Convention on ‘Indo-US Promotion of Travel and Tourism’ held in Kolkata
May 06, 2017, at 02:23 am
Guwahati, May 5 (IBNS): As an extension to the First Year of the US-India Travel and Tourism Partnership Year 2017, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in support with US Consulate General hosted a day long convention on “Indo-US Promotion of Travel and Tourism†in Kolkata on Friday.
Punjab: Police lands search for three suspicious men near international border
May 04, 2017, at 03:45 pm
Amritsar, May 4 (IBNS): The Punjab Police has sounded a high alert after three men jumped a signal and sped away under suspicious circumstances near Baharampur sector, reports said.
Turkish President arrives in India
May 01, 2017, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Turkish President Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in India on Sunday.
India to launch South Asia Satellite, 'invaluable gift' to neighbours: Modi
Apr 30, 2017, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India will launch the South Asia Satellite on May 5, which will be an "invaluable gift" to South Asia.
Apr 26, 2017, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has said that the countries that have invested in educating their populations, built strong consumer economies, and have democratic institutions that can deal with social change will benefit.
Apr 19, 2017, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of double taxation.
US National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster departs after visiting India, meets Modi
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): U.S. National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster departed India on Tuesday after productive meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Nepal President to commence India visit tomorrow
Apr 17, 2017, at 04:42 am
Kathmandu, Apr 16 (IBNS): Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari will commence India visit on Monday.
India cancels maritime talks with Pakistan over Jhadav
Apr 15, 2017, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) : Amid fresh tension in bilateral relationship over former navy officer Kulbhushan Jhadav's death sentence, India launched a diplomatic onslaught by cancelling the maritime talks with Pakistan, which was scheduled to be held in early next week, reports said.
India cancels maritime talks with Pakistan
Apr 15, 2017, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) : Amid fresh tension in bilateral relationship over former navy officer Kulbhushan Jhadav's death sentence, India cancelled the maritime talks with Pakistan, which was scheduled to be held in early next week, reports said.
Amid tension, India saves 2 drowning Pak marine commandos
Apr 13, 2017, at 05:21 am
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Amid tension between the countries, Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued two Pakistani marine commandos near the Gujarat coast, media reports said.
Cabinet approves MoU on cooperation in the field of justice between India and Tunisia
Apr 13, 2017, at 03:27 am
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of justice between India and Tunisia.
Apr 13, 2017, at 03:09 am
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of Framework of Understanding (FoU) on Cooperation in the Hydrocarbon Sector with Bangladesh.
Pakistan defends Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence
Apr 12, 2017, at 12:15 am
Islamabad, Apr 11 (IBNS): Amid growing outrage in India over the death sentence given to Kulbhushan Jadhav,Pakistan on Tuesday defended the move by saying it followed 'due legal process' in prosecuting the Indian national.
Australian PM meets Indian Vice President
Apr 11, 2017, at 02:44 am
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull met Indian Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Monday.
India issues demarche to Pak High Commissioner on Kulbhushan Jadhav sentencing
Apr 10, 2017, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): India's Foreign Secretary, S Jaishankar, on Monday, summoned the Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit and handed over demarche, after Pakistan sentenced to death former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav on allegations of spying.
PM Modi and his Australian counterpart take the Delhi Metro to Akshardham Temple
Apr 10, 2017, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull took the Delhi Metro for their trip to the famous Akshardham Temple in New Delhi.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrives in India
Apr 10, 2017, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrived in India on Sunday, officials said.
PM Modi's statement on Hasina's visit to India
Apr 09, 2017, at 02:30 am
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement during the State visit of Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India follows:
Kolkata- Khulna-Dhaka bus service ceremoniously flagged off from Kolkata today
Apr 08, 2017, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata,Apr 8 (IBNS): A Kolkata-Khulna-Dhaka bus service was ceremoniously flagged off from Kolkata on Saturday.
Hindi translation of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's autobiography released
Apr 08, 2017, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): The Hindi translation of 'Bangbandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's autobiography, "Unfinished Memories" was released here on Saturday.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Narendra Modi
Apr 08, 2017, at 09:55 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): India and Bangladesh on Saturday signed 22 agreements which include a 500 million dollar line of credit to Dhaka for the purchase of military hardware.
Mukta Dutta Tomar appointed as next Ambassador of India to Germany
Apr 08, 2017, at 01:48 am
New Delhi,Apr 7 (IBNS): Mukta Dutta Tomar, presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany, officials said.
India never uses me against China: Dalai Lama
Apr 06, 2017, at 01:48 am
Guwahati, Apr 5 (IBNS): While Beijing has opposed Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, the Tibetan spiritual leader on Wednesday emphatically said that India has never used him against China.
Deals between India and his country will not be kept secret says Bangladesh Foreign Minister
Apr 05, 2017, at 08:10 pm
New Delhi/Dhaka, Apr 5 (IBNS): The agreements inked between India and Bangladesh during the visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India will not be kept secret from the public, the media on Wednesday quoted Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali.
India slams US's offer to help de-escalate tension between Indo-Pak
Apr 05, 2017, at 02:33 am
New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): India on Tuesday made it clear that the country's issue with neighbouring Pakistan has to be solved by bilateral engagement without the interference of any third party.
Indian Vice President condoles loss of lives in Russia blast
Apr 05, 2017, at 12:39 am
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has expressed his grief at the loss of life in explosions at St. Petersburg, Russia.
Indo-Bangla Army joint cycling expedition concludes
Apr 04, 2017, at 03:49 am
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): A joint cycling expedition by 30 personnel of Indian and Bangladesh armies to commemorate the 47th Independence Day of Bangladesh was flagged in by Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Command at Fort William, Kolkata on Monday.
The Dalai Lama gets emotional after meet his saviour 58 years back
Apr 03, 2017, at 01:07 am
Guwahati, Apr 2 (IBNS): Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday had an emotional reunion after meeting a person, who along with his four colleagues, escorted him to India from India-China border during his flight from Tibet in 1959.
The Dalai Lama recalls his 1959 fight to India
Apr 02, 2017, at 02:09 am
Guwahati, Apr 1 (IBNS): Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday said that arrival in India was a moment of freedom for him.