British court to decide on Dec 10 on Vijay Mallya extradition for trial in India
Sep 12, 2018, at 08:59 pm
London: Whether fugitive Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya would be sent back to India for trial in money laundering and bank fraud cases will be decided by a British court on Dec 10, media reports said.
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Sonowal inaugurates Indo-Bhutan Border Trade Centre at Darranga in Assam's Baksa district
Sep 12, 2018, at 08:39 pm
Guwahati, Sept 12 (IBNS): In a bid to strengthen bilateral trade between India and Bhutan, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday inaugurated Indo-Bhutan Border Trade Centre at Darranga at Tamulpur in Assam's Baksa district.
Archaeological Survey of India discovers 254 copper coins premises of Khirki Mosque
Sep 12, 2018, at 06:58 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Archaeological Survey of India (Delhi Circle) of Ministry of Culture has discovered a hoard of 254 Copper Coins in the premises of Khirki Mosque during the course of conservation of the monument.
IIT-Guwahati student from Karnataka allegedly commits suicide
Sep 12, 2018, at 06:39 pm
Guwahati, Sept 12 (IBNS): A first year B-Tech student of IIT-Guwahati has allegedly committed suicide in the higher educational institution hostel on Wednesday.
Sep 12, 2018, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the High Level Committee (HLC) in New Delhi on Wednesday to consider the additional Central Assistance to the States of Uttar Pradesh (affected by rabi drought during 2017-18) and Maharashtra (affected by pest attack & cyclone during 2017).
Cabinet approves amendment to National Institute of Design (NID) Act, 2014
Sep 12, 2018, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of Bill in Parliament for amendment of NID Act, 2014 to include the four new National Institutes of Design (NID).
Cabinet approves New Umbrella Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyanâ€
Sep 12, 2018, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): Giving a major boost to the pro-farmer initiatives of the Government and in keeping with its commitment and dedication for the Annadata, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a new Umbrella Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan’ (PM-AASHA).
Sep 12, 2018, at 05:34 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Malta for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Sep 12, 2018, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Egypt for cooperation in the field of agriculture & allied sectors.
Cabinet approves MoU on Collaborative Research on Distributed Ledger and Block Chain Technology
Sep 12, 2018, at 05:32 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Collaborative Research on Distributed Ledger and Block chain Technology in the context of Development of digital economy by Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) with the participating member banks, under the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism.
Sep 12, 2018, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes.
Sep 12, 2018, at 05:04 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Brunei Darussalam on Cooperation in the operation of Telemetry Tracking and Telecommand station for satellite and launch vehicles, and for cooperation in the field of Space Research, Science and Applications.
Ram Nath Kovind wish nation on Ganesh Chaturthi eve
Sep 12, 2018, at 05:01 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday wished the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Bye-elections to the Legislative Councils of Karnataka and Maharashtra on October 3
Sep 12, 2018, at 04:16 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS) : The Election Commission on Wednesday announced bye-elections to some vacant seats in Karnataka Legislative Council and Maharashtra Legislative Council.
PM calls for everyone's participation in Swachhata Hi Seva Movement
Sep 12, 2018, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon everyone to become a part of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Movement’.
Rafale aircraft jets will strengthen our fleet : IAF chief defends aircraft procurement
Sep 12, 2018, at 02:36 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS) :Providing a shot in the arm to the Narendra Modi Government, caught in a political storm over purchasing French Rafale aircraft jets, Indian Air Force chief Birendra Singh Dhanoa on Wednesday defended the decision, saying the procurement would strengthen the existing fleet.
SC adjourns Bhima Koregaon case to Sept 17, five activists to remain under house arrest
Sep 12, 2018, at 12:53 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing in the Bhima Koregaon case to September 17, thus extending the period of house arrest of the five activists who were arrested in connection with the case, reports said.
Indian Air Force chief backs Modi govt. on Rafale aircraft procurement
Sep 12, 2018, at 12:34 pm
New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa has said that the procurement of the Rafale aircraft from France would strengthen the defence preparedness of India by augmenting the fleet of fighter aircraft, thus backing the Modi government on the deal which has been made a political issue by the opposition Congress.
Sushma Swaraj condoles death of ex-Pakistan PM's wife Kulsoom Nawaz
Sep 12, 2018, at 08:27 am
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday condoled the death of ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz.
Indo-Mongolia Joint Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2018 held in Mongolia
Sep 11, 2018, at 10:10 pm
Guwahati, Sep 11 (IBNS): Indo-Mongolia Joint Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2018, a joint military exercise between Indian Army and Mongolian Army, commenced on Tuesday at Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) Desert Region Training Centre, Umnugovi province, Mongolia.
BSF organises medical camp along Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Masalabari
Sep 11, 2018, at 09:59 pm
Guwahati, Sep 11 (IBNS): A free medical camp was organised by 174 battalion of BSF at Border Out Post Masalabari in Assam’s Dhubri district on Tuesday for the people of bordering areas.
Ambulance service employees stage half nude protest in Guwahati
Sep 11, 2018, at 09:43 pm
Guwahati, Sep 11 (IBNS): The employees of 108 and 102 ambulance services staged a half nude protest in Guwahati on Tuesday to fulfil their various demands.
Telangana: Congress,TDP, Left form alliance
Sep 11, 2018, at 08:08 pm
Hyderabad, Sept 11 (IBNS): Keeping in mind the upcoming Assembly polls in Telangana, the Congress, Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party and the CPI have formed an alliance, media reports said on Tuesday.
Piyush Goyal launches a web portal “Rail Sahyog†today
Sep 11, 2018, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, Sept 11 (IBNS): Indian Railways, with its vast network and presence across the length and breadth of the country, has always been at the forefront to serve the society. Inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister for a New India by 2022, Railways is taking various initiatives for upgrading its infrastructure, technology, hygiene among host of other things for an enhanced passenger experience.
Huge cache of explosives recovered in Assam’s Hailakandi district
Sep 11, 2018, at 06:44 pm
Guwahati, Sept 11 (IBNS): Security forces recovered huge cache of explosives in Assam’s Hailakandi district and arrested a person in connection with it.
West Bengal government reduces fuel tax by Re 1 per litre
Sep 11, 2018, at 06:25 pm
Kolkata, Sept 11 (IBNS): Giving relief to people of West Bengal, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced her government has decided to reduce the tax on petrol and diesel by Re 1 per litre.
Telangana bus mishap leaves 54 dead, President Kovind, PM Modi mourn
Sep 11, 2018, at 06:20 pm
Hyderabad, Sept 11 (IBNS): A bus mishap in Kondagattu ghat road in Jagtial district of Telangana on Tuesday left at least 54 people killed, officials said. UPDATE AT 10 PM: With more people succumbing to injuries in hospital since posting this news, the toll has risen to 57 now. Of the dead, 32 are women. Four of the injured are in a very critical condition, latest reports said.
Suresh Prabhu holds meetings with Russian Ministers at Vladivostok
Sep 11, 2018, at 05:34 pm
New Delhi, Sept 11 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, had a meeting with Dmitry Kobylkin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Russian Federation.
Telangana bus accident leaves 51 dead
Sep 11, 2018, at 05:27 pm
Hyderabad, Sept 11 (IBNS): At least 51 people were killed as a bus, in which they were travelling, lost control and dropped in a gorge on the Kondagattu ghat road in Jagtial district on Tuesday.
Highest Mexican honour conferred on Mumbai honorary consul
Sep 11, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Mumbai, Sept 11 (IBNS) To mark the 208th-anniversary celebrations of Mexican Independence, the Embassy of Mexico in India honored Rajnikant Devidas Shroff, Mexico’s honorary consul in Mumbai, with the “Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle”.