IPS Ram Singh appointed as the new secretary general of AEPC

Jun 20, 2016, at 10:48 pm

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) Ram Singh, a Punjab Cadre I.P.S. officer is appointed as the New Secretary General of Apparel Export Promotion Council.

Calcutta High Court does not give importance to WB govt.'s probe into Narada sting

Jun 20, 2016, at 10:12 pm

Kolkata, Jun 20 (IBNS): Without giving any importance to West Bengal government's investigation into Narada News sting operation, the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Manjulla Chellur, on Monday said that the court will give ultimate direction on this matter.

President to inaugurate 2nd International Yoga Day celebrations in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Jun 20, 2016, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will kick off on Tuesday a mass Yoga demonstration involving around 1000 persons at Rashtrapati Bhavan to mark the 2nd International Yoga Day.

Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra ten days late

Jun 20, 2016, at 07:55 pm

Mumbai, June 20 (IBNS): Ending the hot, humid summer monsoon finally arrived in the drought-hit Marathwada region on Monday, covering 90 per cent of Maharashtra, reports said.

PM Modi condemns Kabul terror attack

Jun 20, 2016, at 07:01 pm

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the terror attack in Kabul in which at least 14 Nepalese security guards were killed and pledged all assistance to Nepal government.

After Raghuram Rajan, Swamy after Kejriwal : Joins hunger strike outside CM's residence

Jun 20, 2016, at 06:07 pm

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) BJP Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy on Monday joined a hunger strike outside Arvind Kejriwal's residence, declaring that after ensuring RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's exit, he will now focus on exposing the Delhi Chief Minister.

SC refuses to quash notification declaring nilgai,monkeys,wild boars vermin

Jun 20, 2016, at 05:41 pm

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash the Centre’s notifications declaring some animals as vermin and allowing them to be culled.

Rajasthan Minister in trouble for foul language against Manmohan Singh

Jun 20, 2016, at 05:18 pm

Jaipur, June 20 (IBNS) Rajasthan's home minister Gulab Chand Kataria has landed himself in the midst of a controversy for using foul language against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a meeting on Sunday.

Bihar topper scam : Former BSEB Chairman arrested with wife

Jun 20, 2016, at 04:58 pm

Patna, June 20 (IBNS) Former Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh and his wife were arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Varanasi on Monday, in connection with the Bihar topper scam in the state, reports said.

Rahul Gandhi to travel out of country for a short visit

Jun 20, 2016, at 04:22 pm

New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that he will be travelling to foreign shores for a short visit, though he did not name the places of his visit.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi to address nation on Sunday

Jun 20, 2016, at 03:12 pm

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi thanks people for wishing on birthday

Jun 20, 2016, at 05:28 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wished party leaders and others for wishing him on his birthday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes Aung San Suu Kyi

Jun 20, 2016, at 05:19 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on her birthday.

International Yoga Day observed in UK

Jun 20, 2016, at 02:59 am

London, June 19 (IBNS): People participated in yoga and meditation sessions near the iconic Tower Bridge here as they observed the International Day of Yoga on Sunday.

Bihar: One jawan killed in Maoist triggered landmine blast

Jun 20, 2016, at 02:24 am

Aurangabad, June 19 (IBNS): Maoists detonated a landmine in Bihar's Aurangabd district which left at least one CRPF jawan killed on Sunday, media reports said.

12 Indian sailors released in Italy, Sushma Swaraj praises Indian Embassy in Rome

Jun 20, 2016, at 02:07 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday appreciated Indian Embassy in Rome over the release of 12 Indian sailors who were in jail in Italy.

Karnataka CM inducts 13 Ministers, sacks 14

Jun 20, 2016, at 01:08 am

Bangalore, June 19 (IBNS): In a major move, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday inducted 13 Council of Ministers.

BJP-led Assam govt uses computerised lottery to post 7234 teachers

Jun 20, 2016, at 12:33 am

Guwahati, June 19 (IBNS) : The newly formed BJP-led Assam government had used computerised lottery to post 7234 regular lower primary teachers in the 10 districts in the state.

Narendra Modi wishes Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday

Jun 19, 2016, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wishes Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday.

Will engage with every country by end of this year: Sushma Swaraj

Jun 19, 2016, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said his government has the aim of engaging with all the country present in the world by 2016.

Ahead of Seoul meet, Indian Foreign Secy visits China over NSG membership bid

Jun 19, 2016, at 08:04 pm

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): Ahead of the key meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations, in Seoul on Friday, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar visited China this week in an attempt to garner support for India's membership, media reports said on Sunday.

International Day of Yoga to be celebrated in big way in Delhi

Jun 19, 2016, at 07:33 pm

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) are all set to organize the 2nd International Yoga Day on June 21 at Connaught Place in New Delhi and its six radials and inner circles, roads along with the three gardens Lodhi Garden, Nehru Park and Talkatora Garden.

Home Ministry orders probe into Essar phone tapping scandal

Jun 19, 2016, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi, Jun 19 (IBNS): The Home Ministry has ordered an inquiry into an alleged phone tapping scandal by corporate conglomerate Essar Group which involved top government officials and industrialists between 2001 and 2006 following a complaint to the Prime Minister's Office, media reports said.

India gets first women fighter pilots, Modi appreciates

Jun 19, 2016, at 04:05 am

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) History was created as the first three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force proudly brandished their stripes and wings, at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on Saturday, making Prime Minister Narendra Modi call it a moment of pride for the nation.

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over RBI Guv Raghuram Rajan's decision on second term

Jun 19, 2016, at 02:33 am

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS):Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Centre over Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision not to continue for a second term.

Raghuram Rajan won't serve second term as RBI Governor

Jun 18, 2016, at 11:45 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) In a major announcement, Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said he will not serve as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a second term.

Mallya was not an invitee to the reception at the High Commission: MEA

Jun 18, 2016, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Ina major development, the Indian government on Saturday said liquor baron Vijay Mallya was not an invitee to a reception at Indian High Commission in London for which invitations were issued.

Vijay Mallya spotted at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Jun 18, 2016, at 10:31 pm

London, June 18 (IBNS): Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is wanted in India, was spotted at a book launch event here this week,media reports said.

Pranab Mukherjee condoles the passing away of mother of President of Ghana

Jun 18, 2016, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Staurday condoled the passing away of Hajia Abiba Nnaba, mother of the President of Ghana.

NRIs hard working and law abiding, says President

Jun 18, 2016, at 08:54 pm

Windhoek, June 18 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee attended a reception for the Indian Community hosted by the Indian High Commissioner, Shri Kumar Tuhin inWindhoek, Namibia on Friday.