Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes Aung San Suu Kyi

Jun 20, 2016, at 05:19 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on her birthday.

International Yoga Day observed in UK

Jun 20, 2016, at 02:59 am

London, June 19 (IBNS): People participated in yoga and meditation sessions near the iconic Tower Bridge here as they observed the International Day of Yoga on Sunday.

Bihar: One jawan killed in Maoist triggered landmine blast

Jun 20, 2016, at 02:24 am

Aurangabad, June 19 (IBNS): Maoists detonated a landmine in Bihar's Aurangabd district which left at least one CRPF jawan killed on Sunday, media reports said.

12 Indian sailors released in Italy, Sushma Swaraj praises Indian Embassy in Rome

Jun 20, 2016, at 02:07 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday appreciated Indian Embassy in Rome over the release of 12 Indian sailors who were in jail in Italy.

Karnataka CM inducts 13 Ministers, sacks 14

Jun 20, 2016, at 01:08 am

Bangalore, June 19 (IBNS): In a major move, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday inducted 13 Council of Ministers.

BJP-led Assam govt uses computerised lottery to post 7234 teachers

Jun 20, 2016, at 12:33 am

Guwahati, June 19 (IBNS) : The newly formed BJP-led Assam government had used computerised lottery to post 7234 regular lower primary teachers in the 10 districts in the state.

Narendra Modi wishes Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday

Jun 19, 2016, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wishes Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday.

Will engage with every country by end of this year: Sushma Swaraj

Jun 19, 2016, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said his government has the aim of engaging with all the country present in the world by 2016.

Ahead of Seoul meet, Indian Foreign Secy visits China over NSG membership bid

Jun 19, 2016, at 08:04 pm

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): Ahead of the key meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations, in Seoul on Friday, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar visited China this week in an attempt to garner support for India's membership, media reports said on Sunday.

International Day of Yoga to be celebrated in big way in Delhi

Jun 19, 2016, at 07:33 pm

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) are all set to organize the 2nd International Yoga Day on June 21 at Connaught Place in New Delhi and its six radials and inner circles, roads along with the three gardens Lodhi Garden, Nehru Park and Talkatora Garden.

Home Ministry orders probe into Essar phone tapping scandal

Jun 19, 2016, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): The Home Ministry has ordered an inquiry into an alleged phone tapping scandal by corporate conglomerate Essar Group which involved top government officials and industrialists between 2001 and 2006 following a complaint to the Prime Minister's Office, media reports said.

India gets first women fighter pilots, Modi appreciates

Jun 19, 2016, at 04:05 am

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) History was created as the first three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force proudly brandished their stripes and wings, at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on Saturday, making Prime Minister Narendra Modi call it a moment of pride for the nation.

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over RBI Guv Raghuram Rajan's decision on second term

Jun 19, 2016, at 02:33 am

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS):Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Centre over Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision not to continue for a second term.

Raghuram Rajan won't serve second term as RBI Governor

Jun 18, 2016, at 11:45 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) In a major announcement, Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said he will not serve as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a second term.

Mallya was not an invitee to the reception at the High Commission: MEA

Jun 18, 2016, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Ina major development, the Indian government on Saturday said liquor baron Vijay Mallya was not an invitee to a reception at Indian High Commission in London for which invitations were issued.

Vijay Mallya spotted at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Jun 18, 2016, at 10:31 pm

London, June 18 (IBNS): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is wanted in India, was spotted at a book launch event here this week,media reports said.

Pranab Mukherjee condoles the passing away of mother of President of Ghana

Jun 18, 2016, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Staurday condoled the passing away of Hajia Abiba Nnaba, mother of the President of Ghana.

NRIs hard working and law abiding, says President

Jun 18, 2016, at 08:54 pm

Windhoek, June 18 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee attended a reception for the Indian Community hosted by the Indian High Commissioner, Shri Kumar Tuhin inWindhoek, Namibia on Friday.

Chetan Chauhan, former cricketer, to head national fashion institute

Jun 18, 2016, at 08:36 pm

New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS): Union government appointed former Indian cricketer and two-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker as the Chairperson of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), media reported on Saturday.

India gets first women fighter pilots at combined graduation parade

Jun 18, 2016, at 08:12 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) History was created as the first three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force proudly brandished their stripes and wings, at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on the outskirts of the twin city Saturday.

Acid attack on woman in Bhopal

Jun 18, 2016, at 08:05 pm

Bhopal, Jun 18 (IBNS): A woman sustained grievous injuries after two men allegedly threw acid at her on Saturday in Bhopal, media reported.

BJP MLA objects to Priyanka's Shimla home

Jun 18, 2016, at 07:31 pm

New Delhi/Shimla, Jun 18 (IBNS): Suresh Bhardwaj, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) MLA from Shimla, has raised objections to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra building a house in the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and a popular tourist destination.

West Bengal expects to build its third port in East Midnapore

Jun 18, 2016, at 07:17 pm

Kolkata, Jun 18 (IBNS): Government of West Bengal has identified an area between Shankarpur and Tajpur in East Midnapore to build a new port with private participation, the media reported on Saturday.

PM Modi inaugurates renovated stadium in Sri Lanka through e-conference

Jun 18, 2016, at 07:12 pm

New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, on Saturday, inaugurated the newly renovated Durraiappah Stadium in Jaffna, Sri Lanka through e-conference, thanked the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena for his leadership, vision and co-operation.

Karnataka CM likely to reshuffle cabinet soon

Jun 18, 2016, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS) A cabinet reshuffle seems imminent in Karnataka Assembly at the conclusion of the state's chief minister Siddaramaiah's meeting with Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday, media reported.

Defence Minister Parrikar commissions first women fighter pilots of the IAF

Jun 18, 2016, at 05:05 pm

New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS): Bhawana Kanth of Bihar, Avani Chatuvedi of Madhya Pradesh and Mohana Singh of Rajasthan entered the record books on Saturday as the first women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force.

Modi zero, AAP hero says Kejriwal

Jun 18, 2016, at 04:41 pm

New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal continued his barbs against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP government, saying that he and his party failed the people in the two years they have been in power.

PM Modi, Maithripala Sirisena to inaugurate renovated stadium in Sri Lanka

Jun 18, 2016, at 04:01 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena will jointly dedicate to the people of Sri Lanka, the newly renovated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna, on Saturday.

Arvind Kejriwal praises Udta Punjab, calls it a powerful film

Jun 18, 2016, at 05:16 am

New Delhi, Jun 17 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has praised Shahid Kapoor starrer Udta Punjab and called it a powerful one after it finally released on Friday ending several controversies and troubles.

Mamata Banerjee orders probe into Narada sting operation

Jun 18, 2016, at 04:47 am

Kolkata, Jun 17 (IBNS): Nearly a month after she took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee on Friday ordered a probe into the Narada sting video case which had hit the ruling party before the Assembly polls.