Top IS commander targeted in US airstrike in Syria

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.

by IBNS March 08, 2016

Indian medical student attacked in Russia

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.

by IBNS March 08, 2016

Ban marks UNs 20th year in Bonn, stresses need for shared responsibility on migration

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.

by IBNS March 08, 2016

ICC World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India delayed

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.

by IBNS March 08, 2016

Manipal ProLearn launches certification courses in Information Mapping

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.

by IBNS March 08, 2016

Veteran Jharkhand lawyers memoirs capture snatches of history of Seraikella Princely State

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.

by IBNS March 08, 2016

Finance Minister Jaitley rolls back EPF Tax

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Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday announced in Parliament to roll back the tax on Provident Fund to be withdrawn as was envisaged in the Union Budget 2016.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

Nalini: Rajiv Gandhi killer granted 24-hour parole by Madras HC

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.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

Teen girl raped and set on fire in Delhi

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.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

At least 150 al-Shabab militants dead as US air raids Somalia

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.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

Delhi: Manish Sisodia issues warning to IPU colleges on student harassment

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.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

PM Modi greets Rajasthan CM Raje on her birthday

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.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

Prez and PM greet women on International Women's Day

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.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

New Delhi: NGT verdict likely on Art of Living event today

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.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

 Maria Sharapova confirms she failed drug test, faces suspension

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.

by IBNS March 07, 2016

Sri Lankan refugee commits suicide by climbing electric pole

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'.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

Raipur church attack: 7 arrested, Rijiju promises punishment

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.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

Constable killed in celebratory firing in UP

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.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

15-year old Ludhiana girl challenges Kanhaiya Kumar for a debate

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.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

Top Hizbul militant killed in Kashmir encounter

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.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

Creator of e-mail Ray Tomlinson dies, aged 74

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.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

PM Modi greets nation on Maha Shivratri

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.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

Former  US first lady Nancy Reagan passes away

Former US first lady Nancy Reagan passes away

Washington, Mar 7 (IBNS): Former US first lady Nancy Reagan passed away on Sunday.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

US, South Korea begin military exercises

US, South Korea begin military exercises

Seoul, Mar 7 (IBNS) The US ans South Korea commenced their annual joint military exercises on Monday.

by IBNS March 06, 2016

Maharashtra CM visits drought hit areas

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.

by IBNS March 04, 2016

One Indian nun among 16 killed in Yemen

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.

by IBNS March 04, 2016

Rahul Gandhi mocks 'acche din' campaign of Modi

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.

by IBNS March 04, 2016

PM Modi pays tribute to late Odisha CM Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to late Odisha CM Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid his tribute to late Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary.

by IBNS March 04, 2016

PM Modi greets Madhya Pradesh CM  Shivraj Singh Chauhan on his 57th birthday

PM Modi greets Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan on his 57th birthday

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted his good friend and chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, on his birthday.

by IBNS March 04, 2016

Maid torture: NHRC issues notice to Kerala govt

Maid torture: NHRC issues notice to Kerala govt

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS)The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in a case of torture of a house maid by police in Cheranallur Police Station, Ernakulam, Kerala, has issued a show cause notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala and asked why an interim relief of Rs.3 lakh be not recommended to be paid to the victim.

by IBNS March 04, 2016