Bimstec security chiefs meet to discuss security threats

Bimstec security chiefs meet to discuss security threats

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) : The national security chiefs of the Bimstec countries held their first meeting in the national capital on Tuesdaywith the objective of strengthening cooperation and tackling security challenges.

by IBNS March 20, 2017

Afghanistan bolsters defence, adds four-new light attack aircraft

Afghanistan bolsters defence, adds four-new light attack aircraft

Kabul, Mar 21 (IBNS): Bolstering its defence, the Afghan Air Force has added four new light-attack aircraft in its armour, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS March 20, 2017

Engineering student proposes Rahul's name to be included in the Guinness for losing maximum polls

Engineering student proposes Rahul's name to be included in the Guinness for losing maximum polls

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) : As Rahul Gandhi goes through a tough political time having lost consecutive elections, rubbing salt to his injury comes a proposal

by IBNS March 20, 2017

Ram Temple issue should be resolved outside the court : Supreme Court

Ram Temple issue should be resolved outside the court : Supreme Court

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) ; The Supreme Court on Tuesday advised the concerned parties to resolve outside the court the longstanding dispute over Ram Mandir temple, saying judicial intervention will be initiated only if negotiations fail to break the deadlock, reports said.

by IBNS March 20, 2017

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath prioritises women safety, Swachh Bharat in state

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath prioritises women safety, Swachh Bharat in state

Lucknow, Mar 21 (IBNS): In his first day at the office, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has chalked out plans for the state, giving top priority to women safety and cleanliness in the state, reports said.

by IBNS March 20, 2017

Ankit Chadha brings Amir Khusrau alive through Dastangoi in Kolkata

Ankit Chadha brings Amir Khusrau alive through Dastangoi in Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS): Almost hand held by Dastangoi artist Ankit Chadha, the audience in Kolkata got a chance to time travel, going back to the 14th century and returning to the 21st, all in the space of one hour.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

Bridging the employabiity gap was the focus of Next-Gen Employability Conclave in Kolkata

Bridging the employabiity gap was the focus of Next-Gen Employability Conclave in Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Next-Gen Employability Conclave, held recently in Kolkata, focused on bridging the employability gap by bringing together employers and employee to discuss the criteria for being employable.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

Uttar Pradesh : Yogi Adityanath begins first day as CM meeting police chief, ask for blue print

Uttar Pradesh : Yogi Adityanath begins first day as CM meeting police chief, ask for blue print

Lucknow, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Yogi Adityanath, the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh held a meeting with the state police chief on the first day in the office and directed him to present a blueprint within 15 days for better policing in the state.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

Cabinet approves four GST Bills, likely to meet July 1 target

Cabinet approves four GST Bills, likely to meet July 1 target

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved four Goods and Services Tax-related bills on Monday, which were earlier discussed and approved by the GST Council.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

Manipur CM N Biren Singh wins trust vote

Manipur CM N Biren Singh wins trust vote

Guwahati, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Nongthombam Biren Singh, the first BJP Chief Minister of Manipur, on Monday won the trust vote in the 60-member Assembly through a voice vote.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

SC orders Ansal to surrender immediately in Uphaar fire case

SC orders Ansal to surrender immediately in Uphaar fire case

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant more time to Gopal Ansal in the Uphaar fire case and ordered him back to jail, according to media reports.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

Mohali woman kills husband, stuffs body in suitcase ; Arrested

Mohali woman kills husband, stuffs body in suitcase ; Arrested

Chandigarh, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Police on Monday arrested a woman, who had allegedly killed her husband with the help of of brother and stuffed the body in a suitcase, which she could not dispose of.

by India Blooms News Service March 19, 2017

N Biren Singh wins floor test in Manipur Assembly

N Biren Singh wins floor test in Manipur Assembly

Imphal, Mar 20 (IBNS) : Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Monday won the crucial floor test in the state Assembly.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

Cabinet approves GST Bill, to be introduced in Parliament soon

Cabinet approves GST Bill, to be introduced in Parliament soon

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet on Monday approved foru bills related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST Bill) for introduction in Parliament, according to media reports.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

The two Sufi clerics reported missing in Pakistan return to Delhi

The two Sufi clerics reported missing in Pakistan return to Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS) : The two Sufi clerics of Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, who had gone missing in Pakistan, returned to the national capital on Monday,reports said.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

Forever 21 Debuts in West Bengal, launches first store in Siliguri

Forever 21 Debuts in West Bengal, launches first store in Siliguri

Siliguri/Kolkata, March 18 (IBNS): Forever 21, a leading fast fashion brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., debuted in West Bengal with their first store launch in Siliguri.

by IBNS March 19, 2017

Two low intensity blasts near Agra Cant station

Two low intensity blasts near Agra Cant station

Agra, Mar 17 (IBNS) : Two low intensity blast took place near Agra Cant railway station early on Saturday morning, The Hindu reported.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

UP BJP to select CM today

UP BJP to select CM today

Lucknow, Mar 18 (IBNS) : Newly-elected BJP MLAs in Uttar Pradesh will meet in Lucknow on Saturday to elect the leader of the state legislature party, who will be the state's Chief Minister, reports said.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

Mehbooba wants Salman Khan as J&K brand ambassador

Mehbooba wants Salman Khan as J&K brand ambassador

Mumbai, Mar 18 (IBNS) : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to the Bollywood to visit the valley to renew their connections and act as promoters of the state's tourism.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

PM Modi to address India Today Conclave today

PM Modi to address India Today Conclave today

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the India Today Conclave on Saturday, via video conferencing.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

PM Modi to attend Trivendra Singh Rawat's oath taking ceremony

PM Modi to attend Trivendra Singh Rawat's oath taking ceremony

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Saturday, to attend Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat's oath taking ceremony.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

Car racer Ashwin Sundar, his wife charred to death in road mishap

Car racer Ashwin Sundar, his wife charred to death in road mishap

Chennai, Mar 18 (IBNS): Professional car racer Ashwin Sundar and his wife Nivedhitha were charred to death in early hours of Saturday as their car rammed into a roadside tree in Chennai, media reports said.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

US proposal to reintroduce B.C. grizzlies in North Cascade area gets huge response

US proposal to reintroduce B.C. grizzlies in North Cascade area gets huge response

Toronto, Mar 18 (IBNS): The United States recently identified The Wells Gray area of central B.C.-- which had 317 grizzlies in 2012-- along with a larger area in northwest Montana, as possible sources of bear population to be tapped for reintroducing these to The North Cascade area, media reports said.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

Trivendra Singh Rawat to take oath as Uttarakhand CM today

Trivendra Singh Rawat to take oath as Uttarakhand CM today

Dehradun, Mar 18 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has selected Trivendra Singh Rawat as it chief ministerial candidate for Uttarakhand who will take the oath of office on Saturday.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

Kalam: Hindi literary event set for London debut

Kalam: Hindi literary event set for London debut

London/ Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): The popular Indian literary event Kalam will make its international debut on Sunday in London, under the aegis of Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with London-based Vidyapath.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

TMC to move SC against HC verdict in Narada sting case, says Mamata Banerjee

TMC to move SC against HC verdict in Narada sting case, says Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS): Saying the Calcutta High Court's judgement in Narada sting case very unfortunate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that her government and Trinamool Congress (TMC) party will appeal to the Supreme Court against the verdict.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

Kolkata : Justice Karnan refuses to accept Supreme Court warrant from police

Kolkata : Justice Karnan refuses to accept Supreme Court warrant from police

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS) : Kolkata High Court judge CS Karnan on Friday refused to accept a a bailable warrant by the Supreme Court after police arrived his residence to execute the apex court order, reports said.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

Essar township in Gujarat goes totally cashless

Essar township in Gujarat goes totally cashless

Hazira (Surat), Mar 17 (IBNS): Nand Niketan Township became the first private sector township to go cashless, announced Essar on Friday.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

NTPC clocks highest ever annual cumulative gross generation of 263.95 BU

NTPC clocks highest ever annual cumulative gross generation of 263.95 BU

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS): NTPC Group achieved its highest ever cumulative gross generation of 263.95 Billion Units (BU) till Thursday during current year, announced the Union Ministry of Power on Friday.

by IBNS March 17, 2017

Central scheme to spend Rs 11,421 crore for better urban infra in Uttar Pradesh

Central scheme to spend Rs 11,421 crore for better urban infra in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Urban Development announced on Friday that Rs.11,421 crore will be spent on Uttar Pradesh under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), Central-sponsored scheme.

by IBNS March 17, 2017