Harish Rawat announces special initiative for students
Nov 23, 2015, at 08:34 pm
Dehradun, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Having announced his intention to open direct channels of communication with the youth of the state this Independence Day as part of his Youth outreach programme #CM4YOUTH, Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Harish Rawat on Monday fulfilled his promise.
Seven killed as chopper carrying pilgrims to Vaishno Devi crashes in Jamm and Kashmir
Nov 23, 2015, at 08:23 pm
Jammu, Nov 23 (IBNS) Six pilgrims and a woman pilot were killed when the helicopter carrying them to Vaishno Devi crashed in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on Monday, reports said.
IS making best use of internet, Parrikar sounds alert
Nov 23, 2015, at 07:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Expressing concern at the "best use of internet technlogy" by Islamic State jihadists, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday sounded an alarm over the possibility of information blackout as a result of disruptive mechanism.
Six feared killed as helicopter carrying Vaishna Devi pilgrims crashes in J & K
Nov 23, 2015, at 07:34 pm
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) Six people were feared dead when the chopper carrying pilgrims to Vaishna Devi crashed near Katra in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, reports. said.
Rahul Gandhi takes out padayatra, reaches out to UP farmers
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Lucknow, Nov 23 (IBNS) Eyeing the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday reached out to sugarcane farmers on Monday by undertaking a Kisan Padyatra in Saharanpur district.
PM Modi releases Rs. 940 crore for Tamil Nadu flood relief
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi/Chennai, Nov 23 (IBNS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday ordered immediate release of Rs 940 Crore central assistance after Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa sought Rs 2000 Crore as relief for areas affected by heavy rains and floods in the state, reports said.
Text of PM Modi's statement in the joint press conference with Malysian Premier
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:11 pm
Kulala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Following is the text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement to media in the joint press briefing with Prime Minister of Malaysia:
Militant killed, Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter
Nov 23, 2015, at 05:39 pm
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) One militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in North Kashmir’s Kupwara forests, reports said.
India and Malaysia to work together to combat terrorism
Nov 23, 2015, at 05:12 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak said on Monday that India and Malaysia will work together to combat terrorism and climate change.
AAP lawmaker booked for misbehaving with police officer
Nov 23, 2015, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party legislator Sarita Singh has been booked allegedly for misbehaving with an on-duty police officer, reports said.
Peter Mukerjea likely to be produced in court today
Nov 23, 2015, at 04:32 pm
Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS) Media baron Peter Mukerjea will be produced before court on Monday in connection with the Sheena Bora murder case, reports said.
Shutdown continues in Brussels as terror threat remains
Nov 23, 2015, at 04:09 pm
Brussels, Nov 23 (IBNS) Authorities extended the partial lockdown of Brussels through Monday to keep shut the metro and schools as a major suspect from the Paris attacks remained at large even though security forces made more than a dozen arrests in a series of raids across the capital on Sunday night.
Earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Pakistan, north India
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:03 am
Kabul/New Delhi/ Islamabad, Nov 23 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.
Raje 'saddened' over controversy on cow art work
Nov 23, 2015, at 06:01 am
Jaipur, Nov 23 (IBNS): Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhar Raje on Sunday said the police commissioner of Jaipur has apologised for the detention of two people over an art installation at the Jawahar Kala Kendra which showed a replica of a cow that hanged from a balloon.
Poachers killed another rhino in Kaziranga
Nov 23, 2015, at 03:26 am
Guwahati, Nov 22 (IBNS): Poachers killed another one horned rhinoceros in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and managed to flee with its horn on Saturday night.
Indian Muslims who feel persecuted in the country are free to go Pakistan : Assam Governor
Nov 23, 2015, at 02:01 am
Guwahati, Nov 22 (IBNS): Assam and Nagaland Governor PB Acharya on Sunday said that Indian Muslims who feel persecuted in the country are free to go Pakistan.
Delhi govt to organize 'Car-Free Day' on Jan 22
Nov 23, 2015, at 12:17 am
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that his government will host 'Car-Free Day' initiative n the national capital on Jan 22.
Narendra Modi addresses Indian community in Malaysia
Nov 22, 2015, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS); Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech to the Indian community in Malaysia:
Terrorism is the biggest threat int he world: PM Modi
Nov 22, 2015, at 11:05 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 22 (IBNS): Addressing the Indian diaspora here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said terrorism is the biggest threat that the world id currently facing.
New global resolve required for combating terrorism: PM Modi at ASEAN
Nov 22, 2015, at 06:58 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 22 (IBNS): In the wake of the recent terror attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 10th ASEAN Summit, said there is a need to build new global resolve and new strategies for combating terrorism.
AR Rahman performs at Mulayam's b'day celebrations in Saifai
Nov 22, 2015, at 04:21 pm
Saifai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Oscar award winning musician A R Rahman has performed in the grand birthday celebrations for Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.
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PM Modi invites inputs for next 'Mann Ki Baat'
Nov 22, 2015, at 03:04 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that the next edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address will be aired on Nov 29.
Kolkata celebrates Japanese Emperor Akihito's birthday
Nov 22, 2015, at 05:07 am
Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Showcasing the strong bond shared between India and Japan, the Consul General of Japan in Kolkata Kazumi Endo hosted a reception at a hotel in Kolkata to celebrate the birthday of Japanese Emperor Akihito on Friday.
Sarbananda Sonowal appointed as Assam BJP president
Nov 22, 2015, at 02:28 am
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday appointed Sarbananda Sonowal as the party's Assam president.
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PM addresses ASEAN-India Summit, meet Li Keqiang, Abe
Nov 22, 2015, at 02:08 am
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
Nov 22, 2015, at 12:42 am
Beijing, Nov 21 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to China from Nov 18 to 23 where he met country's Premier Li Keqiang.
India to host the first South Asian Annual Disaster Management Exercise from Monday
Nov 22, 2015, at 12:24 am
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS) The prevalent geo-climatic conditions as well as increased frequency of natural calamities in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Region, especially in the wake of the recent disasters in the region, calls for enhanced levels of preparedness and risk resilience as well as collaborative action amongst member countries to individually and jointly deal with such disaster situations to prevent loss of lives and assets.
Wreath laying ceremony organised at 'Teen Murti' Memorial
Nov 21, 2015, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): A wreath laying ceremony was organised on Friday at the 'Teen Murti' Memorial by the Cavalry Officer's Association (COA) to honour the sacrifice and contribution of the Indian Cavalry since the First World War.
Sheena wrote to Indrani to consider her happiness as well: CBI
Nov 21, 2015, at 10:33 pm
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed that Sheena Bora had written to her mother Indrani Mukherjea with a plea of being allowed to take her decisions about her life, reports said.
Nov 21, 2015, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a three day World Indology Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday.