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PM Modi, his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina pledge to bring down border killings to zero

New Delhi/UNI: The incidents of border killing have decreased significantly -- that has made two top leaders of India and Bangladesh satisfied, claimed a joint statement that was issued on Wednesday following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina

by India Blooms News Service September 07, 2022

Bengaluru flood forces billionaires to leave homes on boats as posh localities pass out

Bengaluru/IBNS: As cities across India  struggle to cope with flooding, submergence and water stagnation during the monsoon owing to unchecked urbanisation, the country's IT capital Bengaluru has joined the urban sprawl. So much so that the city's billionaires are being rescued on boats.

by India Blooms News Service September 07, 2022

'Bangladesh is India's biggest development & trade partner in the region,' says PM Modi, holds talks with Sheikh Hasina on multiple bilateral issues

New Delhi: India and Bangladesh will soon initiate talks on a bilateral economic comprehensive partnership agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday (Sept 6) as both countries held talks to review and strengthen the relationship here.

by India Blooms News Service September 06, 2022

Bharat Biotechs intra-nasal Covid-19 vaccine receives approval for emergency use in India

Hyderabad/UNI: Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) Tuesday announced that iNCOVACC (BBV154), its intra-nasal vaccine against Covid-19, has received approval under restricted use in an emergency situation for ages 18 and above in India.

by India Blooms News Service September 06, 2022

'We now unite behind new PM, Liz Truss': Rishi Sunak after defeat in UK leadership race

London/IBNS: Rishi Sunak, who lost in the leadership contest to succeed Boris Johnson, asked the Conservative Party members to unite behind the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Liz Truss.

by India Blooms News Service September 05, 2022

Liz Truss defeats Rishi Sunak to become UK's new PM

London: UK's current Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Monday defeated her nearest competitor Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership race to become the country's new Prime Minister, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 05, 2022

Two killed, several injured in Lucknow hotel blaze

Lucknow, Sep 5, UNI/IBNS: A man and a woman are dead in a major fire that broke out in a hotel in the Uttar Pradesh capital here on Monday that also left several injured, police said.

by IBNS September 05, 2022

Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry dies in road accident close to Mumbai

Mumbai: Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry, who had replaced Ratan Tata, died in a road mishap in Palghar region of Maharashtra on Sunday.

by IBNS September 04, 2022

Axar Patel replaces injured Ravindra Jadeja in Asia Cup squad

Mumbai: Injured Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out from the ongoing Asia Cup and Axar Patel has been named as his replacement, BCCI said in a statement on Saturday.

by Trans World Features September 03, 2022

Nitish Kumar to leave for New Delhi on Sep 5, slams BJP for Manipur defection of JD(U)

Patna: In a bid to forge opposition unity to counter BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will leave for New Delhi on Sept 5 and sharply criticised the saffron party for engineering defection in JD(U) MLAs of Manipur.

by TWF September 03, 2022

Nora Fatehi quizzed by Delhi Police in Rs. 200-cr extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar

Bollywood actor and dancing sensation Nora Fatehi was Friday quizzed by the economic offences wing of the Delhi Police in a Rs. 200-crore extortion case involving jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, media reports said.

by TWF September 03, 2022

PM Modi commissions INS Vikrant, says 'our security concerns Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific'

Kochi/UNI: Commissioning the first indigenously designed and built warship INS Vikrant Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India's security interests to the world and hailed the momentous occasion as the country did away with yet another mark of her colonial past with the Navy unveiling a "Bharatiya nishaan".

by TWF September 02, 2022

19th International Foodtech Kolkata 2022 show gearing up to draw foreign and Indian companies

Kolkata/IBNS: More than 130 major foreign and Indian food and hospitality sector companies and leading brands would participate at the eastern regions largest food and hospitality exhibition - 19th International Foodtech Kolkata 2022 to be held at the Biswa Bangla Milan Mela Prangan from 26 to 28 August.

by Trans World Features August 19, 2022

Independence Day: Mega 75x50 ft national flag hoisted by Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru

Salem: A mega national flag measuring 75x50 feet and hand painted by 75 students of fashion technology department of Sona College of Technology and Textile Technology dept of Thiagarajar Polytechnic Salem over 14 days was hosted by Tamil Nadu Minister for Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply KN Nehru at Salem on Sunday.

by Trans World Features August 14, 2022

Cathedral of The Most Holy Rosary in Kolkata holds special mass and inter faith meet

Kolkata: The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, Burrabazar, Kolkata, held a special mass on Sunday conducted by the Vatican Nuncio to India and Nepal, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli with Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, President of The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, Myanmar, the Archbishop of Calcutta Thomas DSouza and Rev. Father Franklin Menezes, Pro-Vicar of The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, and other dignitaries.

by Trans World Features July 24, 2022

Polyglot-educationist Father Nirmol Gomes to be ordained Bishop of Krishnanagar diocese

Kolkata: A polyglot and educationist for over four decades, Father Nirmol Vincent Gomes, 63, would be ordained the Bishop of Krishnanagar diocese on Saturday at a function at the `Cathedral of the Holy Redeemer in Krishnanagar.

by Trans World Features July 21, 2022

Non-utility sector main focus in IEEMA's eastern region flagship event; over 82 senior officials to join

Kolkata: More than 82 senior officials from various non-utility organisations will discuss their upcoming requirements with sellers during a two-day event organised by the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA).

by Trans World Features June 30, 2022

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates its 64th Annual Day with over 1500 students

Salem: The Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrated its 64th annual day to reflect and rejoice on yet another eventful year that marked the completion of 65 years of training nearly 50000 students.

by Trans World Features June 14, 2022

Eastern Railway sensitises people on International Level Crossings Awareness Day

Kolkata: The Indian Railways Thursday observed the International Level Crossings Awareness Day (ILCAD) across India.

by Trans World Features June 12, 2022

Catholic nun among women achievers honoured at Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav North East Festival 2022

Agartala/Kolkata: A 65-year-old Catholic nun from India's Northeast, Sister Judith Shadap, was honoured by the Tripura state for women empowerment initiatives at the recent Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, North East Festival 2022.

by Trans World Features May 25, 2022

Sona Colleges Fashion Technology team earns patent for sewing machine for people with special needs

Bengaluru: The fashion technology team at Salems Sona College of Technology has earned a patent for modifying industrial sewing machines used by the garment industry that can now be used by people with special needs.

by Trans World Features May 14, 2022

South Indias Sona Group 50:50 JV with Australias Mycelium Biotechnology

Bengaluru: South Indias diversified Sona Group has forged a 50:50 joint venture with Australias Mycelium Biotechnology Group to set up a state-of-the art Mycelium research and production facility in Salem.

by Trans World Features April 22, 2022

Plant Based Foods Industry Association delegation meets Union Minister to enable the plant-based food ecosystem in India

New Delhi: A delegation of the newly-formed Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) met Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State For Food Processing Industries, at his residence here recently.

by Trans World Features March 18, 2022

HireMee features among $5Mn XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling competition top rankers

Bengaluru: Indias skilling, assessment and job platform HireMee has made it to the list of five finalists of the $5Mn XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling competition -- the sole non-US firm to make it to the prestigious global list.

by Trans World Features March 02, 2022

Union Budget: Sona Group of Education Institutions chief welcomes govt's initiative to further strengthen digital education initiatives

New Delhi: FM Nirmala Seetharaman's announcement on further strengthening the digital education initiatives of the government is 'very much welcome', said Chocko Valliappa, Vice Chairman, Sona Group of Education Institutions, Salem.

by Trans World Features February 01, 2022

Sourav Ganguly, others join Pronam virtual meet held by Kolkata CP

Kolkata: Kolkata Commissioner of Police, Vineet Goyal and other police officials, held a virtual meeting with the senior citizens of Pronam.

by Trans World Features January 19, 2022

Top CII Innovative Institution Award 2021 for Thiagarajar Polytechnic College

Bengaluru: Salem-based Thiagarajar Polytechnic College emerged as the winner in the CII instituted Industrial Innovation Awards 2021 among polytechnics, making the 64-year old polytechnic in the country to have won this honour.

by Trans World Features December 28, 2021

Legal Salah envisions expansion in rural India, appoints Ranjan Mistry as Strategic Advisor

Kolkata: Legal Salah, a legal-tech startup, announced the onboarding of Ranjan Mistry, a famous Indian serial social entrepreneur, as it's Strategic Advisor and board member to further the company's expansion plans in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

by Trans World Features December 06, 2021

Legal Salah to inaugurate offices in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, people facing tech barriers a priority

Kolkata/IBNS: Legal Salah, an online legal solutions provider, is set to mark its physical presence in Bengaluru and Hyderabad with new offices at both locations to provide a diversified mix of legal services in offline mode.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2021

Telecommunication has gone beyond our imagination to build the new world: Sam Pitroda

by Trans World Features November 16, 2021