M 6.2 quake strikes Indonesia's Lombok
Jun 09, 2016, at 05:08 pm
Lombok, Jun 9 (IBNS): An earthquake with magnitude of 6.2 shook Indonesia's Lombok islands on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Chennai youth dies after hair transplantation
Jun 09, 2016, at 05:06 pm
Chennai, June 9 (IBNS) A 22-year-old youth in Chennai has died two days after the surgery for hair transplantation, his parents have alleged.
PM Modi thanks Mexico, says Indo-Mexican bond will help the whole world
Jun 09, 2016, at 04:48 pm
Mexico City, jun 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is presently visiting Mexico as part of his five nation tour plan, thanked his hosts and said that the new bond between the two nations will benefit the whole world.
Narendra Modi, Mexican President dine together
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:31 pm
Mexico, June 9 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto dined together at a restaurant here.
Mexico supports India's NSG membership bid
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:15 pm
Mexico City, June 9 (IBNS): In a significant move, Mexico has extended its support for India to become a member in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
Modi addresses Joint Session of U.S. Congress
Jun 09, 2016, at 05:11 am
Washington, June 8 (IBNS) Full text of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Joint Session of U.S. Congress is given below:
2 labourers death: NHRC issues notice to Madhya Pradesh govt
Jun 09, 2016, at 04:36 am
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday said it has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that two labourers died while on the job in a 30 feet deep sewage line project in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh on May 28.
India condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul
Jun 09, 2016, at 04:00 am
New Delhi, Jun 8 (IBNS): India has strongly condemned the terror attack that rocked Istanbul on Tuesday killing 11 people.
Two held with fake currency and printing machine in Kolkata
Jun 09, 2016, at 03:46 am
Kolkata, Jun 8 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police has arrested two persons with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in the city, officials said.
Terrorism is incubated in India's neighbourhood: PM Modi to US Congress
Jun 09, 2016, at 03:43 am
Washington, Jun 8 (IBNS): Addressing the US Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked Pakistan saying that terrorism is incubated in India's neighbourhood.
Modi addresses Joint Session of US Congress, highlights strength of India-US bond
Jun 09, 2016, at 03:10 am
Washington, June 8 (IBNS): Highlighting the strength of Indian constitution and the glorious history of India and its development as a nation since getting independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the US Congress and said every citizen in his country lives with freedom from fear.
Student lynched to death in Kolkata, 2 arrested
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:23 am
Kolkata, Jun 8 (IBNS): At a time when the Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal government to submit affidavit by next three weeks on the recent Diamond Harbour student lynching incident, another Higher Secondary (HS) passed out student was beaten to death over a false allegation of mango stealing in Kolkata on Tuesday, reports said.
PM Modi starts addressing at the US Congress
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:21 am
Washington, June 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday started addressing the joint meeting of US Congress.
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:14 am
Guwahati, Jun 8 (IBNS): Security forces apprehended three ultras including two NDFB(S) militants from Assam's BTAD area on Wednesday, officials said.
PM Modi arrives at Capitol Hill
Jun 09, 2016, at 02:07 am
Washington, Jun 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived at the Capitol Hill.
President condoles passing away of journalist K.K. Katyal
Jun 09, 2016, at 01:50 am
New Delhi, Jun 8 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of veteran journalist K.K. Katyal.
Team Assam to expedite development of all sections of people : Sarbananda Sonowal
Jun 09, 2016, at 01:10 am
Guwahati, June 8 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal mooted the idea of ‘Team Assam’ to expedite development of all sections of people of the state through participation of all in the development process.
Study finds Indian workplaces are high on homophobia, low on openness
Jun 09, 2016, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, Jun 8 (IBNS): The Second Indian LGBT Workplace Climate Survey has been conducted by the research team at MINGLE (Mission for Indian Gay & Lesbian Empowerment),an Indian LGBT think-tank.
Hizbul Mujhadeen's Burhan Wani warns Kashmir Police
Jun 08, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Srinagar, June 8 (IBNS): Kashmir based militant outfit Hizbul Mujhadeen’s young ‘commander’ Burhan Wani has warned more attacks on Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Railwaymen propose indefinite strike from July 11
Jun 08, 2016, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi, Jun 8 (IBNS): Indian Railways will be thrown out of gear from July 11 if the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) carry out their proposed indefinite strike from that day, according to media reports.
Udta Punjab: Producers approaching Bombay HC
Jun 08, 2016, at 08:19 pm
Mumbai, June 8 (IBNS) Producers of the Abhishek Choubey directed Udta Punjab film are approaching the Bombay High Court against the Censor Board, the media reported on Wednesday.
Udta Punjab controversy : Nihalni says charges baseless
Jun 08, 2016, at 07:37 pm
Mumbai, June 8 (IBNS) Amid the barrage of fusillades flying thick against him for meddling with 'Udta Punjab', Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalni has said the film's cuts have nothing to do with the state elections and that co-producer Anurag Kashyap's charges against him are "baseless."
Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates houses, launches Swachh App and online portal in Rajkot
Jun 08, 2016, at 06:02 pm
Rajkot, Jun 8 (IBNS): Union Urban Development Minister, M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday inaugurated 1538 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and launched the Swachh App and online portal.
Guwahati: GMC elects first BJP Mayor, Naidu congratulates Sonowal
Jun 08, 2016, at 05:29 pm
Guwahati, Jun 8 (IBNS): Barely a month after the BJP came into power in Assam and set up a government in the state for the first time, the party gathered more pace as the first BJP Mayor of Guwahati was nominated on Tuesday.
Rishi Kapoor hails M'rashtra govt. decision to rename scheme earlier after Rajiv Gandhi
Jun 08, 2016, at 05:04 pm
Mumbai, June 8 (IBNS): Actor Rishi Kapoor, who found himself facing the ire of the Congress party for tweeting against the Gandhi dynasty dominance in Indian projects and schemes' nomenclature, hailed as a wise and timely the decision of Maharashtra government to rename their health scheme earlier after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
After #ModiAgainstDelhi, AAP floats #AntiDelhiModi tweets
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi, Jun 8 (IBNS): Launching a fresh salvo at the Prime Minister on Wednesday, a day after the incumbent Delhi government floated #ModiAgainstDelhi tweets, the party said it is wrong of Narendra Modi and his cabinet to snoop on all activities of Delhi government, by floating a fresh #AntiDelhiModi tweets.
India-US Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to USA
Jun 08, 2016, at 03:18 pm
Washington, June 8 (IBNS) The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met today in the White House during an official working visit of Prime Minister Modi to the United States. Marking their third major bilateral summit, the leaders reviewed the deepening strategic partnership between the United States and India that is rooted in shared values of freedom, democracy, universal human rights, tolerance and pluralism, equal opportunities for all citizens, and rule of law. They pledged to pursue new opportunities to bolster economic growth and sustainable development, promote peace and security at home and around the world, strengthen inclusive, democratic governance and respect for universal human rights, and provide global leadership on issues of shared interest.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos meets Modi
Jun 08, 2016, at 03:07 pm
Washington, June 8 (IBNS) Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is currently in the US and said the Asian nation is full of entrepreneurs.
India is poised to contribute as a new engine of global growth: Modi
Jun 08, 2016, at 02:53 pm
Washington, June 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed at the USIBC programme and said India is poised to contribute as a new engine of global growth.
Modi gets Obama's support for India's membership to NSG, MTCR
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:40 am
Washington, Jun 7 (IBNS): After Swiss support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gained US President Barack Obama's backing for India's membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations.