PM Modi to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping as tussle continues over India's inclusion into NSG
Jun 22, 2016, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS) Under the cloud of China seeking to block India's inclusion into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet Xi Jinping, President of the Asian giant, Uzbekistan's Tashkent on Thursday.
Man commits suicide in Kolkata Metro, services hit in peak hours
Jun 22, 2016, at 06:16 pm
Kolkata, Jun 22 (IBNS): An aged man reportedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a Dumdum- bound metro rail at Sovabazar Sutanuti station in north Kolkata at around 11:10 am. on Wednesday.
Man dies while repairing 11000 volt electricity line in Uttar Pradesh
Jun 22, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Jhansi, June 22 (IBNS) : Two persons were electrocuted on Wednesday morning while carrying out repair work on a 11000 volt electricity line in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.
By-polls underway in Anantnag featuring J & K CM Mehbooba Mufti
Jun 22, 2016, at 05:03 pm
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, June 22 (IBNS) Amid heavy security, voting is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag assembly constituency on Wednesday with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti contesting for an Assembly berth to fulfil constitutional obligations.
ISRO: PSLV C34 injects 20 satellites into orbit, creates record
Jun 22, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Kejriwal tweet pictures, takes subtle jab at PM Modi
Jun 22, 2016, at 04:31 pm
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal went about his usual business of firing salvos at the Prime Minister and his BJP government, as he Tweeted two pictures on Wednesday, taking a subtle jab at Modi relating to the new appointment of NIFT Chairman and the exit of former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.
China says 'door open' to admit non-NPT nations to NSG
Jun 22, 2016, at 05:05 am
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): In a recent development, China has said that "door is open" to admit non-NPT (Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty) countries like India to join the elite club of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
PM Modi urges citizens to continue practicing yoga
Jun 22, 2016, at 02:00 am
New Delhi, Jun 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was happy with the turnout for yoga day, urged people to continue the exercise and make it a part of their daily lives.
Ministry of Railways Observes The International Day of Yoga
Jun 22, 2016, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): The Ministry of Railways organised the International Day of Yoga on Tuesday in Rail Bhawan as per the direction of the Ministry of AYUSH.
Jun 22, 2016, at 12:22 am
Mumbai, June 21 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan found himself in deep trouble over making remarks on 'raped women', triggering protest and even the Women's Commission threatened to summon the actor if he does not apologise on his remark.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi leads celebrations at Meerut on International Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2016, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Yoga has now become “crown of the world’s health†and we feel proud that India’s thousands years old culture has proved to be “resource of health†for the entire world and its people.
Yoga Day celebrated at Siachen Glacier
Jun 21, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Udhampur, June 21 (IBNS) World Yoga Day was celebrated by Army’s Fire and Fury Corps on Tuesday at Siachen Glacier, Leh, Kargil and other forward locations along the borders.
You cannot scare us PM Modi: Kejriwal
Jun 21, 2016, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): A day after the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) registered FIR against Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister on Tuesday targeted Narendra Modi and said the Prime Minister cannot 'scare' him.
West Bengal: BSF observes International Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2016, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS) International Yoga Day was organized by 144 Bn BSF at Kalyani campus area on Tuesday.
Eight school children killed in Karnataka road accident
Jun 21, 2016, at 07:02 pm
Bengaluru, June 21 (IBNS) Eight school children were killed and 11 injured when the van they were travelling in collided with a bus in Karnataka on Tuesday, reports said.
Heavy rains delay local trains in Mumbai, taxi strike compounds commuters' woes
Jun 21, 2016, at 06:05 pm
Mumbai, June 21 (IBNS) Even as monsoon hit Maharashtra to bring relief from the hot, humid days, Mumbaikars were in for deep trouble as railway services, the life line of the city, malfunctioned for the second day on Tuesday following heavy rains.
Puducherry cabinet skips Governor Kiran Bedi's Yoga session
Jun 21, 2016, at 05:51 pm
Puducherry, June 21 (IBNS) In what came as a message of differences between the government and the constitutional head of the union territory, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanswamy and his cabinet skipped on Tuesday a yoga session led by Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi.
US calls upon NSG members to support India's membership
Jun 21, 2016, at 05:28 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) The United States has called upon members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to throw their weight behind India for getting membership in the elite club.
Make practice of Yoga an integral part of life: Pranab Mukherjee tells people
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:08 pm
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) Inaugurating the International Yoga Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday urged people to make practice of Yoga an integral part of their lives.
PM Narendra Modi leads the nation in celebrating International Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2016, at 02:58 pm
Chandigarh, June 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined many other practitioners across the nation in performing yoga asanas to mark the second International Yoga Day on Tuesday.
Modi govt eases FDI rules for major Indian sectors
Jun 21, 2016, at 05:38 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) In a radical economic reforms initiative, the Narendra Modi led NDA government at the centre on Monday opened up foreign direct investment (FDI) further clearing the decks for 100 pc FDI in most sectors, including pharma, aviation and defence sectors.
Modi reaches Chandigarh to lead International Yoga Day celebration
Jun 21, 2016, at 04:45 am
Chandigarh, Jun 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the city of Chandigarh on Monday night at 9.50pm to lead the IDY-2016 celebrations by participating in a mass Yoga demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol at the Capitol Complex here.
Kabul suicide attack: 2 Indians killed
Jun 21, 2016, at 04:37 am
Kabul/New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): Two Indians have been killed in the suicide attack that hit Afghanistan capital Kabul on Monday, officials confirmed.
Jun 21, 2016, at 04:23 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): In a major development, the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Monday filed FIR against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit over the water tanker scam.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India meets Mamata Banerjee
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:44 am
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS):Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here.
I&B Ministry invites applications for e-auction of 266 FM radio channels in 92 cities
Jun 21, 2016, at 03:27 am
New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS): Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India on Monday issued the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for e-auction of 266 FM Radio channels in 92 cities in the second batch of Private FM Phase III.
Chandigarh all geared up for International Day of Yoga-2016
Jun 21, 2016, at 01:54 am
Chandigarh, June 20 (IBNS) Chandigarh is all geared up to host the Second International Day Of Yoga, IDY-2016 on Tuesday.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visits Border Areas in Gujarat
Jun 21, 2016, at 01:43 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary, Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh and Ministers from Government of Gujarat Rajnibhai Patel and Shankarbhai Chaudhary paid a visit to the Border Outpost of Border Security Force (BSF) at Nadabet in Banaskantha district of Gujarat on Sunday.
Assam CM presents 'Bishnu Rabha Award-2016' to artists
Jun 21, 2016, at 01:33 am
Guwahati, Jun 20 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday presented the 'Bishnu Rabha Award-2016' to veteran artist Girish Chandra Borah and dance exponent Bipul Das at a function organised on the occasion of 47th death anniversary of Bishnu Rabha at Rabindra Bhawan.
Over Rs 3 crore recovered from a vehicle along Assam-Meghalaya, three persons nabbed
Jun 21, 2016, at 12:48 am
Guwahati, June 20 (IBNS) : Meghalaya police on Monday recovered over Rs 3 crore from a vehicle and nabbed three persons, who allegedly involved with illegal drugs trade at Pilingkata area, outskirts of Guwahati.