India to witness day-long general strike today

India to witness day-long general strike today

New Delhi/Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Over a million workers from different sectors, including banking and telecom, are joining a day-long nationwide general strike called by Left-affiliated eleven central trade unions on Friday to protest against the alleged anti-labour policies of the Modi government and basing on a 12-point charter of demands.

by IBNS September 01, 2016

Singur Verdict gives a direction, says Bengal Chamber

Singur Verdict gives a direction, says Bengal Chamber

Kolkata, Sept 1 (IBNS): Following the landmark verdict by Supreme Court on the Singur Land Acquisition saga, where the apex court terminated the deal, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) on Thursday said the legal ruling provides a direction.

by IBNS September 01, 2016

Hyderabad: Rains lashes city, seven die

Hyderabad: Rains lashes city, seven die

Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IBNS): At least seven persons died in two separate incidents as rains swept Hyderabad on Wednesday morning, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service August 30, 2016

IS reports death of spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani

IS reports death of spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani

Aleppo, Aug 31 (IBNS): Islamic State (IS), on Tuesday, reported the death of their spokesman and senior leader Abu Muhammad al-Adnani and threatened revenge against the 'filthy cowards in the sect of disbelief, and the carrier of the banner of the Cross in it', a SITE Intel Group reported.

by India Blooms News Service August 30, 2016

Heavy rain slows down Delhi, surrounding areas

Heavy rain slows down Delhi, surrounding areas

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): Normal life was hit in the national capital as heavy rain lashed down on Wednesday morning flooding the streets, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service August 30, 2016

North Korea executes top official, South Korea says

North Korea executes top official, South Korea says

Seoul, Aug 31 (IBNS): North Korea has executed a vice premier of the nation, South Korean officials confirmed media on Wednesday.

by IBNS August 30, 2016

US-Canadian couple appear in Taliban video, pleads govt to change policy

US-Canadian couple appear in Taliban video, pleads govt to change policy

Kabul, Aug 31 (IBNS): A Canadian man and his American wife, who were captured by the Taliban in 2012 in Afghanistan following their visit to the nation, purportedly appeared in a video uploaded by the fringe unit, US watchdog SITE reported.

by IBNS August 30, 2016

Donald Trump to meet Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto

Donald Trump to meet Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto

Washington, Aug 31 (IBNS): US Republican candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed that he is all set to meet Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.

by IBNS August 30, 2016

Air Pollution kills over 50,000 a year in Britain, finds study

Air Pollution kills over 50,000 a year in Britain, finds study

London, Aug 31 (IBNS): UK transport planning is not sufficiently taking into account the environmental impacts of transport choices according to researchers from the Centre for Transport and Society and Air Quality Management Resource Centre at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).

by IBNS August 30, 2016

JIS College of Engineering to hold its first convocation

JIS College of Engineering to hold its first convocation

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): West Bengal based JIS College of Engineering, a leading self-financed autonomous institute, will be celebrating its 1st Convocation and 16th Foundation Day on Thursday through an event titled 'Journey through Time'.

by IBNS August 30, 2016

Modi hell-bent on destroying Delhi : Furious Kejriwal tweets after Lt.Governor transfer officials

Modi hell-bent on destroying Delhi : Furious Kejriwal tweets after Lt.Governor transfer officials

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS) : Launching an offensive against Narendra Modi over the Lieutenant Governor effecting transfer of some Delhi officials, ,Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused the Prime Minister of being "hell-bent on destroying Delhi."

by IBNS August 29, 2016

More than 300 reindeer killed in lightning in Norway

More than 300 reindeer killed in lightning in Norway

Oslo, Aug 30 (IBNS) : More than 300 wild reindeer were recently killed by lightning at a Norwegian national park, National Geographic said quoting officials.

by IBNS August 29, 2016

N Korea: Kim Jong-un orders public execution of two senior bureaucrats

N Korea: Kim Jong-un orders public execution of two senior bureaucrats

Pyongyang, Aug 30 (IBNS): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered public execution of two senior bureaucrats with anti-aircraft guns, reports said.

by IBNS August 29, 2016

PM Modi launches his dream irrigation project in Gujarat

PM Modi launches his dream irrigation project in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Aug 30 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched SAUNI Yojna, an irrigation scheme that he had initiated in Gujarat in 2012 as Chief Minister, reports said.

by IBNS August 29, 2016

RSS conducting illegal activities in temple: Kadakampally Surendran

RSS conducting illegal activities in temple: Kadakampally Surendran

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 30 (IBNS): Kerala's Power & Devaswoms Minister Kadakampally Surendran has accused the RSS of conducting illegal activities in temples across the state.

by IBNS August 29, 2016

India-US sign deal to share military assets and bases

India-US sign deal to share military assets and bases

Washington, Aug 30 (IBNS) : In a landmark move in bilateral move toward building defence ties, the United States and India have signed a logistics agreement+ for the use of each other's land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply.

by IBNS August 29, 2016

Kyrgyzstan: Heavy explosion in Chinese Embassy kills one

Kyrgyzstan: Heavy explosion in Chinese Embassy kills one

Bishkek, Aug 30 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in a suicide blast inside the Chinese Embassy compound in the southern part of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital, reports said.

by IBNS August 29, 2016

PM Narendra Modi wishes Ravi Shankar Prasad on his birthday

PM Narendra Modi wishes Ravi Shankar Prasad on his birthday

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narehndra Modi on Tuesday wished Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on his birthday.

by IBNS August 29, 2016

Indian Consul General Toronto visits Dixie Gurudwara

Indian Consul General Toronto visits Dixie Gurudwara

Toronto Aug 30 (IBNS): The Consulate General of India Toronto, Dinesh Bhatia, paid a visit to the Dixie Gurudwara, the largest Sikh Temple in Canada.

by India Blooms News Service August 29, 2016

West Bengal to be called Bangla: State assembly passes resolution

West Bengal to be called Bangla: State assembly passes resolution

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): The West Bengal Assembly on Monday gave its nod to rename the state to 'Bangla' as its Bengali name and 'Bengali' in English, according to media reports.

by IBNS August 28, 2016

FIR filed against musician Vishal Dadlani for his alleged disrespect on Jain monk

FIR filed against musician Vishal Dadlani for his alleged disrespect on Jain monk

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): An FIR has been filed against musician Vishal Dadlani in Ambala for his alleged disrespect to religious sentiments following his tweet on a Jain monk addressing the Haryana Assembly over the weekend, the media reported on Monday.

by IBNS August 28, 2016

Hope sports & sportsmanship will always shine in our society: PM Modi

Hope sports & sportsmanship will always shine in our society: PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of National Sports Day.

by IBNS August 28, 2016

Encounter between LeT terrorists and security forces starts in Kashmir

Encounter between LeT terrorists and security forces starts in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 29 (IBNS) : An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kashmir's Baramullah district on Monday, reports said.

by IBNS August 28, 2016

Chaos in LAX Airport over shooting rumour

Chaos in LAX Airport over shooting rumour

Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IBNS): A shooting rumour triggered panic in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) on Sunday night, as passengers ran for safety, reports said.

by IBNS August 28, 2016

Curfew lifted in Kashmir after 52 days

Curfew lifted in Kashmir after 52 days

Srinagar, Aug 29 (IBNS) The marathon curfew that left Kashmir almost crippled for 52 days, was lifted on Mondaymorning, except in Pulwama district, reports said.

by IBNS August 28, 2016

Panic in Los Angeles airport over unconfirmed active shooter

Panic in Los Angeles airport over unconfirmed active shooter

Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IBNS): Reports of shots fired inside the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) were shared by social media users, triggering panic at the facility even as the police said the reports were unconfirmed and they are investigating it.

by IBNS August 28, 2016

Ban 'deeply concerned' over tensions in south-western Western Sahara

Ban 'deeply concerned' over tensions in south-western Western Sahara

New York, Aug 29 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is deeply concerned over the tense situation that has developed in the narrow buffer strip in south-western Western Sahara between the Moroccan berm and the Mauritanian border as a result of changes in the status quo and the introduction of armed units from Morocco and the Polisario Front in close proximity to each other.

by IBNS August 28, 2016

Mehbooba Mufti meets PM Narendra Modi to discuss issue of Kashmir unrest

Mehbooba Mufti meets PM Narendra Modi to discuss issue of Kashmir unrest

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS) : As violence continued in Kashmir for 49 consecutive days, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Saturday to discuss the toughest situation the valley has faced in recent times, reports said.

by IBNS August 26, 2016

Trump promises to fix African-American problems

Trump promises to fix African-American problems

Washington, Aug 27 (IBNS): Reiterating his stance about African-American voters, where US Presidential candidate Donald Trump had pronounced a week earlier that the coloured people in USA have nothing to lose, he promised to solve their problems, if elected in the Oval Office.

by IBNS August 26, 2016

4.2 earthquake hits Himachal Peradesh, no casualty

4.2 earthquake hits Himachal Peradesh, no casualty

Kullu, Aug 27 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, officials said.

by IBNS August 26, 2016