Jan 11, 2018, at 12:44 am
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS):Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attended an interactive session with over 40 economists and other experts, organized by NITI Aayog, on the theme “Economic Policy – The Road Ahead.”
Karnataka Govt anti-Hindu, says Amit Shah ; BJP terrorist replies Siddaramaiah
Jan 11, 2018, at 12:34 am
Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IBNS) : Initiating a no-holds barred acrimonious exchange, BJP president Amit Shah, who leads the party in its goal for capturing power in Karnataka, on Wednesday called the Siddaramaiah-led Congress Governent "anti-Hindu" only to get a retaliatory reply from the Chief Minister, who said the BJP is a "terrorist organisation."
31 Military Nursing Cadets commissioned as lieutenants at Military Nursing Service
Jan 10, 2018, at 11:52 pm
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS): Commissioning ceremony of the fourth batch of cadets of the College of Nursing was held here at the Sushruta Auditorium at Command Hospital, Eastern Command, Kolkata on Wednesday.
UIDAI introduces virtual ID, limited KYC for Aadhaar card holders
Jan 10, 2018, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS) : The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday announced that it will introduce Virtual ID and limited know-your-customer (KYC)- making for a two-layer security system for Aadhaar holders.
5-day National Youth Festival to begin from Jan 12
Jan 10, 2018, at 11:01 pm
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the events of the National Youth Festival(NYF) on Jan 12 2018 through Video conferencing and will also address the gathering.
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:59 pm
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): Indian Railways initiative of empowering its women employees has brought laurels as Matunga Railway Station has entered into Limca Book of Records 2018.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Canada for cooperation in the field of Science & Technology
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada for cooperation in the field of Science & Technology.
Tamil Nadu legislators to get 100 per cent salary hike
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:34 pm
Chennai, Jan 10 (IBNS) : Tamil Nadu legislators on Monday moved a proposal to hike their salaries by hundred per cent days after the Government refused a salary increase of striking transport workers in the state, reports said.
President of India Kovind inaugurates international conference of PIO Parliamentarians
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday inaugurated the International Conference of PIO Parliamentarians, being organised by Antar Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad - Bharat in association with the PIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in New Delhi.
Probationers of different railway services call on the President Kovind
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): A group of probationers of different Railway Services, called on President of India Ram Nath Kovind, on Tuesday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Single brand retailers, Air India get FDI boost from Union Cabinet
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): In a major economic reform by the Narendra Modi-led government, the Union cabinet on Wednesday cleared 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in single brand retail.
1984 anti-Sikh riots :Supreme Court orders constitution of SIT to re-examine 186 cases
Jan 10, 2018, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi,, Jan 10 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to relook into 186 cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following Indira Gandhi's assassination, reports said.
Amit Shah eyes Karnataka poll, joins Parivartana Yatra today
Jan 10, 2018, at 07:29 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IBNS): Blowing the poll bugle in Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Amit Shah joined the Parivartana Yatra as the southern state is heading towards its poll this year.
Union cabinet clears 100% FDI in single brand retail
Jan 10, 2018, at 07:13 pm
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): In a major decision by the Narendra Modi government, the Union cabinet on Wednesday cleared 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in single brand retail, media reports said.
PM Modi to chair Union cabinet meeting today, will review FDI policy
Jan 10, 2018, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Union cabinet meeting on Wednesday to review the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, media reports said.
Indian origin man lose naturalised US citizenship
Jan 10, 2018, at 02:30 pm
New York, Jan 10 (IBNS): Probably the first case since the new government under President Donald Trump took the initiative designed to clamp down on fraudulent immigration, an Indian-origin person, who was identified as Baljinder Singh, has been stripped of his US citizenship.
Leader of opposition in the National Assembly of Seychelles calls on President Kovind
Jan 10, 2018, at 02:53 am
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Wavel Ramkalawan, Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly of Seychelles, called on President of India Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
Nirmala Sitharaman visits BEL complex in Bangalore
Jan 10, 2018, at 02:39 am
New Delhi, jan 9 (IBNS):Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made her maiden visit to the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on Tuesday and had a first-hand glimpse of the facilities.
Mind sports require support at par with physical sports: Vice President
Jan 10, 2018, at 02:21 am
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said that mind sports require support and encouragement at par with physical sports.
Lieutenant General Gopal R takes charge GoC of Spear Corps
Jan 10, 2018, at 01:12 am
Guwahati, Jan 9 (IBNS): Lieutenant General Gopal R, SM on Tuesday took over the reins of the prestigious Spear Corps which is one of the largest and operationally most active Corps of the Indian Army.
H1B relief to Indians, Trump administration makes no change in visa policy
Jan 10, 2018, at 12:34 am
Washington/New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Giving a sigh of relief to the Indian techies, the US on Tuesday said President Donald Trump administration is seeking no change in the H1B visa policy that will force the visa holders to leave the country, media reports said.
Gujarat: Fire breaks out at factory in Vadodara
Jan 10, 2018, at 12:07 am
Vadodara, Jan 9 (IBNS): Fire broke out at a factory in Gujarat's Vadodara city as fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flame, reports said.
Fire breaks out in chemical factory in Vadodara
Jan 09, 2018, at 11:44 pm
Vadodara, Jan 9 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Tuesday, media reports said.
Jan 09, 2018, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): American whistleblower Edward Snowden has come out in supporting Indian newspaper The Tribune and its reporter Rachna Khaira for reporting on an alleged breach in the Aadhaar database.
Jet Air Hostess held for carrying 3 crores in dollars on plane
Jan 09, 2018, at 11:33 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): A 25-year old Jet Air Hostess was arrested for allegedly carrying illegal 3.24 crores in US dollars to Hong Kong on Monday night, media reports said.
We are not love jihad people: Jignesh Mevani says in Delhi rally
Jan 09, 2018, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Dalit leader and Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani came down to New Delhi, defying police orders, to address the Youth Hunkar Rally where he targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he does not believe in 'love jihad' but follows the policy of 'pyar, ishq and mohabbat'.
Jan 09, 2018, at 10:22 pm
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS) : A building promoter was shot dead by an acquaintance in south Kolkata's Park Circus area on Tuesday morning, leading to a mob violence, reports said.
As Centre alters stand, SC says national anthem not mandatory in theatres
Jan 09, 2018, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday modified its November 2016 order stating that playing the national anthem in cinema halls across the country is now not mandatory.
India is transforming, 21st century will be ours : Narendra Modi
Jan 09, 2018, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India is transforming and it will be a major player in the 21st century.
Jignesh Mevani's rally to be held without permission in Delhi today
Jan 09, 2018, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Dalit leader and Gujarat MLA, Jignesh Mevani, is stubborn to hold a youth rally despite not getting permission from Delhi police in the national capital on Tuesday, media reports said.