Italy beat India to enter the main round of Davis Cup Tennis

Feb 02, 2019, at 09:44 pm

Kolkata, Feb 2 (IBNS): Italy moved into the main round of the Davis Cup tennis as they beat India  3-1 on the second day of the qualifier held at Calcutta South Club grass courts  here Saturday. After both Ramkumar Ramanathan and Prjnesh Gunneswaran lost their matches in the first two singles against Andreas Seppi and Mattio Berrittini respectively on Friday, Indian doubles pair Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan raised some hope for the hosts this morning as they came from behind to beat Italian duo of Mattio Berrittini and Simone Bolleli 4/6, 6/3 and 6/4. Images by Avishek Mitra /IBNS  

Union Minister Piyush Goyal addresses post-budget press conference in New Delhi

Feb 02, 2019, at 03:08 pm

The Union Minister for Railways, Coal, Finance and Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal addressing a Post-Budget Press Conference, in New Delhi on February 01, 2019. The Minister of State for Finance and Shipping,   P. Radhakrishnan  , the Minister of State for Finance, Shiv Pratap Shukla, the Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs,  S.C. Garg, the Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ajay Narayan Jha, the Revenue Secretary,  Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey,   the Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Rajiv Kumar, the Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Sitanshu R. Kar and other dignitaries are also seen.

LFW: Yami Gautam showstopper for Designer Gauri & Nainika

Feb 02, 2019, at 02:09 pm

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam was the showstopper for designer Gauri & Nainika at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (Summer/Resort) 2019 on Day one on Jan 30, 2019. Images by Sandip Das/ IBNS 

LFW: Designer Pero showcases her collection

Feb 02, 2019, at 01:50 pm

Designer Pero showcased her collection on the second day (January 31, 2019) of the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (Summer/Resort). Images by Sandip Das/ IBNS

LFW: Sneha Arora showcases her collection on first day

Feb 02, 2019, at 01:36 pm

Designer Sneha Arora showcased her collection at the Lakme Fashion Week (Summer/Resort) 2019 on the first day of the event on Wednesday (Jan 30, 2019). Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

LFW: Designer Anita Dongre showcases her collection

Feb 02, 2019, at 01:07 pm

Designer Anita Dongre showcased her collection on the second day (January 31, 2019) of the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (Summer/Resort).Images by Sandip Das/ IBNS

Designer Varun Bahl showcases his collection on LFW Day 1

Feb 02, 2019, at 12:49 pm

Designer Varun Bahl showcased his collection on the first day of the Lakme Fashion Week (Summer/Resort) 2019 on Wednesday (Jan 30, 2019).(Images by Sandip Das

Piyush Goyal presents Interim Budget 2019

Feb 01, 2019, at 02:47 pm

The Union Minister for Railways, Coal, Finance and Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal arrives at Parliament House to present the Interim Budget 2019-20, in New Delhi on February 01, 2019.

The tableau of CPWD passes through Rajpath on R-Day

Jan 26, 2019, at 05:35 pm

The tableau of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) passes through the Rajpath, at the 70th Republic Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on January 26, 2019.

India celebrates 70th Republic Day

Jan 26, 2019, at 02:35 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being received by the Union Minister for Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and the tri-Service Chiefs, at the 70th Republic Day Celebrations, at Rajpath, in New Delhi on January 26, 2019.

Glimpse of Tarun Tahiliani's Kolkata boutique

Jan 26, 2019, at 01:02 pm

Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani last week made his debut in eastern India with the launch of Kolkata boutique at Galleria 1910 here. The store focuses primarily on the ready to wear and occasion wear collection. In addition, there are menswear and some bridal representation. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)  

CISF tableau passes through the Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal for R-Day parade

Jan 23, 2019, at 03:44 pm

The tableau of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) passes through the Rajpath during the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade-2019, in New Delhi on January 23, 2019.

Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen dazzles Kolkata during the the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour

Jan 21, 2019, at 03:55 pm

Kolkata, 21 Jan (IBNS): Former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen, was recently in Kolkata, as the showstopper for a fashion show under the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour. Sen, along with other models, walked the ramp in creations by fashion designer Ashish N Soni. 

PM Modi addresses gathering in Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Jan 19, 2019, at 08:19 pm

.The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressing the gathering at the inauguration & foundation stones laying of several development projects, in Dadra & Nagar Haveli on January 19, 2019.

The United India Rally against the BJP

Jan 19, 2019, at 05:13 pm

The United India Rally against the BJP organised by West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee saw the representatives of 23 parties in attendance. The mega rally took place at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Swachhata fortnight begins at Kolkata PIB

Jan 16, 2019, at 06:38 pm

The Officers and Staff members of Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Kolkata taking Swachhta pledge which is being administered by Shri Ajay Mhamia, Deputy Director (M&C) on January 16, 2019.  

Kolkata: Eastern Army Command observes 71st 'Army Day' at Fort William

Jan 15, 2019, at 04:54 pm

In recognition of Lt General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of armed forces in independent India, Eastern Command of the Indian Army on Tuesday (Jan 15, 2019) celebrated 71st 'Army Day' at its headquarters in Kolkata's Fort William. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

National Youth Day: M Venkaiah Naidu celebrates the day with youth

Jan 12, 2019, at 05:52 pm

The Vice President,  M. Venkaiah Naidu with the youth on the occasion of the National Youth Day, at Swarna Bharat Trust, in Muchintal, Hyderabad on January 12, 2019.  

SP and BSP form alliance against BJP

Jan 12, 2019, at 02:04 pm

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday announced in a Lucknow hotel press conference an alliance  in which both the parties will contest for 38 seats each. Two seats have been left for  the Congress and two for other allies.

The Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg visits India

Jan 08, 2019, at 03:52 pm

The Prime Minister of Norway,  Erna Solberg meeting the Indian dignitaries, at the Ceremonial Reception, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 08, 2019. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is also seen.

Japan foreign minister Taro Kono calls on PM Modi

Jan 08, 2019, at 03:39 pm

The Foreign Minister of Japan, Taro Kono calling on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on January 07, 2019.

Jhulan Goswami and her team return home

Jan 01, 2019, at 06:55 pm

The Cricket Association of Bengal's Jt. Secretary Avishek Dalmiya, on behalf of the Association, welcomed Bengal women’s cricket team on their return on Tuesday (1.1.2019) at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The team returned after making history by winning BCCI Senior Women’s One Day League for the first time. Images by IBNS  

The last journey of Mrinal Sen

Jan 01, 2019, at 06:17 pm

Leaving generations of movie lovers teary-eyed, legendary Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away in Kolkata on Sunday (Dec 30, 2018). He was 95. Here are the glimpses of his last journey from  Peace World mortuary in Topsia for his cremation. Several actors of Bengali film industry like Prosenjit Chatterjee, Nandita Das,Aparna Sen and Anjan Dutt participated in the last journey of the icon. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

Last journey of Indian filmmaking legend Mrinal Sen

Dec 31, 2018, at 12:55 pm

Legendary Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away in Kolkata on Sunday (Dec 30, 2018). He was 95. Glimpses of his last journey from his house in south Kolkata's Padmapukur Beltala region to Peace World mortuary in Topsia before his cremation after the arrival of his son Kunal from USA. He had wished not to be taken to film complex and cultural hub Nandan in Kolkata. Some of the actors of Bengali film industry like Mamata Shankar, Srila Majumdar and Biplab Chatterjee among others visited his residence. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Makers release Mukhomukhi trailer

Dec 29, 2018, at 07:32 pm

Trailer of Bengali movie Mukhomukhi  has been released by its makers in Kolkata. The movie is directed by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr. Lotay Tshering

Dec 29, 2018, at 01:29 pm

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr. Lotay Tshering, at the Joint Press Statement, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on December 28, 2018.

BS Dhanoa interacts with IAF and RSAF contingents of Ex AVIAINDRA-18 at Air Force Station Jodhpur

Dec 19, 2018, at 06:38 pm

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff along with Lt Gen Yuri Sushkov, Commander 4th State Testing and Training Centre, RFASF interacting with IAF and RSAF contingents of Ex AVIAINDRA-18 at Air Force Station Jodhpur  today

VP M. Venkaiah Naidu in Hyderabad

Dec 16, 2018, at 10:53 am

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the gathering after inaugurating the 32nd Hyderabad National Book Fair 2018, in Hyderabad on December 15, 2018.

Hublot unveils ICC CWC 2019 England & Wales Trophy to cricket fans in Kolkata

Dec 14, 2018, at 10:18 pm

Hublot with its partner Exclusive Lines, Kolkata on Friday (Dec 14, 2019) unveiled the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 England & Wales Trophy to select audiences.The trophy was unveiled by Ashok Goel, India Representative Hublot and Manish Dalmia of Exclusive Lines.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa meets officials in Japan

Dec 11, 2018, at 06:30 pm

Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff presenting a memento to His Excellency Takeshi Iwaya, Minister of Defence, Japan during his visit to Japan on 11 Dec 18