AEPC expresses optimism about new Textile Minister Irani

Jul 08, 2016, at 06:14 pm

New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has expressed optimism about the newly appointed Textile Minister Smriti Irani and lauded her for her dedication.

AAP MLA booked for molestation of woman

Jul 08, 2016, at 05:31 pm

New Delhi, Jul 8 (IBNS) : In yet another embarrassment for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, its legislator Prakash Jarwal has been booked for allegedly molesting and assaulting a woman, reports said.

Maharashtra govt. orders probe into Zakir Naik's speeches

Jul 08, 2016, at 05:04 pm

Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS): In the wake of the recent Dhaka terror attack, the Maharashtra government on Thursday ordered a probe into the speeches delivered by Islamic preacher and televangelist Zakir Naik, reports said.

Indian Prez condemns second terror attack in Bangladesh

Jul 08, 2016, at 05:09 am

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kishoreganj in Bangladesh on Thursday morning near a mass Eid prayer congregation, the second terror strike in the country in less than a week's time.

PM Modi visits National Assembly of Mozambique, interacts with students at CITD

Jul 08, 2016, at 05:01 am

Mauto (Mozambique), July 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the National Assembly of Mozambique, in Maputo.

India commits to buy pulses from Mozambique

Jul 08, 2016, at 03:59 am

Mauto (Mozambique), Jul 7 (IBNS): India and Mozambique on Thursday signed a a significant agreement under which India committed to buy pulses from the latter.

Maharashtra CM orders probe to examine Zakir Naik's speeches

Jul 08, 2016, at 03:11 am

Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday ordered the Mumbai Police to begin a probe to examine the speeches of controversial preacher Zakir Naik, after reports emerged that two of the seven terrorists who were involved in last week's Dhaka cafe attack, were influenced by the cleric.

For country's justice at large, one needs to work for the development of NE: PB Acharya

Jul 08, 2016, at 02:32 am

Guwahati, July 7 (IBNS): Governor of Assam and Nagaland P.B. Acharya urged upon the people of the North Eastern States living in Mumbai to lend their hands and actively participate with different agencies to come up with initiatives for the Development of the North Eastern Region.

4 NSCN(R) militants killed in Arunachal Pradesh

Jul 08, 2016, at 12:48 am

Guwahati, July 7 (IBNS): At least four militants belonging to NSCN(R) were killed during a gun battle with Assam Rifles in Arunachal Pradesh's Khunsa area on Thursday morning, officials said.

Assam on high alert following report of 5 Bangladeshi terrorists' infiltration

Jul 08, 2016, at 12:38 am

Guwahati, July 7 (IBNS): Assam Police on Thursday sounded high alert across the state following a report of five Bangladeshi terrorists entering the state.

Howrah park killing: 2 suspects booked

Jul 07, 2016, at 10:21 pm

Kolkata, Jul 7 (IBNS): West Bengal police arrested two men in connection with a youth's murder in Howrah district, on Thursday, based on eye witnesses' accounts, reports said.

PM Modi highlights areas of cooperation between India and Mozambique

Jul 07, 2016, at 10:09 pm

Mauto (Mozambique), Jul 7 (IBNS): A ceremonial welcome and discussions with President Filipe Nyusi marked the beginning of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mozambique on Thursday.

India to look into Bangla Govt's request to examine Zakir Naik's speeches

Jul 07, 2016, at 09:57 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Senior Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu has said that the government will look into the Bangladesh Government's request to examine the speeches of controversial Mumbai-based preacher Zakir Naik, after reports that two of the seven terrorists who were involved in last week's Dhaka cafe attack, were influenced by the cleric.

Nose wheel of private aircraft burst while landing at Chennai airport, no injury

Jul 07, 2016, at 08:42 pm

Chennai, Jul 7 (IBNS): Three passengers and the crew members of a private aircraft had providential escape on Thursday when the nose wheel of the carrier burst while landing at Chennai Airport, reports said.

Hundreds of Muslim women offer Eid prayers at Lucknow eidgah

Jul 07, 2016, at 08:31 pm

Lucknow, Jul 7 (IBNS) : Hundreds of Muslim women offered Eid prayers for the first time in life at the three century old Aishbagh Eidgah on Thursday, reports said.

ISIS entirely un-Islamic, says senior Indian cleric

Jul 07, 2016, at 08:03 pm

Lucknow, Jul 7 (IBNS) : After two terror attacks in Bangladesh within a week, a senior cleric in India has condemned terrorism and called the ISIS "un-Islamic".

Prakash Javadekar assumes charge of HRD Ministry

Jul 07, 2016, at 07:23 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar took charge of office of Minister of HRD on Thursday.

Indian NSG team to visit Bangladesh to help with cafe terror attack probe

Jul 07, 2016, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Four members of India's elite special forces team, National Security Guard (NSG), will reach Dhaka on Friday to help Bangladesh with its investigation into the cafe terror attack, according to media reports.

Three killed, 30 injured in Jaipur as hotel's false ceiling collapses on marriage party

Jul 07, 2016, at 06:03 pm

Jaipur, Jul 7 (IBNS) : Three persons were killed and 30 injured when a false ceiling of a banquet of a star hotel caved in on Wednesday afternoon when a pre-marriage ceremony was going on, reports said.

President Mukherjee greets citizens on Eid al-Fitr

Jul 07, 2016, at 04:19 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): As Muslims all over India gather together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion while urging them to dedicate themselves to the service of humanity.

PM Modi to kick-start his African tour with Mozambique visit

Jul 07, 2016, at 04:10 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for his 5-day Africa tour on Thursday, will start his four nation journey with Mozambique.

Bangladesh explosion kills two, injures several at massive Eid gathering

Jul 07, 2016, at 04:01 pm

Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, July 7 (IBNS) An explosion in Bangladesh's Kishoreganj, about 100 km from Dhaka, near a massive Eid gathering on Thursday killed a cop and another person and injured many, according to initial reports.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for four-nation Africa tour

Jul 07, 2016, at 06:26 am

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for five-day tour of four African nations on Thursday.

Passenger molestation: Uber blocks driver

Jul 07, 2016, at 05:04 am

Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): Cab service provider Uber on Wednesday said the driver, who has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly misbehaving and molesting a female passenger, has been 'blocked' from using their platform.

Man's bruised body found in Howrah park

Jul 07, 2016, at 03:40 am

Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): Triggering the panic of a stone-man attack, bruised body of an unknown youth was found on Wednesday morning inside a park in West Bengal's Howrah district.

ILO DG Guy Ryder meets Narendra Modi

Jul 07, 2016, at 03:18 am

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS) Director-General of International Labour Organization (ILO) Guy Ryder met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday.

Govt preparing ground to take action against Zakir Naik?

Jul 07, 2016, at 03:04 am

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS) With the name of TV evangelist Zakir Naik emerging as allegedly influencing several militants, including two terrorists, who were among those attacking a Dhaka cafe, the Indian government is preparing ground to take action against him, reports said.

S.S Ahluwalia takes over charge as the new Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Jul 07, 2016, at 02:13 am

New Delhi/Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS) S.S Ahluwalia took over charge as the new Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare here on Wednesday.

Pranab Mukherjee,M Hamid Ansari greet nation on Idu’l Fitr

Jul 07, 2016, at 01:59 am

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari have wished the nation on the occasion of Idu’l Fitr.

Narendra Modi wishes Sharif,Hasina, other leaders on Eid

Jul 07, 2016, at 01:47 am

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called several world leaders and wished them on the occasion of Eid.