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Ahead of Parl session, PM Modi appeals to Opposition to help pass GST Bill

Jul 17, 2016, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament where he appealed to the Opposition to help pass the crucial Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill.

Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji calls on PM Modi

Jul 17, 2016, at 08:06 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM today

Jul 17, 2016, at 07:03 pm

Itanagar, July 17 (IBNS): Pema Khandu, who was elected the leader of the Congress in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Saturday, took oath as Chief Minister on Sunday.

Class 1 boy dies after being beaten by class 3 student in Hyderabad

Jul 17, 2016, at 06:22 pm

Hyderabad, July 17 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a six-year-old boy died four days after he was beaten by a seven year-old, who was his senior at a school in Hyderabad's upmarket area, media reports said.

Government unveils fourth Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds

Jul 17, 2016, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The Ministry of Finance has launched the 4th Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) and it will be open for investment by resident individuals and institutional investors from 18th to 22nd July 2016.

Gadkari invites Indian origin Silicon Valley professionals to participate in India's Start-up movement

Jul 17, 2016, at 05:58 pm

San Francisco, July 17 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has invited Silicon Valley professionals of Indian origin to participate in the Start-ups India movement, taking advantage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious policy initiative of "Ease of doing Business" and contribute towards the success of 'Make in India'.

Heavy rains lash Uttarakhand, 9 killed so far

Jul 17, 2016, at 05:45 pm

Dehradun, July 17 (IBNS): At least nine people have died so far as heavy rains lashed Uttarakhand for the second day, media reports said on Sunday.

Kejriwal holds 'Talk to AK' session, calls the interaction a reflection of his honesty

Jul 17, 2016, at 05:11 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is holding an interactive session with people on Sunday where he said the interaction is a 'reflection of our honesty.'

Pema Khandu to take oath as Arunachal CM today

Jul 17, 2016, at 04:02 pm

Itanagar, July 17 (IBNS): Pema Khandu, who was elected the leader of the Congress in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Saturday, will take oath as Chief Minister on Sunday.

Kashmir violence: Death toll touches 41, cable TV restored, newspapers gagged

Jul 17, 2016, at 03:42 pm

Srinagar, July 17 (IBNS): With one more killing in firing by security personnel, the death toll in the conflict-hit Kashmir Valley has touched 41, reports said on Sunday.

Arvind Kejriwal to hold 'Talk to AK' session today

Jul 17, 2016, at 02:24 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will will hold an interactive session with people on Sunday.

Kejriwal to interact with people through 'Talk to AK' tomorrow

Jul 17, 2016, at 02:45 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday is all set to hold an interactive session on July 17, titled 'Talk to AK'.

Inter State Council Meeting: Kejriwal demands loan waiver for farmers

Jul 17, 2016, at 02:29 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Attending the Inter State Council Meeting, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he demanded that loans of all farmers be waived by the Centre.

Inter State Council Meeting: PM Modi thanks CMs,Lt Governors for their suggestions

Jul 17, 2016, at 01:22 am

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked all the Chief Ministers and Lt Governors of different states for their suggestions and views expressed on various agenda items discussed at Inter State Council Meeting.

Hamid Ansari meets Sheikh Hasina

Jul 17, 2016, at 12:17 am

Ulaanbaatar,July 16 (IBNS): Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here.

Two kidnapped Indians released in Nigeria: Sushma Swaraj

Jul 16, 2016, at 11:48 pm

New Deli, July 16 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday confirmed that two Indians, who were abducted in Nigeria, have been released.

148 Indian students stranded in Turkey after military coup attempt

Jul 16, 2016, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday informed that 148 Indian students and 38 officials, who participated in World Schools Sports Meet, are stranded in Turkey after a military coup attempt in the country on Friday night.

Gadkari visits Tesla in US, Offers to promote JV with Indian Automobile Sector for electric vehicles

Jul 16, 2016, at 10:32 pm

San Francisco, July 16 (IBNS): Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Shipping Nitin Gadkari visited Tesla factory near San Francisco in USA on Friday and offered to promote joint ventures between the global leaders in electric car manufacturing and the Indian automobile companies with a view to introducing pollution free road transport in India, especially commercial and public motor ehicles.

Coup attempt in Turkey: Kolkata film unit stuck in Istanbul

Jul 16, 2016, at 07:45 pm

Istanbul/Kolkata, Jul 16 (IBNS): A movie unit from Kolkata, which has gone to Istanbul for shooting, has been stuck there amid a coup attempt in Turkey, reports said.

PM Modi chairs Inter-State Council Meet, says focus on intelligence sharing to strengthen security

Jul 16, 2016, at 07:28 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the eleventh Inter-State Council Meeting at New Delhi and said this inter-governmental forum can be used for evolving policy as well as ensuring its implementation while also drawing attentions of Chief Ministers towards strengthening of internal security by intelligence sharing.

Cable TV operations blocked in Kashmir

Jul 16, 2016, at 07:15 pm

Srinagar, July 16 (IBNS) : Authorities on Saturday suspended cable TV services in Kashmir as clashes went on unabated following the encounter death of Hizbul terrorist Burhan Wani, reports said.

Dadri lynching: Fear among Muslims escalate as FIR registered against Mohammed Akhlaq's family

Jul 16, 2016, at 06:36 pm

Dadri, July 16 (IBNS): After almost nine months of his murder by locals, a posthumous FIR was filed against Mohammed Akhlaq for cow slaughter, reports stated.

Pakistani model and internet celebrity Qandeel Baloch shot dead by brother

Jul 16, 2016, at 06:06 pm

Multan, July 16 (IBNS) : Pakistan model and internet celebrity Qandeel Baloch was shot dead in Multan on Saturday.

Arunachal Pradesh : Ahead of floor test Nabam Tuki resigns, Pema Khandu new leader of Congress Legislature Party

Jul 16, 2016, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS) In a dramatic turn of event, Nabam Tuki on Saturday resigned as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Arunachal Pradesh to make room for Pema Khandu ahead of floor test on Saturday.

Turkey Military Coup: Sushma urges Indians in Turkey to avoid bloodshed

Jul 16, 2016, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): India's External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj on Saturday urged the Indians in Turkey to avoid bloodshed, after the country faced a military coup on Friday evening.

PM Modi to inaugurate inter-state council meet today

Jul 16, 2016, at 03:18 pm

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 11th inter-state council meeting on Saturday.

Bollywood condemns Nice terror attack

Jul 16, 2016, at 04:57 am

Mumbai/Nice, July 15 (IBNS): The Bollywood fraternity on Friday condemned the terror attack in French city Nice which claimed at least 84 lives while many were injured during the Bastille day celebrations.

Indian Warships visit Port Kelang

Jul 16, 2016, at 04:06 am

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) In a demonstration of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Indian Navy’s increasing footprint and operational reach, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Shakti and Kirch under the Command of the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral S V Bhokare, YSM, NM have arrived at Port Kelang on Friday on a four day visit, as part of deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea and Western Pacific.

Ravi Shankar Prasad launches transforming India website

Jul 16, 2016, at 04:04 am

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology and Law & Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday formally launched new Transforming India website - www.transformingindia.mygov.in - in New Delhi.