Ecuador earthquake toll rises to 246
Quito, Ecuador, Apr 18 (IBNS): As a strong earthquake rocked western Ecuador on Saturday, the death toll has touched 246, reports said on Monday.
Four crude bombs found in vehicle in poll-bound Malda of West Bengal
Malda, West Bengal, Apr 16 (IBNS) Police recovered four crude bombs from inside a vehicle carrying poll materials in Malda a day before the second phase of Assembly polling in West Bengal on Saturday.
Japan: M 7.3 quake kills 19, thousands injured
Tokyo, Apr 16 (IBNS) At least 19 people were confirmed dead as an earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hit southwestern Japan on Saturday, according to reports.
Mumbai court to hear today plea for non-bailable arrest warrant against Vijay Mallya
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS) A special court in Mumbai is expected to hear on Saturday the Enforcement Ditectorate's plea for issuing non-bailable warrant of arrest against liquor baron Vijay Mallya, whose diplomatic passport was suspended on Friday, reports said.
Delhi: BJP auto union calls strike, Kerjiwal sees red
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) The BJP auto union in Delhi, which is observing a strike on Saturday in protest against the ongoing odd-even policy for vehicles, but Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that nothing can stop the newly imposed rule from becoming a success.
Kashmir unrest : Prohibitory orders in Srinagar, Kupwara
Srinagar, Apr 16 (IBNS) Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Srinagar and Kashmir's frontier district Kupwara to maintain law and order following protests called by the separatist groups against the killing of five civilians, including a woman, since Wednesday.
Sushma to visit Russia, will seek reports of Indians killed
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting Russia and will take up the issues of Indians who have died in there.
Duke, Duchess to visit Taj Mahal
Agra, Apr 16 (IBNS): Reaching nearly the end of their tour, Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will visit Taj Mahal on Saturday.
Modi wishes Ram Naik on his birthday
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik.
Kejriwal prescribes 5 antidotes for peace in India, urges PM to follow them.
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who addressed a congregation in the national capital on Thursday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, prescribed five steps for the Prime Minister to ensure peace in the country.
Kanhaiya Kuamar's security increased after pistol, threat letter recovered from a bus
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Security of JNU students' leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid have been increased after a pistol and a threat letter were found on a bus, reports said.
Decision on fireworks at Karnataka's Mahaligeshwara temple today
Bengaluru, Apr 15 (IBNS) A day after the Kerala High Court allowed fireworks for Thrissur Pooram festival with some restrictions, the decision to allow similar fire shows in Karnataka's Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple in Puttur will be taken on Friday, reports said.
Rahul Gandhi to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, to interact with party workers
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is set to travel to Chandigarh on Saturday, where he will interact with his party members.
PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.
Japan earthquake toll touches 9
Tokyo, Apr 15 (IBNS) The death toll in the earthquake that hit Japan on Thursday touched nine, media reports said on Friday.
Dialogue with India is the best option: Pakistan govt
Islamabad, Apr 15 (IBNS) The Pakistan government has said that door for dialogues with India is open.
Delhi: Odd-even rule starts today
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): The Delhi government is all set to begin the second phase of the odd-even scheme from Friday.
FindUrClass: Quickest way to find the Right class during summer holidays
Mumbai/ Pune/ Bangalore, Apr 13 (IBNS) Vacations a lovely time to spend with your children and also a time to search for activities that engage your kids.
At least 65 die in heatwave in Odisha and Telengana
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) At least 65 people have died in Odisha and Telengana in the heatwave that sweeps several states in India making it the hottest April in 5 years as the weather experts predict even worse days ahead.
Rhino killed with AK 47 in Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga, Assam, Apr 14 (IBNS) A rhino was killed as poachers struck with assault rifles in the Kaziranga National Park on Wednesday night, the day the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the abode of one-horned animals, reports said.
Government replaces top arts body IGNCA
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) In what could invite adverse political reactions, the government on Thursday dissolved the board of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts or IGNCA and replaces with a new one, reports said.
Rahul Gandhi greets Bengalis on Poila Boisakh
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted the Bengali Community on the occasion of Poila Baisakh.
Mobile internet services blocked in Kashmir amid seething anger against Handwara deaths
Srinagar, Apr 14 (IBNS) Amid anger and grief still running high over the deaths of four people in firing by security forces, authorities on Thursday blocked the mobile internet services in parts of north Kashmir to check the spread of rumours.
A Hindu is a Hindu, Supreme Court says on the ban on women's entry in Sabarimala temple
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Observing that there is no gender discrimination in the Hindu religion, the Supreme Court has said denying women the right to worship at Kerala's Sabarimala temple could amount to violation of their constitutional right to equality.
PM Modi to attend several programmes across the country today
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending several programmes across the country on Thursday.
John Kerry wishes 'Shubho Noboborsho' to Bengali community
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday wished Bengali community across the globe on the occasion of Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year on Thursday.
Kashmir firing : Army releases video to claim there was no molestation
Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, Apr 13 (IBNS) A day after three persons, including a young cricketer and a 70-year-old woman were killed in firing during protests over alleged molestation of a college student, the army on Wednesday released a video of the girl's statement to refute allegations against its members.
Prez Mukherjee greets nation on Vaisakhi, urges people to share happiness
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Vaisakhi, urging fellow countrymen to share happiness.
Rahul Gandhi greets Assamese people on Bihu
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday greeted the people of Assam on Rongali Bihu.
Kashmir : Curfew continues in Handwara, youngcricketer, old woman among three killed in army firing
Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir, Apr 13 (IBNS) Curfew remained in force in Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir where a young cricketer and a 70-year-old woman were among three killed in army firing on Tuesday, reports said.
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