Croydon tram derails in London, five dead and 50 injured
Nov 10, 2016, at 04:16 am
London, Nov 9 (IBNS): Five people died and dozens were injured after a tram overturned in London, media reports said.
US Presidential poll: Donald Trump stuns Hillary, takes White House
Nov 10, 2016, at 03:43 am
Washington, Nov 9 (IBNS): Upsetting several equations and creating history, businessman-turned-politician Donald Trump registered a remarkable victory over his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton to be elected as the 45th President of the US on Wednesday.
Convention of Asian Elephant Specialist Group Members gets underway in Guwahati from Nov 10
Nov 10, 2016, at 03:38 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): A convention of the Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG), the IUCN (World Conservation Union) Species Survival Commission's voluntary group of experts for the management and conservation of Asia's elephants, will get underway at Hotel Vivanta by Taj, Guwahati on November 10-12.
CBI registers case against FCI official of Assam
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:52 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS) : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday registered a case against a manager of Food Corporation of India (FCI) and a Transport Contractor of Assam in connection with alleged loss of Rs 13.56 lakh.
Gen Dalbir Singh visits forward areas of Uttarakhand
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:50 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Chief of the Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh visited the forward areas of Uttarakhand on on Wednesday where he took stock of operational preparedness by own forces and infrastructure development in the crucial Central Sector.
Chinese President congratulates Trump, looks forward to work with him
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:45 am
Beijing, Nov 9 (IBNS): Congratulating newly elected US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is looking forward to work with him and expand China-U.S. cooperation in every field.
Rs. 5 lakh ex-gratia to be awarded Assam agitation martyrs' families
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:20 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): The Assam government will award Rs. 5 lakh ex-gratia to the families of martyrs of Assam Agitation in a programme to be held at Khanapara Veterinary College Playground on Dec 10.
Partnership with Japan is characterized as a Special Strategic and Global Partnership: Modi
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Ahead of his visit to the Asian nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India's partnership with Japan is characterized as a Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Assam Industries and Commerce Minister holds industrialists' meet
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:07 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary held an interactive session with various investors of Assam at a city hotel on Wednesday.
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:51 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Meng Jianzhu, Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Swami Ramdev backs Modi's move to abolish Rs 500, Rs 1000 currency notes
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:30 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Calling it a 'strong step', yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to discontinue use of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes.
Assam Guv,CM welcome Centre's decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:26 am
Guwahati, Nov 9 (IBNS): Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and several organizations on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.
Ceasefire violations: India, Pakistan summon envoys
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:12 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): India and Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Deputy High Commissioners of each other and voiced their concerns over the ceasefire violations for the past few days.
Nawaz Sharif congratulates new US President
Nov 10, 2016, at 12:56 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated President-elect of the United States of America Donald J. Trump on his historic victory in the 2016 US Presidential elections.
Withdraw Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes ban: Mamata Banerjee tells Centre
Nov 10, 2016, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the Centre to withdraw their move to discontinue with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes as it is creating 'chaos' across the nation.
Kashmir encounter: Two militants killed
Nov 10, 2016, at 12:26 am
Baramulla, Nov 9 (IBNS): Two suspected militants, who are believed to be foreigners, were killed in an encounter with security forces in North Kashmirs Rafiabad area on Wednesday.
Vijay Goel calls for timely implemetation of projects
Nov 09, 2016, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Vijay Goel has called for timely implementation of projects.
Nov 09, 2016, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Indian Navy Sailing Vessel Mhadei with an all-women crew was flagged off from Goa to Cape Town, South Africa by Rear Admiral Monty Khanna, Commandant Naval War College on Nov 9 in a ceremony held at the Boat Pool of INS Mandovi, Goa.
Apprehensions on Trump to prove wrong; India Inc hails his victory: ASSOCHAM
Nov 09, 2016, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): With his sober, very fair sounding and statesman like demeanor promising a fair deal with the rest of the world, ASSOCHAM on Wednesday expressed confidence that apprehensions linked to Donald Trump would certainly prove wrong even as India Inc looks forward to taking the bilateral economic engagement to a greater level under the new administration.
Next four years to witness robust India-USA friendship: Envoy
Nov 09, 2016, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): As US elected Donald Trump as their new President, U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma on Wednesday said the next four years will witness 'robust' U.S.-India friendship.
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram questions PM Modi's demonetisation move
Nov 09, 2016, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to discontinue with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes and said old currency notes should be replaced quickly and with least inconvenience to the people.
Odisha CM welcomes PM Modi's demonetisation move
Nov 09, 2016, at 09:32 pm
Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IBNS): Calling it a 'bold step', Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to discontinue with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes.
Currency ban: Nitish Kumar lauds Modi
Nov 09, 2016, at 09:25 pm
Patna, Nov 9 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar chief minister NItish Kumar on Wednesday came out in strong support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after he abolished Rs 1000 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes under part of the move aimed at “curbing corruption, black money, money laundering, and financing of terroristsâ€.
Russian President congratulates new US President
Nov 09, 2016, at 09:12 pm
Moscow, Nov 9 (IBNS): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday congratulated Donal Trump as he won the US Presidential elections.
Nov 09, 2016, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Meng Jianzhu, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday.
President of Israel, Rivlin to visit India
Nov 09, 2016, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): President of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin will hold a state visit to India next week upon the invitation of President Mukherjee.
Sher Bahadur Deuba calls on Narendra Modi
Nov 09, 2016, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Sher Bahadur Deuba, former Prime Minister of Nepal, called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
Swedish Business Delegation calls on PM Modi
Nov 09, 2016, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): A Swedish Business Delegation called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Indian President congratulates Donald Trump
Nov 09, 2016, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated newly elected US President Donald Trump on Wednesday .
PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on victory in US elections
Nov 09, 2016, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on being elected as the President of the United States.