Jul 04, 2018, at 05:21 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approvedthe proposal submitted by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry regarding accession to the WIPO Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performers and Phonograms Treaty which extends coverage of copyright to the internet and digital environment.
Jul 04, 2018, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Transfer of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)'s land measuring 5.99 acres at Tawang to the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh for construction of a Mega-Festival-Cum-Multipurpose Ground.
Jul 04, 2018, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approvedan exemption from charging commercial rates at the time of acquisition for the plot No. 31-B, measuring 2800 sq.meter in Chanakyapuri, Diplomatic Area to the Fijian High Commission in New Delhi and to extend the same terms and conditions as offered by Fiji for the land offered to the High Commission of India in Suva, Fiji.
Cabinet approves transfer of 7.5 acres of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
Jul 04, 2018, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday has approved the transfer of 7.5 acres of A-1 Defence land on lease in perpetuity basis at a nominal rent of Re 1/- per annum to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan for the construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 4 in Survey No. 408, Jalandhar Cantt.
Blast in Telangana cracker unit kills 12
Jul 04, 2018, at 04:48 pm
Warangal, July 4 (IBNS): A major blast at a cracker unit at Kotilingala Devasthanam in Kashibugga area of Telangana left at least 12 people dead on Wednesday, media reports said.
Yet to get confirmation from Malaysian Govt on Zakir Naik's extradition: MEA
Jul 04, 2018, at 04:19 pm
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): As media reports on the possibility of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik being sent back to India from Malaysia did round on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said it is yet to receive any confirmation from the Malaysian Government in this regard.
Security forces destroy three NSCN (IM) camps in Arunachal Pradesh
Jul 04, 2018, at 03:49 pm
Guwahati, Jul 4 (IBNS) : Security forces destroyed three camps of the Naga insurgent group NSCN (IM) in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changland district on Tuesday evening.
Rahul Gandhi congratulates Maj Gen V.D. Dogra for earning “Ironmanâ€
Jul 04, 2018, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated Maj Gen V.D. Dogra as he completed a gruelling triathlon to earn the title of “Ironman”.
Assam governor directs state police to make all border watch posts functional
Jul 04, 2018, at 02:45 pm
Guwahati, Jul 4 (IBNS): Assam governor Jagdish Mukhi has directed the state police to take adequate measures to make active all non-functional border watch posts.
Jul 04, 2018, at 02:15 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): In response to the Indian government's request to Facebook-owned WhatsApp to prevent circulation of provocative content, the free messeing app wrote to the IT ministry on Wednesday, saying that they were, “horrified” by these acts of violence and would "respond quickly" to the problem.
After SC relief, Arvind Kejriwal calls cabinet meeting today
Jul 04, 2018, at 01:14 pm
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): After getting a favourable Supreme Court verdict, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called a cabinet meeting on Wednesday to discuss several pending "critical projects".
Balda abduction: Ecuador court orders arrest of former President Rafael Correa
Jul 04, 2018, at 01:12 pm
Quito, July 4 (IBNS): A court in Ecuador has ordered the arrest of former President Rafael Correa, after the latter was found guilty of involvement in an attempted kidnapping of a political rival, reports said.
AAP-Centre tussle: SC verdict favours Delhi government, limits LG's powers
Jul 04, 2018, at 12:34 pm
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): In a major political victory for Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Wednesday passed a verdict which favoured the Delhi government over its tussle with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and the Centre, media reports said.
Husband accuses clergymen of sexually abusing wife for years in Kerala church
Jul 04, 2018, at 11:54 am
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 (IBNS): A Kerala man has accused five priests of sexually abusing his wife for decades using their clout as clergymen in a church in the southern state.
LG must act harmoniously with Delhi government: Supreme Court
Jul 04, 2018, at 11:11 am
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): In a big boost to the AAP government led by Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Lieutenant Governor (LG), with whom the former is at loggerheads, must act harmoniously with the Delhi government, media reports said.
Mumbai: Bridge at Grant road station cracked; traffic diverted
Jul 04, 2018, at 10:24 am
Mumbai, Jul 4 (IBNS): A bridge at the Grant road station of Mumbai has cracked on Wednesday morning.
Jammu and Kashmir: Landslide on route to Amarnath shrine kills 5
Jul 04, 2018, at 09:13 am
Srinagar, July 4 (IBNS): At least five people died after a landslide triggered by flash floods hit the Amarnath yatra pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Brarimarg area on Tuesday, officials said.
IT Ministry directs WhatsApp to stop abuse of their platform
Jul 03, 2018, at 10:05 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Tuesday took serious note of irresponsible messages and their circulation on WhatsApp and asked for immediate action to end the menace.
Civic governance has collapsed in Mumbai: Rahul Gandhi
Jul 03, 2018, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said 'civic governance has collapsed' in Mumbai with the city witnessing flooded streets and over-bridge collapse on rail tracks as a result of incessant rains.
Mumbai: Andheri bridge collapse leaves five injured; government orders inquiry
Jul 03, 2018, at 06:50 pm
Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): A bridge collapse in Mumbai's Andheri region left at least five people injured on Tuesday, disrupting the train services in the financial capital of the country.
IT Minister orders action plan against WhatsApp rumours
Jul 03, 2018, at 05:21 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS): IT Minister Ravishankar Prasad on Tuesday ordered action plan to control spread of WhatsApp rumours, media reports said.
Mumbai: Piyush Goyal visits spot, orders inquiry into Andheri bridge collapse incident
Jul 03, 2018, at 05:19 pm
Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday visited the site of the bridge collapse incident in Mumbai's Andheri area and said he has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
Bridge collapses close to Andheri railway station in Mumbai, five hurt
Jul 03, 2018, at 05:01 pm
Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): At least five people were hurt as part of a bridge collapsed in Mumbai's Andheri on Tuesday morning, disrupting railway service in the city, officials said.
Rahul Gandhi urges people in Mumbai to stay safe
Jul 03, 2018, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday directed people of Mumbai to stay safe after the city is hit by floods and a bridge collapse incident.
Cow vigilantism: Lynching a crime, states must take measures, says SC
Jul 03, 2018, at 04:25 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS) : In a sternm message against violence in the name of cow vigilantism, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said such crimes can not happen by the remotest chance and it is obligatory on the states to prevent such incidents.
President of Republic of Korea to visit India on July 8
Jul 03, 2018, at 04:04 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in will pay a state visit to India from July 8-11, 2018, officials said on Tuesday.
Jul 03, 2018, at 04:01 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that India need to adopt a multi-pronged strategy to make agriculture viable and profitable and the farm income must be supplemented by non-farm occupations and value addition through food processing.
Jul 03, 2018, at 03:59 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in touch with Ministry of External Affairs over the 'well being' of Indian pilgrims stranded in Nepal.
Ex- Kenya PM Raila Odinga calls on PM Modi
Jul 03, 2018, at 03:50 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister and the Leader of Opposition in Kenya, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay to visit India
Jul 03, 2018, at 03:48 pm
New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay will visit India from July 5-7, officials said on Tuesday.