Afghanistan becomes the 164th member of World Trade Organization

Afghanistan becomes the 164th member of World Trade Organization

Kabul, July 30 (IBNS): Afghanistan on Saturday formally became the 164th member of the World Trade Organization, which will now enable the country to enjoy multilateral trade, reports said.

by IBNS July 29, 2016

Afghanistan: Explosion heard in Herat city, casualties feared

Afghanistan: Explosion heard in Herat city, casualties feared

Kabul, July 30 (IBNS): At least one person was reportedly killed in a heavy explosion in Afghanistan's Herat city on Saturday morning.

by IBNS July 29, 2016

Mahadayi Water verdict: Karnataka observes state-wide shut down on Saturday

Mahadayi Water verdict: Karnataka observes state-wide shut down on Saturday

Bangalore, July 30 (IBNS): A daylong shutdown is being observed in Karnataka in protest against the Mahadayi Water Dispute verdict, reports said.

by IBNS July 29, 2016

M3M Group launches M3M Sierra 68 in Gurgaon

M3M Group launches M3M Sierra 68 in Gurgaon

Gurgaon, July 30 (IBNS): M3M, an Indian Real Estate group, on Saturday launched M3M Sierra 68, a residential development amidst nature with a panoramic view of Aravalli Hills, part of 13 acres development, in Sector-68, Gurgaon, Haryana.

by IBNS July 29, 2016

Two militants, two soldiers killed in gun battle over infiltration bid in Kashmir border

Two militants, two soldiers killed in gun battle over infiltration bid in Kashmir border

Srinagar, July 30 (IBNS) : Two militants and as many soldiers were killed in an encounter as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid from across the border in nougam sector of northern kupwara district on Friday night, reports said.

by IBNS July 29, 2016

VK Singh to fly to Saudi to sort out matters

VK Singh to fly to Saudi to sort out matters

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Minister of State for External Affairs, General VK Singh will visit Saudi Arabia soon to sort out the problems Indians are facing there.

by IBNS July 29, 2016

Rajnath Singh leaves for flood-hit  Assam

Rajnath Singh leaves for flood-hit Assam

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday morning left for Guwahati to take stock of the situations in flood affected Assam.

by IBNS July 29, 2016

Robotic Surgery Fellowships in Urology, Gynaecology for experienced Surgeons in Mumbai, Chennai

Robotic Surgery Fellowships in Urology, Gynaecology for experienced Surgeons in Mumbai, Chennai

Mumbai/ Chennai, July 29 (IBNS): Vattikuti Foundation, a non-profit focused on promoting robotic cancer surgeries, has put in place application process for two more Vattikuti Fellowships in Urology and Gynaecology at leading Hospitals in Mumbai and Chennai.

by IBNS July 29, 2016

GST Bill listed in Rajya Sabha agenda for consideration

GST Bill listed in Rajya Sabha agenda for consideration

New Delhi, Jul 29 (IBNS): The government has listed the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Friday for consideration next week, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 28, 2016

Two police officers shot at in San Diego, California

Two police officers shot at in San Diego, California

San Diego (California), Jul 29 (IBNS): San Diego police confirmed that two officers were shot at on Thursday in the city's Southcrest area, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 28, 2016

River Brahmaputra in Assam's Goalpara shows signs of receding

River Brahmaputra in Assam's Goalpara shows signs of receding

New Delhi, Jul 29 (IBNS): The Ministry of Water Resources informed that River Brahmaputra at Goalpara in Goalpara District of Assam has receded from High Flood Situation to Moderate Flood Situation at 0800hrs on Friday.

by IBNS July 28, 2016

Heavy overnight rain floods Bengaluru, traffic

Heavy overnight rain floods Bengaluru, traffic

Bengaluru, July 29 (IBNS) : Incessant overnight rain deluged a vast part of Bengaluru on Friday throwing life out of gear, reports said.

by IBNS July 28, 2016

Facing death threats from Kejriwal : Sacked AAP Minister

Facing death threats from Kejriwal : Sacked AAP Minister

New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS) : Asim Ahmed Khan, who was sacked from Delhi cabinet last year, has alleged that he and his family were getting "death threats" from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and some of his partymen.

by India Blooms News Service July 28, 2016

Gurdip Singh,Indian convict in Indonesia, spared execution for now, speaks to wife

Gurdip Singh,Indian convict in Indonesia, spared execution for now, speaks to wife

New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS) : The last-minute efforts of India to save the life of Gurdip Singh, a Punjab native, facing death penalty in Indonesia seemed to have worked as he was left out from among four convicts, including three foreigners, executed on Friday for drug crimes, reports said.

by IBNS July 28, 2016

Gurgaon reels under mammoth traffic jam on Friday

Gurgaon reels under mammoth traffic jam on Friday

Gurgaon, Jul 29 (IBNS): Local administration has asked schools in Gurgaon, Haryana, to remain closed for two days -- Friday and Saturday -- as the millenium city reels under a heavy traffic jam arising from flooded streets, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 28, 2016

Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic Presidential nomination

Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic Presidential nomination

Washington, July 29 (IBNS): Giving momentum to the US Presidential election, Hillary Clinton on Thursday accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for the president.

by IBNS July 28, 2016

AgroTech Foods Limited launches ACT II Popcorn Pop n Serve Tub

AgroTech Foods Limited launches ACT II Popcorn Pop n Serve Tub

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): AgroTech Foods Limited, an affiliate of ConAgra Foods Inc. of USA, makers of Indias favourite popcorn ACT II announced the launch of its new breakthrough product ACTII Popcorn Pop n Serve Tub.

by IBNS July 27, 2016

Abu Jundal among 12 people convicted in Aurangabad arms haul case

Abu Jundal among 12 people convicted in Aurangabad arms haul case

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS) : Twelve people including Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal were on Thursday convicted by a special court in Mumbai in the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case.

by IBNS July 27, 2016

Why I have been singled out ? " Bhagwant Mann asks probe panel on video controversy

Why I have been singled out ? " Bhagwant Mann asks probe panel on video controversy

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS) : Aam Aadmi Party MP Bhagwant Mann has reportedly told an inquiry committee of MPs that he didn't violate any security protocol by live-streaming a video of Parliament.

by IBNS July 27, 2016

Three-year-old kidnapped for ransom, strangulated to death in Delhi

Three-year-old kidnapped for ransom, strangulated to death in Delhi

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS) : A three-year-old boy, kidnapped by a man for ransom, was allegedly strangulated to death in the national capital, media reports said on Thursday.

by IBNS July 27, 2016

Rajnath Singh to visit Pakistan next week to attend SAARC meeting

Rajnath Singh to visit Pakistan next week to attend SAARC meeting

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS) : Home Minister Rajnath Singh will fly on Monday to Islamabad to attend a SAARC summit, reports said.

by IBNS July 27, 2016

Sushma Swaraj makes last efforts to save Indian from execution in Indonesia

Sushma Swaraj makes last efforts to save Indian from execution in Indonesia

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS) : India is making last-minute efforts to save the life of Gurdip Singh, an Indian who faces execution in Indonesia on Thursday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said.

by IBNS July 27, 2016

Jupiters great red spot likely a massive heat source

Jupiters great red spot likely a massive heat source

California, July 28 (IBNS) New NASA-funded research suggests that Jupiters Great Red Spot may be the mysterious heat source behind Jupiters surprisingly high upper atmospheric temperatures.

by IBNS July 27, 2016

 I am even more optimistic about the future: Obama

I am even more optimistic about the future: Obama

Washington, July 28 (IBNS): Endorsing Hillary Clinton, US President Barack Obama on Thursday aid while addressing at the Democratic National Convention at Philadelphia that he is optimistic about the future of the nation.

by IBNS July 27, 2016

Global Advertisers crafts outdoor campaign for Girnar Tea

Global Advertisers crafts outdoor campaign for Girnar Tea

Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS): Girnar Tea, an India tea manufacturing company, has engaged Global Advertisers for the outdoor publicity of their three products- Masala Tea, Royal Cup Tea and Ginger Tea.

by IBNS July 26, 2016

Columbia Asia receives $101 million investment from Mitsui & Co.

Columbia Asia receives $101 million investment from Mitsui & Co.

Kolkata, July 27 (IBNS): Columbia Asia announced on Wednesday that it is receiving $101 million in investment from Mitsui & Co., Ltd., an official release notified.

by IBNS July 26, 2016

Uproar in Rajya Sabha for cow vigilantes bashing up women in MP over beef rumour

Uproar in Rajya Sabha for cow vigilantes bashing up women in MP over beef rumour

New Delhi/Mandaur, Madhya Pradesh, July 27 (IBNS) : The opposition charged up a ruckus in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday over the bashing of two women in Madhya Pradesh allegedly for carrying beef.

by IBNS July 26, 2016

Bangalore bus catches fire, 3 dead

Bangalore bus catches fire, 3 dead

Bangalore, July 27 (IBNS): A Dharwad bound private company-owned bus which departed from Bangalore on Tuesday, caught fire near Hubli on Wednesday, resulting in the death of three passengers while injuring nine others, including the driver, reports said.

by IBNS July 26, 2016

BJP wants to cripple Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

BJP wants to cripple Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): Taking a shot at BJP, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the national party wants to cripple Delhi.

by IBNS July 26, 2016

Narendra Modi wishes Uddhav Thackeray on his birthday

Narendra Modi wishes Uddhav Thackeray on his birthday

New Delhi/Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray turned a year older on Tuesday.

by IBNS July 26, 2016