293 candidates recruited in Army from 4 districts
Oct 16, 2015, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IBNS) Army Recruiting Office, Barrackpore inducted 293 candidates from the districts of North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Bankura & Purulia into the Army on Oct 15.
Chinese dam on the Brahmaputra to have severe impact on lower riparian states : Assam CM
Oct 15, 2015, at 02:37 am
Guwahati, Oct 14 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said the reported move by China operationalising hydro-power station on the Brahmaputra river is going to cause irreparable damage to Assam and other parts of the Brahmaputra basin.
India looks forward to enhancing close co-operation with Israel, says President
Oct 14, 2015, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi , Oct 14 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee said India looks forward to enhancing its close co-operation with Israel for the progress of our respective peoples and peace in this part of the world.
PM Modi congratulates newly elected Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli, invites him to visit India
Oct 11, 2015, at 11:44 pm
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called new PM of Nepal KP Sharma Oli and invited him to visit India.
Samjhauta Express: Pakistan summons Indian envoy
Oct 10, 2015, at 02:23 pm
Islamabad, Oct 10 (IBNS): Pakistan has summoned Acting Deputy High Commissioner of India over the issue of cancellation of operation of Samjhauta Express on Oct 8.
Samjhauta Express was cancelled due to local agitation: MEA
Oct 10, 2015, at 06:16 am
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): Clarifying its stand on the cancellation of Samjhauta Express, India on Friday said the train was among 75 trains travelling through Punjab which were cancelled due to local agitation in the state.
"UK-India can be unbeatable combination in skills, training"
Oct 10, 2015, at 04:35 am
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): Responding to the Indian Government's 'Skill India' campaign, a delegation of British professional qualification providers will visit India this week.
No blockade by India on Nepal, either official or unofficial: MEA
Oct 09, 2015, at 04:18 am
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IBNS): External Affairs Ministry (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said that there is no blockade by India on Nepal, either official or unofficial.
Oct 07, 2015, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Protocol amending the Agreement between India and Vietnam for the avoidance of double taxation and for prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Union HRD Minister and German Minister of Education exchange views on a range of issues
Oct 06, 2015, at 04:35 am
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): Minister for Human Resource Development and Johanna Wanka, German Minister of Education and Research held bilateral discussions on Monday in New Delhi.
Oct 05, 2015, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS) Describing Germany as a "natural partner", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said its strengths and India's priorities are aligned.
UN: India says Pakistan must eschew terrorism before talks can begin
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:20 pm
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): In her address at the 70th United Nations General Assembly, Sushma Swaraj, India’s Minister for External Affairs responded to Pakistan’s peace initiative underscoring that while her country remains open to dialogue, Pakistan must eschew terrorism before serious talks between the two sides could begin.
Stop terrorism and then begin talks: Sushma Swaraj tells Pakistan in UNGA
Oct 02, 2015, at 06:44 am
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): Giving a reply to Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj while addressing at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday asked the neighbouring nation to give up terrorism before holding peace talks.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit India
Sep 30, 2015, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be visiting India next month, officials said on Wednesday.
Government denies taking steps to appoint Ambassador for Digital India
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS) The government on Tuesday clarified that no move was made to appoint a brand ambassador for the Digital India Programme.
I dream to make India a 20 trillion dollar economy: Modi
Sep 28, 2015, at 04:19 am
California, Sept 27 (IBNS): Addressing at the Townhall session with CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook Headquarters, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said he dreams to make India a 20 trillion dollar economy.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg changes profile picture to support Digital India initiative
Sep 28, 2015, at 02:27 am
California, Sept 27 (IBNS): Social Networking site Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday changed his profile picture in support of Digital India initiative.
Mecca stampede: 22 Indians killed
Sep 27, 2015, at 03:09 am
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday said the number of Indians, who have been killed in the stampede incident outside the holy city of Mecca, has touched 22.
Sep 27, 2015, at 02:50 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS) Pitching for a reform of the Security Council within a fixed time frame, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said taking the step has become an urgent and important task.
"G4 nations are legitimate for permanent membership"
Sep 27, 2015, at 02:16 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): In a crucial meeting of the G-4 countries, top leaders of Brazil, Germany, India and Japan expressed the need to reform the United Nations Security Council and all of them are legitimate for permanent membership.
Joint Press Statement at the meeting of leaders of the G-4 countries
Sep 27, 2015, at 01:57 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): Following is the full text of the Joint Press Statement at the meeting of leaders of the G-4 countries- Brazil, Germany, India and Japan - on United Nations Security Council Reform:
India and Ireland must seek closer partnership and cooperation: Narendra Modi
Sep 24, 2015, at 01:36 am
Dublin, Sept 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Ireland should seek closer partnership and cooperation with each other.
Union Home Minister concludes three-day visit to forward areas of J&K
Sep 24, 2015, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the government is committed to strengthen its road and telecom network to improve connectivity in the far flung border areas of the country.
UK-India partnership on energy receives boost with Amber Rudd's visit to Delhi
Sep 23, 2015, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): UK's Secretary of State Amber Rudd finished a two-day visit to India on Wednesday.
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Ireland, US
Sep 23, 2015, at 02:13 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for his two-nation visit on Wednesday.
Pakistan summons Deputy High Commissioner over civilian killing
Sep 18, 2015, at 11:36 pm
Islamabad, Sept 18 (IBNS): Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday said the Indian Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh was summoned to protest against the killings of three civilians in Nikial sector 'due to the unprovoked Ceasefire violations by the Indian Security Forces' at the Line of Control.
Indian Railways develops hybrid vacuum toilets
Sep 18, 2015, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi,Sept 18 (IBNS): The Minister of Railways on Friday said the Development Cell of the Railway Board has come up with a design that combines the advantages of Vacuum toilets and those of Biotoilets to create a new design of “Hybrid Vacuum Toiletâ€.
Gujarat: Indian fisherman killed in Pakistani firing?
Sep 18, 2015, at 08:44 pm
Ahmedabad, Sept 18 (IBNS) One Indian fisherman was killed allegedly in Pakistani firing at in international waters off the Gujarat coast on Friday, media reports said.
Saudi diplomat accused in rape case leaves India
Sep 17, 2015, at 04:17 pm
New Delhi, Sept. 17 (IBNS) The Saudi diplomat, who has been accused of confining and raping two Nepali women who worked as his domestic help, has left India.
Sep 16, 2015, at 10:19 pm
Phnom Penh, Sept 16 (IBNS) Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Wednesday said that India and Cambodia share the common heritage of Buddhism and the philosophy of compassion, tolerance and non-violence.