Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara
Srinagar, Apr 16 (IBNS) Authorities have 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 five civilians, including a woman, since Wednesday.
Sushma to visit Russia, will seek reports of Indians killed
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting Russia and will take up the issues of Indians who have died in there.
Duke, Duchess to visit Taj Mahal
Agra, Apr 16 (IBNS): Reaching nearly the end of their tour, Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will visit Taj Mahal on Saturday.
Modi wishes Ram Naik on his birthday
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik.
India to buy 36 French-made Rafale Jets for $8.8 billion
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.
Mehbooba Mufti condemns death of school boy in firing
Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed "deep anguish over the unfortunate death" of a youth at Natnusa in Kupwara district.
Bengal polls: ECI to put TMC leader Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 surveillance
Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): After receiving a huge number of allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal, from all opposition parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday evening decided to put Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 magistrate surveillance, reports said.
Maiden Maritime India Summit draws enthusiastic investor response; 140 agreements signed
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) The first Maritime India Summit in Mumbai, besides resulting in business agreements for Rs 82,905 crore investments, played a key role in highlighting the role of port led development for faster and sustainable economic growth.
Maiden maritime India summit is a firsts step to make India economic superpower: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the Maritime India Summit will prove to be the first step in the direction of India becoming an economic super power.
J&K: Student killed in firing by security forces
Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS) One civilian was killed as security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara area on Friday.
Railways decides to withdraw the levy of Port Congestion Surcharge
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Indian Railways on Friday said it is moving ahead with big bang reforms as announced in the Railway Budget.
Jointness key to victory, President tells Graduates of the Defence Services Staff College
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee attended the Convocation Ceremony of the 71st Staff Course of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) at Wellington, Tamil Nadu on Friday.
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.