LoC firing: Pakistan summons India's deputy HC
Feb 08, 2017, at 10:18 pm
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Director General (SA & SAARC), Dr. Mohammad Faisal, summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner, J.P. Singh, on Wednesday and condemned the alleged unprovoked ceasefire violation, on Feb 7, by the Indian occupation forces on the LoC (in Khui Ratta Sector), resulting in the shahadat of one civilian, officials said.
Panneerselvam accuses Sasikala of forcing him to step down
Feb 08, 2017, at 04:08 pm
Chennai, Feb 8 (IBNS): In a dramatic turn of events, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has accused VK Sasikala of forcing the former to resign from his post, reports said.
India and Belgium agree to work together for wider digital empowerment
Feb 07, 2017, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): India and Belgium agreed to work together on digital empowerment of people during a ministerial level meeting in New Delhi, according to media reports on Tuesday.
President Mukherjee wishes on 69th anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka
Feb 04, 2017, at 03:27 am
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the eve of the 69th Anniversary of their Independence (February 4, 2017).
Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen alleging breach of territorial waters
Feb 02, 2017, at 07:18 pm
Chennai/Colombo, Feb 2 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Navy arrested five Indian fishermen and impounded their boats alleging they were fishing in their territorial waters, according to media reports on Thursday.
H-1B Visa row: Mamata urges government to protect Indian techies
Feb 02, 2017, at 04:55 pm
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): Sounding alert over the prevailing H-1B Visa (non-immigrant) in US, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the government to protect the interest of Indian I-T techies, who face a trouble of being replaced by their American counterparts after a legislation has been introduced by the Trump administration.
India,Israel can work together to shape better future: Envoy Daniel Carmon
Jan 29, 2017, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): Marking the 25 years of India-Israel relations, country's Ambassador to India Daniel Carmon said both the nations can work together to shape a better future.
Union Govt has taken decisive steps against Pak sponsored terrorism: Dr Jitendra Singh
Jan 29, 2017, at 02:34 am
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh has said that the Union Government led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken decisive steps against Pakistan sponsored terrorism and the two most recent examples are the decision of Remonetization which has drastically reduced terror related transactions, preceded by the military strike inside the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
Amid tight security, India celebrates R-Day with display of its military might, cultural diversity
Jan 26, 2017, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): Amid a majestic display of military prowess and diverse culture as well as social traditions at the historic Rajpath in the national capital, India on Thursday is celebrating the 68th Republic Day.
India celebrates 68th Republic Day by displaying its military might, cultural diversity
Jan 26, 2017, at 04:15 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): As India is celebrating the 68th Republic Day, the national capital is witnessing a grand parade at the historic Rajpath where the country's military prowess and achievements in different fields, state-of- the-art defence platforms, its diverse cultural and social traditions are on display amid the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Guest of this year Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
India celebrates 68th Republic Day amid tight security
Jan 26, 2017, at 03:20 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): India on Thursday is celebrating its 68th Republic Day amid tight security arrangements in the national capital and the rest of the country.
BJP planning to impose Uniform Civil Code in India: JD-U
Jan 26, 2017, at 03:22 am
Patna, Jan 25 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The ruling Janata Dal United (JD-U) in Bihar on Wednesday alleged the BJP was surreptitiously planning to impose Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country.
Our tradition celebrates argumentative, not intolerant Indian: President on R-Day eve
Jan 26, 2017, at 01:42 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday evening addressed the nation on the eve of 68th Republic Day where he said that the country's tradition has always celebrated the 'argumentative' Indian and not the 'intolerant' one.
PM Modi acknowledges UAE as a partner in India's growth story, several MoUs signed
Jan 25, 2017, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Jna 25 (IBNS): In his press statement during the joint media briefing with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of United Arab Emirates, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that UAE is an important partner in India’s growth story.
India is a true friend and partner: Trump
Jan 25, 2017, at 02:55 pm
Washington, Jan 25 (IBNS): During his phonecall, President Donald Trump has told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India is a 'true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world'.
Had a warm conversation with Donald Trump: Modi
Jan 25, 2017, at 02:38 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a 'warm conversation' with US president Donald Trump.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince is Chief Guest at Republic Day function, to meet PM Modi on Wednesday
Jan 24, 2017, at 06:22 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of United Arab Emirates, is arriving in India on Tuesday on a three-day state visit.
Indian soldier in Pakistani captivity released
Jan 21, 2017, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS) : A soldier, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control in September last year, when surgical strike was conducted inside the neighbouring territory, was handed over to India by Pakistan at Wagah Border on Saturday, NDTV reports.
India participates in JITSIC meeting on ‘Panama Papers’
Jan 21, 2017, at 04:20 am
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): India participated in the Joint International Taskforce on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) meeting held in Paris on Jan 16 and 17 where 30 Revenue Authorities shared their findings on investigations arising from the Panama Papers; including the role of tax intermediaries such as financial institutions, advisers etc, who facilitate tax evasion.
Barack Obama calls PM Modi to thank him for his partnership
Jan 20, 2017, at 04:35 am
Washington, Jan 19 (IBNS): US outgoing President Barack Obama on Thursday spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via phone call to thank the latter for his partnership and to review joint efforts of cooperation including defense, civil nuclear energy, and enhanced people-to-people ties.
Assam govt to encourage ties with NASSCOM, Japan Council for Start-up, Stand-up initiatives
Jan 19, 2017, at 01:38 am
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IBNS): NASSCOM, Japan Council Chief Yukio Takeyari on Wednesday called on Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in the latter’s office chamber in Assam Secretariat and expressed the organisation’s keen interests to tie up with Assam in Government’s Start-up, Stand-up initiatives for conclusive and mutual growth of both the geographical entities.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Vietnam In the field of cyber security
Jan 18, 2017, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Vietnam in the field of Cyber Security.
Jan 18, 2017, at 10:34 pm
New delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Serbia for promoting cooperation in the field of Information Technology and Electronics.
Pakistan should walk away from from terrorism for talks with India: Modi
Jan 18, 2017, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Pakistan should walk away from the path of terrorism if it wants to sit for dialogue with India.
Rahul Gandhi greets nation on Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Bihu
Jan 14, 2017, at 06:50 pm
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu.
PM Modi greets nation on Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu
Jan 14, 2017, at 04:11 pm
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal.
Gadkari exhorts NGOs and public to participate in making Indian roads safe
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has said that his Ministry would give a grant of upto Rs 2 lakh to NGOs to take up road safety activities.
India-CERT signs an MoU with US-CERT
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:49 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): India and USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT- In) under the Ministry of Electronics nd Information technology of the Government of India and the Department of Homeland Security, Government of the United States of America on cooperation in the field of cyber Security.
India, Israel committed to strengthen bilateral relations in the field of Agriculture
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:34 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Wednesday met Israeli delegation led by the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister of Israel, Uri Ariel to discuss issues relating to bilateral cooperation in agriculture between India and Israel.
Bangalore molestation case: We are evolving backwards, says Akshay Kumar
Jan 05, 2017, at 11:01 pm
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is the latest celebrity to join the bandwagon to protest against the mass molestation incident in Bangalore on New Year's Eve, slamming it as 'truly shameful'.