PM Narendra Modi reaches Afghanistan

Kabul, Dec 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Afghanistan where he will inaugurate the new Parliament building.

Russia always stood beside India as friend: Modi to Indian community in Moscow

Moscow, Dec 24 (IBNS): Amid huge 'Modi-Modi' chants clubbed with a grand felicitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Indian community in Moscow while making a strong pitch for India-Russia ties which according to him go beyond politics, diplomacy, trade & commerce and stated that Russia has always stood beside his country as a "friend."

Text of PM's statement to the Media at the joint press briefing with President of Russia

Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, Members the Media, Let me begin by expressing my deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the terrorist attack on a civilian Russian aircraft and in the unfortunate downing of the military jet in Syria. In this moment of grief and challenge, we stand in solidarity with the people of Russia.

Moscow: Modi appreciates strong India-Russia partnership in defence

Moscow, Dec 24 (IBNS): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Russia for the 16th annual India-Russia Summit, both countries on Thursday signed 16 agreements across diverse sectors-including the manufacturing of nuclear reactors, solar energy plants, railways and helicopter.

Threat SMS to TMC MP Sudip Banerjee: Sender gets interim bail

Kolkata, Dec 24 (IBNS): A local court in Kolkata on Thursday granted interim bail to Dipanjan Mitra, who was arrested for allegedly sending threat-SMSes to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sudip Banerjee.

Assam: Another rhino poached in Kaziranga

Guwahati, Dec 24 (IBNS): Poachers have continued their killing spree in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP) with the elimination of another one horned rhinoceros in the world heritage site on Wednesday night.

Police constable killed, five others injured during clash in Assam

Guwahati, Dec 24 (IBNS): An Assam police constable was killed and five others were injured during a clash in Assam's Biswanath police district on the wee hours of Thursday, police said.

ULFA general Secretary Anup Chetia released from jail

Guwahati, Dec 24 (IBNS): United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) general Secretary Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah on Thursday released from the jail few hours later after he was granted bail in last of the four cases registered against him.

President Pranab Mukherjee greets India ahead of Christmas

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Thursday greeted the nation on the eve of Christmas.

Russian President presents gifts to Modi

Moscow, Dec 24 (IBNS): President of Russia Vladimir Putin hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a tete-e-tete at the Kremlin on Wednesday.

PM visits National Crisis Management Centre in Moscow

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited EMERCOM –the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) in Moscow.

People in positions cannot be outlandish: Jaitley targets Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday attacked Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said people in positions cannot be 'outlandish'.

Winter Session: Arun Jaitley slams Congress over repeated disruptions

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS): Hitting out at the Congress over the disruptions in the Parliament during the recently concluded Winter Session, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the party should seriously explore that its disproportionate and irrational approach in dealing with the Parliament is hurting institutions.

5 Indian sailors released from pirates in Nigeria: Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said five Indian sailors, who were abducted by pirates, have been released.

BJP veterans meet to discuss Kirti Azad's suspension

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veterans Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Shanta Kumar and Yashwant Sinha met on Thursday to discuss party MP Kirti Azad's suspension, reports said.