Parliament rocked by Sri Sri's Yamuna festival row
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) Parliament was rocked on Wednesday over the issue of spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's mega event on the Yamuna flood plains even as a green tribunal is likely to pass its verdict on the festival during the day.
Sri Sri's Yumana festival row: National Green Tribunal to rule today
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) India's top green court here will decide Wednesday whether Art of Living supremo and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's mega event on the banks of the river Yamuna will be allowed this weekend even as experts examining the venue said Rs. 100 crore should be paid as damage for damaging the environment in the floodplains of the river.
Dominic Asquith appointed as new British High Commissioner to India
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) Dominic Asquith KCMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to India, officials said.
Top IS commander targeted in US airstrike in Syria
Washington, Mar 9 (IBNS) A U.S. airstrike on Mar 4, near al Shaddadi, Syria, targeted senior ISIL leader Tarkhan Tayumurazovich Batirashvili, also known as Abu Umar al-Shishani, and "Omar the Chechen", the Pentagon has said.
Indian medical student attacked in Russia
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): An Indian medical student has been attacked in Russia by unknown men, officials said.
Ban marks UNs 20th year in Bonn, stresses need for shared responsibility on migration
New York, Mar 9 (IBNS):Continuing his visit to Germany, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon tuesday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the United Nations offices in Bonn, praising the work of the Organizations agencies based there, and discussed a range of issues with the countrys leaders, including the challenges associated with mass migration.
ICC World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India delayed
Islamabad, Mar 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan cricket team's departure to India to participate in the ICC World T20 has been delayed.
Manipal ProLearn launches certification courses in Information Mapping
Bangalore, Mar 8 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn in collaboration with Information Mapping International, Belgium, has launched two courses which prepare professionals for an International certification in Information Mapping.
Veteran Jharkhand lawyers memoirs capture snatches of history of Seraikella Princely State
Seraikella, Jharkhand, Mar 8 (IBNS) Unveiled recently, Seraikella Musings, memoirs of Dibyendu Gopal Bagchi, one of the longest serving lawyers of undivided Bihar, contains snatches of history of the erstwhile princely state, now carved out as a district in southern Jharkhand.
Finance Minister Jaitley rolls back EPF Tax
New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday announced in Parliament to roll back the tax on Provident Fund to be withdrawn as was envisaged in the Union Budget 2016.
Nalini: Rajiv Gandhi killer granted 24-hour parole by Madras HC
Chennai, Mar 8 (IBNS) Nalini Sriharan, one among the five behind India's then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination hatched by the LTTE for his policy on Sri Lanka, was granted a 24-hour parole by the Madras High Court on Tuesday.
Teen girl raped and set on fire in Delhi
Noida, Mar 8 (IBNS) A 15-year old girl was raped and later set on fire by a man, on the outskirts of Delhi early on Monday, according to reports.
At least 150 al-Shabab militants dead as US air raids Somalia
Mogadishu, Mar 8 (IBNS) At least 150 al-Shabab militants have been killed in a recent air raid conducted by the US in Somalia, according to reports.
Delhi: Manish Sisodia issues warning to IPU colleges on student harassment
New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday reportedly issued a warning against all Indraprastha University (IPU) colleges after complaints of students harassment surfaced.
PM Modi greets Rajasthan CM Raje on her birthday
New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on her 63rd birthday.
Prez and PM greet women on International Women's Day
New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted women across India on the occasion of International Women's Day.
New Delhi: NGT verdict likely on Art of Living event today
New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS) The National Green Tribunal is likely to decide the fate of the festival organised by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Foundation in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Maria Sharapova confirms she failed drug test, faces suspension
Los Angeles, Mar 8 (IBNS) In a shocking revelation, Russian Tennis icon Maria Sharapova on Monday said she failed a drugs test at the Australian Open.
Sri Lankan refugee commits suicide by climbing electric pole
Chennai, Mar 7 (IBNS) Provoked by an official, a Sri Lankan refugee reportedly committed suicide after he 'climbed an electric pole and was electrocuted'.
Raipur church attack: 7 arrested, Rijiju promises punishment
New Delhi/Raipur, Mar 7 (IBNS) Seven people were arrested by police in connection with the Raipur church attack on Sunday.
Constable killed in celebratory firing in UP
Mainpuri, UP, Mar 7 (IBNS) A constable was killed in celebratory firing in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri district on Monday.
15-year old Ludhiana girl challenges Kanhaiya Kumar for a debate
Ludhiana, Punjab, Mar 7 (IBNS) Jhanvi Behl, a 15-year old Ludhiana girl, took the social media by storm after she challenged JNUSU leader Kanhaiya Kumar for a debate on nationalism.
Top Hizbul militant killed in Kashmir encounter
Srinagar, Mar 7 (IBNS) A top category Hizbul Mujahideen militant was killed in a gunfight with government forces in Kulgam district of south Kashmir Sunday evening, said officials.
Creator of e-mail Ray Tomlinson dies, aged 74
New York, Mar 7 (IBNS) Ray Tomlinson, the creator of e-mail in 1971, which is the precursor to the Internet, has died, according to reports.
PM Modi greets nation on Maha Shivratri
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Former US first lady Nancy Reagan passes away
Washington, Mar 7 (IBNS): Former US first lady Nancy Reagan passed away on Sunday.
US, South Korea begin military exercises
Seoul, Mar 7 (IBNS) The US ans South Korea commenced their annual joint military exercises on Monday.
Maharashtra CM visits drought hit areas
Marathwada, Maharashtra, Mar 5 (IBNS) As an unprecedented drought unsettles parts of Maharashtra, CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday along with his other cabinet ministers visited the affected areas, taking note of the situation and dishing out several packages for the farmers, according to reports.
One Indian nun among 16 killed in Yemen
Sanaa, Mar 5 (IBNS) Contrary to their earlier claims, the External Affairs Ministry clarified on Friday night that one and not four Indians was among the 16 killed by gunmen in Yemen on Friday when they stormed into an old age home run by the Missionaries of Charity of late Mother Teresa.
Rahul Gandhi mocks 'acche din' campaign of Modi
New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who was verbally attacked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his failing intellect on Thursday in the Parliament, hit back at the central government and their "acche din" campaign on Saturday.
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