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

Noida: Police lodge FIR against Chinese official for insulting Indian flag

Noida: Police lodge FIR against Chinese official for insulting Indian flag

Noida, Mar 29 (IBNS): Around 2000 workers of mobile company Oppo demonstrated outside the company's Noida factory, demanding the arrest of a Chinese official for allegedly insulting the Indian flag, reports said.

by IBNS March 29, 2017

India thump Aussies, take series 2-1; Regain Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India thump Aussies, take series 2-1; Regain Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Dharamshala, Mar 28 (IBNS): The Indian Test juggernaut rolled on, thumping Australia on the way, as the home side won the last Test and took the series 2-1.

by IBNS March 28, 2017

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath prioritises women safety, Swachh Bharat in state

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath prioritises women safety, Swachh Bharat in state

Lucknow, Mar 21 (IBNS): In his first day at the office, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has chalked out plans for the state, giving top priority to women safety and cleanliness in the state, reports said.

by IBNS March 21, 2017

Nepal Deputy PM and Home Minister calls on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh

Nepal Deputy PM and Home Minister calls on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS): The Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of Nepal Bimalendra Nidhi called on the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, on Thursday.

by IBNS March 16, 2017

India releases and sends home two Pakistani youth

India releases and sends home two Pakistani youth

New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS): Two Pakistani youth, Faisal Hussain Awan and Ahsan Khurshid Chaudhry, were handed over to Pakistani officials at the Attari/Wagah border between the two countries, according to media reports on Saturday.

by India Blooms News Service March 11, 2017

Sri Lanka releases 77 jailed Indian fishermen so far

Sri Lanka releases 77 jailed Indian fishermen so far

New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS): Sri Lankan government has released 77 Indian fishermen and others are expected to be released soon, according to Gopal Baglay, the official spokesperson of India's External Affairs Ministry.

by India Blooms News Service March 11, 2017

India holding probe into allegations of firing at the Indo-Nepal border

India holding probe into allegations of firing at the Indo-Nepal border

New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): The Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that India's Sahastra Seema Bal has initiated an inquiry into the death of a Nepali citizen in the India-Nepal border.

by IBNS March 10, 2017

R Ashwin picks up six wickets, India beat Australia by 75 runs

R Ashwin picks up six wickets, India beat Australia by 75 runs

Bangalore, Mar 7 (IBNS): R Ashwin delivered on a day when his duty was immensely needed as he picked up six wickets to destroy the Australian batting lineup and bowling them out for 112 runs to help India win the second Test match of the series by 75 runs here on Tuesday.

by India Blooms News Service March 07, 2017

Nepal well-poised to attract Indian FDI says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Nepal well-poised to attract Indian FDI says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS): Uion Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday that India and Nepal share share deep-rooted historical, cultural and religious ties, which have enabled extensive cooperation in trade and economic fields between the two countries.

by IBNS March 03, 2017

Hong Kong woos Indian investors with business-friendly benefits

Hong Kong woos Indian investors with business-friendly benefits

Kolkata, Mar 1 (IBNS): Hong Kong is wooing Indian investors and businessmen citing its low and simple tax regime, subsidized office space, loan guarantee schemes and easy connectivity to all of Asia's major business cities.

by IBNS March 01, 2017

Ind vs Aus: Smith wins toss, elects to bat first

Ind vs Aus: Smith wins toss, elects to bat first

Pune, Feb 23 (IBNS): Australian captain Steve Smith won the coin toss and opted to bat first in the first Test match against India, here on Thursday.

by India Blooms News Service February 23, 2017

Digvijaya Singh taunts PM Modi as Father of the Fashion

Digvijaya Singh taunts PM Modi as Father of the Fashion

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Father of the Fashion.

by IBNS February 13, 2017

 India and Belgium agree to work together for wider digital empowerment

India and Belgium agree to work together for wider digital empowerment

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): India and Belgium agreed to work together on digital empowerment of people during a ministerial level meeting in New Delhi, according to media reports on Tuesday.

by IBNS February 07, 2017

H-1B Visa row: Mamata urges government to protect Indian techies

H-1B Visa row: Mamata urges government to protect Indian techies

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): Sounding alert over the prevailing H-1B Visa (non-immigrant) in US, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the government to protect the interest of Indian I-T techies, who face a trouble of being replaced by their American counterparts after a legislation has been introduced by the Trump administration.

by IBNS February 02, 2017

IMF cuts India's growth rate following demonetisation stress

IMF cuts India's growth rate following demonetisation stress

Washington, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a setback for the Indian government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India's growth rate to 6.6 percent for the current fiscal year, a decrease by one percent from its previous estimate.

by IBNS January 17, 2017

Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen for allegedly breaching borders

Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen for allegedly breaching borders

New Delhi/Colombo, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, India, media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

 PM Modi pays tributes to martyrs on Vijay Diwas

PM Modi pays tributes to martyrs on Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to martyrs on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.

by IBNS December 16, 2016

India will always be thankful to Ambedkar, says PM Modi

India will always be thankful to Ambedkar, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Paying homage to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his death anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the nation will always be thankful to the former for his services.

by IBNS December 06, 2016

PM Modi urges hydrocarbon companies to come to India, promises help

PM Modi urges hydrocarbon companies to come to India, promises help

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Inaugurating Petrotect 2016 on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged hydrocarbon companies to come to India and be a part of the government's 'Make In India' project.

by IBNS December 05, 2016

PM Modi greets Divyangs on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

PM Modi greets Divyangs on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted Divyangs (disabled) on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD).

by IBNS December 03, 2016

Pune: Six-year-old raped by four minors, detained

Pune: Six-year-old raped by four minors, detained

Pune, Nov 28 (IBNS): Police have detained four minor boys for allegedly raping a six-year-old in Pune, reports said.

by IBNS November 28, 2016

England elect to bat first, lose four wickets

England elect to bat first, lose four wickets

Mohali, Nov 26 (IBNS): Electing to bat first after winning the coin toss, the English team lost four quick wickets, tottering at 92 at lunch on the first day of the third Test match against India on Saturday.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

Digvijaya Singh urges Indo-Pak governments to engage in dialogue

Digvijaya Singh urges Indo-Pak governments to engage in dialogue

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday lashed out at both the Indian and Pakistani governments, terming them as crazy.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

FarEye ranks among one of India's 50 fastest growing tech companies

FarEye ranks among one of India's 50 fastest growing tech companies

New Delhi Nov 21 (IBNS): Technology company FarEye which helps enterprises run their business operations more efficiently has entered the prestigious list of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winners for 2016.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

PM Modi greets Jharkhand on state foundation day

PM Modi greets Jharkhand on state foundation day

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Tuesday greeted the people of Jharkhand on their state foundation day.

by India Blooms News Service November 15, 2016

SIMI terrorist case: Rajnath Singh orders detailed report following incident

SIMI terrorist case: Rajnath Singh orders detailed report following incident

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday ordered for a detailed report from the Madhya Pradesh government following the jail-beak of eight SIMI (Student Islamic Movement of India) terrorists, reports said.

by IBNS October 31, 2016

PM greets people on Gujarati New Year

PM greets people on Gujarati New Year

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the occasion of Gujarati New Year.

by IBNS October 31, 2016