Aircraft with passengers catches fire at Khajuraho
Apr 13, 2015, at 10:31 pm
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh Apr 13 (IBNS) A fire was reported on a Jet Airways flight while it was ready to take off from Khajuraho airport on Monday.
Maoists strike again : One BSF man killed, eight injured in Chhattisgarh
Apr 13, 2015, at 10:26 pm
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Apr 13 (IBNS) In successive Maoist attacks in 48 hours, one BSF jawan was killed and eight security personnel were injured in two separate incidents in the extremist-hit Chhattisgarh on Monday.
Modi's chat over tea with German Chancellor
Apr 13, 2015, at 08:54 pm
Hannover, Germany, Apr 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wound up his visit to the Hannover trade fair with a chat over tea with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after making a robust marketing campaign for the country saying, "Demography, democracy and demand make India attractive to the world today."
President greets the nation on Vaisakhi
Apr 13, 2015, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday greeted the nation on the eve of Vaisakhi.
Demography, democracy and demand are drawing the world to India: Modi
Apr 13, 2015, at 06:40 pm
Hannover, Apr 13 (IBNS) At the inauguration of the India Pavilion at the Hannover Messe in Germany, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said 'demography, democracy and demand' are drawing the world to the Asian nation.
Chhattisgarh: BSF jawan killed in Naxal attack
Apr 13, 2015, at 05:46 pm
Raipur, Apr 13 (IBNS) A BSF jawan has been killed as Naxals attacked a team of the force in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, reports said on Monday.
Vice President greets people for Vaisakh festivals
Apr 13, 2015, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of the country on the joyous occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Masadi, Vaishkhadi and Bahag Bihu.
Modi to move to Berlin from Hannover
Apr 13, 2015, at 04:02 pm
Hannover, Apr 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Germany in the second leg of his three-nation tour, will head to Berlin on Monday where he is expected to attend a community meeting hosted by the Indian Ambassador.
Two witnesses to Chittoor killings to meet NHRC
Apr 13, 2015, at 03:40 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Two witnesses to the Chittoor killings who claim it was a fake encounter, will appear before the National Human Rights Commission in Delhi on Monday.
PM gifts Madhubani painting to Lord Mayor of Hannover
Apr 13, 2015, at 06:52 am
Hannover, Apr 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday presented to the Lord Mayor of Hannover a Madhubani painting depicting various stages of life, association with nature, as also the interconnected nature of life on Earth. The painting is painted on canvas by a 70-year old national award winning artist, Baua Devi.
We are removing unnecessary regulations: Modi at Hannover
Apr 13, 2015, at 06:40 am
Hannover, Apr 12 (IBNS) In Germany, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is removing unnecessary regulations that hinder business as he wooed foreign investors.
Eastern Railway flags off Railway heritage run
Apr 13, 2015, at 05:16 am
Kolkata, Apr 12 (IBNS) R. K. Gupta, General Manager, Eastern Railway on Sunday morning flagged off a Railway Heritage Run (Mini Marathon) at Princep Ghat in Kolkata.
India & France sign MoU to establish a marine biology institute
Apr 13, 2015, at 05:16 am
Paris, Apr 12 (IBNS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Saturday in the presence of Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and his French counterpart to establish an institute for frontier Marine Science & Technology Research in the next five years.
President condoles the passing away of Air Chief Marshal
Apr 13, 2015, at 05:12 am
Delhi, April 12 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Air Chief Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar.
Modi's gifts painting to French President
Apr 13, 2015, at 05:12 am
Paris, Apr 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister, Narendra Modi gifted French President Francois Hollande a painting titled Tree of Life.
Chhattisgarh: Maoists set ablaze iron ore trucks
Apr 13, 2015, at 02:44 am
Raipur, Apr 12 (IBNS): A day after an attack killing seven policemen, at least 18 trucks carrying iron ore were set ablaze by the Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday morning though no casualty was reported.
Shiv Sena MP sparks outrage by Muslim voting rights remark
Apr 13, 2015, at 12:09 am
Mumbai, Apr 12 (IBNS) Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut has triggered a big controversy by uttering that the voting rights of Muslims should be taken away to expose the real face of "secular" parties indulging in vote bank politics.
Apr 12, 2015, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Germany on Sunday.
PM Modi gifts 'Tree of Life' painting to President Francois Hollande
Apr 12, 2015, at 07:51 pm
Paris, Apr 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to France, gifted the French President Francois Hollande a painting titled Tree of Life, reflecting traditional societal respect for nature in India, officials said on Sunday.
One killed, three injured in BTAD blast
Apr 12, 2015, at 05:01 pm
Guwahati, Apr 12 (IBNS): One civilian was killed and three others were injured in a powerful explosion in Assam's BTAD area on Saturday morning, police said.
PM Modi wishes LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on her b-day
Apr 12, 2015, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on her birthday.
Modi pitches for India's permanent membership at UNSC
Apr 12, 2015, at 03:31 pm
Paris, Apr 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for India's permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council, and expressed confidence that the world would soon recognize and accept India's capabilities.
PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Paris
Apr 12, 2015, at 06:21 am
Paris, Apr 11 (IBNS): Amid shouts and chants, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Indian diaspora in France and said he feels that India has 'no reason to remain poor'.
Mamata Banerjee wishes luck to state police employee over Mount Everest expedition
Apr 12, 2015, at 05:45 am
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished luck to one of the employees in the state police department over his Mount Everest expedition.
North East has made immense contribution to the nation, says President
Apr 12, 2015, at 05:29 am
New Deli, Apr 11 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a cultural festival “Songs and Dances of the North East†organized by Government of Meghalaya and sponsored by the North Eastern Council in New Delhi on Saturday.
Kalam compliments Indian Navy for successful Yemen operation
Apr 12, 2015, at 04:04 am
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Former President of India Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam complimented Indian navy for its successful operation in evacuating Indians stranded in war hit Yemen.
Chhattisgarh: 7 cops killed during gunfight with Naxals
Apr 12, 2015, at 03:49 am
Raipur, Apr 11 (IBNS): At least seven policemen were killed during an encounter with the Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday, reports said.
PM Modi visits Memorial for Indian WWI soldiers
Apr 12, 2015, at 03:26 am
Paris, Apr 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to the martyred Indian soldiers who fought in World War I while visiting the memorial in France.
PM Modi clicks selfie with students
Apr 11, 2015, at 11:04 pm
Toulouse, Apr 11 (IBNS) Visiting the French Space Agency CNES here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a selfie with students on Saturday.
Rafale fighter jets to be inducted within two years : Defence Minister
Apr 11, 2015, at 09:25 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said Rafale fighter jets for which Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a deal with France will be inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) within a span of two years.