Boost for Australia-India science collaboration
Mar 31, 2016, at 01:11 am
Melbourne, Mar 30 (IBNS) Australian and Indian research projects on agriculture productivity, food security and developing clean energy technologies are among those that will benefit from a $5.6 million boost to the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF).
India rejects Pakistan's video of 'spy confession'
Mar 30, 2016, at 02:41 pm
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): India has rejected the 'video confession' of a former Indian naval officer, who has been arrested on charges of espionage in Pakistan, and said it has 'no basis in fact'.
India rejects arrested ex-naval officer's 'video confession' in Pakistan
Mar 30, 2016, at 03:29 am
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): The government on Tuesday rejected the "video confession" of a former naval officer arrested on charges of espionage in Pakistan, media reports said.
NIA to question Pak probe team tomorrow
Mar 30, 2016, at 02:03 am
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) chief said on Tuesday that the Pakistani probe team did not meddle with anything, and said that they will question the probe team on Wednesday.
India’s ties with Saudi Arabia are special, PM says ahead of Saudi visit
Mar 29, 2016, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is due to visit Saudi Arabia on Apr 2nd and 3rd, said on Tuesday that India's ties with the Gulf nation are special.
India rejects Pak's claim that arrested ex-naval officer is 'spy'
Mar 26, 2016, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): India has rejected allegations that a former navy officer arrested by Pakistan is an agent of its foreign intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), media reports said.
INDO- Indonesia joint training exercise Garuda Shakti IV continues at Magelang
Mar 15, 2016, at 01:50 am
New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS) The fourth edition of the Indo-Indonesia Joint Training Exercise Garuda Shakti IV , scheduled from Mar 10 to 23 is under progress at Magelang, Indonesia.
We are very very happy to host India-Pakistan match: Mamata
Mar 10, 2016, at 03:43 am
Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she is happy to host the ICC World T20 match between India and Pakistan.
India's pulses procurement surpass target
Mar 07, 2016, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS) An inter-ministerial meeting, chaired by Secretary of Department of Consumer Affairs, C Viswanath, on Monday, reviewed the prices and availability of essential commodities.
Ten terrorists suspected to have infiltrated in Gujarat, state on high alert
Mar 06, 2016, at 08:13 pm
New Delhi/ Gandhinagar, Mar 6 (IBNS): The state of Gujarat is on high alert on Sunday following a warning from national security adviser Ajit Doval that around ten terrorists have sneaked in the country through the land or the sea border with Pakistan.
Security stepped up in Gujarat after Pak NSA warns of terrorists' infiltration
Mar 06, 2016, at 04:40 pm
New Delhi/ Gandhinagar, Mar 6 (IBNS): High security measures have been taken in the state of Gujarat following a warning by national security adviser Ajit Doval that an infiltration attempt by eight-ten militants is possible through the land or the sea border with Pakistan, media reports said.
ICC World T20: Pakistan's security-assessment team to visit India next week
Mar 06, 2016, at 05:38 am
Islamabad, Mar 5 (IBNS): Pakistan's Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday said a security team will leave for India on Monday to assess the security arrangements for the national side during the ICC World T20.
India sends relief to cyclone-hit Fiji
Feb 26, 2016, at 01:17 am
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) An IAF C-17 Globemaster-III being loaded on Thursday at Air Force Station Palam with relief material containing 25 tonnes of food and medicines in aid of cyclone struck Fiji.
India extends US $ 1 million assistance to cyclone-hit Fiji
Feb 23, 2016, at 02:16 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) India on Monday said the country has extended US $ 1 million assistance to cyclone-hit Fiji.
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha visit to Bangladesh
Feb 21, 2016, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS) Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) is on an official visit to Bangladesh from Feb 21 to Feb 25.
Nawaz Sharif's remark on Kargil confirms truth: Vikas Swarup
Feb 19, 2016, at 05:04 am
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS): In response to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's comment that the Kargil venture by his country's troops in 1999 was a back stab for the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the two neighbouring nations were engaged in a peace process, India on Thursday said the remark was confirmation of truth.
India disappointed over US decision to sell F-16 aircrafts to Pakistan
Feb 13, 2016, at 02:36 pm
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): India on Saturday expressed its displeasure over America's decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.
Disappointed by India's decision on Net Neutrality: Mark Zuckerberg
Feb 09, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Feb 9 (IBNS): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Indian government's decision on the issue of Net Neutrality.
Indo-China hold joint tactical exercise in Eastern Ladakh
Feb 07, 2016, at 11:20 pm
Srinagar, Feb 7 (IBNS) The first joint tactical exercise between border troops of India and China was conducted in the Chushul-Moldo area on Saturday.
Feb 06, 2016, at 01:48 am
Colombo, Feb 5 (IBNS): India and Sri Lanka on Friday signed MoUs connected to health sector and renovation of schools.
India's handicrafts exports increase by 10% in rupee terms
Feb 05, 2016, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS) The central government's Ministry of Textiles, in a release on Friday, has said that India's handicrafts export has increased by 10% in rupee terms and by 3% in dollar terms compared to the previous year.
India, Armenia sign protocol amending Double Taxation Avoidance Convention
Jan 27, 2016, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) A Protocol to amend the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Convention was signed by the Government of India and the Government of Armenia here on Wednesday, officials said.
India, Egypt relationship has got new momentum : Indian envoy
Jan 27, 2016, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS) India and Egypt's relationship has risen to a new height with the two countries looking to enhance their economic engagement and scientific collaboration, the Indian Ambassador has said.
R-Day: India, China armies hold border meets
Jan 27, 2016, at 12:04 am
Udhampur, Jan 26 (IBNS) n the occasion of the 67th Republic Day of India, Ceremonial Border Personal Meetings between the troops of Indian Army and Chinese People’s Liberation Army were held on Tuesday in Eastern Ladakh.
India celebrating 67th Republic Day today
Jan 26, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) India is celebrating its 67th Republic Day on Tuesday.
India to set up satellite tracking and imaging centre in Vietnam
Jan 25, 2016, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): India will be setting up a satellite tracking and imaging centre in Vietnam that will help both countries share pictures taken by Indian satellites positioned in the region.
Financial issues of the Rafale aircraft deal to be sorted out soon: Modi
Jan 25, 2016, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): India and France signed MoUs regarding buying of Rafale aircraft and the financial aspects will be settled soon declared the Indian and French premiers in New Delhi.
India, France are made for each other: PM Modi
Jan 25, 2016, at 01:16 am
Chandigarh, Jan 24 (IBNS): Calling India and France as 'made for each other', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the European nation can be India's important partner in innovation.
India, Bahrain sign agreement over swapping prisoners
Jan 24, 2016, at 05:29 am
Manama, Jan 23 (IBNS): India and Bahrain on Saturday signed an agreement to exchange citizens lodged in the prisons of both the nations.
Our entrepreneurs should build start-ups together: Sushma Swaraj tells in Israel
Jan 19, 2016, at 02:07 pm
Jerusalem, Jan 19 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said entrepreneurs of India and Israel should build start-ups together.