At least 150 killed in Mecca stampede during Haj
Sep 24, 2015, at 08:27 pm
Dubai, Sept 24 (IBNS) At least 150 pilgrims were killed on Thursday in a stampede at Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, during a congregation of about two million for performing the annual haj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia's al-Ekhbariya television reported.
US Patels call off protest against PM Narendra Modi
Sep 24, 2015, at 07:26 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA, a group of Patels in USA who had reportedly planned a protest to express solidarity with their community in India demanding reservation in Gujarat, called off their proposed agitation and said they would welcome the Indian PM, said media reports.
Sundar Pichai welcomes PM Narendra Modi in USA
Sep 24, 2015, at 06:45 pm
San Francisco, Sept 24 (IBNS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA, India born Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomed him on a YouTube video message saying all Googlers and the entire Indian community is excited.
Sanjay Dutt's pardon plea in 1993 blasts case rejected
Sep 24, 2015, at 05:28 pm
Mumbai, Sept 24 (IBNS) In a setback for Sanjay Dutt, Maharashtra Governor Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao has rejected the pardon plea filed for the actor in the 1993 Bombay blasts case, reports said.
FTII students willing for talks with Govt
Sep 24, 2015, at 04:52 pm
Pune, Sept 24 (IBNS) The striking FTII students have expressed their willingness for talks to resolve the stalemate over chairmanship of Gajendra Chauhan, media report said.
PM Modi mourns Swami Daynanda Saraswati's death
Sep 24, 2015, at 04:11 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the death of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, whom he considered as his guru.
No bilateral meeting scheduled between PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif in the US
Sep 24, 2015, at 03:25 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not hold a bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif during his five-day visit to the US.
Narendra Modi's spiritual guru Swami Dayanand passes away
Sep 24, 2015, at 02:20 pm
New Delhi/New York, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mourned the death of his spiritual guru Swami Dayanand Giri.
PM Narendra Modi arrives in US
Sep 24, 2015, at 01:51 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Wrapping up his visit to Ireland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his US trip as he arrived in New York City Wednesday.
Geelani appeals Muslims not to hurt other communities during Eid celebrations
Sep 24, 2015, at 05:05 am
Srinagar, Sept 23 (IBNS): Senior separatist leader and Hurriyat 'G' Chairman Syed Ali Geelani has appealed people not to hurt religious sentiments of other communities of Jammu and Kashmir this Eid, amid speculations of communal tension over beef ban.
PM Modi interacts with Indian community in Dublin
Sep 24, 2015, at 05:03 am
Dublin, Sept 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Indian community in Dublin which was a wrap up on his five-hour trip to Ireland.
After being declared missing, Hardik 'found' in Halwad
Sep 24, 2015, at 03:52 am
Ahmedabad, Sept 23 (IBNS): Hardik Patel, who is leading an aggressive protest by the Patel community which is demanding reservations, was on Wednesday declared missing by the Gujarat Police but his lawyer said he is in Halwad in the state's Saurashtra region, reports said.
Sourav Ganguly meets Mamata Banerjee
Sep 24, 2015, at 02:26 am
Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat 'Nabanna' on Wednesday.
India and Ireland must seek closer partnership and cooperation: Narendra Modi
Sep 24, 2015, at 01:36 am
Dublin, Sept 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Ireland should seek closer partnership and cooperation with each other.
Union Home Minister concludes three-day visit to forward areas of J&K
Sep 24, 2015, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the government is committed to strengthen its road and telecom network to improve connectivity in the far flung border areas of the country.
Kolkata: Fire in godown brought under control
Sep 24, 2015, at 12:00 am
Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): The fire, which broke out in a electric goods' godown, at Ganesh Chandra Avenue under Bowbazar Police Station area in Kolkata on Wednesday, has been brought under control.
Narendra Modi reaches Ireland, presents gifts to Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny
Sep 23, 2015, at 11:43 pm
Dublin, Sept 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday presented to Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny, reproductions of a selection of manuscripts and papers available in the National Archives of India pertaining to two Irish officials, Thomas Oldham (1816-1878) and Sir George Abraham Grierson (1851-1941), in recognition of their contributions in India.
SelectUSA to hold its first-ever India Road Show
Sep 23, 2015, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): The U.S. Department of Commerce's SelectUSA program will hold its first-ever India Road Show Oct 13-16 in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
UK-India partnership on energy receives boost with Amber Rudd's visit to Delhi
Sep 23, 2015, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): UK's Secretary of State Amber Rudd finished a two-day visit to India on Wednesday.
Rajasthan: Army officer killed in freak accident
Sep 23, 2015, at 09:32 pm
Pokhran, Sept 23 (IBNS): In a freak accident which occurred during a training exercise in the Pokhran range in Rajasthan, a young Indian Army officer has been killed, officials said on Wednesday.
Sep 23, 2015, at 09:03 pm
Dublin, Sept 23 (IBNS): Commencing his two-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ireland on Wednesday.
ISRO-AAI to host Global Navigation Satellite System - User Meet 2015
Sep 23, 2015, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS) The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) will jointly host Global Navigation Satellite System - User Meet 2015 on Oct 8 at ISRO Satellite Centre in Bangalore.
President greets people of Trinidad and Tobago on eve of independence day
Sep 23, 2015, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the eve of their Republic Day.
President greets people of Guinnea Bissau on the eve of their independence day
Sep 23, 2015, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Guinea Bissau on the eve of their Independence Day.
PM Modi greets Saudi people on their National Day
Sep 23, 2015, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Saudi Arabia on Saudi National Day.
Shatrughan, Advani, Joshi named BJP campaigners for Bihar polls
Sep 23, 2015, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS) Putting up the party's face of unity the Bharatiya Janata Party as included MPs Shatrughan Sinha, Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi in the list of its campaigners for the Bihar Assembly polls.
Explosives found in Falaknuma Express in Howrah
Sep 23, 2015, at 07:55 pm
Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): Huge explosives were found in down Falaknuma Express on Wednesday at Howrah railway station near Kolkata, reports said.
Odisha school girl bags award at Google Science Fair
Sep 23, 2015, at 07:52 pm
Bhubaneswar, Sept 23 (IBNS) A girl from Odisha has won the 'Community Impact Award' at the prestigious Google Science Fair in California.
Bengaluru police arrest one for threat call to rationalist Prof. Bhagwan
Sep 23, 2015, at 07:27 pm
Bengaluru, Sept 23 (IBNS) The Bengaluru police have arrested one person for allegedly making a threat call to rationalist and writer Professor KS Bhagwan, reports said.
Nitish Kumar announces list of candidates for JD (U)-led Grand Alliance
Sep 23, 2015, at 07:15 pm
Patna, Sept 23 (IBNS) The Janata Dal United-Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress Mahagathbandhan on Wednesday announced its list of 242 candidates for the Bihar Assembly polls.