Rudra Gaurav Shresth appointed as Indian High Commissioner to Mozambique
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Rudra Gaurav Shresth, who is presently Director in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Mozambique, officials said on Friday.
Vijay Mallya's diplomatic passport suspended: MEA
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said industrialist Vijay Mallya's diplomatic passport has been suspended.
Student killing in West Bengal: 12 found guilty, punishment to be announced on Saturday
Kolkata/Barasat, Apr 15 (IBNS): Nearly two years after a protesting student was killed by miscreants in Bamangachhi, about 30km from Kolkata, a local court on Friday convicted the 12 accused, who were arrested earlier.
President of India greets Queen of Denmark on her birthday
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday conveyed his greetings and felicitations to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, the Queen of the Kingdom of Denmark on her birthday which falls on Apr 16.
At least 141 die in heatwave sweeping across India
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) At least 141 people have died in different parts of India which are in the grip of a severe heatwave that shows no sign of abatement.
Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara
Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS) Authorities on Friday imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Srinagar and Kashmir's frontier district Kupwara to maintain law and order following protests called by the separatist groups against the killing of four civilians.
RS Chairman Hamid Ansari gives nod to CBI prosecution against JD (U) MP Anil Sahni
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Rajya Sabha chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari on Friday gave his nod to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Janata Dal (United) MP Anil Sahni for his alleged role in the Leave and Travel Concession (LTC) scam, reports said.
Kejriwal prescribes 5 antidotes for peace in India, urges PM to follow them.
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who addressed a congregation in the national capital on Thursday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, prescribed five steps for the Prime Minister to ensure peace in the country.
Kanhaiya Kuamar's security increased after pistol, threat letter recovered from a bus
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Security of JNU students' leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid have been increased after a pistol and a threat letter were found on a bus, reports said.
Decision on fireworks at Karnataka's Mahaligeshwara temple today
Bengaluru, Apr 15 (IBNS) A day after the Kerala High Court allowed fireworks for Thrissur Pooram festival with some restrictions, the decision to allow similar fire shows in Karnataka's Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple in Puttur will be taken on Friday, reports said.
Prez Mukherjee greets the nation on Ram Navami, urges people to follow highest ethical values
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday, greeted the people of India on the occasion of Ram Navami, urging them to follow the highest ethical values.
Rahul Gandhi to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, to interact with party workers
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, where he will interact with his party members.
PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.
Dialogue with India is the best option: Pakistan govt
Islamabad, Apr 15 (IBNS) The Pakistan government has said that door for dialogues with India is open.
Delhi: Odd-even rule starts today
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Delhi government is all set to begin the second phase of the odd-even scheme from Friday.