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Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval India-Japan MoU between on thermal power development in India

May 26, 2016, at 01:19 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday granted ex-post facto approval to the MOU between India and Japan for promoting sustainable, stable and low-carbon thermal power development in India.

Be partners in India's growth story, tells President to Chinese investors

May 25, 2016, at 09:49 pm

Guangzhou, May 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the India-China Business Forum event at Guangzhou on Wednesday.

PM Modi departs for India

May 24, 2016, at 04:11 am

New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday ended his two-day visit to Iran and left for New Delhi.

History created: PM Modi says after India, Iran, Afghan sign trade corridor pact

May 24, 2016, at 02:20 am

Tehran, May 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said 'history has been created' as Iran, India and Afghanistan signed the agreement on the establishment of a Trilateral Transport and Transit Corridor during his visit to Tehran.

India bans its citizens from travelling to Libya

May 24, 2016, at 12:12 am

New Delhi,May 23 (IBNS): The Indian government on Monday banned citizens from travelling to war-hit Libya.

Thomson Reuters Foundation launches Place to put land and property rights on global news agenda

May 16, 2016, at 06:12 pm

London, May 16 (Just Earth News) The Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charity arm of the world’s largest news and information provider, Monday launched Place (Property, Land, Access, Connections, Empowerment), an innovative platform to boost coverage of land and property rights, one of the most under-reported issues worldwide. The new platform has been developed with support from Omidyar Network, the philanthropic investment firm founded by Pierre and Pam Omidyar.

ED seeks Interpol red corner notice against Vijay Mallya

May 12, 2016, at 07:08 pm

New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS) Having failed repeatedly to bring Vijay Mallya to India to face charges, the Enforcement Directorate has asked Interpol to issue a red corner notice, which is similar to an international warrant, reports said.

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari's visit to India cancelled

May 06, 2016, at 10:09 pm

Kathmandu, May 6 (IBNS): The upcoming visit of Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari to India has been cancelled, media reports said on Friday.

MoU between India and Qatar for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of ICT

May 05, 2016, at 03:49 am

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March, 2015.

Cabinet approves signing the Paris Agreement

Apr 21, 2016, at 12:42 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing the Paris Agreement adopted at the 21st Conference of Parties held in Paris in December 2015.

India to buy 36 French-made Rafale Jets for $8.8 billion

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:32 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): India is finally set to purchase the French-made Rafale planes for 8.8 billion dollars, media reports said on Friday.

Dialogue with India is the best option: Pakistan govt

Apr 15, 2016, at 02:59 pm

Islamabad, Apr 15 (IBNS) The Pakistan government has said that door for dialogues with India is open.

Indo-China border personnel meets held

Apr 15, 2016, at 12:26 am

Srinagar, Apr 14 (IBNS) Ceremonial Border Personnel Meetings (BPMs) on the occasion of “Harvest Festival’’ was conducted on Thursday at Indian BPM hut in Chushul and at Indian Meeting Point Hut at Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) in Eastern Ladakh.

Human trafficking: India , United Arab Emirates sign MoU

Apr 13, 2016, at 08:54 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in preventing and combating of human trafficking.

MoU between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the field of Fisheries

Apr 13, 2016, at 07:04 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,on Wednesday, was apprised about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Bangladesh in September, 2011 on bilateral cooperation in the field of fisheries and aquaculture and allied activities.

Modi meets US Defence Secy Ashton Carter, hopes DTTI to progress along 'Make in India' vision

Apr 13, 2016, at 04:20 am

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter where he expressed satisfaction at the progress in bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries.

Duke, Duchess arrive in India

Apr 10, 2016, at 09:23 pm

Mumbai, Apr 10 (IBNS) Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton arrived in Mumbai on Sunday.

Pakistan envoy says talks suspended with India, govt contradicts

Apr 08, 2016, at 03:01 pm

Islamabad, Apr 8 (IBNS): Pakistan government has contradicted its High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit's remarks on the issue of talks between India and Pakistan and said both countries are in contact with each other and it has been reiterated from both sides that modalities are being worked out.

Peace process with India suspended: Abdul Basit

Apr 08, 2016, at 01:15 am

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) In a significant development, Pakistan high commissioner Abdul Basit on Thursday said peace process between neighbouring nations India and Pakistan has been "suspended".

Delegation from Carnegie Endowment for International Peace calls on PM

Apr 06, 2016, at 03:49 am

New Delhi, Apr 5 (IBNS): A delegation led by William Burns, President of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

67% polling till 3 PM in Assam's first phase polling

Apr 04, 2016, at 10:01 pm

Guwahati, Apr 4 (IBNS) : Around 67 percent polling was recorded till 3 pm on Monday in the first phase poll in 65 constituencies of Assam.

Pakistan says India failed to prove Pathankot terrorists were Pakistanis

Apr 03, 2016, at 06:12 pm

Islamabad, Apr 3 (IBNS): The Pakistani probe team, who visited India to investigate the Pathankot attack, has concluded that the Indian authorities had failed to provide evidence to prove that the air base was attacked by terrorists from Pakistan, reports said.

Modi meets Abe on the sidelines of NSS

Apr 02, 2016, at 02:18 pm

Washington,Apr 2 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe met on the sidelines of NSS 2016 on Friday.

Modi meets NZ PM John Key

Apr 01, 2016, at 02:47 am

Washington DC, Mar 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met New Zealand PM John Key as the two leaders discussed different issues which include trade, technology, tourism and education, officials said.

Farooq Abdullah pitches for LoC trade expansion

Mar 30, 2016, at 04:39 am

Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS): National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said New Delhi and Islamabad should actively work towards opening additional trade and travel routes along the Line of Control.

Pathankot attack: Pak probe team arrives in India

Mar 27, 2016, at 07:33 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): A Pakistani investigation team comprising representatives from Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence and police arrived in India on Sunday to probe the Pathankot militant attack, media reports said.

Arrested Indian national in Pakistan has no link with govt: MEA

Mar 26, 2016, at 12:46 am

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS) Acknowledging that the arrested Indian national in Pakistan is a former Navy officer, the Indian government on Friday said he has no link with the government.

Indian consortium of oil & gas enterprises signs MoUs with Rosneft of Russia

Mar 16, 2016, at 09:46 pm

New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS) A bilateral talk was held between Dharmendra Pradhan, India's Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Russia's Igor Ivanovich Sechin, President, Chairman of the Management Board and vice-chairman of Board of directors of JSC Rosneft.

Time is not right for my return: Mallya

Mar 14, 2016, at 01:39 am

London, Mar 13 (IBNS): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya has said time is not right for him to return to India at present.

Non-state actors should not derail peace between India, Pak: Hammond

Mar 08, 2016, at 10:59 pm

Islamabad, Mar 8 (IBNS) British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir issue should not be set as a pre condition for the resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan.