PM Modi welcomes his Malaysian counterpart, says visit will strengthen bond

PM Modi welcomes his Malaysian counterpart, says visit will strengthen bond

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed his Malaysian counterpart Mohammad Najib Tun Razak, who is due to visit the country for a 5-day state tour.

by IBNS March 28, 2017

Militants threaten senior police officer's family, ransack house in Kashmir

Militants threaten senior police officer's family, ransack house in Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS) : Heavily armed militants believed to be belonging to the banned Hizbul Mujhaideen have threatened a senior police officer's family and ransacked the house in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Tuesday evening.

by IBNS March 28, 2017

PM Modi urges people to check Infographics section of NM app

PM Modi urges people to check Infographics section of NM app

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to check out the Infographics section of the NM app.

by IBNS March 28, 2017

Kashmir shuts down following civilian casualties

Kashmir shuts down following civilian casualties

Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS): Normal life was affected in Kashmir valley due to a strike called by the Kashmir Separatist leadership against the killings of three civilians in Budgam district during a gunfight between militants and forces on Tuesday.

by IBNS March 28, 2017

Afghanistan: Anti terrorism operation kills senior Taliban leader Nasir Ahmad

Afghanistan: Anti terrorism operation kills senior Taliban leader Nasir Ahmad

Kabul, Mar 29 (IBNS): The most senior Taliban leader, Nasir Ahmad, has been killed in an anti-terrorism operation, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS March 28, 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

US President Trump to host PM Modi later this year, says White House

US President Trump to host PM Modi later this year, says White House

Washington/New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received a phone-call from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, is expected to fly down to Washington for a state visit.

by IBNS March 28, 2017

Civilian killed near Kashmir encounter site, seven others injured in firing

Civilian killed near Kashmir encounter site, seven others injured in firing

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS) : One civilian was killed and seven others were injured as security forces opened fire on stone-pelting protesters, who gathered near the encounter site at Chadoora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district, reports said.

by IBNS March 27, 2017

UP crackdown on illegal meat shops: Minister S Nath Singh says will meet delegation of meat processors today

UP crackdown on illegal meat shops: Minister S Nath Singh says will meet delegation of meat processors today

Lucknow, Mar 28 (IBNS) : A delegation of meat processors is expected to meet Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Tuesday to discuss the Government crackdown on illegal slaughter houses and police "harassment" of those in the business.

by IBNS March 27, 2017

Women should not enter places of worship during menstruation : Kerala Cong acting President

Women should not enter places of worship during menstruation : Kerala Cong acting President

Thiruvanthapuram, Mar 28l (IBNS) : Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee acting president M M Hassan has reportedly said that women should not enter any place of worship during menstruation, CNN-News 18 reported.

by IBNS March 27, 2017

PM extends New Year greetings to citizens across the Nation

PM extends New Year greetings to citizens across the Nation

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his New Year greetings to the citizens across India who are celebrating the start of New Year.

by IBNS March 27, 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

Kashmir: Gunfight erupts between security forces, militants

Kashmir: Gunfight erupts between security forces, militants

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS): A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and militants in central Kashmirs Budgam district, police said on Tuesday.

by IBNS March 27, 2017

USA: Trump vows to eliminate all unnecessary rules

USA: Trump vows to eliminate all unnecessary rules

Washington, Mar 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump, who signed four bills under the Congressional Review Act that cancels regulations & eliminates unnecessary, job-killing rules, said he's eliminate all such rules, in a drive to 'Make America Great Again'.

by IBNS March 27, 2017

Donald Trump calls PM Modi, congratulates him on recent poll victories

Donald Trump calls PM Modi, congratulates him on recent poll victories

Washington/New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated the latter on his recent poll success.

by IBNS March 27, 2017

NCST orders probe into Chhattisgarh farmer's death allegedly under suspicious circumstances

NCST orders probe into Chhattisgarh farmer's death allegedly under suspicious circumstances

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs said on Monday that the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has issued notices to the Chief Secretary (CS) and Director General of Police (DGP) of Chhattisgarh to inquire into the death of Jai Lal Rathiya.

by IBNS March 26, 2017

Over 20 companies ready to partner India Post Payments Bank says Minister Manoj Sinha

Over 20 companies ready to partner India Post Payments Bank says Minister Manoj Sinha

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): More than 20 companies are interested in collaborating with India Post Payments Bank, said Union Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha on Monday.

by IBNS March 26, 2017

Fly ban on Ravindra Gaikwad in the interests of passneger safety : Civil Aviation Minister at Lok Sabha

Fly ban on Ravindra Gaikwad in the interests of passneger safety : Civil Aviation Minister at Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS) : The Shiv Sena in Parliament on Monday objected to the flight ban on its MP Ravindra Gaikwad who had assaulted an Air India staffer, but Civil l Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju defended the decision, saying it is valid in the interests of passenger safety, reports said.

by IBNS March 26, 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tables GST Bill 2017 in the Parliament

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tables GST Bill 2017 in the Parliament

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, on Monday, introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill 2017 to the Parliament, according to media reports.

by IBNS March 26, 2017

UP Meat sellers go on indefinite strike  protesting police crackdown

UP Meat sellers go on indefinite strike protesting police crackdown

Lucknow, Mar 27 (IBNS) : Meat sellers in large parts of Uttar Pradesh began an indefinite strike from Monday protesting the crackdown on slaughterhouses, though the Yogi Adityanath clarifies that action is being taken only against illegal establishments, reports said.

by IBNS March 26, 2017

Pak intruder shot dead by BSF at Gurdaspur border

Pak intruder shot dead by BSF at Gurdaspur border

Amritsar, Mar 27 (IBNS) : An alleged Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) jawanst on Monday when e he was trying to sneak into the Indian territory in Punjab's Gurdaspur, reports said.

by IBNS March 26, 2017

Aadhaar card not mandatory for  Government's welfare schemes: Supreme Court

Aadhaar card not mandatory for Government's welfare schemes: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Government cannot make Aadhaar card mandatory for it's welfare schemes, reports said.

by IBNS March 26, 2017

Manipur : Ten killed, 24 injured as tourist bus falls into stream

Manipur : Ten killed, 24 injured as tourist bus falls into stream

Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS) : At least ten passengers of a tourist bus were killed and 24 others injured after it fell into a stream in Senapati district of Manipur in the wee hours of Monday, officials said.

by IBNS March 26, 2017

Corruption has flourished in Delhi  under AAP rule : Amit Shah launches tirade ahead of MCD polls

Corruption has flourished in Delhi under AAP rule : Amit Shah launches tirade ahead of MCD polls

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS) : BJP President Amita Shah on Saturday came down heavily on the Aam Aadmi Party, saying corruption has flourished in Delhi under the Arvind Kejriwal Government rule. y.

by India Blooms News Service March 25, 2017

Karan Singha replaces S George as Chennai top cop in view of RK Nagar bypoll

Karan Singha replaces S George as Chennai top cop in view of RK Nagar bypoll

Chennai, Mar 25 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Saturday ordered the transfer of Chennai Police Commissioner S George and appointed Karan Singha in his place, according to media reports.

by India Blooms News Service March 25, 2017

Film producer Shirish Kunder apologises for his UP CM tweets

Film producer Shirish Kunder apologises for his UP CM tweets

Mumbai/Lucknow, Mar 25 (IBNS): Film producer Shirish Kunder, on Saturday, apologised for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, according to media reports

by IBNS March 25, 2017

Srijato's controversial poem removed from Facebook

Srijato's controversial poem removed from Facebook

Kolkata, Mar 25 (IBNS): The Facebook authorities on Friday removed Bengali poet Srijato Bandyopadhyay's controversial post from his timeline after a large number of users 'reported' against it,, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service March 25, 2017

Muivah's Nagalim claim triggers huge protests in Assam

Muivah's Nagalim claim triggers huge protests in Assam

Guwahati, Mar 25 (IBNS): A recent statement reportedly made by NSCN (IM) General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah at the NSCN (IM) headquarters Hebron on its 38th Republic Day, has triggered protests in Assam, according to media reports.

by IBNS March 25, 2017

US wants deportation of more than 270 Indian nationals

US wants deportation of more than 270 Indian nationals

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS) : The US authorities have recently informed India that it wants to deport more than 270 Indian nationals living in the country illegally,NDTV reported quoting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

by IBNS March 25, 2017

Amit Shah to address rally today in Delhi, ahead of MCD polls

Amit Shah to address rally today in Delhi, ahead of MCD polls

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): BJP National President Amit Shah will address a rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Saturday, ahead of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) polls.

by IBNS March 25, 2017