US clears multi-billion-dollar drone deal for India ; Modi-Trump ask Pakistan not to lend soil for terrorist activities
Washington, June 27 (IBNS) : As Narendra Moldi and Donald Trump called on Pakistan to ensure that its territory is not used to launch terrorist attacks on other countries, the US on Monday cleared the sale of predator Guardian drones to India, while pledging stronger defence and security cooperation between themselves.
Meghalaya woman in traditional costume asked to leave DGC premises for dressing up like a 'servant'
New Delhi, Jun 27 (IBNS): In yet another discriminatory behaviour meted out to the people of north-east by their north Indian counterparts, a Khasi woman wearing a traditional dress was asked to leave the Delhi Golf Club premises for 'dressing up like a 'servant'.
Pride Toronto 2017 is all about Inclusivity
Celebrating Pride Month, the Pride Toronto Parade, Canada's biggest LGBTQ event took place recently. It was a star studded affair, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leading the march. Suman Das and Asha Bajaj report from the scene...
Apple CEO meets PM Narendra Modi
Washington, June 27 (IBNS): Tech giant Apple CEO Tim Cook met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is currently visiting the US.
Ivanka accepts Modi's invitation to visit India
Washington, June 27 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump has accepted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India.
Eliminating terrorism among top-most priorities, says Modi after first meeting with Trump
Washington, June 27 (IBNS): Meeting US President Donald Trump for the first time, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said eliminating terrorism is an issue of topmost priorities of the two nations.
IS hacks Ohio govt sites, warns Trump
Columbus, Jun 26 (IBNS: Ohio government websites were flooded with IS messages after the terrorist organisation hacked into them, sending a message for US President Donald Trump.
At least 12 injured in Eid day clashes in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 26 (IBNS) : Clashes broke out in Srinagar and few other places of Kashmir on the Eied day on Monday leaving at least 12 people, including to CRPF men, injured as protesters pelted stones and security forces using teargas and pellet guns, reports said.
Australians jailed for promoting gambling in China
Beijing, Jun 26 (IBNS): Chinese officials have jailed three Australian men for promoting gambling in mainland China, reports said.
Colombia: Tourist boat sinks, killing at least nine
Bogota, Jun 26 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed after a tourist boat sank on Sunday in Columbia's Guatape water reservoir, a popular tourist hotspot, reports said.
President Mukherjee, PM Modi greet citizens on Eid-ul-Fitr
New Delhi, Jun 26 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
With hidden lives vital to our own, 'seafarers matter,' says UN on International Day
New York, June 26(Just Earth News): Highlighting the challenges faced by seafarers women and men sailing and working aboard ships the United Nations International Maritime Organization has called on everyone around the world to show appreciation for their vital contributions.
Secretary-General extends condolences to victims in oil tanker truck explosion in Pakistan
New York, June 26(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres is saddened to learn of the large number of deaths and injured following today's explosion of an oil tanker truck in eastern Pakistan, his spokesperson has said.
Ease of doing business now a reality for Delhi home builders
New Delhi June 26 (IBNS) A home builder in New Delhi became the first beneficiary of the governments digitization vision when it received a completion certificate online from the South Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
All customs and DGFT processes will go online soon, informs Union Commerce Secretary
Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS): All customs and DGFT processes will go online soon, informed Rita A. Teotia, Union Commerce Secretary at an interactive session on the Mid-Term Review of foreign trade policy, here on Wednesday.
Union ministers launch web portal Vajra and commemorative stamp on Survey of India
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Minister of State for Communications (I/C) and Railways, Manoj Sinha, launched the web-portal of VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty Scheme of Science & Engineering Research Board and released a commemorative stamp on the occasion of 250 years of Survey of India, in New Delhi, on Thursday
Around 50 percent students fail class 10 examination in Bihar
Patna, June 22 (TheBiharPost/IBNS) :: Around 50 percent students have failed the matriculation examination conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board this year.
Taliban release video of American university lecturers, demanding prisoners release
Kabul, June 22 (IBNS) : The Taliban insurgents group in Afghanistan released a new video of the kidnapped American University lecturers late on Wednesday, state-run news agency Khaama Press said.
Dozens killed or injured in Afghanistan car bomb explosion
Kabul, June 22 (IBNS) : Scores of people died or wounded when a car bomb exploded close to a bank in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan early on Thursday, state-run news agency Khaama Press reported.
Meira Kumar, Prakash Ambedkar on top of Opposition wishlist as Presidential candidate
New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS) : Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of BR Ambedkar, are the front runners of the opposition camp that meets on Thursdayto decide a Presidential candidate after the BJP-led NDA Government threw its gauntlet by naming Dalit leader Ram Nath Kovind as its pick.
Karnataka Assembly imposes jail term against two journalists for defamatory aricles
Bengaluru, June 22 (IBNS) : The Karnataka Assembly has passed a resolution to impose a years jail term on two journalists for writing 'defamator ' articles against legislators, media reports said.
Three Lashker militants killed in encounter in Kashmir's Pulwama district
Srinagar, June 22 (IBNS) : Three Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in a night long encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district that started on Wednesdayevening.
Farmers clash with cops near Thane over defence land
Mumbai, June 22 (IBNS) Farmers near Thane in Maharashtra clashed with police on a national highway over a Navy aerodrome, leaving several cops wounded, said media reports on Thursday,
The Mansion House: Stories of a lifetime by Dr Arunava Chattopadhyay
A beautiful blend of Indian history and travelogue is what Dr. Arunava Chattopadhyay has served his readers in The Mansion House.
The gamut of human emotions never change, from Mahabharata to modern times
Is the epic Mahabharata still relevant in our lives today? Yes, says author Ishita Sen in her book, 'Draupadi- A saga of love, life and destiny'.
Promote your book using video trailers, Power Publishers offers an all inclusive package
Kolkata, Jun 22 (IBNS): Power Publishers, a popular book publishing company, is offering authors the know-how to produce video book trailers to promote their books, especially through social networking sites.
Power Publishers ventures into production of television commercials and corporate films
Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS): Indian book publishing company, Power Publishers, has been diversifying into several platforms such as advertisement films, television commercials, corporate film making services, to broaden its bouquet of services for customers.
NBCC to build MSTC's new corporate building in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jun 21 (IBNS): MSTC Ltd, a 'miniratna' public sector undertaking (PSU) under the Union Steel Ministry, recently performed the traditional 'bhumi pujan' ceremony in Kolkata to launch the construction of its new corporate building in the city's New Town area.
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.
CBI questions Delhi Minister Satyandra Jain's wife in money laundering case
New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) : Few days after their unwelcome visit to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers on Monday knocked at the doors of Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday and questioned his wife in connection with an alleged money laundering case, reports said.
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