Human Trafficking: Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India, Bangladesh
May 30, 2015, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on prevention of human trafficking especially trafficking in women and children: rescue, recovery, repatriation and reintegration of victims of human trafficking.
Was misquoted on beef ban remark: Kiren Rijiju
May 27, 2015, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): After taking on Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's comment that those who want to eat beef "can go to Pakistan", Minister of state for Home, Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said he was misquoted by the media over his remark.
1100 dead in heat wave in Andhra and Telengana
May 27, 2015, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) The scorching heat wave sweeping through major part of the country has left 1,100 people dead in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the last 10 days.
Nepal earthquake: Death toll reaches 1900
Apr 26, 2015, at 04:59 pm
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): The death toll in Nepal has reached 1900 after the country was hit by a massive earthquake on Saturday, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, with several buildings, temples and towers being crashed in the Himalayan nation, reports said on Sunday.
Quake aftershocks continue to rock Nepal, over 1800 dead
Apr 26, 2015, at 02:28 pm
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Over 1800 people have been killed so far after the massive earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit Nepal on Saturday, leaving the country devastated with several buildings, temples and towers being crashed in the Himalayan nation, reports said on Sunday.
Modi convenes high level meeting after quake hits Nepal, India
Apr 25, 2015, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday convened a high level meeting with Ministers and top officials at 3 PM in the wake of the situation arising due to an earthquake that devastated Nepal's Kathmandu region and affected India.
India to work with Mauritius to avoid abuse of double taxation avoidance convention : Modi
Mar 12, 2015, at 10:54 pm
Port Louis, Mauritus, Mar. 12(IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India will work together with Mauritius for the shared objective to avoid the abuse of their double tax avoidance convention.
World's only solar-powered aircraft in India
Mar 11, 2015, at 07:18 pm
Ahmedabad, Mar 11(IBNS) The world's only solar-powered aircraft, which landed in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night is likely to stay in the city for a couple of days before leaving for Varanasi.
India gives list of 46 monuments and sites to UNESCO
Mar 04, 2015, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, Mar 4(IBNS) India has submitted a revised tentative list of 46 famous monuments/sites for inclusion in the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
India needs a strong defence to ensure stability : President
Mar 04, 2015, at 06:34 pm
Jodhpur, Mar 4(IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said India is committed to peace and stability for which the country needs an effective deterrence and a strong force.
Coast Guard DIG remark sparks row over Pakistan terror boat incident
Feb 18, 2015, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS): A new controversy has occurred over the Dec 31, 2014 night incident of a purported Pakistani terror boat blowing itself up off the Gujarat coast when chased by the Indian coast guards with a senior officer of the Coast Guard quoted in video footage saying that the boat was blown up by India and not by Pakistan itself.
India, Pakistan exchange sweets to mark India Republic Day
Jan 27, 2015, at 08:31 pm
Jammu, Jan 27 (IBNS) The two armies of India and Pakistan in a gesture of bonhomie exchanged sweets on the Line of Control adjoining the posts at Chakan-da-Bagh and Roshni on India's 66th Republic Day.
Your visit has taken India-USA ties to a new level: Modi to Obama
Jan 27, 2015, at 08:10 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) As US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama departed from India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said s visit to the Asian nation has taken India-USA ties to a new level.
Modi welcomes Obama in India with a hug
Jan 25, 2015, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed US President and his friend Barack Obama with a warm hug at the Palam Airport in New Delhi.
India, US share mature relationship: Jaitley
Jan 23, 2015, at 04:20 pm
Davos, Jan 23 (IBNS): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that India and the United States (US) share a mature relationship and can survive differences, media reports said.
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.
Skill is the key to jobs: Industry at JIS event
Dec 23, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS) Knowledge is the foundation for our country’s development, but when combined with the proper utilization of skill, can propel the work force forward, said speakers at a programme here organized by the JIS Group and The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Richard Rahul Verma to become next US ambassador to India
Dec 10, 2014, at 03:48 pm
Washington, Dec 10 (IBNS): The United States senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Richard Rahul Verma by a voice vote as the next US ambassador to India, media reports said.
Sharif calls for dispute-free South Asia at SAARC summit
Nov 26, 2014, at 05:59 pm
Kathmandu, Nov 26 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called for a dispute free South Asia where instead of fighting each other they should fight disease and poverty, media reports said.
Sharif to Obama: Discuss Kashmir issue during your India visit
Nov 22, 2014, at 03:32 pm
Islamabad, Nov 22 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif requested US President Barack Obama to take up the Kashmir issue with the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government during his proposed visit to India in January next year, media reports said.
India condemns the terrorist attack at Wagah in Pakistan
Nov 03, 2014, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) India on Monday strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack against innocent civilians, mercilessly targeted by terrorists last at Wagah in Pakistan.
India slips 13 places in Global Gender Gap Index
Oct 28, 2014, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): India slid 13 places to 114 in the recently published Gender Equality Global Ranking, media reported.
UN snubs Pak offer to intervene in Kashmir issue
Oct 14, 2014, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): India’s Pakistan policy got a new boost on Tuesday after United Nations snubbed Islamabad’s request to intervene on the Kashmir issue, which reiterated that that India and Pakistan need to resolve all differences through dialogue to find a long-term solution to the dispute, media reported.
Pakistan ends de-escalation, starts firing at LoC
Oct 11, 2014, at 08:42 pm
Jammu, Oct 11 (IBNS): The "de-escalation" at the India and Pakistan border came to an abrupt end within 24 hours, with Pakistan violating the ceasefire by starting "unprovoked" firing at Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, media reported.
India summons Pak envoy, lodges protest on border crisis
Oct 09, 2014, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): India on Thursday summoned Pakistan envoy and lodged a strong protest over repeated “unprovoked†ceasefire violations by Pak forces along the Line of Control (LOC) targeting Indian posts which took away many lives and asked Islamabad to stop firing immediately, media reported.
Will take back all of Kashmir: Bilawal Bhutto
Sep 20, 2014, at 09:47 pm
Islamabad, Sept 20 (IBNS): Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, son of former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and deceased Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto started a row when he was quoted as saying that he would get back "entire Kashmir".
Chinese troops still present in Chumar despite Beijing's assurance
Sep 20, 2014, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): India and China continue with border stand-off as the Chinese army is still refusing to retreat from Chumar sector in Ladakh even 24 hours have passed after Chinese President Xi Jinping assured New Delhi that the troops have been ordered to move back, media reported.
SC allows ailing Italian marine fly home for 4 months
Sep 12, 2014, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday allowed one of the two detained Italian marines to go back home for treatment for 4 months.
No Ebola case reported in India so far: Harsh Vardhan
Aug 27, 2014, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has said that there is no suspected case of Ebola in India so far, reports said.
Captured BSF jawan handed over to India by Pakistan
Aug 08, 2014, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Pakistan on Friday handed over to India a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, who was captured by their troopers for allegedly crossing the border, after the motorboat in which he was on a patrol duty malfunctioned in River Chenab and swept him away to the waters of the neighbouring nation.