Shashi Tharoor expresses disbelief over India's poor performance in second Test

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed his disbelief and shock after Indian batsmen collapsed in the second innings as England defeated the visitors by an innings and 159 runs in the second Test match of the ongoing series.

India, Switzerland discuss black money

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and  Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met in New Delhi on Friday and discussed several aspects of bilateral ties between the two nations which included the issue of curbing black money.

Two international entry-exit points open between India and Myanmar

Imphal, Aug 8 (IBNS): In a major boost to the India-Myanmar bilateral relations, two international entry and exit points between the two countries were officially opened on Wednesday.

MP and Chairman of Bangladesh Tariqat Federation meets MoS (Home) Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The Member of Parliament and Chairman, the Bangladesh Tariqat Federation, Al Haj Syed Nazibul Bashar Maizvandary, met the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju here on Monday.

India and the UN: Celebrating 70 years of invaluable service to the cause of peace

New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): From protecting civilians, disarming ex-combatants and helping countries transition from conflict to peace, Indian men and women in uniform have served the cause of peace from the earliest years of United Nations peacekeeping and continue to do so in some of the most challenging missions.

BT opens new global cyber security operations centre in India

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Dominic Asquith, British High Commissioner to the Republic of India, has inaugurated BT’s new Cyber Security Operations Centre (Cyber SOC) in Gurugram India.

India to deport 52 Bangladeshi nationals from Assam’s Mankachar check post

Guwahati, July 29 (IBNS): While Assam is going to publish the complete draft of the updated National Register of Citizens (NRC) on July 30 to detect illegal foreigners residing in the state, India has prepared to deport 52 Bangladeshi nationals who had entered into India without valid documents.

Invest India and UAE Ministry sign MoU for technological cooperation

New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): Invest India and the UAE Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for India - UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge on Friday in New Delhi.

MEA rubbishes US official's claim of China's resumption of activities in Doklam

New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): Reacting to a top US official's claim of China's resumption of activities in the disputed territory of Doklam, the Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement to rubbish such reports.

Romance with Muslim girl proves fatal for Dalit man in India's Rajasthan

Barmer, July 26 (IBNS): Courtship with a Muslim girl proved fatal for a Dalit man in India's Rajasthan state, as he was allegedly killed by the girl's family.

New Delhi to host Indo-Israel Innovation Conclave

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): The India- Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Conclave will be held on Tuesday in New Delhi.

Free Balochistan office inauguration in New Delhi triggers strong anti-India reaction from Pakistan

Islamabad, July 20 (IBNS): Launching a tirade over the opening of a Free Balochistan office in India, Pakistan has warned the latter against interfering in the former's internal matters, reports said.

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Cuba on cooperation in medicine

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Cuba on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy.  

India successfully test fires BrahMos missile

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): BrahMos, the supersonic cruise missile, was successfully test-fired on Monday from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Balasore, Odisha, Indian government official said.

India becomes Vice Chair of Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): India has become the Vice-Chair (Regional Head) of the Asia Pacific Region of  World Customs Organisation (WCO) for a period of two years, from July, 2018 to June, 2020.