Sri Lankan president Dissanayake meets PM Modi in New Delhi
Dec 17, 2024, at 12:37 am
PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on December 16, 2024.
Mamata Banerjee attends Military Tattoo event for first time at Eastern Command in Kolkata
Dec 16, 2024, at 08:41 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the Military Tattoo event for the first time on Monday (Dec 16, 2024) to commemorate the Indian Army's Vijay Diwas. She paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in various wars and remembered her freedom fighter father at Kolkata's Race Course. (Images by Rupak De Chaudhuri)
Russian Embassy in India confers Order of Friendship to Syrian Orthodox Church head
Dec 12, 2024, at 11:31 pm
On Dec 12, the Russian Embassy in India hosted a solemn reception on the occasion of bestowing the Order of Friendship on H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan. He is the head of Syrian Orthodox Church in India. (Photo Courtesy: Russian Embassy)
IN IMAGES: ISKCON members protest in Kolkata demanding release of arrested leader in Bangladesh
Nov 30, 2024, at 12:21 am
Demanding release of their jailed leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, ISKCON members on Friday staged a protest 'kirtan' at its Albert Road centre in Kolkata. They also expressed deep concern over the persecution of religious minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.(Photos: Rupak De Chaudhuri/IBNS)
IN IMAGES: Muslims led by West Bengal Jamiat-e-Ulama protest against Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata
Nov 29, 2024, at 04:37 am
Led by Siddiqullah Chowdhury, president of West Bengal Jamiat-e-Ulama, Muslims hold a massive protest against the centre's Waqf Amendment Bill in Kolkata's Esplanade area on Thursday (Nov 28). Chowdhury said the BJP government in New Delhi is trying to destroy Waqf properties and deprive the Muslims of their rights. Photos by Rupak De Chaudhuri/IBNS
Nov 29, 2024, at 03:27 am
Hindu Jagran Manch organised a protest march in Kolkata on Thursday (Nov 28) against ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest in Bangladesh. Amid Hindu persecution, the monk was arrested on Monday when he was leaving the country and was taken to a police station. (Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri / IBNS)
In Images: Modi thanks BJP workers for Maharashtra victory
Nov 24, 2024, at 04:28 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Nov 23) thanked the BJP workers for the spectacular victory of the party in Maharashtra at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi this evening. "I bow to the hardworking Karyakartas for their devotion. The BJP-NDA is fully committed to fulfilling people's dreams and empowering the poor," he said. Photo courtesy: BJP FB
Indian Community welcomes PM Modi at Rio de Janeiro
Nov 19, 2024, at 03:41 am
PM Modi receives a warm welcome from the Indian Community at Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on November 17, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
PM Modi with US President Joe Biden at G20 Session n Rio de Janeiro
Nov 19, 2024, at 03:28 am
PM Modi with the President of the United States,Joe Biden during the G20 Session on “Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty” at Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on November 18, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
Brazil President Luiz Inacio welcomes PM Modi at G20 Rio Summit
Nov 19, 2024, at 03:17 am
PM Modi receives a warm welcome from President of Brazil,Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at G20 Rio Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 18, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
PM Modi addresses G20 Session at Brazil's Rio de Janeiro
Nov 19, 2024, at 03:13 am
PM Modi remarks at the G20 Session on “Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty” at Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil on November 18, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
Nov 13, 2024, at 02:46 am
On November 12, in New Delhi First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov and Minister of External Affairs of India Dr S.Jaishankar co-chaired the 25th Session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Indian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation.
PM Modi attends Igas festival celebrations at Anil Baluni’s house in Delhi
Nov 13, 2024, at 01:50 am
PM Modi attends Igas festival celebrations at Anil Baluni’s residence, in New Delhi on November 11, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers
Oct 31, 2024, at 11:35 pm
PM Modi celebrated Diwali with personnel from the BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force at Lakki Nala in the Creek Area, Kutch. This area is both challenging and remote. The days are scorching hot and it also gets cold. The Creek area has other environmental challenges as well. “Our security personnel stand firm in the inhospitable of places and protect us. We are very proud of them,” he said. Photo courtesy: PM Modi FB
PM Modi graces ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ Parade at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat
Oct 31, 2024, at 11:28 pm
Glimpses of the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ Parade at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat on October 31, 2024. PM Modi graced the event. Photo courtesy: PIB
PM Modi meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Hyderabad House in New Delhi
Oct 25, 2024, at 11:08 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The Indian Prime Minister and German Chancellor along with officials of the respective countries co-chaired the seventh Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC). (Photo courtesy: PIB)
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Uzbekistan President
Oct 24, 2024, at 05:56 am
PM Modi in a bilateral meeting with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan,Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit at Kazan, in Russia on October 23, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Kazan
Oct 23, 2024, at 04:44 am
PM Modi in a bilateral meeting with the President of Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin at Kazan, in Russia on October 22, 2024.(Photo Courtesy :PIB)
Oct 16, 2024, at 03:30 am
In a rare instance, Kolkata Tuesday stood witness to a massive protest rally in demand of justice for the RG Kar victim on a day when the magnanimous Durga Puja carnival was being held on Red Road. The rally was organised by the Joint Platform of Doctors as a counter to Mamata Banerjee's Durga Puja Carnival and was named 'Droher Carnival' (a carnival to rebel).(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
West Bengal junior doctors ramp up protests over RG Kar case
Oct 03, 2024, at 06:26 pm
The West Bengal junior doctors on Wednesday held a rally from College Square in North Kolkata to downtown Dharmatala scaling up their protests over the RG Kar rape-murder case, demanding justice for the victim and adequate security for medical fraternity from the government. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Protest rally demanding justice for RG Kar victim continues on eve of Mahalaya
Oct 02, 2024, at 05:00 am
Even as the festive season of Durga Puja is knocking the doors, the cry for justice for the junior doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Hospital, is far from dying down. Kolkata stood witness to another round of protest in demand for justice on Tuesday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Protest held in Kolkata against Bengal govt's decision to discontinue tram services
Sep 27, 2024, at 04:00 am
A protest was organised in Kolkata on Thursday against the Bengal government's decision to discontinue the iconic tram services due to challenges posed by the city's traffic. Trams have been a part of Kolkata's landscape and heritage ever since 1873. Kolkata, the last city in India with a functioning tram system, will now only maintain the only route between Esplanade and Maidan.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Narendra Modi arrives in New York
Sep 23, 2024, at 01:08 am
PM Modi receives a warm welcome from the Indian Community at Hotel Lotte Palace, in New York on September 22, 2024.
PM Modi arrives in US to warm Indian diaspora welcome; meets Joe Biden
Sep 22, 2024, at 06:36 am
PM in a bilateral meeting with the President of the USA, Mr. Joseph R. Biden Jr. at Greenville, Delaware, in USA on September 21, 2024.
Bengal junior doctors celebrate Mamata Banerjee's administrative rejig in face of protests
Sep 17, 2024, at 11:29 pm
West Bengal junior doctors celebrated after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee bowed to their demands and removed top cop, other police and health officials amid massive protests against the RG Kar rape and murder case. (Images by IBNS)
Left protests against arrest of DYFI leader Kalatan Dasgupta
Sep 17, 2024, at 11:24 pm
SFI, DYFI and AIDWA hit the streets on Monday protesting against the arrest of Left leader Kalatan Dasgupta for allegedly planning an attack on junior doctors, who are camped outside Swasthya Bhavan in Kolkata's Salt Lake area demanding justice for RG Kar case. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: A street drama to demand justice for RG Kar
Sep 17, 2024, at 11:19 pm
A street drama was organised in the College Street area of Kolkata demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder victim. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Sep 17, 2024, at 05:06 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday late night announced the removal of Kolkata Commissioner of Police Vineet Goyal, DC North Abhishek Gupta, two health officials after a meeting with junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder case. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at junior doctors' dharna site amid RG Kar stalemate
Sep 14, 2024, at 08:21 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a surprise visit to the dharna site of junior doctors who are camped outside Swasthya Bhavan in Kolkata's Salt Lake area for five days. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mithun Chakraborty joins RG Kar protest in Kolkata
Sep 12, 2024, at 03:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty, who is nursing a painful injury in hand, on Wednesday (Sept 11) joined a protest rally in north Kolkata, demanding justice for the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month. “This is a mass movement we are witnessing after many, many years,” he told reporters.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)