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.
No release of 'Padmavat' in Rajasthan: Vasudhara Raje
Jan 09, 2018, at 05:32 pm
Jaipur, Jan 9 (IBNS): Going in sync with the Rajput Karni Sena, up in arms against 'Padmavat', Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje clearly on Monday declared a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial film in her state, media reports said.
Two terrorists killed in an encounter in South Kashmir
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:32 pm
Jammu, Jan 9 (IBNS): Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter in South Kashmir on Tuesday morning, media reports said.
Fire breaks out in Mumbai's Reay Road area, no casualties
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:14 pm
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a metal workshop in Mumbai's Reay Road area on Monday after midnight, media reports said.
Narendra Modi to visit Switzerland this month
Jan 09, 2018, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Switzerland from Jan 22-23.
Mamata Banerjee remembers Har Gobind Khorana on birth anniversary
Jan 09, 2018, at 02:57 pm
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday remembered Nobel prize winner Har Gobind Khorana on his birth anniversary.
Govt busy in infusing hatred among people: Rahul in Bahrain
Jan 09, 2018, at 05:04 am
Manama, Jan 8 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday addressed a gathering of PIOs in Bahrain where he slammed India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government for creating hatred and division among people.
Intrusion in Arunachal: China agrees to stop road construction
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:48 am
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The long standoff between India and China reached a peaceful solution on Monday as the latter agreed to stop road-construction activity across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tuting area of Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam Rifles recovers huge quantity of wild animals' body parts in Nagaland
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:17 am
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles on Monday recovered huge quantity of wild animals' body parts including bones of tiger and elephant in Nagaland.
Customs seize 180 kg agarwood from Guwahati airport
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:04 am
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Customs Department seized around 180 kg agarwood chips from Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International airport in Guwahati on Monday.
Assam: V&AC arrests IAS officer in connection with Rs 2250 crore scam
Jan 09, 2018, at 03:53 am
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IBNS): The sleuths of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption of Assam Police on Monday arrested another IAS officer in connection with the Rs 2250 crore scam of Social Welfare department.
PIL in Calcutta HC against CU's decision to award Mamata Banerjee with D.Litt
Jan 09, 2018, at 03:45 am
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): Challenging Calcutta University (CU)'s announcement to confer West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with its prestigious D.Litt (Doctor of Letters) degree, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Calcutta High Court, reports said.
PM Modi addresses Valedictory Ceremony at DGP/IGP Conference at Tekanpur
Jan 09, 2018, at 12:40 am
Tekanpur, Jan 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Valedictory Ceremony at the Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police at BSF Academy at Tekanpur.
Allow freedom of press: Supreme Court tells politicians
Jan 09, 2018, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Amid an outrage over complaint against a journalist regarding Aadhaar leakage, the Supreme Court on Monday told politicians to allow the freedom of press, media reports said.