Modi govt eases FDI rules for major Indian sectors
Jun 21, 2016, at 05:38 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) In a radical economic reforms initiative, the Narendra Modi led NDA government at the centre on Monday opened up foreign direct investment (FDI) further clearing the decks for 100 pc FDI in most sectors, including pharma, aviation and defence sectors.
Modi reaches Chandigarh to lead International Yoga Day celebration
Jun 21, 2016, at 04:45 am
Chandigarh, Jun 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the city of Chandigarh on Monday night at 9.50pm to lead the IDY-2016 celebrations by participating in a mass Yoga demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol at the Capitol Complex here.
Kabul suicide attack: 2 Indians killed
Jun 21, 2016, at 04:37 am
Kabul/New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): Two Indians have been killed in the suicide attack that hit Afghanistan capital Kabul on Monday, officials confirmed.
Jun 21, 2016, at 04:23 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): In a major development, the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Monday filed FIR against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit over the water tanker scam.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India meets Mamata Banerjee
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:44 am
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS):Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here.
I&B Ministry invites applications for e-auction of 266 FM radio channels in 92 cities
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:27 am
New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS): Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India on Monday issued the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for e-auction of 266 FM Radio channels in 92 cities in the second batch of Private FM Phase III.
Chandigarh all geared up for International Day of Yoga-2016
Jun 21, 2016, at 01:54 am
Chandigarh, June 20 (IBNS) Chandigarh is all geared up to host the Second International Day Of Yoga, IDY-2016 on Tuesday.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visits Border Areas in Gujarat
Jun 21, 2016, at 01:43 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary, Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh and Ministers from Government of Gujarat Rajnibhai Patel and Shankarbhai Chaudhary paid a visit to the Border Outpost of Border Security Force (BSF) at Nadabet in Banaskantha district of Gujarat on Sunday.
Assam CM presents 'Bishnu Rabha Award-2016' to artists
Jun 21, 2016, at 01:33 am
Guwahati, Jun 20 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday presented the 'Bishnu Rabha Award-2016' to veteran artist Girish Chandra Borah and dance exponent Bipul Das at a function organised on the occasion of 47th death anniversary of Bishnu Rabha at Rabindra Bhawan.
Over Rs 3 crore recovered from a vehicle along Assam-Meghalaya, three persons nabbed
Jun 21, 2016, at 12:48 am
Guwahati, June 20 (IBNS) : Meghalaya police on Monday recovered over Rs 3 crore from a vehicle and nabbed three persons, who allegedly involved with illegal drugs trade at Pilingkata area, outskirts of Guwahati.
Second International Day of Yoga observed in Paris
Jun 20, 2016, at 11:33 pm
Paris, June 20 (IBNS) Embassy of India, Paris organised a series of events on Yoga on the occasion of the Second International Day of Yoga.
IPS Ram Singh appointed as the new secretary general of AEPC
Jun 20, 2016, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) Ram Singh, a Punjab Cadre I.P.S. officer is appointed as the New Secretary General of Apparel Export Promotion Council.
Calcutta High Court does not give importance to WB govt.'s probe into Narada sting
Jun 20, 2016, at 10:12 pm
Kolkata, Jun 20 (IBNS): Without giving any importance to West Bengal government's investigation into Narada News sting operation, the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Manjulla Chellur, on Monday said that the court will give ultimate direction on this matter.
President to inaugurate 2nd International Yoga Day celebrations in Rashtrapati Bhavan
Jun 20, 2016, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will kick off on Tuesday a mass Yoga demonstration involving around 1000 persons at Rashtrapati Bhavan to mark the 2nd International Yoga Day.
Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra ten days late
Jun 20, 2016, at 07:55 pm
Mumbai, June 20 (IBNS): Ending the hot, humid summer monsoon finally arrived in the drought-hit Marathwada region on Monday, covering 90 per cent of Maharashtra, reports said.
PM Modi condemns Kabul terror attack
Jun 20, 2016, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the terror attack in Kabul in which at least 14 Nepalese security guards were killed and pledged all assistance to Nepal government.
After Raghuram Rajan, Swamy after Kejriwal : Joins hunger strike outside CM's residence
Jun 20, 2016, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) BJP Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy on Monday joined a hunger strike outside Arvind Kejriwal's residence, declaring that after ensuring RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's exit, he will now focus on exposing the Delhi Chief Minister.
SC refuses to quash notification declaring nilgai,monkeys,wild boars vermin
Jun 20, 2016, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash the Centre’s notifications declaring some animals as vermin and allowing them to be culled.
Rajasthan Minister in trouble for foul language against Manmohan Singh
Jun 20, 2016, at 05:18 pm
Jaipur, June 20 (IBNS) Rajasthan's home minister Gulab Chand Kataria has landed himself in the midst of a controversy for using foul language against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a meeting on Sunday.
Bihar topper scam : Former BSEB Chairman arrested with wife
Jun 20, 2016, at 04:58 pm
Patna, June 20 (IBNS) Former Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh and his wife were arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Varanasi on Monday, in connection with the Bihar topper scam in the state, reports said.
Rahul Gandhi to travel out of country for a short visit
Jun 20, 2016, at 04:22 pm
New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that he will be travelling to foreign shores for a short visit, though he did not name the places of his visit.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi to address nation on Sunday
Jun 20, 2016, at 03:12 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi thanks people for wishing on birthday
Jun 20, 2016, at 05:28 am
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wished party leaders and others for wishing him on his birthday.
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.