J&K is an integral part of India: Sushma Swaraj tells Pakistan at UNGA
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:26 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): Amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan since the militant attack in Uri town which left 18 soldiers martyred, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday sent out a tough message to Pakistan as she said that Kashmir is an integral part of India and will always 'remain so'.
India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh to boycott SAARC summit in Pakistan?
Sep 21, 2016, at 02:55 pm
New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): In the wake of the recent attacks in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and India, the three nations might boycott the SAARC Summit in Pakistan, media reports said.
Visit of Chinese delegation for talks on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Sep 14, 2016, at 03:00 am
Beijing, Sept 13 (IBNS): A Chinese delegation led by Director General Wang Qun of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited India on Sept 13 for talks with an Indian delegation led by Amandeep Singh Gill, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security) in the Ministry of External Affairs.
India deplores nuclear test conducted by North Korea
Sep 10, 2016, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): India on Friday 'deplored' the nuclear test conducted by North Korea.
Narendra Modi meets Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang
Sep 03, 2016, at 09:15 pm
Hanoi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Vietnam President President Tran Dai Quang.
India to witness day-long general strike today
Sep 02, 2016, at 03:02 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Over a million workers from different sectors, including banking and telecom, are joining a day-long nationwide general strike called by Left-affiliated eleven central trade unions on Friday to protest against the alleged anti-labour policies of the Modi government and basing on a 12-point charter of demands.
India and Myanmar sign four bi-lateral agreements
Aug 29, 2016, at 11:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Four agreements were signed between India and Myanmar on Monday in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw, according to media reports.
Cabinet approves introduction of "Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill,2016"
Aug 25, 2016, at 01:31 am
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for introduction of the "Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016".
Cabinet approves MoU with South Africa to establish cooperation in Grassroots Innovation
Aug 25, 2016, at 12:57 am
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa to establish cooperation in Grassroots Innovation.
Maldivian Foreign Minister Mohamed Asim meets Sushma Swaraj
Aug 16, 2016, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met new Maldivian Foreign Minister Mohamed Asim here.
Bangladesh intelligence team to quiz ISIS suspect held in Kolkata
Aug 16, 2016, at 04:38 am
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): A three-member-team of Bangladesh's security intelligence department is likely to visit Kolkata on Monday or Tuesday to interrogate ISIS suspect, who was booked in West Bengal and in National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody, sources said.
India trying to divert world attention from grim tragedy in Kashmir: Pakistan on Modi's I-Day speech
Aug 16, 2016, at 12:33 am
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IBNS): Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech, Pakistan's Sartaj Aziz, Adviser on Foreign Affairs said that the Indian leader was trying to 'divert world attention' from the 'grim tragedy' that has been unfolding in the Indian occupied Kashmir over the past five weeks.
Willing to discuss only relevant issue with Pakistan: India
Aug 14, 2016, at 05:47 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Responding to Pakistan's invitation for talks on the ongoing Kashmir issue, India on Saturday said it will only discuss contemporary and relevant issues with the neighbouring nation.
Glorification of terrorists is unacceptable, Pak must stop cross-border infiltration: Sushma
Aug 12, 2016, at 04:49 am
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): In a direct snub to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said that the neighbouring country should refrain itself from glorification of terrorists and stop cross-border infiltration.
Rajnath Singh will not hold meeting with Pakistan: MEA
Jul 30, 2016, at 12:46 am
New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): India on Friday said Union Minister Rajnath Singh will not attend any bilateral meeting with Pakistan during his visit to the neighbouring nation.
India-US launch innovative agriculture programme to address global challenges
Jul 26, 2016, at 02:54 am
New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday launched the second phase of the Feed the Future India Triangular Training Programme, bringing specialized agriculture training to 1,500 agricultural professional across Africa and Asia.
Indian govt advises nationals not to visit South Sudan
Jul 12, 2016, at 02:37 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Following deteriorating security situation in South Sudan, the Indian government on Monday advised people not to visit the country .
Modi, Zuma agree to cooperate actively to combat terrorism
Jul 08, 2016, at 10:07 pm
Pretoria, July 8 (IBNS): Meeting South African President Jacob Zuma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently visiting the African nation, said both of them discussed the need to stay vigilant and cooperate actively to combat terrorism, both in our region and in the world.
Jul 05, 2016, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Mauritius.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Tanzania
Jun 30, 2016, at 01:48 am
New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Tanzania for bilateral cooperation in water resources management and development.
Narendra Modi meets Vladimir Putin
Jun 25, 2016, at 03:26 am
Tashkent, June 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Will engage with every country by end of this year: Sushma Swaraj
Jun 19, 2016, at 10:08 pm
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said his government has the aim of engaging with all the country present in the world by 2016.
President of India’s message on the eve of ‘Day Of Russia’
Jun 11, 2016, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Russian Federation on the eve of ‘Day of Russia’ (June 12, 2016).
2015: Mumbai top in number of road accidents and Delhi in number of deaths
Jun 10, 2016, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): According to a report titled 'Road Accidents in India 2015', compiled by the Transport Research Wing of the Road Transport & Highways, almost 5 lakh accidents occurred in 2015 in India, killing 1,46000 people and leaving thrice the number injured.
We will continue to work together in the future: Obama says after meeting Modi
Jun 08, 2016, at 03:31 am
Washington, June 7 (IBNS): Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said both India and his nation will work together in future.
India never opened a window of opportunity for talks: Pakistan
Jun 06, 2016, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, June 6 (IBNS) : Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Adviser on Foreign Affairs, has said that India never opened a window of opportunity for dialogue and goodwill with Pakistan.
Any global forum which does not include India has limited relevance: VP
Jun 04, 2016, at 04:21 am
Tunis, June 3 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Friday said that any global forum which does not include India has limited relevance.
PM Modi to inaugurate Afghan-India Friendship Dam
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:57 am
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will jointly inaugurate the Afghan-India Friendship Dam (Salma Dam) with President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani in Herat province in Western Afghanistan on Friday.
India, USA can transform world with trade and trust: Rajnath Singh
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:34 am
Hyderabad, June 3 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India and USA are natural allies and could transform the world with trade and trust.
Youth, Sports Affairs: Cabinet apprised of the signing of MOU between India and Brunei Darussalam
Jun 01, 2016, at 10:10 pm
New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between India and Brunei Darussalam in the field of Youth and Sports Affairs.