Militant killed in Kashmir encounter
Jan 26, 2016, at 06:17 pm
Srinagar, Jan 26 (IBNS) An unidentified militant was killed in a brief encounter security personnel in South Kashmir's Anantnag district some 75 kilometres from summer capital Srinagar, Jamu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said.
For the first time foreign soldiers march down Rajpath on R-Day
Jan 26, 2016, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) For the first time in the history of the Republic Day parade, a group of foreign soldiers marched down Rajpath shoulder to shoulder with the Indian troops.
Lance Naike Goswami, who killed 10 terrorists in 11 days, posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra
Jan 26, 2016, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami, who killed 10 terrorists in 11 days before being martyred in Jammu and Kashmir recently, was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry award, by President Pranab Mukherjee at the 67th Republic Day programme in the national capital on Tuesday.
Republic Day parade in capital held amid pomp and colour as French President witnesses
Jan 26, 2016, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) India's huge diversity and defence prowess were on display as the Republic Day parade was held at the National capital's Rajpath on Tuesday in a colourful, gorgeous presentation, witnessed by top dignitaries, including French President Francoise Hollande, and a huge crowd amid an unprecedented security.
Indore rural declared open defecation free
Jan 26, 2016, at 04:33 pm
Indore, Jan 26 (IBNS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has annouced at an event recently that 312 Gram Panchayats, 610 villages of Indore Rural have taken a stance against open defecation, thus declaring them 'open defecation free'.
Syed Akbaruddin presents his credentials to Ban Ki-moon
Jan 26, 2016, at 03:33 pm
New Delhi/New York, Jan 26 (IBNS): Syed Akbaruddin on Monday presented his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the UN Headquarters on Monday.
Arvind Kejriwal greets people on R-Day, urges people to implement Constitution in spirit
Jan 26, 2016, at 03:07 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Republic Day.
India celebrating 67th Republic Day today
Jan 26, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) India is celebrating its 67th Republic Day on Tuesday.
Indore rural declared open defecation free
Jan 26, 2016, at 04:57 am
Indore, Jan 25 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Monday 'whistled' at an event in Indore to annouce that 312 Gram Panchayats, 610 villages of Indore Rural go open defecation free.
Jharkhand: Two Al-Qaeda suspects held in Jamshedpur
Jan 26, 2016, at 04:45 am
Jamshedpur, Jan 25 (IBNS): Acting on a tip off, police on Monday arrested two Al-Qaeda suspects from Jharkhand's steel city Jamshedpur, few hours ahead of the Republic Day, reports said.
Kolkata under security blanket ahead of R-Day
Jan 26, 2016, at 04:05 am
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS): Few hours prior to the Republic Day, the security level has been increased in Kolkata, reports said.
Rose Valley: Gautam Kundu sent to CBI custody for 9 days
Jan 26, 2016, at 02:01 am
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IBNS): A special court in Bhubaneswar on Monday sent Rose Valley Group of Companies' chairman Gautam Kundu to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody for nine days.
Must guard ourselves against forces of violence, intolerance: President
Jan 26, 2016, at 01:44 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): On the eve of the Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee made an appeal to all citizens to guard themselves against the forces of violence, intolerance and unreason.
Jan 26, 2016, at 01:16 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee attended the 6th National Voters’ Day Celebrations in New Delhi on Monday.
India is poised to become the fastest growing large economy this year: President
Jan 26, 2016, at 12:58 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Addressing the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said India is poised to become the fastest growing large economy this year.
Seven from NE region selected for Padma award
Jan 26, 2016, at 12:51 am
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IBNS): Noted art theater personality from north eastern Indian state of Manipur Heisnam Kanhailal was on Monday selected for prestigious Padma Bhushan award.
Dhirubhai Ambani, Rajinikanth get Padma Vibhushan
Jan 26, 2016, at 12:23 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) The Indian government on Monday named the recipients of the Padma Awards where founder of the Reliance empire late Dhirubhai Ambani, spiritual guru Shri Shri Ravi Shankar have been chosen for the Padma Vibhushan award.
Arunachal Pradesh crisis: Congress leaders meet President
Jan 25, 2016, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Taking up the issue of imposing President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh, Congress leaders, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, met President Pranab Mukherjee here and submitted a memorandum on the matter.
India to set up satellite tracking and imaging centre in Vietnam
Jan 25, 2016, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): India will be setting up a satellite tracking and imaging centre in Vietnam that will help both countries share pictures taken by Indian satellites positioned in the region.
Vice President greets citizens on Republic Day
Jan 25, 2016, at 11:02 pm
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Monday conveyed his warm greetings to the citizens of our country on the happy occasion of Republic Day.
West Bengal has only witnessed downfall: Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee
Jan 25, 2016, at 09:52 pm
Howrah, Jan 25 (IBNS): BJP President Amit Shah on Monday addressed a rally in Howrah where he used the platform to attack West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said she has taken the state to the path of downfall in the name of change.
Financial issues of the Rafale aircraft deal to be sorted out soon: Modi
Jan 25, 2016, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): India and France signed MoUs regarding buying of Rafale aircraft and the financial aspects will be settled soon declared the Indian and French premiers in New Delhi.
Modi, Hollande take metro to Gurgaon
Jan 25, 2016, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande took a metro from New Delhi to Gurgaon on Monday.
Jan 25, 2016, at 09:13 pm
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS) Grand nephew of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose- Chandra Bose - joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday.
Bomb scare in Kathmandu flight
Jan 25, 2016, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): A bomb scare stopped a Jet Airways Delhi-Kathmandu flight from taking off from New Delhi on Monday.
Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards – 2015 announced
Jan 25, 2016, at 08:47 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards – 2015 on 50 persons which includes Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 3, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 9 and Jeevan Raksha Padak to 38 persons; 9 awards are posthumous, officials said.
President wishes Australia ahead of its National Day
Jan 25, 2016, at 08:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Australia on the eve of their National Day.
R-Day: 841 personnel awarded police medals
Jan 25, 2016, at 08:35 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): 841 personnel have been awarded police medals on the occasion of the Republic Day this year.
Agreement reached on buying of Rafael aircraft
Jan 25, 2016, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): India and France on Monday signed 13 agreements besides an MoU on the purchase of Rafael jets at the conclusion of talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande.
Rajnath Singh reviews security situation with NSA, intelligence agencies
Jan 25, 2016, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) On the eve of the Republic Day, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, intelligence bureau and RAW chiefs to review the security preparedness, reports said.