The government stopped IAF from crossing the LoC during 1993 Kargil war
Jul 20, 2016, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force was ready to bomb strategic targets inside Pakistan during the 1993 Kargil war but the then NDA government, led by former PM Atal Bihari Bajpayee did not agree to the ideas, saying India will not cross the Line of Control (Loc), according to media reports on Wednesday.
India, Malaysia to proactively engage to combat the menace of ISIS
Jul 19, 2016, at 02:07 am
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS) India and Malaysia have agreed to proactively engage to combat the menace of ISIS activities. In his delegation level meeting with the visiting Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Dato Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi here today, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that we are concerned about the danger of enhanced activities of ISIS in democratic countries like India and Malaysia.
Jul 17, 2016, at 05:58 pm
San Francisco, July 17 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has invited Silicon Valley professionals of Indian origin to participate in the Start-ups India movement, taking advantage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious policy initiative of "Ease of doing Business" and contribute towards the success of 'Make in India'.
Hamid Ansari meets Sheikh Hasina
Jul 17, 2016, at 12:17 am
Ulaanbaatar,July 16 (IBNS): Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here.
Pakistan to observe "Black Day" on July 19, India rejects
Jul 16, 2016, at 12:48 am
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): India on Friday rejected Pakistan's decision to observe July 19 as a "Black Day" in a bid to mark solidarity with Kashmiris.
Narendra Modi condemns France attack
Jul 15, 2016, at 03:06 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): As France witnessed another terror attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned such 'mindless acts of violence' and said he was 'appalled' by the horrific attack.
France attack: No Indians hurt, says official
Jul 15, 2016, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) No Indians have have been affected by the attack in France which has killed at least 80 people so far.
India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN
Jul 14, 2016, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): India has strongly protested strongly against Pakistan raising the issue of Kashmir and Burhan Wani's death during a debate on human rights at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the media reported on Thursday.
India will work towards removing imbalance in trade with Kenya: PM Modi
Jul 12, 2016, at 05:06 am
Nairobi, July 11 (IBNS): During his address at the joint meeting of Indian and Kenyan business leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured his host country that India will work towards removing the imbalance in trade.
India slams Pakistan over remarks on J&K violence
Jul 12, 2016, at 02:47 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): With Pakistan condemning the recent death of top Hizb commander Burhan Wani, India on Monday urged the country to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of its neighbours.
Pakistan condemns killing of Hizb Commander Burhan Wani
Jul 11, 2016, at 12:33 am
Islamabad, July 10 (IBNS): Pakistan on Sunday condemned the killing of top Hizb Commander Burhan Wani in Jammu and Kashmir by Indian security forces.
South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa meets Narendra Modi
Jul 08, 2016, at 11:31 pm
Pretoria, July 8 (IBNS):South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Modi visits South Africa,holds talks with Zuma
Jul 08, 2016, at 09:17 pm
Pretoria, July 8 (IBNS): Visiting South Africa as a part of his four-nation Africa tour, Prime Minister Narenbdra Modi on Friday met country's President Jacob Zuma.
Nirmala Sitharaman meets with Malik Samarawickrama
Jul 05, 2016, at 04:09 am
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS) Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hosted a bilateral meeting with Malik Samarawickrama,Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade of Sri Lanka, on July 4 during his two day visit to India.
India, Pakistan exchange list of prisoners
Jul 02, 2016, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): India and Pakistan on Friday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of nationals (including civil prisoners and fishermen) of each country lodged in the jails of the other country consistent with the provisions of the Agreement on Consular Access between India and Pakistan, read an Indian government statement.
Jul 01, 2016, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS) With a third consecutive successful test-firing on Friday, the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) air defence system has achieved a hat-trick.
India joins Missile Technology Control Regime
Jun 27, 2016, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS) India became a full member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) on Monday, partially mitigating the setback it suffered three days ago on the issue of its membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), reports said.
India to become MTCR member tomorrow
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:29 am
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): India is all set to become a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) on Monday, officials said on Sunday.
Government approves double taxation avoidance agreement with Belgium
Jun 23, 2016, at 03:50 am
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved on Wednesday the signing of a Protocol amending the Agreement between India and Belgium for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Germany
Jun 23, 2016, at 03:48 am
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was apprised of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Steinbeis GmbH Co. KG for Technologietransfer, Germany on technology resourcing in manufacturing, including sub-sectors of Capital Goods.
China says 'door open' to admit non-NPT nations to NSG
Jun 22, 2016, at 05:05 am
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): In a recent development, China has said that "door is open" to admit non-NPT (Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty) countries like India to join the elite club of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
US calls upon NSG members to support India's membership
Jun 21, 2016, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) The United States has called upon members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to throw their weight behind India for getting membership in the elite club.
Ahead of Seoul meet, Indian Foreign Secy visits China over NSG membership bid
Jun 19, 2016, at 08:04 pm
New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): Ahead of the key meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations, in Seoul on Friday, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar visited China this week in an attempt to garner support for India's membership, media reports said on Sunday.
Jun 17, 2016, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he reviewed the full range of bilateral ties between India and Thailand with country's Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha who is currently on a state visit to India.
Ganges-Danube Cultural Festival of India to be organized in Hungary
Jun 17, 2016, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) “Ganges-Danube Cultural Festival of India†in Hungary will be inaugurated by Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (I/C) and Civil Aviation on June 17 at Vigado Theatre in Budapest, Hungary.
Thai PM on state visit to India
Jun 17, 2016, at 07:17 pm
New Delhi, Jun 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is currently on a state visit to India at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inspected the Guard of Honour, at the Ceremonial Reception, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Friday and also laid a wreath at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi.before embarking on his other engagements.
Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India, Taiwan
Jun 16, 2016, at 02:49 am
New Delhi, Jun 15 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Air Services Agreement between India-Taipei Association in Taipei (India’s representative office in Taiwan) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Taiwan’s representative office in India).
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Saudi Arabia on Labour Co-operation
Jun 15, 2016, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi, Jun 15 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Agreement on Labour Co-operation for General Category Workers’ Recruitment between India and Saudi Arabia.
Africa should take ownership of its resources: Pranab Mukherjee
Jun 15, 2016, at 03:25 am
Accra/New Delhi, Jun 14 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee addressed the students and faculty members of India-Ghana Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence in ICT on Tuesday.
Pranab Mukherjee: Ghana can always count on India’s friendship and co-operation
Jun 13, 2016, at 08:22 pm
Accra/New Delhi, Jun 13 (IBNS): President of the Republic Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, hosted a banquet in honour of the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee in Accra on Sunday.