CBI searches former Haryana CM's residence over corruption charges
Sep 03, 2016, at 06:43 pm
Rohtak, Sep 3 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Saturday, searched the former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's residence in Rohtak over an alleged corruption case, according to media reports.
India sees Egypt as a bridge between Asia and Africa: Prez. Mukherjee
Sep 03, 2016, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Following a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on Friday, President Pranab Mukherjee said that India sees Egypt as a bridge between Asia and Africa.
President Mukherjee condoles death of Uzbek President Islam Karimov
Sep 03, 2016, at 06:25 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee, on Saturday, condoled the death of Islam Karimov, the incumbent Uzbek President, who passed away following an illness.
India believes in sharing knowledge with developing nations: Modi
Sep 03, 2016, at 05:33 pm
Hanoi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Speaking at a luncheon banquet hosted by his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India believes in sharing knowledge and expertise with other developing nations.
Modi in Vietnam: PM announces USD 500 mln defence LoC
Sep 03, 2016, at 04:38 pm
Hanoi, Sept 3 (IBNS): In a move to bolster India-Vietnam defence cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is presently visiting the Asian nation, announced a USD 500 million defence LoC (letter of credit).
Sep 03, 2016, at 03:00 pm
Hanoi, Sept 3 (IBNS): After receiving a ceremonial welcome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Vietnam: Modi pays homage at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Sep 03, 2016, at 02:33 pm
Hanoi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently visiting Vietnam, paid homage at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on Saturday.
Self-appointed guardians playing politics with Dalit issue: PM Modi
Sep 03, 2016, at 04:57 am
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said self-appointed guardians of Dalits are taking advantage of age-old social divisions and playing politics to consolidate their vote banks and damage him.
Vietnam visit is special: Modi
Sep 03, 2016, at 04:53 am
Hanoi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Reaching Vietnam, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the visit to the nation will be 'special'.
Nagaland CM calls on DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh
Sep 03, 2016, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Nagaland T.R. Zeliang called on the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh here on Friday and discussed the DoNER Ministry’s NLCPR (Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resource) projects in the State and also his scheduled visit to Malaysia beginning on Saturday.
Sep 03, 2016, at 02:43 am
Hanoi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his visit to Vietnam as he reached Hanoi on Friday.
Navjot Singh Sidhu launches new political party 'Awaaz-e-Punjab'
Sep 03, 2016, at 02:22 am
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Ending speculations over his upcoming political career, former cricketer and BJP lawmaker Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday launched a new political party of his own in Punjab called 'Awaaz-e-Punjab'.
Rajnath Singh to lead all party delegation to J&K
Sep 03, 2016, at 01:27 am
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will lead an all party delegation to Jammu and Kashmir on Sept 4-5.
Assam CM visits Indo-Bangladesh border
Sep 03, 2016, at 01:22 am
Guwahati, Sept 2 (IBNS): In a move to send across State Government's intent of zero tolerance against cross border movement from across the border, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday paid a visit to the Indo-Bangla border along Mankachar sector in South Salmara district.
Vatican City gears up for canonisation of Mother Teresa
Sep 03, 2016, at 01:09 am
Vatican City, Sept 2 (IBNS): Vatican City is gearing up for the canonisation of Mother Teresa.
11 militants of KPLT, NDFB(S), HSULF nabbed in Assam
Sep 03, 2016, at 01:04 am
Guwahati, Sept 2 (IBNS): Security forces apprehended 11 militants of three different outfit groups in Assam on Friday, officials said.
Union Home Minister addresses IPS probationers at National Police Academy
Sep 03, 2016, at 12:18 am
Hyderabad, Sept 2 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that cybercrimes today pose the biggest challenge to the security and law enforcement forces.
PM Modi announces special sports package for J&K
Sep 02, 2016, at 11:27 pm
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): With a view to engage youth of Jammu & Kashmir in constructive sporting activities, a special package has been announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Rs. 200 crore.
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Vietnam
Sep 02, 2016, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for Vietnam.
Triple Talaq : Personal laws can't be rewritten in the name of social reforms, AIMPBL tells SC
Sep 02, 2016, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS) : Justifying triple Talaq, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Friday said the Supreme Court cannot interfere in religious freedom and "rewrite personal laws in the name of social reform", NDTV reports.
Rahul Gandhi's convoy stopped by agitating Anganwadi workers in Amethi
Sep 02, 2016, at 09:34 pm
Lucknow, Sept 2 (IBNS) : Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s convoy was on Friday stopped by protesting Anganwadi workers in Gauriganj in Uttar Pradesh while he was enroute to Lucknow, reports said.
Women protester block Rahul Gandhi's convoy in Amethi
Sep 02, 2016, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Women protesters blocked Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's convoy in his constituency Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, reports said.
President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of San Marino
Sep 02, 2016, at 08:42 pm
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Republic of San Marino on the eve of their National Day (September 3, 2016).
Four Home Ministry officials suspended for renewing for licence renewal of Zakir Naik's NGO
Sep 02, 2016, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS) : The Union Home Ministry has suspended four officials for renewing the foreign funding licence of Islamic Research Foundation (IRF),run by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is under scanner of security agencies, reports said.
Bharat Bandh: Several strike supporters arrested in Bengal
Sep 02, 2016, at 04:25 pm
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): While the nationwide day-long general strike, called by Left-affiliated trade unions for a 12-point charter of demands, has crippled life in several parts of India, West Bengal's capital Kolkata has not been hit due to the strike so far.
Trade unions go on nationwide strike today
Sep 02, 2016, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata,Sept 2 (IBNS): Protesting against the alleged anti-labour policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and basing on a 12-point charter of demands, more than a million workers from different sectors, including banking and telecom, are joining a day-long nationwide general strike called by Left-affiliated eleven central trade unions on Friday.
PM Modi greets Vietnamese people on national day, to visit nation
Sep 02, 2016, at 03:46 pm
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, greeted the people of Vietnam on their National Day.
PM to visit Vietnam; to attend Annual G-20 Leaders Summit in Hangzhou
Sep 02, 2016, at 03:42 pm
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Vietnam from Sept 2 to 3.
West Bengal government forms SIT to probe into R. N. Tagore's Nobel medal theft
Sep 02, 2016, at 03:20 pm
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Following West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's announcement, the state government has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to find out Rabindranath Tagore's stolen Nobel Prize medal, officials said.
India to witness day-long general strike today
Sep 02, 2016, at 03:02 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Over a million workers from different sectors, including banking and telecom, are joining a day-long nationwide general strike called by Left-affiliated eleven central trade unions on Friday to protest against the alleged anti-labour policies of the Modi government and basing on a 12-point charter of demands.