Sikh delegation from US and Canada calls on PM
Sep 28, 2014, at 05:02 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): A 29 member delegation of the Sikh community based in the US and Canada, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
Modi seeks Indian Americans' views on development of India
Sep 28, 2014, at 04:51 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): A group of 10 distinguished Indian Americans called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
AIADMK likely to decide on Jayalalithaa's successor today
Sep 28, 2014, at 04:21 pm
Chennai, Sept 28 (IBNS): A day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was sentenced to jail for four years in connection with the 18-year-old Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) legislators are likely to decide on the new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday.
Modi reaches out to youths at New York rock concert
Sep 28, 2014, at 03:57 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): After delivering a powerful speech at the UN General Assembly in New York and calling for urgent reform and rejuvenation of the United Nations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rock concert at the Central Park in New York City.
PM Modi meets Hasina, Rajapaksa
Sep 28, 2014, at 05:57 am
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met leaders of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the sidelines of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly here.
Modi calls for UN reforms, reminds Pakistan of peace before talks
Sep 28, 2014, at 05:49 am
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for urgent reform and rejuvenation of the United Nations, as it enters its seventieth year of existence, while also reminding Pakistan that no talks is possible with the neighbouring country under the shadow of terror.
Union Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Maharashtra
Sep 28, 2014, at 05:03 am
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet on Saturday recommended imposition of President's Rule in Maharashtra., media reports said.
PMO initiates special cleanliness drive ahead of the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission
Sep 28, 2014, at 04:59 am
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS) The Prime Minister`s Office initiated a special cleanliness drive in the PMO premises on Saturday.
Rashtrapati Bhavan launches campaign for FIT
Sep 28, 2014, at 03:14 am
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS) The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday launched a new campaign for turning the President’s Estate into a financially inclusive township (FIT).
Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan launched in Rashtrapati Bhavan
Sep 28, 2014, at 02:50 am
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS) : The Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan was launched in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday.
PM Modi addresses UN General Assembly
Sep 28, 2014, at 02:49 am
United Nations, Sept 27 (IBNS) Addressing the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched himself as a global leader by highlighting various issues ranging from terrorism to development of nations.
Governor accepts Chavan's resignation
Sep 28, 2014, at 02:35 am
Mumbai/New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS): Maharashtra Governor CV Rao on Saturday accepted Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan’s resignation on Saturday but asked him to continue as caretaker government for the time being.
Justice delayed, not denied: DMK
Sep 28, 2014, at 02:09 am
Chennai, Sept 27 (IBNS): Following Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s conviction in Disproportionate Assets (DA) case by a Bangalore special court on Saturday, various opposition leaders of the state welcomed the decision.
PM Modi meets UN Secretary General
Sep 28, 2014, at 01:48 am
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met UN Secretary General Ban Ki- moon here.
85 killed in Assam-Meghalaya flood
Sep 28, 2014, at 01:38 am
Guwahati, Sept 27 (IBNS): Atleast 85 people have been killed in the recent floods and mudslides that hit Indian states of Assam and Meghalaya, NDRF said on Saturday.
Jayalalithaa taken to hospital after conviction
Sep 27, 2014, at 11:56 pm
Bangalore, Sept 27 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who was sentenced to jail for four years after her conviction along with three others by a special Bangalore court in the 18-year-old Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, was taken to a hospital soon after the verdict, according to TV channel reports.
PM Modi pays tribute to 9/11 victims in New York
Sep 27, 2014, at 11:49 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached here on a five-day visit to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Saturday paid homage to the 9/11 victims in New York.
Jayalalithaa gets 4 yr-jail after conviction in corruption case
Sep 27, 2014, at 10:59 pm
Bangalore, Sept 27 (IBNS): In a massive setback, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was sentenced to jail for four years after her conviction along with three others by a special Bangalore court in the 18-year-old Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. The Chief Minister was present in the court when the verdict was delivered.
Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa convicted in DA case
Sep 27, 2014, at 10:18 pm
Bangalore, Sept 27 (IBNS): In a huge setback, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was convicted in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case by a Bangalore court on Saturday. The Chief Minister was present in the court when the verdict was delivered.
Volcano erupts in central Japan
Sep 27, 2014, at 06:01 pm
Tokyo, Sep 27 (IBNS): A volcano erupted in central Japan on Saturday injuring at least eight people, media reports said. It forced aircraft to divert flying routes in order to avoid the billowing ash cloud.
AIADMK supporters clash with cops outside court area
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:35 pm
Chennai, Sep 27 (IBNS): Police resorted to baton charge to restrain a section of irate AIADMK activists who tried to cross the barricade to get closer to the court area on Saturday before the wealth case verdict of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
Sep 27, 2014, at 04:20 pm
New York, Sep 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Saturday on a five-day visit to the US to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in Jayalalithaa's assets case today
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:44 pm
Chennai, Sep 27 (IBNS): A Bangalore court will determine the fate of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, 66, as the court is likely to decide on Saturday whether the AIADMK chief is guilty of corruption, reports said.
Cancellation of Foreign Secretary-level talks a missed oppurtunity: Nawaz
Sep 27, 2014, at 06:02 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said India has "missed oppurtunity" to address outstanding issues after it cancelled the Foreign Secretary-level talks between the two nations last month.
Maha polls: BJP announces list of 172 candidates
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:27 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, Sept 26 (IBNS) the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its list of candidates for the upcoming General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra.
India not complying with UN Safeguards for death row convicts: Report
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:15 am
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in its report, "INDIA: Death Without the Right to Appeal", released today stated that India is not complying with the "United Nations safeguards guaranteeing protection of the rights of those facing the death penalty" which provide that “Anyone sentenced to death shall have the right to appeal to a court of higher jurisdiction, and steps should be taken to ensure that such appeals shall become mandatory.â€
Allegations are baseless: MEA on case filed against PM Modi
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:07 am
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): India on Friday rubbished summons issued by an American court over his alleged role during the communal riots in Gujarat in 2002 and said the move was 'unfortunate'.
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:04 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly here.
JU molestation: 2 students arrested
Sep 27, 2014, at 04:58 am
Kolkata, Sept 26 (IBNS): The Detective Department of the Kolkata Police have arrested two students of Jadavpur University on Friday in connection with the molestation case.
Pakistan PM raises the 'Kashmir issue Ban
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:23 am
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raised the 'Kashmir issue' during his meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon here, Pakistan confirmed on Friday.