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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kashmir unrest : Four killed, 15 injured in firing after mob attack on police convoy
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IBNS) : Four civilians were killed and 15 others injured on Tuesday as security forces opened fire on protesters in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district on Tuesday, reports said.
Maharashtra doctor allegedly kills six, bodies found at farmhouse
Satara, Maharashtra, Aug 16 (IBNS) : The Maharashtra police have arrested a doctor, who in a chilling tale, has reportedly confessed to murdering six people, five of them women, and burying them at his farmhouse in Satara, reports said.
Peru: 5.4M quake kills at least 9, 52 others injured
Lima, Peru, Aug 16 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed and 52 others injured by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck Peru on Sunday night, reports said.
Petrol, diesel prices reduced
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Petrol price has been reduced by Rs 1 a litre and diesel by Rs 2 per litre on Monday, officials said.
Rio: PV Sindhu, K Srikanth reach quater-finals
Rio, Aug 16 (IBNS): Keeping alive hopes for India to clinch medals, Indian shuttlers PV Sindu and K Srikanth reached the quater-finals of the Rio Olympics.
New York imam killing: One arrested
New York, Aug 16 (IBNS): A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of an imam and his assistant in New York, media reports said.
Brand Summit by Globsyn alumni to strengthen B-school
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): The second day of the two-day Brand Summit organised by Globsyn Business School (GBS) Alumni Association, on Sunday, was marked by a special session where Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia addressed the gathering.
Our aim is to wipe out black money from Indian economy, says IT Director in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): The aim of the Income Tax Department is to wipe out black money from the Indian economy, said S.S. Rana, Director of Income Tax Department (Intelligence & Criminal Investigation), Kolkata at a conference on Friday.
Indian Tricolour flies high in Canada
Toronto, Aug 16 (IBNS): Over 600 hundred people of Indian origin gathered together to celebrate the Indian Independence Day at the Consulate of India Office in Toronto on Monday.
Tennis : Andy Murray clinches Olympics gold in Olympics
Rio, Aug 15 (IBNS): Britain Tennis star Andy Murray clinched his second Olympics gold medal by beating Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro.
Usain Bolt clinches gold medal
Rio, Aug 15 (IBNS): Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt clinched gold in the Olympic 100m event by beating American Justin Gatlin here.
Terrorists open fire on security forces, 4 jawans injured
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): Terrorists opened fire on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowhatta area which left at least four jawans injured on Monday, media reports said.
Modi slams Pakistan for glorifying terrorism: PM
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at Pakistan for 'glorifying' terrorism.
Violence has no place in our society: Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said violence has no place in Indian society.
India must reach new heights: Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Addressing the nation from the iconic Red Fort on the ocassion of the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the energy in India must help the nation reach new heights of success.
JFK terminal evacuated amid reports of shots fired
New York, Aug 15 (IBNS): Amid reports of shots fired in the departure area, the police on Monday evacuated Terminal 8 at JFK airport in New York, media reports said.
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