India needs Japan in high speed growth: Modi with Shinzo Abe
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi who along with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe attended the Business Leaders Forum here on Saturday said India just not want high speed train, but also high speed growth.
Narendra Modi, Shinzo Abe attend Business Leaders Forum
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe attended the Business Leaders Forum here on Saturday .
Border blockade on imports sends food and fuel prices skyrocketing in Nepal: UN
New York, Dec 12 (Just earth News/IBNS): Warning of severe shortages of food and fuel now plaguing Nepal caused by the ongoing major disruptions in imports across its southern border with India, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday predicted extreme hardship for the land-locked country if prices of basic food staples continue to soar.
Women in US lagging behind in human rights, UN experts report
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): While praising the current United States administration for its commitment to womens equality, United Nations experts warned on Friday that the extreme polarization of US politics is profoundly affecting the Governments ability to guarantee womens human rights, and even to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
Actor Rajinikanth turns 65, calls off celebrations for Chennai floods
Chennai, Dec 12 (IBNS) The powerhouse of Tamil Cinema, actor Rajinikanth, celebrated his 65th birthday on Saturday.
Petroleum Minister calls for expediting drought relief measures for Odisha
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was briefed by K.S. Srinivas, Joint Secretary of Union Agriculture Ministry about the visit of the inter-Ministerial delegation to Odisha, led by him, to examine the impact of drought on the farmer community and agriculture of Odisha, according to a release by the Petroleum ministry.
Abe's visit will deepen Indo-Japan relations: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the visit of his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will further deepen Indo-Japanese ties.
PM Modi greets Prez Mukherjee on his birthday
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted President Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar avoids direct answer to Trump question
Washington, Dec 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is touring the US, on Friday avoided a direct answer to the Donald Trump issue where the US Presidential candidate and a front runner for the White House had earlier claimed the ban of Muslims from the USA.
Rajnath Singh to chair the 26th Meeting of Southern Zonal Council in Vijayawada
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 26th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council to be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, according to a release by his department.
UN climate talk negotiators close to historic pact
Paris, Dec 11 (IBNS) Negotiators from across the globe at the Paris climate conference are closer to a historic accord as a fresh draft of the pact was released on Thursday with some ice braking in key issues.
Manipal Global signs MoU with Open University UK
Bangalore, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) signed a MoU with Open University, UK, one of the worlds oldest open universities, at a high profile event at the ITC Windsor Hotel in Bangalore on Thursday.
Personal sector is a source of great strength: Modi
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said limiting to private and public sector will restrict the development of the nation and more emphasis should be put on personal sector as it is a source of great strength.
Australia: Fire-fighting robot unveiled
Sydney, Dec 10 (IBNS): Fire fighters in Australia are using a fire-fighting robot to face their challenges, media reports said.
Modi remembers C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered freedom fighter C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary.
PM Narendra Modi' book "Convenient Action- Continuity for Change" launched
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his book "Convenient Action- Continuity for Change" talks about India's efforts to mitigate climate change and importance of climate justice.
You are always welcome on Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg tells Muslim community
New York, Dec 10 (IBNS): Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said people from the Muslim community that they are ' always welcome' on the social networking site and he will fight to protect their rights.
Park Street case: Kolkata Court to announce verdict today
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): A Kolkata court on Thursday is likely to announce its verdict in the Park Street Rape case.
Leaders of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan hold trilateral meeting
Islamabad, Dec 10 (IBNS) Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a trilateral meeting in Islamabad in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Rotary International President elect John Germ visits Kolkata
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS) Rotary International President elect John Germ from USA visited Kolkata for two days when he inaugurated the e learning project of Rotary India Literacy Mission ( RILM) worth Rs 1 crore at a program at the GD Birla Sabhaghar.
Rahul Gandhi drags Modi in National Herald case, alleges vendetta by PMO
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) Upping the ante over the National Herald fund misuse case and dragging PM Modi directly into its vortex, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the office of Prime Minister (PMO) of engineering a political vendetta against the Gandhis hinting that even the judiciary is being used by the PMO to target him and his mother.
100 pc political vendetta from PM Office: Rahul on National Herald case
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who along with his mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been asked to appear before a court in National Herald fund misappropriation case on Wednesday said it is a "100% political vendetta coming out of PM's Office".
Kharge cry foul against BJP govt. in Parliament
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday lashed out at the BJP Government against the backdrop of dissent by the Congress MPs, caused by the Delhi HC's summon to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over the misplacement of funds in the 'National Herald' case.
Kharge cry foul against BJP govt. in Parliament
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday lashed out at the BJP Government against the backdrop of dissent by the Congress MPs, caused by the Delhi HC's summon to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over the misplacement of funds in the 'National Herald' case.
Fire in Kolkata IT hub building, blaze controlled
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS): A fire broke out in a multi-storey office building at Salt Lake Sector V area in Kolkata on Wednesday morning, but it has been brought under control, reports said.
Govt. to set up 100 more flood forecasting stations
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) After the recent floods left the city of Chennai and other parts of Southern India devastated, the central government is keen to set up 100 more flood forecasting stations across the country to inform people in advance of any such adversities, according to a release by the Ministry of Water Resources.
Delhi: Russian diplomat rams into police barricade, injures two
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) A Russian diplomat from the Russian Embassy rammed into a police barricade in Delhi's Moti Bagh area, injuring two people, according to media reports.
CRISIL bestows 5-star rating upon Primarc's 'Southwinds'
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS): Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) has recently awarded a 5 star rating to Primarc group's residential project 'Southwinds'.
Manipal Global inks agreement with University of South Florida
Mumbai, Dec 7 (IBNS): Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) has signed an agreement for collaboration with the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida (USF), USA, in Mumbai.
Security beefed up in Islamabad ahead of Sushma Swaraj's arrival in Pakistan
Islamabad, Dec 8 (IBNS) As Indian External Minister Sushma Swaraj is on her visit to Pakistan for a conference on Afghanistan, the security in Islamabad have been bolstered keeping in mind the safety of the guests, according to reports.
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