Amitabh Bachchan jibes at the UK after Rishi Sunak's elevation as PM

Amitabh Bachchan jibes at the UK after Rishi Sunak's elevation as PM

Acting legend Amitabh Bachchan joined the list of people who are showering their wishes on Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak, who Monday won the race to become the United Kingdom Prime Minister.

by Trans World Features October 25, 2022

'Entire country experiencing power of Jan Dhan bank accounts': PM Modi launches 75 Digital Banking Units across India

'Entire country experiencing power of Jan Dhan bank accounts': PM Modi launches 75 Digital Banking Units across India

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) across 75 districts to the nation via video conferencing.

by Trans World Features October 16, 2022

India's retail inflation jumps up to touch 7.41 percent in September, highest since April

India's retail inflation jumps up to touch 7.41 percent in September, highest since April

New Delhi: India's retail inflation touched  7.41 percent in September, as per government data released on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features October 12, 2022

India reports 3,615 new Covid-19 cases

India reports 3,615 new Covid-19 cases

New Delhi/UNI: India reported 3,615 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total tally of active caseload to 40,979 as per the Health Ministry data on Wednesday

by Trans World Features September 28, 2022

After Jaishankar questions American F-16 security assistance to Pak, US responds

After Jaishankar questions American F-16 security assistance to Pak, US responds

The White House has responded to Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's questioning of the rationale behind US' F-16 security assistance to Pakistan, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 27, 2022

India, Pakistan should settle Kashmir issue for development and peace, says ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti

India, Pakistan should settle Kashmir issue for development and peace, says ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that India and Pakistan should sit together and settle the Kashmir issue to pave way for the peace and development in the sub-continent.

by Trans World Features September 24, 2022

After Leicester temple attack, Jaishankar shares concerns with UK Foreign Secy over security of Indians

After Leicester temple attack, Jaishankar shares concerns with UK Foreign Secy over security of Indians

New York/UNI: India has shared its concerns over the security of the Indian community in the United Kingdom with British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in the backdrop of the violence and vandalisation of a Hindu temple in Leicester.

by Trans World Features September 22, 2022

'Modi was right,' says Macron backing Indian PM's anti-war stand before Putin

'Modi was right,' says Macron backing Indian PM's anti-war stand before Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was right when he told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that this was not the time for war, French President Emannuel Macron has said while addressing the general debate at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.

by Trans World Features September 21, 2022

India logs 5,076 new Covid cases

India logs 5,076 new Covid cases

New Delhi, Sep 11, UNI/IBNS: India recorded 5,076 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total tally of active caseload to 47,945 as per the Health Ministry data on Sunday

by India Blooms News Service September 11, 2022

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

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 08, 2022

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

'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

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

'One China' policy acts as a deterrent to India-Taiwan relations: Experts

'One China' policy acts as a deterrent to India-Taiwan relations: Experts

India's support for 'One China' policy- which is the acknowledgement that there is only one Chinese government with no diplomatic recognition of Taiwan - is a deterrent to burgeoning security and political cooperation, according to panelists at a Roundtable on India's Taiwan policy.

by Trans World Features May 23, 2021

India, Denmark begin to work on Green Strategic Partnership

India, Denmark begin to work on Green Strategic Partnership

Kolkata: India and Denmark have begun a new era in the form of a far reaching Green Strategic Partnership that will enable Denmark in delivering sustainable solutions to India.

by Trans World Features February 23, 2021

FM Jaishankar launches ANI founder Prem Prakashs book busting the myth of India-China brotherhood

FM Jaishankar launches ANI founder Prem Prakashs book busting the myth of India-China brotherhood

Kolkata/New Delhi: With this year's deadly border skirmish and martyrdom of soldiers along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh still weighing heavily over every Indian, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday launched a book of veteran journalist and media entrepreneur Prem Prakash who had reported from the ground zero of India-China War in 1962 and had always debunked the Indian romanticism of a brotherly bond with its expansionist communist neighbour.

by Trans World Features December 19, 2020

Aatmanirbhar spirit will result in India coming out much stronger after Covid-19: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Aatmanirbhar spirit will result in India coming out much stronger after Covid-19: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Kolkata: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said the Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) spirit will result in India, a vast country of 1.3 billion people, coming out much stronger after the Covid-19 pandemic.

by Trans World Features September 15, 2020

Education a top priority in ties with India, says Australian envoy at opening of UNSW office

Education a top priority in ties with India, says Australian envoy at opening of UNSW office

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): In a major step to take forward its widening outreach to India, including in student recruitment and collaborations in cutting-edge research, the University of New South Wales, Sydney, on Tuesday evening inaugurated its new premises in the Indian capital as Australia announced its intent about making India a major focus of its economic and diplomatic strategy with education as a "flagship sector".

by India BloomsNews Service July 19, 2018

Boosting connectivity between the two countries is the need of the hour, says Indonesia's ambassador to India

Boosting connectivity between the two countries is the need of the hour, says Indonesia's ambassador to India

Kolkata, Jun 12 (IBNS): As trading partners, India and Indonesia must engage in more exchange of ideas and investments as well as establish effective links between the two countries, said Indonesia's Ambassador to India, Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, recently in Kolkata.

by IBNS June 12, 2018

UNSW announces 61 Future Of Change scholarships for students from India

UNSW announces 61 Future Of Change scholarships for students from India

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 5 (IBNS): Australia is fast emerging as the preferred higher education destination. As part of its India Strategy, the internationally ranked University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has been focussing on its twin pillars strong teaching and robust research to dramatically disrupt the manner in which higher education is delivered.

by IBNS May 09, 2018

UNSW announces 61 Future Of Change scholarships for students from India

UNSW announces 61 Future Of Change scholarships for students from India

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 5 (IBNS): Australia is fast emerging as the preferred higher education destination. As part of its India Strategy, the internationally ranked University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has been focussing on its twin pillars strong teaching and robust research to dramatically disrupt the manner in which higher education is delivered.

by India Blooms News Service May 07, 2018

Bengal Chamber hosts Indo-Polish Chambers delegation in Kolkata

Bengal Chamber hosts Indo-Polish Chambers delegation in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS):The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a delegation by Indo-Polish Chambers of Commerce & Industries, Warsaw (IPCCI) in Kolkata.

by IBNS January 16, 2018

Delhi Test: Sri Lanka 119/4 at lunch, need 291 runs to win

Delhi Test: Sri Lanka 119/4 at lunch, need 291 runs to win

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 410 runs, Sri Lanka scored 119/4 at lunch on Day 5 of the final Test match against India at Feroz Shah Kotla here on Wednesday.

by IBNS December 06, 2017

Mathura: Police arrest bank manager for raping Russian woman

Mathura: Police arrest bank manager for raping Russian woman

Mathura, Nov 4 (IBNS): Police have arrested the manager of a nationalised bank for allegedly raping a Russian woman after befriending her on Facebook, reports said.

by IBNS November 04, 2017

PM Modi greets teachers on occasion of Teacher's Day

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.

by IBNS September 05, 2017

India emerges among high growth tourist markets for Vienna

India emerges among high growth tourist markets for Vienna

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): The Austrian capital recorded almost 7 million visitor bednights--an all-time new high for Vienna--between January-June 2017 4.2% more than for the same period the previous year.

by IBNS August 23, 2017

Pakistan Foreign Office says it's considering visa for Kulbhushan's mother

Pakistan Foreign Office says it's considering visa for Kulbhushan's mother

Islamabad/New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): Pakistan Foreign Office said on Thursday that it was considering granting visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother, report said.

by India Blooms News Service July 14, 2017

Colgate-Palmolive India launches Scholarship Offers for 2017

Colgate-Palmolive India launches Scholarship Offers for 2017

Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) Colgate-Palmolive India Limited, the market leader in Oral Care, has launched its annual Colgate Scholarship Offer.

by IBNS June 20, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav trial: India win appeal as ICJ stays hanging order

Kulbhushan Jadhav trial: India win appeal as ICJ stays hanging order

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): India on Wednesday tasted a massive diplomatic win over its neighbour Pakistan as the International Court of Justice ruled in favour of the former while staying a hanging order of Kulbhushan Jadhav, an alleged Indian 'spy', by the latter, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service May 10, 2017

Sushma Swaraj meets Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders

Sushma Swaraj meets Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders here.

by IBNS May 09, 2017

By-poll results: BJP likely to win in Delhi, Congress in Karnataka

By-poll results: BJP likely to win in Delhi, Congress in Karnataka

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): While the counting of votes in the recent by-polls in 11 assembly constituencies across eight states began on Thursday morning, the BJP has taken a healthy lead in Delhi's Rajouri Garden constituency, reports said.

by IBNS April 13, 2017