First batch of 1000 E-rickshaws ‘SmartE’ flagged off in Gurugram today

Sep 05, 2017, at 01:06 am

New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation flagged off a fleet of first batch of 1000 E-rickshaws from Huda City Centre metro station in Gurugram on Monday.

Civil Servants should be empathetic, efficient, impartial and incorruptible: Vice President

Sep 05, 2017, at 12:54 am

New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Civil Servants should be Empathetic, Efficient, Impartial and Incorruptible and these are the guiding principles that form the bedrock of the higher civil services.

After Gorakhpur-tragedy, 49 newborns die in Farrukhabad due to lack of oxygen

Sep 05, 2017, at 12:35 am

Farrukhabad, Sep 4 (IBNS): Days after the Gorakhpur tragedy, where several children had died, alleged lack of oxygen supply has claimed 49 lives of newborns at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) ward of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) government hospital in Farrukhabad of Uttar Pradesh, putting the Yogi government once again under the scanner, media reports said.

Piyush Goyal takes over as new Railways Minister

Sep 05, 2017, at 12:25 am

New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Piyush Goyal took over as the New Minister of Railways in Rail Bhavan on Monday.

Haryana CM praises Narendra Modi over BRICS anti-terrorism declaration

Sep 05, 2017, at 12:16 am

Chandigarh, Sept 4 (IBNS): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday appreciated and praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after 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.

Break-up in Bihar Grand Alliance was a ‘natural phenomenon’: Nitish Kumar

Sep 05, 2017, at 12:04 am

Patna, Sept 4 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday came out with a ridiculous explanation for the breakup in the erstwhile ruling Grand Alliance in Bihar of which the JD-U was also a part.

Mother Teresa to be named as co-patron of Archdiocese of Calcutta

Sep 04, 2017, at 11:59 pm

Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS): In a major development, the Archdiocese of Calcutta is all set to declare Mother Teresa as the co-patron.

Grenade attack on CRPF patrol party leaves 4 injured

Sep 04, 2017, at 11:46 pm

Srinagar, Sept 4 (IBNS): In a grenade attack on CRPF patrol party on Monday left at least four jawans injured in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, media reports said.

Rajyavardhan Rathore takes charge as sports minister

Sep 04, 2017, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore (Retd.) on Monday took charge of the office.

India is keen to suppress international terrorism: Vice President

Sep 04, 2017, at 11:23 pm

New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that India is keen to see the conclusion of convention on the suppression of international terrorism, which is threatening world peace.

M Venkaiah Naidu greets nation ahead of Teacher's Day

Sep 04, 2017, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of National Teachers’ Day.

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.