India to buy 36 French-made Rafale Jets for $8.8 billion

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:32 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): India is finally set to purchase the French-made Rafale planes for 8.8 billion dollars, media reports said on Friday.

Mehbooba Mufti condemns death of school boy in firing

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:14 am

Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed "deep anguish over the unfortunate death" of a youth at Natnusa in Kupwara district.

Bengal polls: ECI to put TMC leader Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 surveillance

Apr 16, 2016, at 05:08 am

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): After receiving a huge number of allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal, from all opposition parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday evening decided to put Anubrata Mondal under 24x7 magistrate surveillance, reports said.

Maiden Maritime India Summit draws enthusiastic investor response; 140 agreements signed

Apr 16, 2016, at 02:14 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) The first Maritime India Summit in Mumbai, besides resulting in business agreements for Rs 82,905 crore investments, played a key role in highlighting the role of port led development for faster and sustainable economic growth.

Maiden maritime India summit is a firsts step to make India economic superpower: Rajnath Singh

Apr 16, 2016, at 02:12 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the Maritime India Summit will prove to be the first step in the direction of India becoming an economic super power.

J&K: Student killed in firing by security forces

Apr 16, 2016, at 12:57 am

Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS) One civilian was killed as security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara area on Friday.

Railways decides to withdraw the levy of Port Congestion Surcharge

Apr 15, 2016, at 11:19 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Indian Railways on Friday said it is moving ahead with big bang reforms as announced in the Railway Budget.

Jointness key to victory, President tells Graduates of the Defence Services Staff College

Apr 15, 2016, at 10:59 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee attended the Convocation Ceremony of the 71st Staff Course of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) at Wellington, Tamil Nadu on Friday.

Rudra Gaurav Shresth appointed as Indian High Commissioner to Mozambique

Apr 15, 2016, at 10:53 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Rudra Gaurav Shresth, who is presently Director in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Mozambique, officials said on Friday.

Vijay Mallya's diplomatic passport suspended: MEA

Apr 15, 2016, at 10:44 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said industrialist Vijay Mallya's diplomatic passport has been suspended.

Student killing in West Bengal: 12 found guilty, punishment to be announced on Saturday

Apr 15, 2016, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata/Barasat, Apr 15 (IBNS): Nearly two years after a protesting student was killed by miscreants in Bamangachhi, about 30km from Kolkata, a local court on Friday convicted the 12 accused, who were arrested earlier.

President of India greets Queen of Denmark on her birthday

Apr 15, 2016, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday conveyed his greetings and felicitations to Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, the Queen of the Kingdom of Denmark on her birthday which falls on Apr 16.

At least 141 die in heatwave sweeping across India

Apr 15, 2016, at 07:59 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) At least 141 people have died in different parts of India which are in the grip of a severe heatwave that shows no sign of abatement.

Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara

Apr 15, 2016, at 07:21 pm

Srinagar, Apr 15 (IBNS) Authorities on Friday imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Srinagar and Kashmir's frontier district Kupwara to maintain law and order following protests called by the separatist groups against the killing of four civilians.

RS Chairman Hamid Ansari gives nod to CBI prosecution against JD (U) MP Anil Sahni

Apr 15, 2016, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Rajya Sabha chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari on Friday gave his nod to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Janata Dal (United) MP Anil Sahni for his alleged role in the Leave and Travel Concession (LTC) scam, reports said.

Kejriwal prescribes 5 antidotes for peace in India, urges PM to follow them.

Apr 15, 2016, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who addressed a congregation in the national capital on Thursday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, prescribed five steps for the Prime Minister to ensure peace in the country.

Kanhaiya Kuamar's security increased after pistol, threat letter recovered from a bus

Apr 15, 2016, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Security of JNU students' leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid have been increased after a pistol and a threat letter were found on a bus, reports said.

Decision on fireworks at Karnataka's Mahaligeshwara temple today

Apr 15, 2016, at 05:26 pm

Bengaluru, Apr 15 (IBNS) A day after the Kerala High Court allowed fireworks for Thrissur Pooram festival with some restrictions, the decision to allow similar fire shows in Karnataka's Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple in Puttur will be taken on Friday, reports said.

Prez Mukherjee greets the nation on Ram Navami, urges people to follow highest ethical values

Apr 15, 2016, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday, greeted the people of India on the occasion of Ram Navami, urging them to follow the highest ethical values.

Rahul Gandhi to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, to interact with party workers

Apr 15, 2016, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, where he will interact with his party members.

PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami

Apr 15, 2016, at 03:48 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.

Dialogue with India is the best option: Pakistan govt

Apr 15, 2016, at 02:59 pm

Islamabad, Apr 15 (IBNS) The Pakistan government has said that door for dialogues with India is open.

Delhi: Odd-even rule starts today

Apr 15, 2016, at 02:42 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Delhi government is all set to begin the second phase of the odd-even scheme from Friday.

Bengal polls: ECI removes Birbhum SP

Apr 15, 2016, at 05:04 am

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): Two days before, West Bengal's politically crucial Birbhum district goes for assembly polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday removed Mukesh Kumar from the post of Birbhum SP, reports said.

Mamata Banerjee issued show cause notice for alleged breach of Model Code of Conduct

Apr 15, 2016, at 04:21 am

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS) West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has been issued show cause notice by the Election Commission on Thursday for an alleged breach of Model Code of Conduct during election campaign in Asansol.

David Cameron wishes people on Vaisakhi

Apr 15, 2016, at 02:03 am

London, Apr 14 (IBNS): British PM David Cameron has wished people in his country and across the globe on the occasion of Vaisakhi.

PM in Mhow, pays tribute Babasaheb Ambedkar

Apr 15, 2016, at 01:54 am

Mhow, Apr 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered floral tributes to the architect of India’s Constitution, Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 125th birth anniversary, at his birthplace in Mhow.

Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh will turn 97 years

Apr 15, 2016, at 01:42 am

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC will turn Ninety Seven on Apr 15.

US visa fee hike is discriminatory, says Jaitley

Apr 15, 2016, at 01:18 am

Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS): Calling the move as 'discriminatory, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has expressed his concern over the the hike in visa fee by the US.

Bengal polls: ECI serves show cause notice to Mamata Banerjee

Apr 15, 2016, at 12:33 am

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a show cause notice to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the ongoing Assembly polls in the state.