reprorted.
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Ready to join Left at national level to fight communalism: Mamata
Nov 19, 2014, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she is ready to join a coalition even with her arch rival, the Left Front, if the Congress party takes the initiative to form the group at the national level.
Godhra riots: Nanavati Commission submits report to Gujarat CM
Nov 19, 2014, at 12:01 am
Ahmedabad, Nov 18 (IBNS): Twelve years after the infamous Godhra riots, Justice GT Nanavati commission on Tuesday submitted its final report to Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel at her residence.
Hisar turns to war-zone after police tries to arrest 'godman' Rampal
Nov 18, 2014, at 11:53 pm
Hisar, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Barwala town on the outskirts of Hisar turned into a battle-zone on Tuesday after police tried to arrest self-styled godman Sant Rampal, who has been allegedly accused in a eight-year-old murder case, media reported.
Hisar turns to war-zone after police tries to arrest 'godman' Rampal
Nov 18, 2014, at 11:51 pm
Hisar, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Barwala town on the outkirts of Hisar turned into a battle-zone on Tuesday after police tried to arrest self-styled godman Sant Rampal, who has been allegedly accused in a eight-year-old murder case, media reported.
Indian Railways is the powerhouse of the country: Suresh Prabhu
Nov 18, 2014, at 09:37 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Newly inducted Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday remarked that Indian Railways is the growth engine as well as the Powerhouse of the country.
India sixth worst affected country by terrorism
Nov 18, 2014, at 09:27 pm
London/Srinagar, Nov 18 (IBNS): India was the sixth worst affected country by terrorism in 2013. As many as 43 different terrorist groups who can be categorized into three groups: Islamists; separatists; and communists to carried out attacks in India report released by Global Terrorism Index 2014.
My visit ends, but new journey begins: Modi at MCG
Nov 18, 2014, at 09:13 pm
Melbourne, Nov 18 (IBNS): Recalling his experience during the last four days in Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed it "extra-ordinary".
Economic climate in India has changed: Modi
Nov 18, 2014, at 08:25 pm
Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited foreign investors by asserting that the economic climate in India has changed.
Modi, Abbott stress to unlock bilateral economic relationship
Nov 18, 2014, at 08:20 pm
Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Tony Abbott recognised that the partnership has tremendous room for growth and agreed to unlock the vast potential of the economic relationship, especially in priority areas such as resources, education, skills, agriculture, infrastructure, investments, financial services and health.
Modi gifts a commemorative photo collage to Abbott
Nov 18, 2014, at 08:16 pm
Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday presented to Tony Abbott, a commemorative Photo Collage dedicated to the memory of John Lang, an Australian with a remarkable Indian connection.
Police, Rampal supporters clash in Hisar
Nov 18, 2014, at 06:42 pm
Hisar, Nov 18 (IBNS) The police and supporters of Sant Rampal clashed outside the self-styled godman's ashram at Hisar in Haryana on Tuesday.
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Burdwan blast: Myanmar national arrested from Hyderabad
Nov 18, 2014, at 05:32 pm
Hyderabad, Nov 18 (IBNS): In a fresh development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Myanmar national in connection with the Burdwan blast case from Hyderabad city in Andhra Pradesh, reports said on Tuesday.
India, Australia united by ideals of democracy: Modi
Nov 18, 2014, at 05:25 pm
Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) India and Australia are united by the ideals of democracy and Australia would be at the centre of India's thought, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Australian Parliament here in his address.
Modi welcomes India-Australia security cooperation
Nov 18, 2014, at 05:15 pm
Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed Australian Parliament during his ongoing visit to the country, on Tuesday welcomed the the New Framework for Security Cooperation between the two nations to fight terrorism and crime and forge defence engagements.
India, Australia establish security cooperation
Nov 18, 2014, at 05:03 pm
Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott on Tuesday decided to establish a framework for security cooperation and reaffirmed that the Strategic Partnership between the two nations is based on converging political, economic and strategic interests as they pledged to combat terrorism and forge defence ties.
Nov 18, 2014, at 06:07 am
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) The DEFCOM 2014 started in New Delhi's Manekshaw Centre from Monday.