India, China's fight against terrorism can have an impact: Mukherjee
May 19, 2016, at 03:10 am
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has given an interview to CCTV ahead of his visit to China.
Geospatial Information Regulation Bill: Pakistan expresses concern, India rejects
May 18, 2016, at 02:54 am
Islamabad, May 17 (IBNS) Pakistan on Tuesday said it has expressed serious concern to the United Nations Secretary General and the President of the UN Security Council, through letters by its Permanent Representative in New York, with regard to the Indian government's efforts to introduce a "Geospatial Information Regulation Bill" in the Indian Parliament.
DMK likely to win TN polls, says Exit Poll
May 17, 2016, at 02:29 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu is likely to witness a change in power as the DMK might form the government in the state, as per the Exit Polls results unveiled on Monday.
India-China Border: Personnel meet on the occasion of Labour Day
May 02, 2016, at 02:11 am
Udhampur, May 1 (IBNS) Ceremonial Border Personal Meetings (BPM) on the occasion of “International Labour Day†was conducted on Sunday at Chinese BPM Hut of Moldo and TWD Garrison in Eastern Ladakh, an official release said.
India celebrates May Day, PM Modi salutes hardwork of workers
May 01, 2016, at 04:19 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has saluted the hardwork, determination and dedication of millions of Shramiks (workers), on Labour Day as India along with the rest of the world observed the May Day.
India-Pakistan Foreign Secretary-level talks today
Apr 26, 2016, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet in Delhi on Tuesday for bilateral talks on the sidelines of a multilateral conclave.
Indo- Mongolia Joint Military exercise commences at Mongolia
Apr 26, 2016, at 12:50 am
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Eleventh Indo-Mongolia joint training Exercise, ‘Nomadic Elephant - 2016’ to promote military associations between India and Mongolia has commenced on Monday at Mongolia.
India in tit-for-tat to China allows Uyghur leader to attend Tibetan Meet
Apr 23, 2016, at 02:17 am
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS) In what appears to be a tit-for-tat response, India has riled China by granting visa to World Uyghur Congress (WUC) leader Dolkun Isa, whom China considers a terrorist, to participate in a conference from April 28 to May 1 in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile.
Govt committed to bring Mallya back to face justice: MEA
Apr 23, 2016, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): The Centre on Friday announced that it will make sure that businessman Vijay Mallya, who is wanted in India for defaulting on repayment of the bank loans, is brought back "to face justice."
Agreeing on mutually acceptable LAC can solve border transgressions: India to China
Apr 19, 2016, at 05:04 am
Beijing, Apr 18 (IBNS): Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who met his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan, a General with the People's Liberation Army, on Monday here said the solution to the problem of border transgressions with China is to agree on a mutually acceptable Line of Actual Control (LAC).
India objects to China blocking ban on Masood Azhar : Sushma Swaraj to Chinese Foreign Minister
Apr 18, 2016, at 07:27 pm
Moscow, Apr 18 (IBNS External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday conveyed to her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi India's objection to Beijing blocking a ban on Pakistan-based terror groupl Jaish-e-Mohammed, reports said.
India to buy 36 French-made Rafale Jets for $8.8 billion
Apr 16, 2016, at 05:32 am
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): India is finally set to purchase the French-made Rafale planes for 8.8 billion dollars, media reports said on Friday.
India and Sweden sign MoU on Technical Cooperation in the Railway Sector
Apr 07, 2016, at 02:39 am
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Feb 15, 2016 between India and Sweden on Technical Cooperation in the Railway Sector.
India, Pakistan should reduce nuclear threat : Obama
Apr 02, 2016, at 06:24 pm
Washington, Apr 2 (IBNS) A day after the show of solidarity with India's Prime Minister at the White House Dinner, US President Barack Obama said India and Pakistan both need to reduce the subcontinent's serious nuclear threat, reports said.
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.