Delhi govt to organize 'Car-Free Day' on Jan 22
Nov 23, 2015, at 12:17 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that his government will host 'Car-Free Day' initiative n the national capital on Jan 22.
Narendra Modi addresses Indian community in Malaysia
Nov 22, 2015, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS); Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech to the Indian community in Malaysia:
Nov 22, 2015, at 12:42 am
Beijing, Nov 21 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to China from Nov 18 to 23 where he met country's Premier Li Keqiang.
Protocol amending agreement between India, Kuwait for avoidance of double taxation approved
Nov 19, 2015, at 01:35 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the protocol amending the Agreement between India and Kuwait for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
India-Rusia Joint Military exercise culminates
Nov 19, 2015, at 12:02 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS) A Joint Indo-Russian Military Exercise INDRA-2015 culminated in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges of Rajasthan on Wednesday.
World is seeing India as a land of hopes and power: Modi tells Wembley
Nov 14, 2015, at 06:05 am
New Delhi , Nov 13 (IBNS): Highlighting the achievements of his government and attempting to touch the hearts of the Indian diaspora, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world is seeing India as a land of 'hopes and power' today.
Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit India next year
Nov 14, 2015, at 03:01 am
London, Nov 13 (IBNS): Duke and Duchess of Cambridge-Prince William and Kate Middleton- will visit India next year, officials said.
Tim Farron appoints Sudhir Choudhrie as his adviser on India
Nov 13, 2015, at 10:30 pm
Delhi/ Mumbai/ London, Nov 13 (IBNS): Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron on Friday announced the appointment of businessman Sudhir Choudhrie as his Adviser on India.
Both nations must seize oppurtunities: PM Modi tells British Parliament
Nov 13, 2015, at 04:53 am
London, Nov 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said both the UK and India must seize the opportunities they have, remove the obstacles to cooperation, instill full confidence in our relations and remain sensitive to each other’s interests.
UK wants to become India's number one partner in the path of growth
Nov 13, 2015, at 02:08 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UK PM David Cameron on Thursday said his nation will like to become India's number one partner in the path of its growth.
No steps have been taken to reduce the footprint of troopers in Kashmir: Mirwaiz
Nov 13, 2015, at 01:59 am
Srinagar, Nov 12 (IBNS) Claiming that the militancy related activities have reduced to great extent in Kashmir, Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on Thursday said no steps have been taken to reduce the footprint of troopers so far from the state.
Top ULFA leader Anup Chetia handed over to India By Bangladesh
Nov 11, 2015, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS) Putting an end to India's hunt, Bangladesh has handed over to it top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention, reports said.
India gears up to embrace Diwali
Nov 11, 2015, at 04:14 pm
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS) As the festive season comes to a near close, India on Wednesday prepares itself to revel in Diwali celebrations, the most colourful and exuberant festival in the country.
India gears up for Diwali, Bengal prepares for Kali Puja
Nov 10, 2015, at 04:54 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS) On Tuesday, people of West Bengal geared up to celebrate Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, a Hindu festival predominantly celebrated by the Bengali community, just as the rest of India busied themselves with Diwali, the festival of light and crackers.
5.1 earthquake hits Nicobar Islands
Nov 09, 2015, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale rocked Nicobar Islands on Monday, officials said.
Russian contingent arrives for exercise Indra-2015
Nov 08, 2015, at 01:57 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS) Russian Army contingent, led by Major General Sergey N Legotin, Commander, Independent Motorised Brigade arrived on Saturday to participate in the Indo - Russia joint training exercise ‘INDRA – 2015’.
India less corrupt than China : Study says
Nov 07, 2015, at 08:00 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS) India is less than corrupt than China by virtue of rankings given to 175 countries in a report by anti-graft organisation Transparency International.
India and Indonesia are two largest emerging economies of the world: Vice President of India
Nov 04, 2015, at 02:29 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari said that India and Indonesia are two largest emerging economies of the world and poised for expanding existing commercial relations as well as for identifying new sectors of economic cooperation.
Nov 03, 2015, at 01:52 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Monday said that India and Indonesia are committed to increase bilateral trade and mutual investments as well as expanding cooperation in defence and counter-terrorism through intensification of existing mechanisms.
This century belongs to India and African nations : PM Modi
Oct 29, 2015, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS) Reaching out to the African nations for closer bonding, Prime Minister Narendra on Thursday said the future belongs to India and Africa-both possessing a huge young population.
Gangster Chhota Rajan wants to return to India
Oct 29, 2015, at 04:53 pm
Bali, Oct 29 (IBNS) Chhota Rajan, the most-wanted gangster arrested in Bali after a two-decade chase,has said that he wants to return to India, reports said.
African Nations should leverage duty free tariff preferences offered by India : Nirmala Sitharaman
Oct 29, 2015, at 04:40 am
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS) Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called upon the African Nations to leverage Duty Free Tariff Preferences offered by India.
Geeta calls on President Pranab Mukherjee
Oct 27, 2015, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Geeta, the young speech and hearing impaired woman who returned to India after being stranded in Pakistan for over a decade, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday along with officials of Edhi Foundation in Pakistan.
Oct 27, 2015, at 01:20 am
Guwahati, Oct 26 (IBNS): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Assam government and Australia on 'Cross-cultural Analysis and Capacity Building in Construction Management Practices' will be signed soon.
Geeta returns to India from Pak after over a decade, doesn't recognise her "family"
Oct 26, 2015, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said Geeta, who returned to India after been stuck in Pakistan for over a decade, could not recognise her "family" from Bihar on Monday, that claimed she was their lost daughter.
Geeta returns to India from Pak after 15 yrs, Sushma Swaraj welcomes her
Oct 26, 2015, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS) In an emotional and historic homecoming, speech and hearing impaired Geeta, who got stuck up in Pakistan for some 15 years, returned to India on Monday.
Jammu: Pakistan violates ceasefire, 1 civilian killed
Oct 24, 2015, at 04:56 am
Srinagar, Oct 23 (IBNS) A least one person was killed as Pakistani Rangers violated ceasefire at Samba sector on India-Pakistan international border in Jammu on Friday, reports said.
4th India-Africa trade ministers' meeting held
Oct 24, 2015, at 03:37 am
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): The fourth edition of India-Africa Trade Ministers’ Meeting (IATMM) was held on Friday in New Delhi ahead of the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit, which has been scheduled for Oct 29.
Cabinet approves agreement between India and Egypt on Maritime Transport
Oct 21, 2015, at 06:22 pm
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval on Wednesday for signing of an agreement between India and Egypt on Maritime Transport.
Oct 21, 2015, at 05:57 pm
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval on Wednesday for signing of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Criminal Matters between India and the Maldives.