An integrated approach is vital for infrastructure development say experts at Kolkata Summit
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IBNS): Building appropriate infrastructure is a key requirement for any developing nation, and therefore India needs to plan accordingly was the key thought that underscored discussions at the second edition of the Infrastructure Summit held in Kolkata recently under the aegis of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
TVS launches Victor Premium Edition for festive season
Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS): TVS Motor Company on Thursday launched the new edition of TVS Victor with new features ahead of the upcoming festive season.
#BlockNarendraModi: Hashtag to protest against abuses hurled on Gauri Lankesh
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dragged into a controversy as he follows few Twitter users who were seen abusing journalist-turned activist, Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead outside her residence by some unknown assailants on Tuesday evening.
Pakistan admits LeT, JeM operate from its soil
Islamabad, Sep 7 (IBNS): Putting decades of denial aside, Islamabad on Wednesday finally admitted that international terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Toiba operate from within Pakistan, reports said.
Silencing a voice with gun is the worst way : Kamal Hassan condemning Gauri Lankesh murder
Bengaluru, Sep 7 (IBNS) : Condemning the murder of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh, actor Kamal Haasan on Thursday said silencing a voice with gun is the worst thing to happen.
Central Armed Police Forces receive ATVs and equipment from Defence Minister Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IBNS): Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who took charge of the Defence Ministry recently, handed over various equipment and vehicles to the Central Armed Police Forces, on Thursday, according to media reports.
Karnataka police detain BJP leaders attempting to hold bike rally in Mangalore
Mangalore, Sep 7 (IBNS); Karnataka police detained several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including state unit chief B S Yeddyurappa, who were trying to organise a bike rally despite the denial of permission in Mangalore on Thursday, media reports said.
Terror funding : NIA continues raids in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 7 (IBNS) : Continuing its crackdown on the terror funding of Kashmir Separatists, National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted fresh searches at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir as part of its probe on Thursday morning.
Mumbai Blast Case: Convicted Abu Salem, Karimullah get life imprisonment
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IBNS): Abu Salem and Karimullah, two of the convicts in the 1993 Mumbai Blast Case, have been handed over life imprisonment by a special TADA court on Thursday.
Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu lauds startup community in India
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IBNS): Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, who is now the Commerce and Industry Minister, went live on social media to address the startup community in India.
Talentedge launches AI and Machine Learning-driven Executive Education platform
Jamshedpur, Sept 6 (IBNS): SLIQ 2.0, a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) enabled platform for learning for XLRI Virtual Learning Students was launched recently by Father E. Abraham, S.J.,Director, Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur.
JIS wishes to see its students emerge as good citizens, says Group Director at Convocation
Kalyani (West Bengal), Sep 6 (IBNS): JIS College of Engineering, part of the JIS Group Educational Initiatives, observed its Convocation Day on Wednesday (Sep 6) at the college premises located in Kalyani, West Bengal.
Cow vigilantism : SC asks Centre, states to take measures
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IBNS): Initiating a crackdown on cow vigilantism, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked both the Centre and the states to take steps to curb the practice, media reports said.
Modi and BJP out to silence voice of dissent : Rahul Gandhi on Lankesh murder
Bengaluru/New Delhi, Sep 6 (IBNS) : In an inevitable political fallout of the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders on Wednesday launched a virulent attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi while different organisations in major metros announced plans to hit the street in protest.
Florida: Punjab couple fly 13,000 kms to 'discipline' daughter-in-law, face criminal prosecution
Tallahassee, Sep 6 (IBNS): An Indian couple from the Punjab region who flew almost 8000 miles (approx 13,000 kms) to beat their daughter-in-law in Florida, are facing multiple battery charges, reports said.
Gauri Lankesh Murder Probe: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls emergency meeting
Bengaluru, Sep 6 (IBNS): As the cops are yet to open the CCTV footage to probe the murder of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called an emergency meeting with several other ministers a little while from now, media reports said.
ISIS-K kills two Afghan soldiers for serving in the military
Kabul, Sep 6 (IBNS): The ISIS-K has executed two brothers for serving in the national army, reports said.
Gauri Lankesh murder case: Have secured good leads, say state police
Bengaluru, Sept 6 (IBNS): Hours after senior journalist Gauri Lankesh was gunned down by unidentified assailants at her Bengaluru residence, Karnataka Police have clamed that they have come across some good leads and have also secured CCTV footage, which will help them crack the case.
Lucknow metro comes to a premature halt on day one
Lucknow, Sep 6 (IBNS): The Lucknow metro which was flagged off amid much fanfare on Tuesday, sadly encountered a premature halt on the inaugural day, after developing a technical glitch during its maiden run on Wednesday morning, reports said.
5.4M earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands, no casualty reported
Port Blair, Sep 6 (IBNS): A quake of magnitude 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands early on Wednesday morning, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Kolkata: Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights awareness
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India and JIS College of Engineering recently organized a program on 'Intellectual Property Rights for Sensitizing and Creating IP Awareness among Various Stakeholders'.
Building collapsed in Kolkata's Burrabzar, three injured
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IBNS) : At least three people were seriously injured when a building collapsed in Kolkata's business hub Burrabazar area on Tuesday, reports said.
Air India aircraft veers off taxiway, rolled into drain at Kochi airport, passengers safe
Kochi/Mumbai, Sep 5 (IBNS) : An Air India Express aircraft veered off the taxiway and rolled partly into a drain after it landed at the Kochi airport in Kerala early on Tuesday morning., media reports said.
Afghanistan: Airstrikes in Helmand Taliban bases account for 25 casualties
Kabul, Sep 5 (IBNS): Military airstrikes by the Afghan soldiers in the country's Helmand province targeting Taliban bases accounted for at least 25 casualties, local Khaama Press reported.
PM Modi speaks about 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' at BRICS Summit
Xiamen, Sep 5 (IBNS): Addressing the Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries at the BRICS Summit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in favour of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas" as India's development agenda, media reports said.
BRICS Summit: PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
Xiamen, Sep 5 (IBNS): For the first time after the end of the Doklam stand-off, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on Tuesday, media reports said.
Australia: Same sex marriage vote could hit a bump. Here's why:
Sydney, Sep 5 (IBNS): Come Sep 12, Australians will take part in a vote to decide whether to legalise same sex marriages or not, but that could all come to an abrupt end.
Hurricane Irma: Florida declares emergency
Tallahassee, Sep 5 (IBNS): The southernmost US state, Florida, has declared an emergency on Monday, after Hurricane Irma was upgraded to category four storm, reports said.
PM Modi greets teachers on occasion of Teacher's Day
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the teachers on the occasion of Teacher's Day.
Fourth Annual Oakvillle Diwali Gala in Ontario promises entertainment, urges for hospital charity
Toronto, Sept 3 (IBNS) Diwali, the Festival of Lights & Joy, is celebrated by millions all around the world. This year, Oakville Diwali Gala in Toronto will offer guests entertainment by ManjMusik, Lead Vocalist & Music Composer from the group RDB.
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