Ten killed, 30 injured in Telengana bus accident

Ten killed, 30 injured in Telengana bus accident

Hyederabad, Aug 22 (IBNS) : At least ten people were killed and 30 injured after a bus in which they were travelling, fell into a canal off a bridge in Telengana's Khammam district in the wee hours of Monday.

by IBNS August 22, 2016

Narendra Modi, Ashraf Ghani inaugurate Stor Palace through VC

Narendra Modi, Ashraf Ghani inaugurate Stor Palace through VC

Kabul/New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani through video conferencing as the duo inaugurated the renovated Stor Palace in Kabul.

by IBNS August 22, 2016

JNU scholar allegedly drugged and raped by student leader

JNU scholar allegedly drugged and raped by student leader

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) : Jawaharlal Nehru University, the prestigious institution that often becomes the subject of political controversies, may now provide a fresh fodder to its critics to go more virulent with the allegation being levelled against a students' union leader for raping a fellow student inside his hostel room after spiking her drink, reports said.

by IBNS August 22, 2016

Infant raped by teenager in Agra

Infant raped by teenager in Agra

Agra, Aug 22 (IBNS): An 11-month old infant was allegedly raped by a teenager, reports said.

by IBNS August 22, 2016

What the hell do you have to lose, Trump asks African-American voters

What the hell do you have to lose, Trump asks African-American voters

Michigan, Aug 20 (IBNS): Trying to stir up the African American voters over their its general economic standing, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has asked them what's left for them to lose, reports said.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

Seven killed, three injured in Madhya Pradesh house collapse

Seven killed, three injured in Madhya Pradesh house collapse

Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, Aug 20 (IBNS) : At least seven people were killed and three seriously injured after a house in Madhya Pradesh's Rahatgarh collapsed due to heavy rainfall on Saturday morning, reports said.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

Afghanistan: Khanabad district reportedly under Taliban control

Afghanistan: Khanabad district reportedly under Taliban control

Kabul, Aug 20 (IBNS): In a major setback to the Afghanistan government that is trying to prevent Taliban operations in the country, the Islamist terror outfit has reportedly taken over Khanabad district in Kunduz, reports said.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

3765 pellet cartridges used during month's protest in Kashmir: CRPF

3765 pellet cartridges used during month's protest in Kashmir: CRPF

Sriniagar, Aug 20 (IBNS): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has said that given the nature of the protests in Kashmir Valley, it is difficult for them to follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

by IBNS August 20, 2016

Afghanistan: At least one killed in Kabul explosion

Afghanistan: At least one killed in Kabul explosion

Kabul, Aug 20 (IBNS): An explosion took place in Kabul on Saturday morning, killing a person and injuring another, following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED), reports said.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

PM Modi pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to his predecessor Rajiv Gandhi on the latter's birth anniversary.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

Never thought I would make it this far: Sindhu

Never thought I would make it this far: Sindhu

Rio, Aug 20 (IBNS): Indian badminton star PV Sindhu, who won silver at the Olympics, said she never thought she will reach so far in the mega sports event of the year.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

Bolt wins third  Rio gold

Bolt wins third Rio gold

Rio, Aug 20 (IBNS): Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt made a wonderful end to the Olympic campaign by clinching third Olympics gold medal in the 4x100m relay final in Rio.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

SEI,SUN join hands to offer online solar professional training courses to students

SEI,SUN join hands to offer online solar professional training courses to students

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Solar Energy International (SEI), US has teamed up with Saurya Urja Niketan (SUN), which is an initiative of Environmental Education Media Project India (EEMPi), to offer online solar professional training courses partnered with practical training facilities at the Saurya Urja Niketan Campus at Serampore, near Kolkata.

by India Blooms News Service August 20, 2016

Mother Teresa's statue to be installed in Kolkata

Mother Teresa's statue to be installed in Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS): Archbishop Thomas D'Souza announced on Friday at the press meet that a life-size bronze statue of Mother Teresa would be installed at the Bishop house next to where the statue of Pope John Paul II currently stands.

by IBNS August 20, 2016

Sushma Swaraj meets Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu

Sushma Swaraj meets Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday met Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu here.

by IBNS August 19, 2016

Gopalganj hooch tragedy : 25 cops suspended, six people arrested

Gopalganj hooch tragedy : 25 cops suspended, six people arrested

Patna, Aug 19 (IBNS) : The Bihar government on Friday suspended 25 policemen and arrested six people in connection with the death of 16 people in a suspected hooch tragedy in Gopalganj district.

by IBNS August 19, 2016

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 has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Hungary on the eve of their National Day (August 20, 2016).

by India Blooms News Service August 19, 2016

Curfew in Kashmir enters 42nd day, normal life remains paralysed

Curfew in Kashmir enters 42nd day, normal life remains paralysed

Srinagar, Aug 20 (IBNS) : Curfew and restrictions continued in Kashmir for the 42nd day on Friday with 68 civilians and two cops being killed since July eight and the separatist groups extending the strike till August 25.

by India Blooms News Service August 19, 2016

Security guard thrashed for stopping Union Minister Mahesh Sharma's car

Security guard thrashed for stopping Union Minister Mahesh Sharma's car

Ghaziabad, Aug 19 (IBNS): Union Minister for Culture Mahesh Sharma's security personnel were caught thrashing security guards in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad,reports said.

by IBNS August 19, 2016

PM Modi greets Afghanistan on Independence day

PM Modi greets Afghanistan on Independence day

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): Keeping his strong bond intact with Afghanistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Fridaygreeted the people of the country on their Independence Day.

by IBNS August 19, 2016

Sidhu yet to put pre-conditions, needs time to think: Kejriwal

Sidhu yet to put pre-conditions, needs time to think: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): Putting an end to rumours, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that former cricketer and BJP lawmaker Navjot Singh Sidhu needs more time to think and is presently not joining the Delhi based Aam Aadmi Party.

by IBNS August 19, 2016

Terrorism: Twitter blocks additional 235,000 accounts

Terrorism: Twitter blocks additional 235,000 accounts

New York, Aug 19 (IBNS): Micro-blogging site Twitter, which is used by celebrities, politicians and common man across the globe to share their ideas and opinions on numerous issues, on Friday said it has suspended additional 235,000 accounts for violating its policies related to promotion of terrorism in the last six months.

by IBNS August 19, 2016

Argentina: Ruling to release woman jailed after miscarriage, a step forward for Human Rights

Argentina: Ruling to release woman jailed after miscarriage, a step forward for Human Rights

New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): A ruling to release a woman sentenced to eight years in prison after having a miscarriage in Argentina is a step forward for human rights in the country, Amnesty International said.

by IBNS August 18, 2016

Afghanistan: Ashraf Ghani wishes nation on I-Day

Afghanistan: Ashraf Ghani wishes nation on I-Day

Kabul, Aug 18 (IBNS): Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani on Thursday wished his nation on the occasion of Independence Day.

by IBNS August 18, 2016

Turkey: Car bomb detonation kills three, 50 injured

Turkey: Car bomb detonation kills three, 50 injured

Ankara, Aug 18 (IBNS): At least three people died and 50 others sustained injuries following the detonation of a car bomb near a police station in Turkey's Elazig city, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service August 18, 2016

Napoleon's army killer Scrub Typhus strikes Kolkata

Napoleon's army killer Scrub Typhus strikes Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS): When the official death toll, due to Dengue, reached 17 and Dengue cases crossed 3000 in West Bengal, another bacterial disease Scrub Typhus, which killed thousands of French military and political leader Napoleon's troops in early 19th century, has broken out in Kolkata, medical reports said.

by IBNS August 18, 2016

Environment minister inaugurates public facilities in Madhya Pradesh

Environment minister inaugurates public facilities in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Aug 18 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (I/C) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Anil Madhav Dave, inaugurated a night shelter for Narmada Parikrama pilgrims and several public facilities in the Jahanpur Gram Panchayat in Sihor district of Madhya Pradesh, under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, on Wednesday.

by India Blooms News Service August 18, 2016

Nation building is our priority, says PM Modi at party worker's meet

Nation building is our priority, says PM Modi at party worker's meet

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): Addressing party workers on Thursday in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his party's aim is to work inclusively towards the development of India.

by IBNS August 18, 2016

Machali, world's oldest and most celebrated  tigress dies

Machali, world's oldest and most celebrated tigress dies

Jaipur, Aug 18 (IBNS) : Machali, the worlds oldest tigress in the wild, died on Thursday in Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje confirmed the news on Twitter.

by India Blooms News Service August 18, 2016

Mumbai road mishap kills 5

Mumbai road mishap kills 5

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IBNS): At least five people were killed when a speeding car hit a tree on the Western Express in Mumbai.

by IBNS August 18, 2016