Modi, Rutte hold 'comprehensive and productive' dialogue
Jun 06, 2015, at 01:47 am
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had a comprehensive and productive dialogue with Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte.
Tehreek-i-Taliban posters appear in J&K
Jun 06, 2015, at 01:27 am
Srinagar,June 5 (IBNS) The Tehreek-i-Taliban Jammu and Kashmir posters have surfaced in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore area, warning of attacks on petrol pumps, liquor stores, cable operators and apartments rented out to non-local labourers.
Not Indian by birth, says Syed Ali Shah Geelani after applying for Indian passport
Jun 06, 2015, at 01:26 am
Srinagar, June 5 (IBNS): Sparking a row, Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Friday wrote Indian in the passport application form but after coming out from the office said he is "not an Indian by birth."
Suresh Prabhu to visit Kolkata tomorrow
Jun 05, 2015, at 11:28 pm
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS) Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu will be on a days’ visit to Kolkata on Saturday.
CBI working for eradication of corruption in Central Government Offices
Jun 05, 2015, at 10:18 pm
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is working for eradication of corruption in Central Government offices. In order to continue fight against corruption the following messages are for circulation through print media:
Nestle pulls Maggi off the shelves : Conflicting versions on safety aspects
Jun 05, 2015, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Confusion and controversy continues to prevail over the food safety of Maggi, the popular brand of noodles that has been withdrawn by Nestle following spiralling controversy as the company has asserted that the product is "safe for consumption" while the central food safety regulator describes it as "unsafe and hazardous".
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Not found any unwanted materials in Maggi: Mamata
Jun 05, 2015, at 09:19 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said her government did not find any unwanted materials in the samples of popular noodles brand Maggi on which studies done so far.
Jun 05, 2015, at 08:47 pm
Srinagar, June 5 (IBNS): As the ruckus over passport issuance to Syed Ali Geelani seems settling down, the Hurriyat leader was released on Friday morning from his house detention and moved towards Regional Passport Office in Srinagar, Hurriyat officials said.
Jun 05, 2015, at 07:54 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IBNS) People reeling under the scorching sun may have reasons to smile as the Indian Meteorological Department on Friday said the monsoon has officially hit the Kerala coast.
Maggi safe for consumption, will be back again : Nestle's Global CEO
Jun 05, 2015, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Amid a nationwide controversy that forced Maggi noodles to be off-shelved following ban in five states Nestle's global CEO Paul Bulcke on Friday claimed that the snack, a popular brand across the country is safe for consumption and it will be back again.
Modi plants sapling on World Environment Day
Jun 05, 2015, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a sapling launching a campaign on the World Environment Day to encourage people to plant trees
Army expected to launch counter-insurgency operations in Manipur
Jun 05, 2015, at 06:04 pm
Imphal, June 5 (IBNS) After Thursday's militant ambush in which nearly a score of jawans were killed the army is expected to launch a massive counter-insurgency operation in Manipur.
Air India crew member detained at Jeddah airport on charges of smuggling
Jun 05, 2015, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) A cabin crew member of Air India has been detained by the Jeddah Airport authorities in Saudi Arabia on charges of smuggling out gold.
Sonia convenes Congress Chief Minister's conference
Jun 05, 2015, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of chief Ministers belonging to her party on June 9 to chalk out a political strategy against the Narendra Modi government.
1984 riots : Bachchan says he can't recall Tytler at Teen Murthi Bhavan
Jun 05, 2015, at 04:37 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Amid a renewed controversy over Congress leader Jagdish Tytler's alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the CBI has told a court that actor Amitabh Bachchan does not recall if Tytler was present at Delhi's Teen Murti Bhavan on November 1, 1984, media reports said.
Jayalalithaa to file nomination today
Jun 05, 2015, at 04:13 pm
Chennai, June 5 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is likely to file nomination papers on Friday to contest a by-election from Chennai's RK Nagar seat.
Nestle withdraws Maggi noodles across the country
Jun 05, 2015, at 03:59 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS) Amid a growing controversy over crackdown on Maggi noodles Nestle India has decided to withdraw its popular product across the country promising that it will be back soon.
After Delhi, four more states ban Maggi Noodles
Jun 05, 2015, at 05:24 am
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): In a setback for Nestle India, four more states including Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu, have joined Delhi in placing a temporary ban on Maggi Noodles, after it has been caught up in a controversy of containing harmful ingredients.
Jaitley says monsoon deficit won't affect food production
Jun 05, 2015, at 04:23 am
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said even if the monsoon turns out to be a little deficient as per prediction, it will not affect food production.
Modi condemns Manipur ambush, Rajnath chairs high-level meeting
Jun 05, 2015, at 03:28 am
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the attack in Manipur which left at least 21 army personnel killed and 10 others injured.
Manipur: 21 army personnel killed in militants ambush
Jun 05, 2015, at 03:01 am
Guwahati, June 4 (IBNS): At least 21 army personnel were killed and 10 others were injured in an deadly ambush by militants in their convoy in Manipur's Chandel district on Thursday morning, officials said.
Rahul meets members of civil society; assures that Cong will stand up for people's rights
Jun 05, 2015, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): Individuals and organisations from a cross-section of civil society met with the Congress party Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday morning at his residence in what can be described as an interactive discussion.
Jun 05, 2015, at 01:06 am
Srinagar, June 4 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday became the fourth Indian state to ban popular noodles brand Maggi.
Manipur: 20 Army personnel killed in ambush in Chandel District
Jun 05, 2015, at 12:23 am
Imphal, June 4 (IBNS) At least 20 Army personnel were killed and 11 others were seriously injured when ultras ambushed an army convoy in Manipur's Chandel district on Thursday.
10 army jawans killed in Ultra attack in Manipur
Jun 04, 2015, at 08:48 pm
Imphal, June 4 (IBNS) Ten jawans were killed and 12 others seriously injured when ultras ambushed an army convoy in Manipur's Chandel district on Thursday.
Jawan commits suicide in Assam air force station
Jun 04, 2015, at 08:35 pm
Guwahati, June 4 (IBNS): A jawan committed suicide at Air force station in Digaru of Kamrup (Metro) district in Assam on Thursday, officials said.
Sopore mobile tower attacks: J & K police arrest 4 Hizbul terrorists
Jun 04, 2015, at 08:02 pm
Jammu, June 4 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested four Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in connection with the May 24 Sopore Mobile tower attacks.
Five detained in attack on woman inspector by sand mafia in MP
Jun 04, 2015, at 07:43 pm
Bhopal, June 4 (IBNS) : Five people have been detained in connection with an attack on a woman mining inspector in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly by the sand mafia.
Two Delhi women gangraped in Goa
Jun 04, 2015, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS) Two women from Delhi were allegedly gangraped by five men in Goa on Monday.
Maggi now faces alert in Delhi and the army
Jun 04, 2015, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS) Maggi Noodles, a popular brand across the country has faced a "15 day ban" in Delhi following an order by the government which asked Nestle India, the manufacturers to recall current stocks from the capital by that time and make available new stock.