Nabam Tuki congratulates new Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Nabam Tuki congratulates new Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Itanagar, July 18 (IBNS): Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Monday congratulated his successor Pema Khandu, after the latter was sworn in as the new Chief Minister following the Supreme Court verdict, which reinstated the Congress government in the state.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

PDP legislator attacked by mob on way to Srinagar

PDP legislator attacked by mob on way to Srinagar

Srinagar, Jul 18 (IBNS): A legislator from the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Khalil Bandh, was injured in a mob attack while travelling to Srinagar from Pulwama on Sunday right, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

In Kenya, Ban calls for broader partnerships, sustainable investments to drive global development

In Kenya, Ban calls for broader partnerships, sustainable investments to drive global development

New York, July 18 (Just Earth News): At a United Nations intergovernmental forum opening in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged participants to focus on strong collaboration, equality and inclusion in trade, finance and investment in order to better align action with agreed-upon sustainable development targets and help restore trust in the global economy.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

Festival-winner film 'Umformung' screened for sex-workers, monks

Festival-winner film 'Umformung' screened for sex-workers, monks

Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): Hindi feature film Umformung The Transformation, which was the official selection of 4th Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, was screened before a diverse audience of monks and sex workers at state-run theatre Nandan last week.

by IBNS July 17, 2016

WB: Essar's Raniganj (E) block becomes India's highest CBM producer

WB: Essar's Raniganj (E) block becomes India's highest CBM producer

Durgapur, Jul 14 (IBNS): As the first company in India, Essar Energy has marked the highest production of Coalbed Methane (CBM) gas with its Raniganj (East) block at the rate of 1 million standard cubic metres per day (scmd).

by IBNS July 16, 2016

Essar Energy to invest additional 1000 cr in its West Bengal project

Essar Energy to invest additional 1000 cr in its West Bengal project

Durgapur/Raniganj, Jul 15 (IBNS): After achieving the milestone of 1 million standard cubic metres per day (scmd) in Coalbed Methane (CBM) gas production from West Bengal's Raniganj (East) Block, Essar Energy will invest additional 1000 crore rupees in the same project to reach a plateau of 3 million scmd by middle of FY2017-18, an official said on Wednesday.

by Durgapur/Raniganj, Jul 15 (IBNS): After achieving the milestone of 1 million standard cubic metres p July 16, 2016

Kolkata start-up aspirants get a leg up from mentors

Kolkata start-up aspirants get a leg up from mentors

Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): The newly formed Kolkata Ventures and the US Department of Commerce organised a programme called Be UR Own Boss: Starting With ZERO Money, recently in Kolkata, where entrepreneurs from diverse fields -- software to journalism -- shared their journeys of braving all odds to be on their own.

by IBNS July 15, 2016

Indian Army to honour martyrs on 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Indian Army to honour martyrs on 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Udhampur, July 15 (IBNS): The Army is preparing extensively to honour the martyrs of the Kargil War of 1999 in a series of solemn ceremonies this year, a government release stated.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

India's Congress party condemns Nice attack

India's Congress party condemns Nice attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): The Indian National Congress (INC) on Friday condemned the Nice terror attack, which accounted for at least 80 lives and left several others injured.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Hardik Patel walks out of prison on bail, goes on exile

Hardik Patel walks out of prison on bail, goes on exile

Surat, July 15 (IBNS) : After spending nine months behind the bars, Hardik Patel, the young leader of Gujarat's Patel community walked out of prison on Friday morning to a roaring welcome by hundreds of his supporters, who gathered outside the Lajpore jail, reports said.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Politicos, celebrities condemn France terror attack, mourn the deaths

Politicos, celebrities condemn France terror attack, mourn the deaths

New Delhi/Washington, July 15 (IBNS): In the wake of the terror attack which struck France's Nice on Bastille Day, killing at least 80 people, politicos and celebrities paid homage to the victims, sending heartfelt messages through social media.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Skill Development Minister Rudy greets citizens on the anniversary of Skill India

Skill Development Minister Rudy greets citizens on the anniversary of Skill India

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Union Skill Development Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Friday greeted citizens on the first anniversary of Skill India.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

President Mukherjee condemns France terror attack

President Mukherjee condemns France terror attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday condemned the terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed at least 80 people.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

US President condemns France terror attack

US President condemns France terror attack

Washington, July 15 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday condemned the terror attack in France which killed at least 80 people.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Narendra Modi condemns France attack

Narendra Modi condemns France attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): As France witnessed another terror attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned such 'mindless acts of violence' and said he was 'appalled' by the horrific attack.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

France attack: No Indians hurt, says official

France attack: No Indians hurt, says official

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) No Indians have have been affected by the attack in France which has killed at least 80 people so far.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Good Times Concept Events empanels with Piccadily

Good Times Concept Events empanels with Piccadily

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Good Times Concept Events Management Company recently announced its empanelment with Piccadily, an upscale business-cum leisure property featuring the luxurious five-star hotel at Janakpuri, Delhi.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

AAP minister's daughter resigns from adviser role after controversy

AAP minister's daughter resigns from adviser role after controversy

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): Saumya Jain, daughter of Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain, resigned from her post as an adviser in the mohalla clinic project of the Delhi government, following a controversy, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is likely to be be announced on Thursday as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the Congress in the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

 Officer Pooja Thakur, who led Obama Guard of Honour, sues the IAF

Officer Pooja Thakur, who led Obama Guard of Honour, sues the IAF

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Wing Commander Pooja Thakur, the first woman officer to lead the inter-service Guard of Honour during US President Barack Obama's visit last year and hogged the light as one representing women's empowerment in India, has sued the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the armed forces tribunal.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): India has strongly protested strongly against Pakistan raising the issue of Kashmir and Burhan Wani's death during a debate on human rights at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen

ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Islamic State (ISIS) on Wednesday admitted that a senior leader known as Omar the Chechen is dead, confirming months of speculation by the US government, according to reports.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

Dual suicides rock IIT Madras campus

Dual suicides rock IIT Madras campus

Chennai, July 14 (IBNS): A dual suicide on Wednesday rocked the IIT Madras campus as a student and a professor's wife decided to end their respective lives in separate cases, reports stated.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

Operation Sankat Mochan: VK Singh, team to rescue stranded Indians from Sudan

Operation Sankat Mochan: VK Singh, team to rescue stranded Indians from Sudan

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): In a hands-on approach, MOS for External Affairs General VK Singh and a team of two C-17 military transport aircraft left for Juba on Thursday morning to rescue Indians from the war-torn land.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

PM Modi congratulates new British PM Theresa May

PM Modi congratulates new British PM Theresa May

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Theresa May after the latter was named as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

by IBNS July 13, 2016

SC judgement on Arunachal Pradesh explains Modi what democracy is : Rahul Gandhi

SC judgement on Arunachal Pradesh explains Modi what democracy is : Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday thanked the Supreme Court for quashing the President's rule and restoring the Nabam Tuki government in the state, saying the top court has explained what democracy is.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Ana Ivanovic ties knot with Bastian Schweinsteiger

Ana Ivanovic ties knot with Bastian Schweinsteiger

Venice, July 13 (IBNS): Serbian tennis ace Ana Ivanovic on Tuesday tied the knot with German soccer star and skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger in a Venetian wedding, according to reports.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Supreme Court reinstates Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh

Supreme Court reinstates Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : A verdict by the Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated Congress Government in Arunachal Prdesh, spelling the second victory for the party that recently won back power in Uttarakhand in a similar court room battle.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Athawale demands possession of arms for Dalit's safety

Athawale demands possession of arms for Dalit's safety

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice, is rooting for arms possession by the dalit people for their safety, while blaming inter-caste marriages for the growing atrocities against the backward people.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Sushma thanks netizens for wedding anniversary greetings

Sushma thanks netizens for wedding anniversary greetings

New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday thanked netizens on Twitter, following their greetings and texts on her wedding anniversary.

by IBNS July 12, 2016