Swedish Defence Minister holds talks with Parrikar on defence cooperation

Jun 11, 2015, at 09:52 pm

New Delhi, June 11(IBNS) : Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist is on an official visit to India from 9-12 June 2015. The visit has been scheduled soon after the recently concluded visit of the President Pranab Mukherjee to Sweden, when both sides concluded 24 MoUs for cooperation in various fields.

Narendra Modi, Nepal PM speak over phone

Jun 11, 2015, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi June 11 (IBNS): Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on telephone Thursday morning and briefed him on the steps his government is taking for rehabilitation and reconstruction in Nepal following the earthquakes in April and May 2015.

President of India greets Putin on the eve of 'Day of Russia'

Jun 11, 2015, at 07:22 pm

New Delhi, Jun 11 (IBNS): The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitation to the Government and people of the Russian Federation on the eve of Day of Russia.

Somnath faces women protesters over wife complaint, meets Kejriwal

Jun 11, 2015, at 07:15 pm

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Somnath Bharti, whose wife has approached the Delhi Commission for Women, accusing him of assault and domestic violence, faced several women protesters on Thursday when he was going to the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Modi hands over Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to Vajpayee kins

Jun 11, 2015, at 06:48 pm

Kolkata June 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday handed over the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to the family members of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Myanmar op changed mindset, those who fear India are reacting: Parrikar

Jun 11, 2015, at 04:48 pm

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that Indian Army's operation in Myanmar to kill Northeast militants, responsible for Manipur ambush, "shows a change in mindset."

Kozhikode Airport in Kerala reopens after clashes, one CISF personnel killed

Jun 11, 2015, at 04:14 pm

Kozhikode, June 11 (IBNS): The Karipur International Airport in Kerala has been reopened hours after it was shut down as a result of firing incident inside it premises which left a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official killed.

Myanmar denies India's attack on militants inside its territory

Jun 11, 2015, at 03:52 pm

Yangon, June 11 (IBNS): With media reports claiming that India killed Northeast militants, responsible for the Manipur ambush, inside Myanmar, the neighbouring country has now denied reports that Indian forces had attacked militants inside its territory.

J&K: Two tourists from West Bengal killed in in avalanche

Jun 11, 2015, at 04:29 am

Srinagar, June 10 (IBNS) Two tourists from West Bengal were killed and as many, including a driver, were injured when the vehicle in which they were traveling came under a huge snow avalanche in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Arun Jaitley meets farmers' delegation

Jun 11, 2015, at 03:06 am

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday met a farmers’ delegation representing different stakeholders and organisations from across the country.

Former Delhi Minister Somnath Bharti's wife alleges domestic violence

Jun 11, 2015, at 01:08 am

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Adding more troubles for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), MLA Somnath Bharti's wife has approached the Delhi Commission for Women and accusing of assault and domestic violence, media reports said.

IAF Kunzang mountaineering team returns after expedition

Jun 10, 2015, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) A flag-in ceremony was held at Air Force Station New Delhi to felicitate the 12 member IAF team that explored the uncharted Kunzang valley in East Karakoram of Ladakh region.

Nitin Gadkari to visit Bhutan for signing BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement

Jun 10, 2015, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari will visit Bhutan from June 14 to sign a landmark Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement for the regulation of passenger, personal and cargo vehicular traffic amongst four SAARC countries.

Cabinet approves ratification of ILO Convention on SID

Jun 10, 2015, at 10:54 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wenesday approved the Ratification of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 185 on the Seafarers Identity Document (SID).

Shutdown hits life in north Kashmir

Jun 10, 2015, at 10:24 pm

Srinagar, June 10 (IBNS): A complete shutdown is being observed in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday against the killing of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat activist Sheikh Altaf-ur-Rehman by unidentified gunmen early Tuesday.

Cabinet approves signing of BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement

Jun 10, 2015, at 10:23 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) The Cabinet has approved signing of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement for the Regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic amongst BBIN.

KV Chowdary sworn in as new CVC

Jun 10, 2015, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): K.V. Chowdary was sworn in as as the Central Vigilance Commissioner on Wednesday.

Tomar arrest: AAP moves court, Kapil Mishra likely to be new Delhi Law Minister

Jun 10, 2015, at 08:32 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Kapil Mishra is likely to be Delhi's new law minister after Jitender Singh Tomar resigned from the post late on Tuesday over charges of possessing a fake law degree, media reports said on Wednesday.

Hardcore NDFB(S) killed in Assam encounter

Jun 10, 2015, at 08:18 pm

Guwahati, June 10 (IBNS): A hardcore militant of NDFB(S) was killed in an encounter with security forces in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Wednesday, police said.

Madras HC dismisses Maran Brothers' plea against property attachment by ED

Jun 10, 2015, at 07:40 pm

Chennai, June 10 (IBNS): In a setback for the Maran Brothers, the Madras High Court on Wednesday rejected their appeal against attachment of property by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Aircel-Maxis deal case.

Coast Guard's Dornier Aircraft still missing, search operations to intensify

Jun 10, 2015, at 06:58 pm

Chennai, June 10 (IBNS): The Dornier aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard, which went missing on Monday night with three crew members while on a surveillance sortie over the seas, has still not been located.

Army commandos of 21 Para entered Myanmar to kill Northeast insurgents

Jun 10, 2015, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Sending a strong message to all terror outfits, the Indian Army has killed over 20 insurgents while injuring 11 others, who were responsible for the June 4 Manipur ambush, in a surgical strike at two bases of Northeast insurgent groups inside Myanmar .

Flood alter in Assam after incessant rainfall

Jun 10, 2015, at 06:16 pm

Guwahati, June 10 (IBNS): A flood alert has been issued in Assam after heavy rainfall has affected over 80,000 people in the north eastern state.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to meet L-G Najeeb Jung

Jun 10, 2015, at 05:06 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to meet Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday afternoon amid an escalation in tension between them.

Delhi Law Minister Tomar taken to Faizabad college in fake degree probe

Jun 10, 2015, at 04:40 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Former Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar, who resigned from his post on Tuesday, has been taken to Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh to take part in the investigation over his alleged faked degrees.

PM Modi ordered 'hot pursuit' after Manipur ambush: Union Minister

Jun 10, 2015, at 04:07 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): With the Indian Army killing some of the militants, who were involved in the June 4 ambush in Chandel district of Manipur, Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given the go ahead to the force for a "hot pursuit" of the ones, who were responsible for the attack, into Myanmar.

Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar resigns

Jun 10, 2015, at 06:00 am

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Hours after he was arrested and sent to police custody, Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar has resigned from his position.

Manobi Bandyopadhyay takes charge as principal of Krishnagar Women's College

Jun 10, 2015, at 03:57 am

Kolkata, June 9 (IBNS): Manobi Bandyopadhyay, who has become the country's first transgender college principal, on Tuesday took charge of her new responsibility.

Delhi Law Minister Jitendra Singh Tomar sent to 4-day police custody

Jun 10, 2015, at 02:44 am

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): A Delhi court on Tuesday sent the national capital's Law Minister Jitendra Singh Tomar, who was arrested in connection with charges of possessing a fake law degree, to four-day's police custody.

Rahul slams Modi over his 'Make in India' campaign

Jun 10, 2015, at 02:28 am

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'Make in India' campaign and said it showed a lion 'which can't roar'.