IFFI to establish brand identity of Indian film industry: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Nov 12, 2014, at 01:19 am

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Minister of State, Information & Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Tuesday said that IFFI 2014 would provide opportunities to showcase the variety of the festival in its various formatsto facilitate co-operation in the film sector.

PM meets Myanmar Prez, focuses on cultural contacts, commercial ties

Nov 12, 2014, at 01:16 am

Naypyitaw, Nov 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Myanmar President U Thein Sein at the Presidential Palace, shortly after his arrival here.

SAARC motor vehicle agreement will be a path-breaking endeavour: Nitin Gadkari

Nov 12, 2014, at 01:13 am

Kathmandu, Nov 11 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari stressed on the proposed SAARC Motor Vehicle Agreement by saying that it will be a "path breaking endeavour".

Reilef for N Srinivasan as Bombay HC quashes PIL against him

Nov 12, 2014, at 01:01 am

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan on Tuesday breathed a huge sigh of relief as Bombay High court dismissed the PIL challenging his 'Conflict of Interest' with the functioning of the BCCI and seeking appointment of an independent Governance Review Committee to review the rules and regulations of the Board, media reported.

Bilaspur tragedy: 4 docs suspended, PM asks Raman to conduct thorough probe

Nov 12, 2014, at 12:45 am

Bilaspur, Nov 11 (IBNS): Following the death of eight women due to the sterilization surgery at a camp in Bilaspur, the Chhattisgarh government has suspended four doctors for medical negligence in connection with the case, reports said.

PM remember Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Acharya Kripalani on their birth anniversaries

Nov 12, 2014, at 12:17 am

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday saluted Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his birth anniversary.

Government launches GIS based Decision Support System for Forest Clearances

Nov 12, 2014, at 12:16 am

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change has said that merit-based and information technology-driven initiatives would facilitate transparent, objective and balanced policy decisions that would not only expedite processes but also help in striking a fine balance between environment protection and development.

Naidu hopeful of a constructive winter session of Parliament

Nov 12, 2014, at 12:15 am

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Parliamentary Affairs Minister M.Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday expressed the hope that the forthcoming winter session of Parliament would be constructive with both the ruling and opposition parties accommodating each other’s concerns.

Naidu directs CPWD for early construction of new office complex for Supreme Court

Nov 12, 2014, at 12:14 am

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Urban Development Minister M.Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday directed the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to expedite construction of two additional office complexes for Supreme Court of India.

IEDs recovered by Army in Tangdhar

Nov 12, 2014, at 12:13 am

Srinagar, Nov 11 (IBNS): The Army on Tuesday recovered three IEDs from the border village of Amrui, Karnah Tehsil along the LC in the frontier Kupwara Division.

Pak troops violates ceasefire again

Nov 12, 2014, at 12:12 am

Srinagar, Nov 11 (IBNS): In yet another unprovoked cease fire violation, Pakistani troops once again indulged in the cease fire violation this morning at 0805 AM in Uri Sector of the frontier Baramulla Division.

India can't afford to be seen as a 'bureaucratic nightmare': Naidu

Nov 12, 2014, at 12:06 am

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Minister of Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation M.Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday urged the senior officials of both the Ministries to reorient their attitudes and approaches to enable the government to fulfill the mandate of rapid and inclusive economic growth given by the people to the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the last general elections.

Uma Bharti calls for Fast Track mode for Inter-Linking of Rivers

Nov 11, 2014, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has called for fast track measures to achieve the goal of inter-linking of rivers (ILR) in the country.

Modi lands in "beautiful" Myanmar for ASEAN-EAS summit

Nov 11, 2014, at 10:29 pm

Nay Pyi Taw, Nov 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Myanmar to take part in the ASEAN-India summit and the East Asia Summit during the next two days.

Singapore air chief to visit IAF stations on three-day official trip

Nov 11, 2014, at 06:36 pm

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) major general Hoo Cher Mou on Tuesday arrived in New Delhi on a three-day official tour of the country.

Chidambaram did not do enough to stop 2G scam: Bhardwaj

Nov 11, 2014, at 06:05 pm

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Former Union Law Minister Hans Raj Bhardwaj accused ex-Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram of not doing enough to stop the 2G scam, media reports said.

PM Modi to cover three nations on 10-day tour

Nov 11, 2014, at 05:34 pm

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Myanmar on Tuesday from where he will go to Australia and then visit Fiji on his way back home, reports said.

PM Modi to ministers: Get ready to work on public holidays

Nov 11, 2014, at 05:00 pm

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Nranedra Modi reportedly told his new council of 21 ministers who took oath on Sunday to be prepared to work even on public holidays.

BJP, Sena negotiations on over high-ranking portfolios: Sources

Nov 11, 2014, at 04:16 pm

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Intense negotiations are on between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena over forming an alliance government in Maharashtra, media reports said.

8 women die, 15 serious after sterilization surgery in Bilaspur

Nov 11, 2014, at 03:42 pm

Bilaspur, Nov 11 (IBNS): At least eight women died and over 15 others are in critical state after sterilization surgery at a camp organized by the Chhattisgarh government in Bilaspur, media reports said.

Rajasthan: Women stripped naked, paraded on donkey on panchayat orders

Nov 11, 2014, at 04:39 am

Jaipur, Nov 10 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a woman was stripped naked and was forced to ride a donkey on the orders of a panchayat in Thurval village in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.

Kashmir leader Sajjad Lone meets PM Modi

Nov 11, 2014, at 04:26 am

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): In a sudden change of his strategies, Jammu and Kashmir's Peoples Conference Chairman Sajjad Lone on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.

Saradha scam: Kunal threatens to commit suicide

Nov 11, 2014, at 04:17 am

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kunal Ghosh on Monday threatened to commit suicide in court as he accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of being biased in investigation in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam, reports said.

Explosion-like sound triggers panic near Kolkata NIA office

Nov 11, 2014, at 03:54 am

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS) Panic gripped Salt Lake area of Kolkata on Monday night when a huge explosion like sound was heard near the anti-terror investigating agency NIA, which is now probing last October's accidental Burdwan blast in West Bengal that led to the unravelling of a terror plot to kill Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Burdwan blast: NIA arrests JMB member Amjad Sheikh

Nov 11, 2014, at 03:47 am

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): The National investigating Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested a key member of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) Amjad Sheikh in connection with the Burdwan blast case.

Kolkata: Minor explosion takes place outside NIA camp

Nov 11, 2014, at 03:34 am

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): A minor explosion took place on Monday outside the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp, where the National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials probing Burdwan blast case are staying, in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata.

Back money will be key issue at G-20: Modi

Nov 11, 2014, at 03:15 am

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he would highlight the importance of international cooperation against black money matter in his upcoming in G-20 Summit in Brisbane in Australia.

All defence procurement process will be transparent: Parrikar

Nov 11, 2014, at 02:43 am

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): A day after assuming the charge of the Defence Ministry, Manohar Parrikar on Monday met all three service chiefs of armed forces.

Two poachers killed in Kaziranga

Nov 11, 2014, at 01:47 am

Guwahati, Nov 10 (IBNS) : Two poachers were killed in a gun battle with forest guards in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP) on Monday and recovered arms and ammunition, officials said.

Four NDFB(S) militants nabbed in Assam

Nov 11, 2014, at 01:46 am

Guwahati, Nov 10 (IBNS) : Four hardcore cadres of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Sangbijit faction) including an 'Area Commander' were nabbed by army in Assam's Baska district on Monday, officials said.