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 05, 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 03, 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 04, 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 22, 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 09, 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 12, 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 28, 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 27, 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 20, 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 15, 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 10, 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 10, 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 09, 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 02, 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 February 28, 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 22, 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 12, 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 06, 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 01, 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 16, 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 04, 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 15, 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 05, 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 04, 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 02, 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 27, 2016