Message from the President on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday issued the following message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti.

Truckers begin indefinite nationwide strike

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) Truckers across the country on Thursday went on an indefinite strike in protest against the present toll system.

India's response to Pakistan at the UN: Full statement

United Nations, Oct 1 (IBNS) Rejecting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's speech at the United Nations, India on Thursday accused him of misusing the global forum to "distort reality and portray a false picture of the challenges in our region."

PM Modi greets China people on their National Day

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people of China, on their National Day.

President greets Guinea people on the eve of their National Day

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Guinea on the eve of their National Day.

Visva Bharati VC resigns after showcasuse

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS) The Vice Chancellor of Vishva Bharati University in West Bengal's Santiniketan has resigned from his post after being served with a show-cause notice sent by the Human Resource Development Ministry, reports said.

Low intensity blasts in Madurai buses, nobody injured

Chennai, Oct 1 (IBNS) Two low intensity explosions took place inside two government buses parked outside Madurai city, reports said.

To de-militarize Kashmir is not the answer, to de-terrorize Pakistan is: India tells after Nawaz Sharif after his UN Speech

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) India on Thursday said 'de-terrorizing' Pakistan is an answer to achieve peace and it cannot be attended by 'de-militarizing Kashmir'.

90 students fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Agra

Agra, Sept 30 (IBNS): More than 90 students fell sick after consuming their mid-day meal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Myanmar: Amnesty International to launch briefing exposing pre-election crackdown

London, Sept 30 (IBNS) The Amnesty International will launch a new briefing highlighting how Myanmar’s authorities are locking up and harassing scores of peaceful activists as part of an intensifying and far-reaching crackdown ahead of November’s elections on Oct 8.

PM Modi chairs his sixth interaction through PRAGATI

New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired his sixth interaction through PRAGATI-the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

Burdwan blast: Arrested JMB leader brought to Kolkata

Kolkata, Sept 30 (IBNS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday brought the arrested senior Jamaat Ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leader Sadik to Kolkata by flight, reports said.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar commissions INS Kochi

New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said the government is fully committed to develop a real Blue Water Navy, a Navy which can dominate the Indian Ocean Region, but will be considered friendly by the neighbouring countries.

Rashtriya Rifles to celebrate its silver jubilee tomorrow

New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS) The Rashtriya Rifles is celebrating its Silver Jubilee on Oct 1.

We are not getting a single penny: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre

New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her state is not getting ' a single penny' from the Centre.