Four killed in blast at Bangladesh Eid prayers, gun battle continues

Four killed in blast at Bangladesh Eid prayers, gun battle continues

Dhaka, Jul 7 (IBNS) : In the second terror strike in Bangladesh in less than a week's time, at least four people, including a policeman, were killed and seven cops injured on Thursday after a bomb exploded near a mass Eid prayer congregation, reports said.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

MS Dhoni turns 35

MS Dhoni turns 35

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): In a cricket crazy nation like India, where millions turn up on match days to cheer for their favourite team and everyone seems to house an opinion, it's easy to lose one's cool, but only few have managed to keep it intact, none better than birthday boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 35 on Thursday.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

President Mukherjee greets citizens on Eid al-Fitr

President Mukherjee greets citizens on Eid al-Fitr

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): As Muslims all over India gather together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion while urging them to dedicate themselves to the service of humanity.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

PM Modi to kick-start his African tour with Mozambique visit

PM Modi to kick-start his African tour with Mozambique visit

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for his 5-day Africa tour on Thursday, will start his four nation journey with Mozambique.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Bangladesh explosion kills two, injure several

Bangladesh explosion kills two, injure several

Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, July 7 (IBNS) An explosion in Bangladesh's Kishoreganj, about 100 km from Dhaka, near a massive Eid gathering on Thursday killed a cop and another person and injured many, according to initial reports.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers one-time opportunity till September 30 to declare undisclosed income

Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers one-time opportunity till September 30 to declare undisclosed income

Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS) The Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers a one-time opportunity to persons who have not paid full taxes in the past, to declare their undisclosed incomes and assets voluntarily and participate in nation building, said Ashis Verma, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, while addressing a press conference here.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Assam: Floods affect over 80,000 lives

Assam: Floods affect over 80,000 lives

Guwahati, July 6 (IBNS): Heavy rains on Sunday have left over 80,000 people reeling under flood water in Assam, reports said.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Centre to erect 25667 new houses, says Venkaiah Naidu

Centre to erect 25667 new houses, says Venkaiah Naidu

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that that his ministry will build 25667 new houses and will redevelop certain places in the national capital.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Modi remembers Syama Prasad Mookerjee on birth anniversary

Modi remembers Syama Prasad Mookerjee on birth anniversary

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Remembering on his birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which is the forerunner of the Bharatiya Janata Party, had made rich contribution towards Indias history.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Sohail Tanvir hails Amazon Warriors spin threat as Hero CPL moves onward to Guyana

Sohail Tanvir hails Amazon Warriors spin threat as Hero CPL moves onward to Guyana

Guyana, July 6 (IBNS) Guyana Amazon Warriors fast bowler Sohail Tanvir believes that his side will take confidence from their fine start as the early pace-setters start the home leg of their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches against an in-form Jamaica Tallawahs on Thursday (7pm).

by IBNS July 05, 2016

AB de Villiers fifty sees Tridents to first Hero CPL 2016 win

AB de Villiers fifty sees Tridents to first Hero CPL 2016 win

St Kitts & Nevis , July 6 (IBNS) A game that was full of ebbs and flows at Warner Park, St Kitts saw the Barbados Tridents claim victory over the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Narendra Modi remembers Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary

Narendra Modi remembers Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Dalit leader Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes nation on Rath Yatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes nation on Rath Yatra

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of Rath Yatra on Wednesday.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

UN humanitarian coordinator alarmed at deteriorating conditions in besieged Syrian towns

UN humanitarian coordinator alarmed at deteriorating conditions in besieged Syrian towns

New York, July 6 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Syria has expressed alarm over reports of deteriorating humanitarian conditions and urgent medical evacuation needs in the towns of Madaya, Foah, Zabadani and Kefraya, where more than 62,000 people are besieged.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Brexit will have impact, but boom expected in real estate too: Laxman Jaiswal

Brexit will have impact, but boom expected in real estate too: Laxman Jaiswal

An industry veteran, Laxman Jaiswal began his real estate journey two decades ago. In 2009 he founded ASCON INFRASTRUCTURE ( INDIA) PVT LTD and serves as its director now. In a chat with him, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out the state of RE sector in Bengal and the scope it provides to the younger generation.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

PM Modi meets  Indian Olympic contingent, wishes  good luck

PM Modi meets Indian Olympic contingent, wishes good luck

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Monday met with the Indian Olympic contingent, wished them luck for the upcoming mega event.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

Telangana advocates refuse to end strike

Telangana advocates refuse to end strike

Hyderabad, Jul 5 (IBNS): Despite Chief Justice of India TS Thakur asking advocates from Telangana to withdraw their agitation, the state remains locked in a bitter tussle with Andhra Pradesh over division of judiciary posts and the high court, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

Cabinet witnesses 19 new faces in major rejig

Cabinet witnesses 19 new faces in major rejig

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): In the first ever cabinet reshuffle of the BJP-led NDA Government, 19 new faces were introduced after an exhaustive selection process.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

Trump takes shot at Hillary, Islam

Trump takes shot at Hillary, Islam

Washington, July 5 (IBNS): As the date for the US Presidential election nears, the plot thickens as candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton engage in a war of words over Twitter.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

PM Modi greets RV Paswan on birthday

PM Modi greets RV Paswan on birthday

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted his colleague and Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on the latter's birthday.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

Juno enters orbit around Jupiter

Juno enters orbit around Jupiter

California, July 5 (IBNS) NASAs Juno mission has completed its main engine burn and entered orbit around Jupiter. Watch the live NASA news briefing at 1 a.m. EDT for more information.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

Saudi attacks kill 4, suicide bombing close to holy site in Medina

Saudi attacks kill 4, suicide bombing close to holy site in Medina

Medina, July 5 (IBNS) At least four security officials were killed and five others were injured as a suicide bomber attacked a police post outside the holy mosque in Saudi Arabia's Medina city, media reports said.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

West Bengal: Suspected terrorist held in Burdwan

West Bengal: Suspected terrorist held in Burdwan

Kolkata, Jul 5 (IBNS): Acting on a tip off, police on Monday late evening booked one suspected terrorist from a passenger train at Burdwan railway station in West Bengal, officials said.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

Salim Khan joins Irrfan Khan in condemning Dhaka attack

Salim Khan joins Irrfan Khan in condemning Dhaka attack

Mumbai, Jul 4 (IBNS): Former Bollywood screenwriter Salim Khan on Sunday condemned the Dhaka terror attack and urged people to condemn it too, following soon after a strong condemnation by actor Irrfan Khan.

by IBNS July 03, 2016

'Legal help' remark starts legal trouble for AIMIM chief Owaisi

'Legal help' remark starts legal trouble for AIMIM chief Owaisi

Hyderabad, Jul 4 (IBNS): Offering of 'legal help' to five arrested IS suspect by All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi sparked an outrage as a complaint was lodged against the lawmaker for making anti-India statements, reports said.

by IBNS July 03, 2016

Union Cabinet expansion to take place tomorrow

Union Cabinet expansion to take place tomorrow

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The expansion of the Union Cabinet will take place on Tuesday, officials said.

by IBNS July 03, 2016

Slick France end Iceland saga

Slick France end Iceland saga

Saint-Denis, July 4 (IBNS) Hosts France are through to their first UEFA European Championship semi-final since 2000 after a thoroughly assured 5-2 win brought Iceland's remarkable run to a close.

by IBNS July 03, 2016

Rio Olympics: Narendra Modi to meet Athletes Contingent today

Rio Olympics: Narendra Modi to meet Athletes Contingent today

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will meet athletes who will represent India in the upcoming Rio Olympics.

by IBNS July 03, 2016

Iraq: UN condemns terrorist attack in Baghdad, warning of 'avenge' by ISIL

Iraq: UN condemns terrorist attack in Baghdad, warning of 'avenge' by ISIL

New York, July 4 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist bombing in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Sunday that reportedly killed more than 100 people in a busy shopping street an attack which the top UN official in that country described as an avenge by the terrorists of Da'esh who have suffered defeats at the battlefront.

by IBNS July 03, 2016

Bangladesh attack: John Kerry calls Sheikh Hasina, offers FBI assistance

Bangladesh attack: John Kerry calls Sheikh Hasina, offers FBI assistance

Dhaka, July 4 (IBNS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday called Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the recent attack at a restaurant in capital Dhaka that left several people, including foreigners, killed, officials said.

by IBNS July 03, 2016