Controversial godman Rampal to be produced in court today

Controversial godman Rampal to be produced in court today

HISAR/PANCHKULA, Nov 20 (IBNS): Controversial self-styled godman Sant Rampal who was arrested by the police late on Wednesday night from Hisar will be produced in court on Thursday morning, media reports said.

by IBNS November 20, 2014

33-year-old PhD scholar from Manipur found dead in south Delhi

33-year-old PhD scholar from Manipur found dead in south Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): A 33-year-old PhD scholar from Manipur was found dead at his south Delhi residence late Wednesday night, police said.

by IBNS November 20, 2014

India Extends $75 Million Credit Line to Fiji

India Extends $75 Million Credit Line to Fiji

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Making a strong pitch to enhance bilateral ties, India on Wednesday extended US$ 75 million Credit Line to Fiji.

by IBNS November 19, 2014

No relief for Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

No relief for Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS) It is bad news for former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Chavan as there is no reprieve for him in the Adarsh scam case by the Bombay High Court.

by IBNS November 19, 2014

Modi increases "Look East" horizon in Pacific Ocean region

Modi increases "Look East" horizon in Pacific Ocean region

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): With a view to increase its economic influence and enhance defence co-operation in the Pacific Ocean region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday annnounced to increase the Grant-in-Aid to each of the Pacific Island Countries by US$ 75,000 per year.

by IBNS November 19, 2014

Rampal still inside Hisar ashram, 4 women found dead: Police

Rampal still inside Hisar ashram, 4 women found dead: Police

Hisar, Nov 19 (IBNS): Amid reports of deaths of four women inside the Hisar ashram of a murder accused godman, police said Wednesday they are fully engaged in operation to arrest self-styled Sant Rampal who is still holed up inside the campus where he is being protected by thousands of his supporters leading to a standoff with the cops.

by IBNS November 19, 2014

India will don the role of 'Vishvaguru': Modi

India will don the role of 'Vishvaguru': Modi

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India would use the strengths of its democracy and young population for the benefit of mankind.

by IBNS November 19, 2014

Training aircraft crashes in Indore

Training aircraft crashes in Indore

Indore, Nov 19 (IBNS) A training aircraft which reportedly took off from the Indore Flying Club has crashed, said reports on Wednesday.

by IBNS November 19, 2014

Modi announces initiatives to expand India-Fiji ties

Modi announces initiatives to expand India-Fiji ties

Suva, Nov 19 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is now in Fiji after his trip to Australia, Wednesday announced a clutch of initiatives to expand the ties with the Pacific island nation, including visa on arrival in India for Fijians and funds to promote business ties.

by IBNS November 19, 2014

Armed man shoots at pharma company chairman

Armed man shoots at pharma company chairman

Hyderabad, Nov 19 (IBNS) N Reddy, chairman of one of the leading pharmaceutical companies, Aurobindo Pharma, was shot at by an unidentified assailant with an AK 47 rifle during the morning walk on Wednesday here though he escaped the bid with minor injuries.

by IBNS November 19, 2014

Indian Railways is the powerhouse of the country: Suresh Prabhu

Indian Railways is the powerhouse of the country: Suresh Prabhu

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Newly inducted Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday remarked that Indian Railways is the growth engine as well as the Powerhouse of the country.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

Modi gifts a commemorative photo collage to Abbott

Modi gifts a commemorative photo collage to Abbott

Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday presented to Tony Abbott, a commemorative Photo Collage dedicated to the memory of John Lang, an Australian with a remarkable Indian connection.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

Modi, Abbott stresses to unlock bilateral economic relationship

Modi, Abbott stresses to unlock bilateral economic relationship

Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Tony Abbott recognised that the partnership has tremendous room for growth and agreed to unlock the vast potential of the economic relationship, especially in priority areas such as resources, education, skills, agriculture, infrastructure, investments, financial services and health.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

Police, Rampal supporters clash in Hisar

Police, Rampal supporters clash in Hisar

Hisar, Nov 18 (IBNS) The police and supporters of Sant Rampal clashed outside the self-styled godman's ashram at Hisar in Haryana on Tuesday.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

Burdwan blast: Myanmar national arrested from Hyderabad

Burdwan blast: Myanmar national arrested from Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 18 (IBNS): Ind a fresh development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Myanmar national in connection with the Burdwan blast case from Hyderabad city in Andhra Pradesh, reports said on Tuesday.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

India, Australia united by ideals of democracy: Modi

India, Australia united by ideals of democracy: Modi

Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) India and Australia are united by the ideals of democracy and Australia would be at the centre of India's thought, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Australian Parliament here in his address.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

Modi welcomes India-Australia security cooperation

Modi welcomes India-Australia security cooperation

Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed Australian Parliament during his ongoing visit to the country, on Tuesday welcomed the the New Framework for Security Cooperation between the two nations to fight terrorism and crime and forge defence engagements.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

India, Australia establish security cooperation

India, Australia establish security cooperation

Canberra, Nov 18 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott on Tuesday decided to establish a framework for security cooperation and reaffirmed that the Strategic Partnership between the two nations is based on converging political, economic and strategic interests as they pledged to combat terrorism and forge defence ties.

by IBNS November 18, 2014

Modi all set for big address in Sydney

Modi all set for big address in Sydney

Sydney, Nov 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sydney to a big welcome as people await his US Madison Square speech encore here in his public address at the Allphones Arena in Sydney's Olympic Park.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

Pakistan test-fires Hatf IV ballistic missile

Pakistan test-fires Hatf IV ballistic missile

Rawalpindi, Nov 17 (IBNS) : Pakistan on Monday conducted a successful test launch of Intermediate Range Shaheen 1A (Hatf IV) Ballistic Missile, officials said.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

China: Factory fire kills 18

China: Factory fire kills 18

Beijing, Nov 17 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed in east China's Shandong Province after a food company caught fire caught fire on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

Obama confirms Peter Kassig's death

Obama confirms Peter Kassig's death

Washington, Nov 17 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama has confirmed the killing of American hostage Peter Kassig by Islamic State militants.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

 Haryana godman may skip court again in murder case

Haryana godman may skip court again in murder case

Hisar, Nov 17 (IBNS): While tension prevailed in Haryana's Hisar as armed followers of self-styled godman Rampal kept the police on edge, he might again not appear before a court in Chandigarh in murder case on Monday.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

J&K: BSF jawan opens fire outside CM's residence

J&K: BSF jawan opens fire outside CM's residence

Srinagar, Nov 17 (IBNS) Security forces, that are deployed outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Gupkar Srinagar city, fired some shots in the air on Monday.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

NCC Day celebrated in West Bengal

NCC Day celebrated in West Bengal

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate (West Bengal & Sikkim) celebrated their 66th anniversary at Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata on Sunday.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

Modi woos Australia investors promising a different India

Modi woos Australia investors promising a different India

Brisbane, Nov 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday speaking at a business breakfast in Australia hosted by the Premier of Queensland urged investors to come to a "different" India assuring that the country is eliminating unnecessary laws and regulations and making processes easier and shorter and transparent to do business.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

2 militants, one civilian killed in J&K

2 militants, one civilian killed in J&K

Srinagar, Nov 14 (IBNS): Two militants were killed in an encounter with police and security forces at Chenigam Kulgam on Friday morning. One civilian was also killed in cross-fire.

by IBNS November 14, 2014

IPL scam: SC reveal names of Stuart Binny, Owais Shah and others, directs BCCI to hold back elections

IPL scam: SC reveal names of Stuart Binny, Owais Shah and others, directs BCCI to hold back elections

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President-in-exile Narayanswamy Srinivasan got a huge blow as the Supreme Court on Friday directed the board to hold back the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections due next week. It also disclosed some names including Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny in connection with IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, media reported.

by IBNS November 14, 2014

Mamata suspends 3 after Kunal Ghosh attempts suicide in prison

Mamata suspends 3 after Kunal Ghosh attempts suicide in prison

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday suspended officials including Jail Superintendent in connection with the alleged suicide attempt of suspended Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh, media reported.

by IBNS November 14, 2014

PM Modi reaches Australia to attend G-20 summit

PM Modi reaches Australia to attend G-20 summit

Brisbane, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Brisbane in Australia to attend the annual summit of the Group of 20 of the worlds developed and emerging economies, media reports said.

by IBNS November 14, 2014