India will work towards removing imbalance in trade with Kenya: PM Modi

Jul 12, 2016, at 05:06 am

Nairobi, July 11 (IBNS): During his address at the joint meeting of Indian and Kenyan business leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured his host country that India will work towards removing the imbalance in trade.

President confers the 51st Jnanpith Award on Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari

Jul 12, 2016, at 03:34 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee conferred the 51st Jnanpith Award on renowned writer, Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari on Monday at a function held at Parliament Library Building, New Delhi.

India slams Pakistan over remarks on J&K violence

Jul 12, 2016, at 02:47 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): With Pakistan condemning the recent death of top Hizb commander Burhan Wani, India on Monday urged the country to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of its neighbours.

Indian govt advises nationals not to visit South Sudan

Jul 12, 2016, at 02:37 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Following deteriorating security situation in South Sudan, the Indian government on Monday advised people not to visit the country .

Preachers of hate and violence are threatening the fabric of our society: Modi

Jul 12, 2016, at 02:17 am

Nairobi, July 11 (IBNS): Voicing a strong message against terrorism, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said preachers of hate and violence are threatening the fabric of our society.

Kiren Rijiju inaugurates two weeks’ BOP training module of SSB

Jul 12, 2016, at 12:48 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS) Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the two weeks' BOP Training Module of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) through video conferencing here on Monday.

RTI is a powerful tool that strengthens democracy: Vice President

Jul 12, 2016, at 12:27 am

Lucknow, July 11 (IBNS) Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that RTI is a powerful tool that strengthens democracy and promotes good governance by enhancing the citizen’s ability to participate in the process.

President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Darjeeling from July 12 to 15

Jul 12, 2016, at 12:06 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will visit Darjeeling city in West Bengal from July 12 to 15, 2016.

Amarnath Yatra commences after brief suspension

Jul 11, 2016, at 11:13 pm

Jammu, July 11 (IBNS): The Amarnath Yatra commenced from Monday after it was briefly suspended following violence in Jammu and Kashmir media reports said.

Jharkhand ropes in corporate captains to enhance ease of doing business

Jul 11, 2016, at 09:31 pm

Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): The Government of Jharkhand held the inaugural meeting of the Jharkhand Investment Promotion Board (JIPB) in India’s financial capital, Mumbai.

Apex court extends working hours to dispense speedy justice in Nirbhaya case

Jul 11, 2016, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): The Supreme Court said on Monday that the working hours of the Special Bench is being extended from July18 for speedy justice in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case, according to media reports.

Sonia Gandhi condemns J&K violence

Jul 11, 2016, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Congress Sonia Gandhi on Monday condemned loss of lives in the ongoing violence in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sushma Swaraj says her ministry is closely following developments in South Sudan

Jul 11, 2016, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Monday that she is aware of the developments in South Sudan and her ministry is planning the evacuation of Indian nationals, after renewed fighting broke out in the region, according to media reports.

Second KKNPP reactor attains criticality, PM Modi congratulates scientists

Jul 11, 2016, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian and Russian scientists after the second Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) reactor attained criticality on Sunday evening.

Russian woman united with family in Agra after Sushma requests Akhilesh

Jul 11, 2016, at 08:01 pm

Agra, Jul 11 (IBNS) : A Russian woman in Agra, who had accused her in-laws of harassment has been "united" with her family following intervention by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of Sao Tome and Principe

Jul 11, 2016, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on the eve of their National Day (July 12, 2016).

Second 1000 MWe Unit at Kudankulam goes critical

Jul 11, 2016, at 07:47 pm

Chennai, Jul 11 (IBNS) The second nuclear power reactor unit at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu has gone critical, informed the Department of Atomic Energy on Monday

President of India’s message on the Eve of Independence Day of Kiribati

Jul 11, 2016, at 07:41 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Kiribati on the eve of their Independence Day (July 12, 2016).

Kashmir violence : Death toll rises to 25

Jul 11, 2016, at 07:29 pm

Srinagar, Jul 11 (IBNS) : The toll in the ongoing violence in Kashmir that erupted after the killing of Hizb commander Burhan Wani has risen to 25 with the death of a young girl in Pulwama area of South Kashmir.

Hansraj Gangaram Ahir assumes charge as MoS for Home Affairs

Jul 11, 2016, at 07:24 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): Hansraj Gangaram Ahir assumed charge as Union Minister of State for Home Affairs in New Delhi on Monday.

Zakir Naik delays return to Mumbai

Jul 11, 2016, at 07:22 pm

Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is under fire after the recent Dhaka attack, delayed his return to his hometown Mumbai in a possible move to dodge investigations.

Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor takes charge as MoS in the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry

Jul 11, 2016, at 07:17 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor took over as new Minister of State in the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs in New Delhi on Monday.

Pregnant Kerala woman, who converted to Islam recently, suspected to have joined ISIS with hubby

Jul 11, 2016, at 06:52 pm

Thiruvanthapuram, Jul 11 (IBNS) At a time when sleuths are on toes to trace out a band of 21 missing people from Kerala, who are suspected to have joined the terror outfit ISIS, the report of a pregnant woman being one of them has added an extra dimension to the crisis.

One among the 21 missing from Kerala held in Mumbai

Jul 11, 2016, at 06:22 pm

Mumbai, Jul 11 (IBNS): One of the 21 people missing from Kerala for the the past one month and suspected to have joined ISIS has been held in Mumbai, reports said.

All 43 accused in Kerala temple fire case get bail

Jul 11, 2016, at 06:08 pm

Thiruvanthapuram, July 11 (IBNS) : The Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to all the 43 accused in the Kollam Puttingal temple fireworks that claimed 109 lives in April this year, reports said.

Now AI offers unsold tickets at Rajdhani first rates

Jul 11, 2016, at 05:28 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS) In a move to achieve higher seat occupancy in the fiercely competitive market, national carrier Air India has decided to offer unsold seats on key metro routes at Rajdhani AC 11-tier rates as "last minute ticket fares."

A terrorist has to die some day: GN Azad on Burhan Wani's death

Jul 11, 2016, at 04:57 pm

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): The Indian Army might have triggered unfavourable sentiments against them after the recent killing of Burhan Wani, but they found support from Congressman Ghulam Nabi Azad, who said that a terrorist has to die someday.

Fatal car crash kills Bajaj executive, wife

Jul 11, 2016, at 04:51 pm

Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): A senior Bajaj Auto executive and his wife were killed in a fatal car crash on Sunday afternoon while their two kids survived the scare, after their vehicle crashed into the median of the Pune-Mumbai expressway, reports said.

Sushma steps in after Manipur girl alleges racism at Delhi Airport

Jul 11, 2016, at 04:46 pm

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday promised a Manipur girl to help her out after the latter posted on Facebook an incident she faced at the Delhi Airport, reports stated.

Narendra Modi wishes Suresh Prabhu on his birthday

Jul 11, 2016, at 03:32 pm

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on his birthday.