PM Modi congratulates Malcolm Turnbull

PM Modi congratulates Malcolm Turnbull

New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated newly elected Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull.

by IBNS July 18, 2016

Elite CRPF commandos die in Maoist ambush in Bihar

Elite CRPF commandos die in Maoist ambush in Bihar

Patna, Jul 19 (IBNS): Ten soldiers of the elite COBRA commando team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) died in a suspected Maoist attack in a forested area off the Aurangabad-Gaya border in Bihar, according to media reports on Tuesday. Several injured jawans have been shifted to hospitals.

by IBNS July 18, 2016

India-US bilateral energy cooperation talks

India-US bilateral energy cooperation talks

Washington/New Delhi, Jul 19 (IBNS): Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas met the US Secretary of Energy Dr Ernest Moniz in Washington on Monday. The two Ministers reviewed bilateral energy cooperation, especially in oil and gas sector between the two countries.

by IBNS July 18, 2016

Lok Sabha adjourns till Tuesday

Lok Sabha adjourns till Tuesday

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Paying homage to Dalpat Singh Paraste, a Lok Sabha member who passed away on June 1, the lower house was adjourned till Tuesday, reports said.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

Kejriwal penances by washing dishes at Golden Temple

Kejriwal penances by washing dishes at Golden Temple

Amritsar, July 18 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday cleaned dishes at Golden Temple for what he considered to be his penance for an unintentional mistake, reports said.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

Baton Rouge shooting leaves three officers dead

Baton Rouge shooting leaves three officers dead

Baton Rouge, July 18 (IBNS): At least three law officers were killed and three others were injured when a Missouri man ambushed in Baton Rouge area of the US on Sunday.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

Monsoon Session of the Parliament to begin today

Monsoon Session of the Parliament to begin today

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament will commence from Monday.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

Nabam Tuki congratulates new Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Nabam Tuki congratulates new Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Itanagar, July 18 (IBNS): Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Monday congratulated his successor Pema Khandu, after the latter was sworn in as the new Chief Minister following the Supreme Court verdict, which reinstated the Congress government in the state.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

PDP legislator attacked by mob on way to Srinagar

PDP legislator attacked by mob on way to Srinagar

Srinagar, Jul 18 (IBNS): A legislator from the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Khalil Bandh, was injured in a mob attack while travelling to Srinagar from Pulwama on Sunday right, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

In Kenya, Ban calls for broader partnerships, sustainable investments to drive global development

In Kenya, Ban calls for broader partnerships, sustainable investments to drive global development

New York, July 18 (Just Earth News): At a United Nations intergovernmental forum opening in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged participants to focus on strong collaboration, equality and inclusion in trade, finance and investment in order to better align action with agreed-upon sustainable development targets and help restore trust in the global economy.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

Festival-winner film 'Umformung' screened for sex-workers, monks

Festival-winner film 'Umformung' screened for sex-workers, monks

Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): Hindi feature film Umformung The Transformation, which was the official selection of 4th Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, was screened before a diverse audience of monks and sex workers at state-run theatre Nandan last week.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

WB: Essar's Raniganj (E) block becomes India's highest CBM producer

WB: Essar's Raniganj (E) block becomes India's highest CBM producer

Durgapur, Jul 14 (IBNS): As the first company in India, Essar Energy has marked the highest production of Coalbed Methane (CBM) gas with its Raniganj (East) block at the rate of 1 million standard cubic metres per day (scmd).

by IBNS July 16, 2016

Essar Energy to invest additional 1000 cr in its West Bengal project

Essar Energy to invest additional 1000 cr in its West Bengal project

Durgapur/Raniganj, Jul 15 (IBNS): After achieving the milestone of 1 million standard cubic metres per day (scmd) in Coalbed Methane (CBM) gas production from West Bengal's Raniganj (East) Block, Essar Energy will invest additional 1000 crore rupees in the same project to reach a plateau of 3 million scmd by middle of FY2017-18, an official said on Wednesday.

by Durgapur/Raniganj, Jul 15 (IBNS): After achieving the milestone of 1 million standard cubic metres p July 16, 2016

Kolkata start-up aspirants get a leg up from mentors

Kolkata start-up aspirants get a leg up from mentors

Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): The newly formed Kolkata Ventures and the US Department of Commerce organised a programme called Be UR Own Boss: Starting With ZERO Money, recently in Kolkata, where entrepreneurs from diverse fields -- software to journalism -- shared their journeys of braving all odds to be on their own.

by IBNS July 15, 2016

Indian Army to honour martyrs on 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Indian Army to honour martyrs on 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Udhampur, July 15 (IBNS): The Army is preparing extensively to honour the martyrs of the Kargil War of 1999 in a series of solemn ceremonies this year, a government release stated.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

India's Congress party condemns Nice attack

India's Congress party condemns Nice attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): The Indian National Congress (INC) on Friday condemned the Nice terror attack, which accounted for at least 80 lives and left several others injured.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Hardik Patel walks out of prison on bail, goes on exile

Hardik Patel walks out of prison on bail, goes on exile

Surat, July 15 (IBNS) : After spending nine months behind the bars, Hardik Patel, the young leader of Gujarat's Patel community walked out of prison on Friday morning to a roaring welcome by hundreds of his supporters, who gathered outside the Lajpore jail, reports said.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Politicos, celebrities condemn France terror attack, mourn the deaths

Politicos, celebrities condemn France terror attack, mourn the deaths

New Delhi/Washington, July 15 (IBNS): In the wake of the terror attack which struck France's Nice on Bastille Day, killing at least 80 people, politicos and celebrities paid homage to the victims, sending heartfelt messages through social media.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Skill Development Minister Rudy greets citizens on the anniversary of Skill India

Skill Development Minister Rudy greets citizens on the anniversary of Skill India

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Union Skill Development Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Friday greeted citizens on the first anniversary of Skill India.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

President Mukherjee condemns France terror attack

President Mukherjee condemns France terror attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday condemned the terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed at least 80 people.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

US President condemns France terror attack

US President condemns France terror attack

Washington, July 15 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday condemned the terror attack in France which killed at least 80 people.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Narendra Modi condemns France attack

Narendra Modi condemns France attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): As France witnessed another terror attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned such 'mindless acts of violence' and said he was 'appalled' by the horrific attack.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

France attack: No Indians hurt, says official

France attack: No Indians hurt, says official

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) No Indians have have been affected by the attack in France which has killed at least 80 people so far.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Good Times Concept Events empanels with Piccadily

Good Times Concept Events empanels with Piccadily

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Good Times Concept Events Management Company recently announced its empanelment with Piccadily, an upscale business-cum leisure property featuring the luxurious five-star hotel at Janakpuri, Delhi.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

AAP minister's daughter resigns from adviser role after controversy

AAP minister's daughter resigns from adviser role after controversy

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): Saumya Jain, daughter of Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain, resigned from her post as an adviser in the mohalla clinic project of the Delhi government, following a controversy, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is likely to be be announced on Thursday as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the Congress in the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

 Officer Pooja Thakur, who led Obama Guard of Honour, sues the IAF

Officer Pooja Thakur, who led Obama Guard of Honour, sues the IAF

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Wing Commander Pooja Thakur, the first woman officer to lead the inter-service Guard of Honour during US President Barack Obama's visit last year and hogged the light as one representing women's empowerment in India, has sued the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the armed forces tribunal.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): India has strongly protested strongly against Pakistan raising the issue of Kashmir and Burhan Wani's death during a debate on human rights at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen

ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Islamic State (ISIS) on Wednesday admitted that a senior leader known as Omar the Chechen is dead, confirming months of speculation by the US government, according to reports.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

Dual suicides rock IIT Madras campus

Dual suicides rock IIT Madras campus

Chennai, July 14 (IBNS): A dual suicide on Wednesday rocked the IIT Madras campus as a student and a professor's wife decided to end their respective lives in separate cases, reports stated.

by IBNS July 13, 2016