Pakistan to enforce complete ban on Indian content from Friday

Oct 20, 2016, at 05:31 am

Islamabad, Oct 19 (IBNS): Amid tensions between the two countries, Pakistan's Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on Wednesday decided to enforce a complete ban on airing of Indian content in Pakistan from Oct 21.

India and Myanmar ink three agreements in presence of PM Modi and Suu Kyi

Oct 19, 2016, at 09:58 pm

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS) : India and Myanmar on Wednesday signed three agreements following delegation-level talks headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the State Counsellor and Foreign Minister of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi.

India finalises deal with Russia for acquiring second Akula-class nuclear attack submarine

Oct 19, 2016, at 05:30 pm

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS) : India has signed an agreement with Russia for acquiring a second Akula 2 nuclear-powered attack submarine involving an expenditure of nearly two billion dollars, NDTV reported.

Farooq Abdullah expresses concern over border situation

Oct 19, 2016, at 02:38 am

Srinagar, Oct 18 (IBNS): Expressing grave concern over the volatile situation along the Line of Control and the International Border coupled with the continued unrest in Kashmir, National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said the primary victims in such situations remain the people of the state, both in the hinterland and across the Valley.

Jet Airways enhances connectivity between India and SAARC

Oct 19, 2016, at 01:12 am

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, is set to enhance connectivity between India and SAARC as well as Gulf.

Aung San Suu Kyi meets President Pranab Mukherjee

Oct 19, 2016, at 12:01 am

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IBNS): Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of the Republic of Myanmar called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Tuesday

State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi calls on President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi

Oct 18, 2016, at 07:37 pm

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IBNS): The State Counsellor of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, called on President Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Indo-Pak Border to be completely sealed in two years, officials

Oct 17, 2016, at 10:42 pm

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): The Government has decided to completely seal the International Border (IB) with Pakistan by physical or non-physical barriers by December, 2018, officials said.

Stalin and other opposition leaders arrested during Tamil Nadu agitation

Oct 17, 2016, at 08:53 pm

Chennai, Oct 17 (IBNS): DMK treasurer and former Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, his party MLAs and other functionaries were arrested in Chennai on Monday while demanding constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board, reports said.

India-Brazil hold bilateral talks in Goa and sign four MoUs

Oct 17, 2016, at 07:18 pm

Benaulim (Goa)/New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Michel Temer of Brazil on Monday for a bi-lateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS 2016 summit held in Goa, according to media reports.

Several TN opposition leaders arrested for agitation

Oct 17, 2016, at 06:29 pm

Chennai, Oct 17 (IBNS): Several opposition leaders in Tamil Nadu were arrested on Monday after they supported the 48-hour rail roko agitation called by various farmer's organisation, reports said.

Rajnath Singh to interact with editors in Chandigarh today

Oct 17, 2016, at 04:35 pm

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who will attend a PIB event in Chandigarh on Monday, will interact with editors of north and north eastern states there.

Soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Oct 17, 2016, at 04:24 am

Jammu, Oct 16 (IBNS): In a fresh ceasefire violation by Pakistani rangers in Balakote Tarkundi forward sector in Mendhar area of Jammu on Sunday killed at least an army soldier, officials said.

British Prime Minister Theresa May to visit India in November

Oct 16, 2016, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi/London, Oct 16 (IBNS): British Prime Minister Theresa May will visit India next month, officials said.

Honoured to host you PM Hasina for BRICS: PM Modi

Oct 16, 2016, at 05:47 pm

Benaulim, Oct 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India.

PM Modi welcomes BRICS leaders ahead of summit

Oct 15, 2016, at 04:20 pm

Panaji/New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed BRICS leaders ahead of the start of the summit, scheduled to take place in Goa on Oct 15 and 16.

PM Modi pays tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam on birth anniversary

Oct 15, 2016, at 03:59 pm

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, on the latter's birth anniversary.

Chinese goods still popular in India despite boycott calls: Chinese media

Oct 15, 2016, at 05:19 am

Patna, Oct 14 (The Bihar Post International Desk/IBNS): China has said its products remain as popular in India as ever before and their sale has not been hit a bit despite a strong boycott campaign through social media.

India, Pak must sit and find solution to Kashmir issue: Farooq Abdullah

Oct 15, 2016, at 01:50 am

Srinagar, Oct 14 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir's major opposition party National Conference President Farooq Abdulla on Friday called an all party meet at his residence to discuss the prevailing situation in Kashmir.

USAID launches Catalyst to drive cashless payments in India

Oct 14, 2016, at 11:34 pm

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Friday announced the launch of a new initiative “Catalyst: Inclusive Cashless Payment Partnership” (www.cashlesscatalyst.org).

Kigali climate meet: India announces domestic law to stop HFC-23 emissions

Oct 14, 2016, at 01:25 am

Kigali (Rwanda), Oct 13 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): In a major development to phase down hydro-fluorocarbons (HFCs), the Indian government has unveiled a domestic legislation that mandates control on the emissions of trifluoro-methane (HFC-23), which is a super greenhouse gas.

Jammu gets IIM, Omar lashes out at Mehbooba, Modi

Oct 14, 2016, at 12:20 am

Srinagar, Oct 13 (IBNS): Accusing the state and central governments of indulging in 'partisan politics', former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah slammed both Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi's effigy burning row: JNU orders probe, HMO demands report

Oct 13, 2016, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Thursday ordered a probe into the Prime Minister's effigy burning row.

China says India need not ‘jealous’ of deepening ties between Beijing and Dhaka

Oct 13, 2016, at 05:29 pm

Patna, Oct 13 (The Bihar Post International Desk/IBNS): China has said India need not worry over its growing ties with Bangladesh.

Digvijaya Singh calls Narendra Modi 'warmonger'

Oct 13, 2016, at 05:23 pm

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "warmonger".

5.3M quake hits Lakshadweep, no casualty reported

Oct 12, 2016, at 04:20 pm

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IBNS): A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook Lakshadweep islands on Wednesday morning, according to an IMD report.

Allow people to discuss their problems at least: Kejriwal urges BJP

Oct 12, 2016, at 03:58 pm

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the BJP to allow people to discuss their problems instead of disrupting meetings.

LoC pizza offers peace between India, Pakistan

Oct 12, 2016, at 12:10 am

Patna, Oct 11 (The Bihar Post): Amid the escalating tension between India and Pakistan along the border, a pizza named after LoC (Line of Control) has suddenly gone very high in demand.

PM Modi pays homage to Nanaji Deshmukh, JP Narayan on birth anniversary

Oct 11, 2016, at 04:20 pm

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to late social activist Nanaji Deshmukh and politician Jayprakash Narayan on their respective birth anniversaries.

PM Modi greets RSS on foundation day

Oct 11, 2016, at 04:09 pm

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right wing outfit and the BJP's ideological mentor, on their foundation day.