Modi, Sharif surprise Indo-Pak watchers with breakthrough talks, issue joint statement

Modi, Sharif surprise Indo-Pak watchers with breakthrough talks, issue joint statement

Ufa, Russia, July 10 (IBNS) The hour-long bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday in Russia produced breakthrough results, including a decision to set up military-to-military contact between the two countries and Modi's first-ever visit to Pakistan for a SAARC summit.

by IBNS July 10, 2015

India, Pakistan issue joint statement after Modi-Sharif talks

India, Pakistan issue joint statement after Modi-Sharif talks

Ufa, Russia, July 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Russia and came out with a joint statement signifying a big breakthrough in the relations as they also spoke jointly on terrorism condemning it and agreeing to discuss speedy Mumbai attack trial.

by IBNS July 10, 2015

BJP-JDU close battle as counting for Bihar Legislative Council Elections is underway

BJP-JDU close battle as counting for Bihar Legislative Council Elections is underway

Patna, Jul 10 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA and Janata Dal-United (JDU) appears to be in a close battle as counting of votes for the Legislative Council elections in Bihar is underway with initial results trickling in.

by IBNS July 10, 2015

PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif's meeting goes beyond scheduled time

PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif's meeting goes beyond scheduled time

Ufa, Russia, Jul 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday greeted each other with a warm handshake before holding formal bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Russia, reports said.

by IBNS July 10, 2015

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar promises to ban liquor

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar promises to ban liquor

Patna, Jul 10 (IBNS) Ahead of the assembly elections in the state Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has promised to ban liquor when he forms the government next time.

by IBNS July 10, 2015

PM Modi to meet Nawaj Sharif in Russia today

PM Modi to meet Nawaj Sharif in Russia today

New Delhi, Jul 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday over crucial bilateral issues on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Russia.

by IBNS July 10, 2015

SC notice to MP Governor : Home Secretary meets Home Minister Rajnath Singh

SC notice to MP Governor : Home Secretary meets Home Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS) Soon after the Supreme Court issued a notice to Madhya Pradesh Governor on a petition seeking his removal over his alleged involvement in Vyapam scam, Home secretary LC Goyal met Home Minister Rajnath Singh to decide on Yadav's future, reports said.

by IBNS July 09, 2015

Army jawan and police officer injured in militant attack in Kashmir

Army jawan and police officer injured in militant attack in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jul 9 (IBNS) An army jawan and a police officer were injured in two separate terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir since Wednesday.

by IBNS July 09, 2015

Supreme Court orders CBI probe of Vyapam scam and related deaths

Supreme Court orders CBI probe of Vyapam scam and related deaths

New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS) Putting at end to the opposition demand the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered CBI probe of the Vyapam scam and the deaths related to it.

by IBNS July 09, 2015

Another Vyapam-linked death, this time key witness constable

Another Vyapam-linked death, this time key witness constable

New Delhi Jul 9(IBNS) The mystery over the parade of deaths related to the Vyapam scam continues to deepen as s witness in the case, a Madhya Pradesh Police constable has died.

by IBNS July 09, 2015

Supreme Court to hear Vyapam scam petitions today

Supreme Court to hear Vyapam scam petitions today

New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear a petition that asks for the removal of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav for his alleged involvement in the Vyapam scam.

by IBNS July 09, 2015

Hemaji made a brutal mistake : Babul Supriyo on accident that killed a child

Hemaji made a brutal mistake : Babul Supriyo on accident that killed a child

New Delhi, Jul (IBNS) Actor-politician Hema Malini made a "brutal mistake," union minister Babul Supriyo said on Wednesday.

by IBNS July 09, 2015

PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Xingping, voices concern over Lakhvi's release

PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Xingping, voices concern over Lakhvi's release

Ufa, Rusiia, Jul 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday aired India's concern during talks with Chinese President Xi Xinping over China's support to Pakistan on the release of 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.

by IBNS July 09, 2015

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets journalist Akshay Singh's family

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets journalist Akshay Singh's family

New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met on Thursday morning the family of Akshay Singh, the journalist who died on Saturday while reporting on the Vyapam scam.

by IBNS July 09, 2015

Top Australian cancer researcher visits India

Top Australian cancer researcher visits India

New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) One of Australias leading cancer experts, Dr Warwick Tong, is visiting India now to strengthen medical research links between both countries and explore potential new collaborations in the sector.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

Top Australian cancer researcher visits India

Top Australian cancer researcher visits India

New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) One of Australias leading cancer experts, Dr Warwick Tong, is visiting India now to strengthen medical research links between both countries and explore potential new collaborations in the sector.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

PM Modi arrive Russia to attend BRICS and SCO summits

PM Modi arrive Russia to attend BRICS and SCO summits

New Delhi, Jul 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Russia for two key summits-BRICS and and SCO. countries, reports said.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

PM Modi likely to host Iftar party in Srinagar

PM Modi likely to host Iftar party in Srinagar

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to host an Iftar party in Srinagar on July 17.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

SC to hear Rahul's petition against RSS defamation suit

SC to hear Rahul's petition against RSS defamation suit

New Delhi, Jul 8 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi's appeal to quash a defamation case against him for allegedly blaming Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

Sensor technology can improve accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis, research shows

Sensor technology can improve accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis, research shows

Birmingham, July 8 (IBNS) New research has shown how a smart sensor chip, able to pick up on subtle differences in glycoprotein molecules, can improve the accuracy and efficiency of prostate cancer diagnosis.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

I yielded to people's wishes : Chouhan on CBI probe in Vyapam scam

I yielded to people's wishes : Chouhan on CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Bhopal, Jul 8 (IBNS) Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan who faces a strong demand for his removal has admitted that he has "yielded to the wishes of the people" by asking the CBI to investigate the Vyapam scam.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

Top Australian cancer researcher visits India

Top Australian cancer researcher visits India

New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS) One of Australias leading cancer experts, Dr Warwick Tong, is visiting India now to strengthen medical research links between both countries and explore potential new collaborations in the sector.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

Modi to arrive Russia today to attend BRICS and SCO

Modi to arrive Russia today to attend BRICS and SCO

Ufa, Russia, Jul 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive Russia on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend the BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits.

by IBNS July 08, 2015

Bomb warning forces Turkish Airlines flight to make emergency landing in Delhi

Bomb warning forces Turkish Airlines flight to make emergency landing in Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS) A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Delhi's international airport on Tuesday after the pilot reported a "bomb threat".

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Under mounting pressure Chouhan seeks CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Under mounting pressure Chouhan seeks CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Bhopal, Jul 7 (IBNS) Two days after he flatly refused to invite a CBI investigation into the Vyapam scam, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday buckled under mounting pressure to ask the High Court for a probe by the central agency.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

 7/11 Mumbai train blasts victim dies after being in coma for nine years

7/11 Mumbai train blasts victim dies after being in coma for nine years

Mumbai, Jul 7 (IBNS) Nine years after the 2006 Mumbai blasts a man, injured in the incident, has died in a local hospital.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

Youth electrocuted at UP ATM while inserting debit card

Youth electrocuted at UP ATM while inserting debit card

Lucknow, Jul 7 (IBNS) In a shocking incident, a man was electrocuted when he inserted his debit card at an ATM machine in Janghai in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

SC to hear plea for CBI probe in Vyapam scam

SC to hear plea for CBI probe in Vyapam scam

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will hear petitions seeking a probe by Central Bureau of Investigation into the Vyapam scam on July 9.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

I am a minister, yet I am scared : Uma Bhartai on Vyapam deaths

I am a minister, yet I am scared : Uma Bhartai on Vyapam deaths

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS) As the series of eerie deaths linked to the Vyapam scam leaves the country baffled Union minister Uma Bharti has said that she herself is "scared" and asks Madhya Pradesh chief minister and her party colleague Shivraj Singh Chouhan to "do something" to address panic in the state.

by IBNS July 07, 2015

West Bengal police in IT hub releases cyber security booklet

West Bengal police in IT hub releases cyber security booklet

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Rapid acceleration of cyber crime in Bidhannagar area in West Bengal's IT hub in Kolkata has induced the Bidhannagar City Police in association with CDAC and Bharati Airtel Limited to launch a booklet on cyber safety on Monday.

by IBNS July 07, 2015