Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah leaves for Delhi to meet Pak NSA

Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah leaves for Delhi to meet Pak NSA

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah left for Delhi from Srinagar on Saturday for talks with Pakistan's National Security Advisor Sartaz Aziz as Sunday's NSA-level dialogues between India and Pakistan hangs in a precarious balance.

by IBNS August 21, 2015

India nails Dawood Ibrahim lie by Pakistan, proofs show he is in Karachi

India nails Dawood Ibrahim lie by Pakistan, proofs show he is in Karachi

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) India's security agency has hard evidence that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is living in Pakistan even though the latter has categorically denied the presence of India's most wanted and the 1993 Mumbai blasts prime accused on their soil, according to a report in Hindustan Times on Saturday.

by IBNS August 21, 2015

Manipal ProLearn  offers Certification Program in Digital Marketing

Manipal ProLearn offers Certification Program in Digital Marketing

Bangalore, Aug 21 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn, (www.manipalprolearn.com) has offered a certification program in Digital Marketing for professionals and learners.

by India Blooms News Service August 20, 2015

Last minute hitch over agreement prevented PM Modi from announcing OROP

Last minute hitch over agreement prevented PM Modi from announcing OROP

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi all set to announce the much-awaited One Rank One Pension for ex-servicemen during his speech from the Red Fort on Independence Day, but could not do so as the government could not reach an agreement in the last minute

by IBNS August 20, 2015

Only woman who received gallantry award fights to remain in the Army

Only woman who received gallantry award fights to remain in the Army

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Lt Colonel Mitali Madhumita, the lone woman to have won a gallantry award in the Indian Army is now fighting to stay in the force, media reports says.

by IBNS August 20, 2015

Kejriwal to meet kin of Uphaar cinema victim a day after SC judgement

Kejriwal to meet kin of Uphaar cinema victim a day after SC judgement

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his displeasure over the Supreme Court verdict that spared the owners of Uphaar cinema hall a jail term for the devastating fire in 1997, he will meet a close kin of two of the victims on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS August 20, 2015

Double delight for Saina Nehwal as she signs a Rs 25 crore deal

Double delight for Saina Nehwal as she signs a Rs 25 crore deal

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Days after regaining the badminton World No 1 spot in the womens ranking, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal signed a two year exclusive deal of Rs 25 crore with sports management group IOS Sports and Entertainment on Thursday.

by IBNS August 20, 2015

Actor son Ram Charan set to commemorate  Chiranjeevis 60th Birthday

Actor son Ram Charan set to commemorate Chiranjeevis 60th Birthday

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): Southern superstar Chiranjeevi's 60th birthday also comes in with another milestone in his professional life, and that is the completion of 35 years in his celluloid career.

by IBNS August 20, 2015

India advises Pakistan against meeting with Kashmiri separatists

India advises Pakistan against meeting with Kashmiri separatists

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS) Ahead of Sunday's NSA-level talks that is preceded by a growing tension India and Pakistan have exchanged hard talks in keeping with their firm stand over Kashmiri separatists being invited for a meeting with Pakistan's Sartaz Aziz, reports said.

by IBNS August 20, 2015

After Tianjin explosion, UN expert calls on China to ensure transparent investigation

After Tianjin explosion, UN expert calls on China to ensure transparent investigation

New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Government of China and relevant businesses in the country should ensure complete transparency in the investigation of the chemical disaster in Tianjin, including both causes and effects of the explosion, says an independent United Nations human rights expert.

by IBNS August 20, 2015

Trip Factory set to transform Indian travel industry with BOGO cards

Trip Factory set to transform Indian travel industry with BOGO cards

Bangalore, Aug 19 (IBNS) In an age when buying at the best price and getting the best deal has become a mantra for the Indian consumer, TripFactory the challenger in the online travel space, known for simplifying travel and curating bespoke travel experiences, is all set to change the way India travels.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

Inox gives technology a new dimension

Inox gives technology a new dimension

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS): Multiplex Inox, in association with Brenzy, has introduced an application that provides movie goers with real time information on films, special offers and discounts that one can avail at Inox through a one-time download of the application Brenzy on IOS andGoogle Play Store.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

WWE launches 'Direct-To-Fans' mobile service on Vuclip

WWE launches 'Direct-To-Fans' mobile service on Vuclip

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS): Vuclip, a mobile video on demand [VOD] service for emerging markets, on Wednesday announced a partnership with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Ltd. to engage WWE fans in emerging markets of the world with video clips on their mobile phones.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

Pacific Island countries are a key factor in Indias extended Act East policy: President

Pacific Island countries are a key factor in Indias extended Act East policy: President

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): The Heads of State Government participating in 2nd Summit of Forum for India-Pacific Island Countries (FIPIC) called on the President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

Rajnath Singh administers Sadbhavana Diwas pledge

Rajnath Singh administers Sadbhavana Diwas pledge

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh administered the Sadbhavna Diwas pledge to the officers and staff of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Personnel and Training at Jalebi Chowk, North Block, here on Thursday.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

ED raids on Digambar Kamat's residence and offices in Goa

ED raids on Digambar Kamat's residence and offices in Goa

Panaji, Aug 20 (IBNS) Enforcement Directorate officials are conducting raids on the residence and offices of former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, implicated in the Louis Berger bribery scandal, media reports said.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

Rajasthan Civic Polls results today : A test for Vasundhara Raje

Rajasthan Civic Polls results today : A test for Vasundhara Raje

Jaipur, Aug 20 (IBNS) The results of elections to 129 civic bodies in 31 districts of Rajasthan will be announced on Thursday in what is the first acid test Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje goes through after the Congress tagged her name with scam-tainted cricket tycoon Lalit Modi.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

Govt issues final notification on Eco Sensitive Zone around Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Govt issues final notification on Eco Sensitive Zone around Okhla Bird Sanctuary

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): The final notification declaring Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Okhla bird sanctuary has been issued by Government of India in the Gazette of India.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

Kashmiri separatist leaders put under house arrest

Kashmiri separatist leaders put under house arrest

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS) Kashmiri separatist leaders invited by Pakistan to meet its National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz when he comes to India for talks, were placed under house arrest on Thursday morning, reports said.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

Gujarat Police Officer, who took on Modi over 2002 riots, sacked

Gujarat Police Officer, who took on Modi over 2002 riots, sacked

Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IBNS) Gujarat Police officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who alleged Narendra Modi was complicit in 2002 Gujarat pogrom, has been sacked.

by IBNS August 19, 2015

President of Indias message on the eve of National Day of Hungary

President of Indias message on the eve of National Day of Hungary

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Hungary on the eve of their National Day.

by IBNS August 18, 2015

Mulayam shock: One person rapes and four more named in report

Mulayam shock: One person rapes and four more named in report

Lucknow, Aug 19 (IBNS) Seeking to defend the "better" law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has unwittingly triggered a controversy, saying that one person commits rape and four are named in the complaint.

by IBNS August 18, 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee's wife cremated

President Pranab Mukherjee's wife cremated

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee's wife Suvra Mukherjee was cremated on Wednesday morning, reports said.

by IBNS August 18, 2015

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in Delhi for funeral of President's wife

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in Delhi for funeral of President's wife

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Delhi on Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Suvra Mukherjee, wife of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.

by IBNS August 18, 2015

Kejriwal joins Modi-Nitish war of words over DNA issue

Kejriwal joins Modi-Nitish war of words over DNA issue

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) Joining the "DNA comment row" between Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has taken a swipe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comment while expressing solidarity with the Bihar Chief Minister.

by IBNS August 18, 2015

Come to Delhi, I will give space : Kejriwal's offer to FTII students

Come to Delhi, I will give space : Kejriwal's offer to FTII students

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) Hours after the midnight arrest of protesting students at Pune's Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked the students to come to Delhi and run their classes.

by IBNS August 18, 2015

Sushma Swaraj meets families of Indian sailors jailed in Nigeria, assures action

Sushma Swaraj meets families of Indian sailors jailed in Nigeria, assures action

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): The family members of 11 Indian sailors who are lodged in Nigerian jail for past one year, met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday at her office in New Delhi.

by IBNS August 18, 2015

Five students of FTII arrested in midnight crackdown

Five students of FTII arrested in midnight crackdown

Pune, Aug 19 (IBNS) Five students of Pune's prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) were arrested from campus after midnight on Tuesday and about a dozen more were charged as the standoff between students and authorities over centre's choice of the institute's chief escalated to a new height.

by IBNS August 18, 2015

Unknown gunmen kill cop in Kashmir

Unknown gunmen kill cop in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 18 (IBNS): Unknown gunmen shot dead Jammu and Kashmir policeman in Tujar area of Sopore town in North Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.

by IBNS August 17, 2015

PM Modi launches Rs. 9,700-crore highway project in Bihar

PM Modi launches Rs. 9,700-crore highway project in Bihar

Arrah, Bihar, Aug 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a highway project worth Rs. 9,700 crore while promising to "change the face of Bihar" that is set to go for a high-voltage Assembly election by November this year.

by IBNS August 17, 2015