India scores a diplomatic victory as BRICS anti-terrorism declaration names Pakistan-based groups
Sep 04, 2017, at 11:11 pm
Xiamen, Sept 4 (IBNS): In an emphatic diplomatic victory for India, BRICS countries, which included hosts China, named Pakistan based militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and the Haqqani network in its declaration that condemned terrorism.
President Kovind greets nation on Teacher's Day eve
Sep 04, 2017, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday greeted teachers across the country on the eve of Teachers’ Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourns TMC MP Sultan Ahmed's death
Sep 04, 2017, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the passing away of Lok Sabha MP and former Union Minister Sultan Ahmed.
Narendra Modi meets Brazilian President Michel Temer
Sep 04, 2017, at 10:13 pm
Xiamen, Sept 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Michel Temer here on Monday.
Barkha Dutt tweets in favour of govt, gets trolled on Twitter
Sep 04, 2017, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IBNS): Like many, ace Indian journalist Barkha Dutt too took to Twitter to praise the Indian government after it issued a joint statement with host neighbour China at the BRICS summit condemning Pakistan based terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Toiba, but an aggressive Twitterati reacted sarcastically to her post.
England: Catherine, William expecting third child
Sep 04, 2017, at 09:20 pm
London, Sep 4 (IBNS): The Duke and Duchess of Cambrigde, Katherine and William, are expecting their third child, according to a statement by Kensington Palace.
TMC MP Sultan Ahmed passes away, Mamata expresses condolences
Sep 04, 2017, at 09:17 pm
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP from Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal's Howrah district, Sultan Ahmed, 64, died of a massive cardiac arrest on Monday, reports said.
Tamil Nadu : Anitha's family turns down TN Govt's offer for seven lakh rupees as financial aid
Sep 04, 2017, at 07:01 pm
Chennai, Sep 4 (IBNS) : The family of Anitha, the teenged Dalit girl who committed suicide last week after failing to get admission to a medical college, has refused to accept the Tamil Nadu Government's offer financial aid of seven lakh rupees, NDTV reported.
BRICS Summit: PM Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin
Sep 04, 2017, at 05:54 pm
Xiamen, Sep 4 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday on the sidelines of the ninth BRICS Summit in China
Breaking: N Korea readying ICBM launch, says S Korean officials
Sep 04, 2017, at 05:47 pm
Seoul/Pyongyang, Sep 4 (IBNS): South Korean officials were quoted as saying on Monday morning by Associated Press news agency that the neighbouring North Korea is planning an Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch.
BRICS Passes Declaration Against Terrorism
Sep 04, 2017, at 05:43 pm
Xiamen, China, Sep 4 (IBNS) : Leaders of the five-nation grouping, BRICS, on Monday passed a declaration condemning terrorism in all its forms, reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two militants killed in an encounter in Shopian district
Sep 04, 2017, at 05:01 pm
Srinagar, Sep 4 (IBNS): Two militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Should speak with one voice on issues concerning international peace and development: Xi Jinping
Sep 04, 2017, at 04:48 pm
Xiamen, Sep 4 (IBNS): Addressing the ninth BRICS Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping, said all nations should speak in a unified voice on issues that concerns international peace and development, media reports said.
Pema Khandu calls on Arunachal Pradesh governor
Sep 04, 2017, at 03:21 am
Guwahati, Sept 3 (IBNS) : Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday called on Governor P.B. Acharya at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar.
India 'deplores' North Korea's nuclear test
Sep 04, 2017, at 01:46 am
New Delhi,Sept 3 (IBNS): India on Sunday said it 'deplores' nuclear test conducted by North Korea.
Arunachal Pradesh: Hardcore NSCN-K militant killed in gun fight, another militant nabbed
Sep 04, 2017, at 01:33 am
Guwahati, Sept 3 (IBNS) : A hardcore militant belonging to NSCN-K was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district on Saturday night, officials said.
Suresh Prabhu congratulates new Railway Minister Piyush Goyal
Sep 04, 2017, at 01:10 am
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Union Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday wished Piyush Goyal on becoming the Railway Minister of the country.
Narendra Modi arrives in China
Sep 04, 2017, at 12:05 am
Beijing, Sept 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached China where he will attend the BRICS summit.
Erik Solheim congratulates 'old friend' Hardeep Puri
Sep 03, 2017, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): United Nations Environment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim congratulated Hardeep Puri as he took oath as a minister in the Indian government.
P Chidambaram attacks Centre over cabinet reshuffle
Sep 03, 2017, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday attacked the Centre over the retention of Union Agriculture Minister Radhamohan Singh and Health Minister J.P. Nadda in the Union Cabinet.
Arun Jaitley congratulates new ministers
Sep 03, 2017, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday congratulated all those leaders who took charge as Union Ministers.
Cabinet reshuffle: Complete list of Ministers with their portfolios
Sep 03, 2017, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): In a major Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, Nirmala Sitharaman was selected as the new Defence Minister while Piyush Goyal will be the Railways Minister of India.
President greets citizens on the eve of Onam
Sep 03, 2017, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind greeted citizens on the eve of Onam.
Cabinet revamp: Nirmala Sitharaman gets Defence, Piyush Goel to head Railways
Sep 03, 2017, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): In the newly formed Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen Nirmala Sitharaman as the new Defence Minister while Piyush Goyal will be the new Railways Minister after a Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, which witnessed the induction of nine new faces.
Cabinet revamp: Nirmala Sitharaman gets Defence, Piyush Goel to head Railways
Sep 03, 2017, at 08:02 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): In the newly surfaced reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen Nirmala Sitharaman as the new Defence Minister while Piyush Goyal will be the new Railways Minister after a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, which witnessed the induction of nine new faces.
PM Modi leaves for China to attend BRICS Summit
Sep 03, 2017, at 07:45 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for China to attend the 9th BRICS Summit in Xiamen.
Nitish punished for his disloyalty, Modi has given him right medicine: Lalu Prasad
Sep 03, 2017, at 06:47 pm
Patna, Sept 3 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Sunday said that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar was punished by the BJP for his “disloyalty†but this is only the beginning.
Modi Cabinet revamp: Jaitley retains Defence, Piyush Goel gets Railways
Sep 03, 2017, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): After Sunday's major reshuffle, Piyush Goel, who was promoted to Union Cabinet rank, became the new Railway Minister while Arun Jaitley will continue to hold both the Defence and Finance portfolios.
Sep 03, 2017, at 06:13 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the auspicious festival of Onam.
Vice President greets people on the eve of Onam
Sep 03, 2017, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of India on the auspicious occasion of Onam.