India files its 2nd round of written pleadings in the ICJ in Kulbhushan Jadhav case
Apr 18, 2018, at 01:51 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): In keeping with the order of the International Court of Justice, India on Tuesday submitted its reply in the court in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav.
US Embassy recommends interested Indian travelers to apply for early visas this summer
Apr 18, 2018, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday said it is recommending travelers across India to apply early for U.S. visas due to heavy demand.
Pak prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting Indian High Commissioner, India protests
Apr 15, 2018, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over a block of access for visiting pilgrims to Indian diplomats and consular teams.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visits China, meets Yang Jiechi
Apr 13, 2018, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday met China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi during his visit to the Asian nation, MEA said in a statement.
Global executions and death sentences slide; India expands scope of death penalty: Amnesty
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Developments in sub-Saharan African exemplified a positive trend globally towards a decrease in the use of the death penalty, Amnesty International said in its 2017 global review of the death penalty published on Friday.
Cabinet approves headquarters agreement between India, International Solar Alliance
Apr 11, 2018, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval for entering into Headquarters (Host country) Agreement between India and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and authorizing the Ministry of External Affairs for signing the Headquarter Agreement.
Apr 11, 2018, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval to the MoU between India and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on the return of Illegal Migrants.
Indian Minister Nitin Gadkari to visit Republic of Korea
Apr 09, 2018, at 03:10 am
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation will be on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from Monday.
2018 CWG: PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes
Apr 08, 2018, at 05:00 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Indian athletes for their performances at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.
Apr 05, 2018, at 04:26 am
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Canada.
Cabinet approves Cooperation Arrangement between India and Afghanistan for food safety
Apr 05, 2018, at 02:21 am
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Cooperation Arrangement between Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) and Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Livestock (MAIL), Afghanistan for cooperation in the field of Food Safety and related areas.
India-Japan-US to host trilateral meeting in New Delhi
Apr 04, 2018, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): India, Japan and the United States held the 9th Trilateral Meeting at Joint Secretary, Director General,Assistant Secretary level in New Delhi on Wednesday to hold consultations on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
India's Defense Minister meets Russia's ministers of Industry &Trade and Defense
Apr 04, 2018, at 07:19 pm
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): India's Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, met Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov, and Russian Defence Minister, General Sergey Shoygu, according to a release by the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.
Indian welcomes US decision to put MML to global terrorist list
Apr 04, 2018, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): India on Tuesday welcomed the United States' decision to put Milli Muslim League (MML) and 7 of its functionaries to list of global terrorists.
India, Pakistan agree to resolve issues related to diplomats' treatment
Mar 31, 2018, at 05:20 am
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): In a major breakthrough, India and Pakistan have mutually agreed to resolve matters related to diplomats' treatment.
Vice Presidents of Zimbabwe, Malawi and Uganda visit India
Mar 30, 2018, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Dr. Constantino G.D.N. Chiwenga, the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Saulos Klaus Chilima, the Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, and Edwardkiwanuka Ssekandi, the Vice President of Uganda, visited India to participate in the 13th edition of the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave held on Mar 25-27, officials said on Friday.
PM Modi underscores the importance of growing India-US linkages in meeting with Texas Governor
Mar 29, 2018, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Noting the strong growth in India-US strategic partnership, Prime Minister Narednra Modi underscored the importance of growing linkages with Texas in the fields of trade and commerce, energy, industry, education and people-to-people contact.
India, China agree to a roadmap for addressing trade imbalance
Mar 28, 2018, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The eleventh session of the China-India joint-group on Economic Relations, Trade, Science & Technology was held on Mar 26.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to co-chair the India-Japan Strategic Dialogue
Mar 27, 2018, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday that Union Minister Sushma Swaraj will pay an official visit to Japan from March 28-30 March, 2018, at the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Japan Taro Kono.
US's OPIC loan to expand access to clean water in India
Mar 27, 2018, at 04:42 am
New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has committed a $12.5 million (Rs. 80 crore) loan to a project that will expand access to affordable clean drinking water to millions of low and middle-income people in India.
German President and First Lady arrive in India on a five-state visit
Mar 22, 2018, at 07:42 pm
New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier along with First Lady Elke Büdenbender arrived in India on Thursday on a five-day state visit, according to media reports.
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and Guyana on cooperation in Renewable Energy
Mar 22, 2018, at 04:13 am
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Renewable Energy between India and Guyana.
India strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul
Mar 22, 2018, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): India on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack in Afghanistan's Kabul city which left 29 people killed.
BSF seizes 50 cattle in Meghalaya along Indo-Bangladesh border
Mar 22, 2018, at 01:26 am
Guwahati, Mar 21 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Tuesday seized 50 cattle worth of more than Rs 10 lakh in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills while being smuggled to Bangladesh, officials said on Wednesday.
India has huge potential to become the leader in Solar Energy sector: Vice President Naidu
Mar 10, 2018, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that India has huge potential to become the leader in solar energy sector.
Japan looks to hire IT professionals from India
Mar 10, 2018, at 05:10 pm
Tokyo/New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): At a time the US is making the H1-B visa stricter, Japan is looking to hire around two lakh IT professionals from India, media reports said.
Chinese Dragon, Indian Elephant must dance together, says China's Foreign Minister
Mar 08, 2018, at 08:13 pm
Beijing/New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Is the India-China relationship finally turning into a camaraderie? Keeping in mind the recent exchanges, one can be hopeful.
Cabinet approves a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and France in the field of environment
Mar 08, 2018, at 05:33 am
New York, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and France in the field of environment
Cabinet approves an MoU between India and Hellenic on Renewable Energy Cooperation
Mar 08, 2018, at 04:48 am
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy between India and Hellenic.
Chief of Staff of Japan Self Defence Forces meet Eastern Command GOC-in-C in Kolkata
Mar 07, 2018, at 10:51 pm
Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self Defence Forces (JSDF) is in Kolkata on a two day visit.