French mountaineer beheaded by terrorist group in North Africa
Sep 25, 2014, at 04:21 pm
Algeria, Sep 25 (IBNS): A French tourist was abducted in Algeria by a terrorist group aligned with the Islamic State on Sunday, media reports said.
PM Modi to launch "Make in India" campaign today
Sep 25, 2014, at 04:01 pm
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil his ambitious “Make in India†campaign on Thursday with a vision to transform the nation into a global manufacturing hub.
Minor girl buried alive by stepmother in Agra
Sep 25, 2014, at 03:40 pm
Agra, Sep 25 (IBNS): A six-year-old girl was buried alive allegedly by her stepmother in Agra in Uttar Pradesh, reports said.
Saradha: CBI interrogates TMC MP
Sep 25, 2014, at 05:49 am
Kolkata, Sept 24 (IBNS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday quizzed Trinamool Congress MP Subhendu Adhikari in connection with the multi-crore Saradha chitfund scam.
Cabinet approves Swachh Bharat Programme for urban areas
Sep 25, 2014, at 04:53 am
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for a massive program called "Swachh Bharat Mission for Urban Areas".
MoU between India- US for cooperation in gas hydrates approved
Sep 25, 2014, at 04:44 am
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United States for cooperation in gas hydrates for a period of five years.
German Embassy hosts concert for Kashmir, raises relief fund
Sep 25, 2014, at 04:35 am
Srinagar, Sept 24 (IBNS): The German Embassy hosted a charity concert for Kashmir at the garden of Ambassador Michael Steiner's residence on Tuesday evening.
Calcutta HC directs CBI to investigate Parui murder case
Sep 25, 2014, at 04:17 am
Kolkata, Sept 24 (IBNS) In a setback for Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the Parui murder case.
Drought: Inter Ministerial Team Leaves for U P
Sep 25, 2014, at 03:13 am
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) The Union Agriculture Ministry is sending an Inter-Ministerial team to Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday to make an assessment of drought situation in the state, officials said.
India's participation in the Thirty Metre Telescope Project approved
Sep 25, 2014, at 03:02 am
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for India's participation in the Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) Project at Mauna Kea in the USA at a total cost of Rs. 1299.8 crores from 2014-23.
Sep 25, 2014, at 03:01 am
Bilaspur, Sept 24 (IBNS) At least 25 people were killed as a bus fell into the Gobind Sagar Lake at Bilaspur in Himahcal Pradesh on Wednesday, reports said.
J&K flood: Bhutan's King writes to Governor NN Vohra
Sep 25, 2014, at 02:26 am
Srinagar, Sept 24 (IBNS) King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar has written to Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra to convey his deepest condolences to the people for the loss of lives and damage to property due to flood and landslides in the state.
Today is Mangal-Parv-Celebration of success of Mangalyaan: PM
Sep 25, 2014, at 02:07 am
Tumkur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Siddaganga Mutt at Tumkur on Wednesday and received the blessings of Shivakumar Swamy ji.
Union govt is committed to boosting agricultural economy: PM
Sep 25, 2014, at 01:19 am
Tumkur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Union government was committed to boosting the agricultural economy and empowering the farmers by facilitating value addition through creation of appropriate infrastructure, including rural connectivity, storage and warehousing.
Coal scam: SC scraps 214 illegal coal blocks
Sep 25, 2014, at 12:16 am
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS): In a bold judgement, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled 214 coal block allocations between 1993 and 2008 sparing just four, which are government-run non-joint ventures.
Supreme Court cancels 214 coal block allocation since 1993
Sep 24, 2014, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday nullified the allocation of 214 of the 218 coal blocks, leased out to companies illegally by the Centre since 1993.
Now smaller allies not happy with BJP-Sena seat-sharing formula
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:14 pm
Mumbai, Sep 24 (IBNS): With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena inching towards a seat-sharing agreement, the smaller allies in the coalition now rejected the new formula saying it gave them too few seats for the Maharashtra Assembly polls scheduled next month, reports said.
At least 14 killed in Bilaspur bus mishap
Sep 24, 2014, at 05:47 pm
Bilaspur, Sep 24 (IBNS): At least 14 people were killed in a bus accident in Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, reports said.
Amit Shah to reach Mumbai to resolve seat-sharing deadlock
Sep 24, 2014, at 05:45 pm
Mumbai, Sep 24 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah will visit Mumbai on Wednesday in view of resolving the ongoing seat-sharing stalemate with its long-time ally Shiv Sena ahead of the crucial Maharashtra Assembly polls scheduled next month, reports said.
Signs of solution over India-China border stand off
Sep 24, 2014, at 05:11 pm
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IBNS): There have been signs of resolution along the Chumur sector in Ladakh region after China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday asked for another flag meeting at Chushul with Indian commanders, reports said.
PM Modi congratulates scientists at ISRO on successful Mars mission
Sep 24, 2014, at 03:59 pm
Bangalore, Sep 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and also fellow Indians on the historic success of India’s Mars mission - Mangalyaan.
SC to pronounce verdict on illegal coal block allocation today
Sep 24, 2014, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IBNS): The Supreme Court will decide the fate of at least 218 coal blocks which were allocated to companies illegally by the Centre, reports said.
Amid standoff, Chinese Army asks for flag meet with India
Sep 24, 2014, at 03:33 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): The Chinese Army on Tuesday asked the Indian side for a flag meeting amid standoff in Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), media reports said.
Saradha scam: Official points finger at Mukul Roy
Sep 24, 2014, at 02:28 am
Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): In a new revelation in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam, Saradha official and Sudipta Sen aide Arvind Singh Chouhan has pointed fingers at senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mukul Roy.
Black-flags to Modi during his US visit
Sep 24, 2014, at 02:12 am
Washington, Sept 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be going to face protests by a certain group who is learnt will hold rallies against him when he visits US later this week, media reported.
Only lime-water, fruits for Modi in US tour
Sep 24, 2014, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Whether gala dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama in the White House or community dinner hosted in his honour by the Indian Ambassador-Prime Minister Narendra Modi will stick to his "Navratri" menu, when he visits the country later this week, media reported.
Maha polls: Shiv Sena, BJP to continue alliance
Sep 24, 2014, at 01:23 am
Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS): In an arduous attempt to save the 25-year-old 'Mahayuti' alliance ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday sent a new seat sharing proposal to the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) where the former has agreed to offer 130 seats to the latter.
Modi to cater for investment in US
Sep 24, 2014, at 01:11 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to draw massive foreign investment will get a new boost when he meets top honchos and heads of 11 American companies including ‪Google and ‪Pepsico during his visit to the United States later this week.
PM greets the nation on Mahalaya
Sep 24, 2014, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion marking the new moon, seven days before Durga Puja festival. In a statement, PM said, "Shubho Mahalaya! May this festive season enhance the spirit of joy, peace and prosperity in our lives."
Modi to witness Mangalyaan's entry into Mars
Sep 24, 2014, at 12:03 am
Bengaluru, Sept 23 (IBNS): Hours ahead of the much-awaited moment when India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) satellite "Mangalyaan" enters the Martian orbit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday to witness the historical event, which will take place on Wednesday.