Prime Minister Modi focus on tourism and power in Ladakh
Leh, Aug 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday after inaugurating power projects in Leh, said the region of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir should be developed by laying the focus on three Ps- power, paryavaran (environment) and paryatan (tourism).
Robin (Mrs Doubtfire) Williams is no more, world mourns
Los Angeles, Aug 12 (IBNS) Robin Williams, the Oscar-winning actor and comedian who won hearts of young and old with his roles in films like Mrs Doubtfire and Jumanji, is no more. The 63-year-old actor was found dead on Monday in his home in Northern California and he might have ended his life himself since he was suffering from depression.
Ebola: UN health agency convenes ethical review of experimental drugs
New York, Aug 12 (IBNS) The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday convened a meeting of ethicists and scientists to discuss on the use of experimental medicines in treating Ebola, three days after the agency declared the current outbreak of the disease in West Africa an international public health emergency.
We will fight corruption with all might: Modi
Leh, Aug 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting Ladakh and Kargil region on Tuesday to inaugurate power projects, said he would fight corruption in India with all his might.
Seven BSF men injured in Kashmir militant attack
Srinagar, Aug 12 (IBNS) Ahead of Prime Minister's Narender Modi's visit to Leh on Tuesday, militants attacked a BSF convoy on Srinagar- Jammu National Highway near Pampore area in south Kashmir's Pulwama district injuring several personnel late Monday evening.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates power projects in Leh
Leh, Aug 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for Leh-Kargil-Srinagar Transmission System in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir besides inaugurating the Nimmo Bazgo hydel project as he promised development of the region.
Six BSF jawans injured by militants in Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 12 (IBNS): At least six Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were injured in a militant attack in Srinagar on Monday night, reports said.
Chief Justice RM Lodha defends collegium system
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) Chief Justice of India RM Lodha has endorsed the collegium system for appointing judges even as the government is against it.
Prime Minister to dedicate two Hydel projects in J&K
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation Monday two hydel power projects in Leh and Kargil in Jammu & Kashmir.
Sachin Tendulkar granted leave by Parliament
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Amid criticisms over his poor attendance in Parliament since he was nominated as a Rajya Sabha member, iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was granted leave by the House to skip the sessions.
Body found in ex-Union ministers residence
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): The body of a 42-year-old man was found at the residence of former Union minister and Congress leader Kumari Selja here on Monday, police said.
Two minor sisters gang-raped in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Aug 11 (IBNS): Two minor sisters were allegedly gang-raped in Gurgaon on Saturday night, police said.
RSS-Modi difference surfaces over BJPs LS win?
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday gave credits to people for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s victory in the crucial 2014 Lok Sabha election.
Lalu, Nitish to kick off joint campaign today
Patna, Aug 11 (IBNS): Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav are set to begin their joint political campaign on Monday.
Two BSF jawans injured in firing by PAK troops
Jammu, Aug 11 (IBNS): Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were injured in firing by Pakistani rangers along the international border in Jammu's RS Pura on Sunday night, reports said.
Lawmakers rue absence of Sachin, Rekha in Parliament
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) Some lawmakers in Parliament are vocal about the absence of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actress Rekha in Rajya Sabha, where they have been nominated as members by the previous UPA government.
New rules for bureaucrats for efficient governance under Modi
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): To provide clean and efficient governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken measures to make the bureaucrats go by some new rules or 19 new pointers, said reports on Friday.
PM speaks to family of ailing Jaswant Singh
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to the family of former Union Minister Jaswant Singh in the morning after he was admitted in a hospital.
Will Beniwal face a criminal charge now?
Jaipur, Aug 8 (IBNS): Former Mizoram Governor Kamla Beniwal, who was removed from the office on charges of corruption, is likely to face criminal charges, media reports said.
US Defence Secretary meets Sushma, seeks partnership with India
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS) US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, who met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as part his three-day trip to India, said the U.S. wants to be a partner in Indias military modernization, and recognises Indias need to strengthen their defence-industrial base.
Odisha flood toll rises to 35
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IBNS): The toll climbed to 35 with the reported death of eight more people in Odisha as the floods triggered by heavy downpour in the past week hit nearly 1.8 million people in 24 of the states 30 districts.
Captured BSF jawan to be released today from Pak
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) jawan who was captured by the Pakistani troops for allegedly crossing the border is expected to be released on Friday, sources said.
Obama authorises air strikes on Iraq to counter militants
Washington, Aug 8 (IBNS): Amid ongoing conflict in Iraq, US President Barack Obama has authorised air strikes against Islamic militants in northern Iraq to help Iraqi forces as well as to protect American personnel present in the country.
Modi is not a dictator: Rajnath on Rahul remark
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): After Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said they were not being allowed to speak in Parliament and that only one man's voice is heard alluding to PM Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the PM neither a dictator nor communal.
We are not being allowed to speak in Parliament: Rahul
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said they were not being allowed to speak in Parliament.
Cab driver arrested in Delhi for abusing five-year-old
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): A private cab driver was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a five-year-old girl in Delhi, police said.
As Gaza ceasefire begins, UN Chief urges parties to commence peace talks in Cairo
New York, Aug 6 (IBNS) Following the announcement on Monday of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian factions, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged all parties to commence talks in Cairo for a durable peace.
Haryana IAS officer shunted out for taking on Hooda govt
Chandigarh, Aug 6 (IBNS): The Haryana government on Tuesday shunted out IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer Pradeep Kasni who had recently objected to the appointment of two commissioners made by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Flood alert in Odhisas low-lying areas, 23 people killed
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IBNS): At least 23 people were killed owing to incessant rain that caused flood waters of Mahanadi river at Mundali to gradually inundate many low-lying areas in Odhisa.
Daunting challenges lying ahead of the Post Karzai government in Afghanistan
The controversy surrounding the Afghan polls doesnt seem to end. The dangerous standoff between the two leading presidential candidates has fuelled concern that protests could spiral into ethnic unrest and may seriously hurt the stability of Afghanistan. At a time, when the Afghan security forces are already burdened with managing their internal security, with the imminent exit of ISAF forces, this doesnt augur well for the country embattling with terrorism and narcotics, fuelled by a resurgent Taliban.
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