BJP-led Assam govt uses computerised lottery to post 7234 teachers

Guwahati, June 19 (IBNS) : The newly formed BJP-led Assam government had used computerised lottery to post 7234 regular lower primary teachers in the 10 districts in the state.

Narendra Modi wishes Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wishes Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday.

Will engage with every country by end of this year: Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said his government has the aim of engaging with all the country present in the world by 2016.

Ahead of Seoul meet, Indian Foreign Secy visits China over NSG membership bid

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): Ahead of the key meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations, in Seoul on Friday, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar visited China this week in an attempt to garner support for India's membership, media reports said on Sunday.

International Day of Yoga to be celebrated in big way in Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) are all set to organize the 2nd International Yoga Day on June 21 at Connaught Place in New Delhi and its six radials and inner circles, roads along with the three gardens Lodhi Garden, Nehru Park and Talkatora Garden.

Home Ministry orders probe into Essar phone tapping scandal

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): The Home Ministry has ordered an inquiry into an alleged phone tapping scandal by corporate conglomerate Essar Group which involved top government officials and industrialists between 2001 and 2006 following a complaint to the Prime Minister's Office, media reports said.

India gets first women fighter pilots, Modi appreciates

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) History was created as the first three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force proudly brandished their stripes and wings, at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on Saturday, making Prime Minister Narendra Modi call it a moment of pride for the nation.

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over RBI Guv Raghuram Rajan's decision on second term

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS):Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Centre over Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision not to continue for a second term.

Raghuram Rajan won't serve second term as RBI Governor

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) In a major announcement, Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said he will not serve as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a second term.

Mallya was not an invitee to the reception at the High Commission: MEA

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Ina major development, the Indian government on Saturday said liquor baron Vijay Mallya was not an invitee to a reception at Indian High Commission in London for which invitations were issued.

Vijay Mallya spotted at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

London, June 18 (IBNS): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is wanted in India, was spotted at a book launch event here this week,media reports said.

Pranab Mukherjee condoles the passing away of mother of President of Ghana

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Staurday condoled the passing away of Hajia Abiba Nnaba, mother of the President of Ghana.

NRIs hard working and law abiding, says President

Windhoek, June 18 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee attended a reception for the Indian Community hosted by the Indian High Commissioner, Shri Kumar Tuhin inWindhoek, Namibia on Friday.

Chetan Chauhan, former cricketer, to head national fashion institute

New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS): Union government appointed former Indian cricketer and two-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker as the Chairperson of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), media reported on Saturday.

India gets first women fighter pilots at combined graduation parade

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) History was created as the first three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force proudly brandished their stripes and wings, at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on the outskirts of the twin city Saturday.