John Kerry extends his stay in India
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who arrived in India on Monday for a three-day visit, has extended his stay in the country.
John Kerry, Penny Pritzker meet PM Modi, discuss bilateral partnership
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday to discuss 'broad bilateral partnership' and to review discussions held at the 2nd annual U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue.
Kejriwal removes minister Sandeep Kumar after receiving 'objectionable CD'
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): In an act against corrupt leaders, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday sacked his social welfare minister Sandeep Kumar after receiving an "objectionable CD" of him.
Singur verdict will have impact on whole country: Bengal Chamber
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber on Wednesday said the Supreme Court's verdict cancelling the acquisition of 997 acres of land in West Bengal's Singur for the Tata Motors Nano car factory by the previous Left Front government will have impact on the whole country.
Arvind Kejriwal removes minister Sandeep Kumar
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday removed Minister of Child Welfare and Social Justice Sandeep Kumar.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): Petrol and diesel prices have been hiked, officials said on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves grant of Permanent Residency Status to foreign investors
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the scheme for grant of Permanent Residency Status (PRS) to foreign investors subject to the relevant conditions as specified in the FDI Policy notified by the Government from time to time.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday given its approval to create a Project Development Fund (PDF) with a corpus of Rs 500 Crore for catalysing Indian economic presence in the Cambodia, Laos Myanmar and Vietnam.
Kolkata minor gang-rape and murder case: Ola extends support in probe
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): With the police arresting an Ola driver and his companion for allegedly gang-raping and killing a minor girl in Kolkata, the app-based taxi service provider company on Wednesday said that it has suspended the account associated with the cab.
Pranab Mukherjee to attend special Onam Programme
New Delhi. Aug 31 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will attend a special Onam Programme called ‘Kairali’ on Sept 3 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
SC cancels Singur land acquisition by former Left regime for Tata factory; Mamata welcomes
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS):The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the acquisition of 997 acres of land in West Bengal's Singur for the Tata Motors Nano car factory by the previous Left Front government, setting off celebrations among the land losers of the area near here, even as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcome the ruling as a landmark victory.
President Pranab Mukherjee wishes Republic of Uzbekistan on I-Day eve
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the eve of their Independence Day.
President wishes Slovak Republic on the eve of Constitution Day
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS):President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Slovak Republic on the eve of their Constitution Day.
Vadra land deal: S.N. Dhingra-led commission submits report to Haryana Govt
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): In a major development, the committee, which is investigating the grant of licences for change in land use (CLU) in four villages of Gurgaon, which include granting of licence to a company owned by Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, submitted its report to the Haryana government on Wednesday.
Kolkata: Minor girl raped, killed in Ola cab, 2 held
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): Police on Wednesday arrested an Ola driver and his companion for allegedly gang-raping and killing a minor girl in Kolkata, officials said.