Anupam Kher: Actor rejects visa offer by Pakistani Envoy
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS) A day after actor Anupam Kher was denied visa by the Pakistan, High Commissioner of Pakistan Abdul Basit apologised to Kher for the incident, terming it a misunderstanding and offered him a visa which was turned down by the thespian, according to reports.
First case of sexually transmitted Zika virus infection recorded in the US
Dallas, Feb 3 (IBNS): A person in Texas, United States, has been infected with the defect-causing Zika virus after having sex with a person who apparently caught the virus while visiting Venezuela in South America, the local media reported quoting county health officials on Tuesday.
Brad Hodge to join The Gujarat Lions as coach
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Brad Hodge has been named the coach of the IPL side The Gujarat Lions.
Nigeria: Security Council condemns heinous terrorist attack attributed to Boko Haram
New York, Feb 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Condemning in the strongest terms Saturdays horrific terrorist attacks attributed to Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria, which resulted in a large number of dead and wounded, the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called on all States to cooperate in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
NEOPWA donates 10L to support cancer patients of north east
Kolkata Feb 1 (IBNS): North East Officer's and Professionals Welfare Association ( NEOPWA) on Saturday donated Rs 10,00000 to Tata Medical Center Trust for diagnosis of the underprivileged cancer patients of north eastern states of India.
Donald Trump defeated by Ted Cruz in Iowa caucuses
Iowa, Feb 2 (IBNS) US Presidential candidate Donald Trump received a major setback on Monday as he lost to Texas' Senator Ted Cruz in the Iowa caucuses.
RBI keeps key rates unchanged at 6.75 pc
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IBNS) On expected lines, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.75 per cent, announced RBI Governor Raghuram G. Rajan on Tuesday.
28 probables announced for 12th South Asian Games
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IBNS) : Head Coach of the Indian U-23 National Team for the 12th South Asian Games, Lee Johnson has announced his list of 28 probables for the forthcoming Tournament in Guwahati, slated to kick-off from Feb 6.
One billion people uses WhatsApp: Mark Zuckerberg
New York, Feb 2 (IBNS): Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced smartphone messaging service WhatsApp has hit the billion-user mark.
SC to hear petition on section 377 today
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday is all set to hold an open court hearing of a petition which is seeking to reconsider the validity of controversial section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Academy Awards: Priyanka Chopra to present award at the 88th Oscars
Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IBNS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra who was in the US shooting for Quantico, an American soap is on a roll as the actress has now been named as one of the presenters for the 88th Oscars slated for Feb 28.
Dont just seek to resolve war once it erupts, prevent it in the first place: Ban
New York, Feb 2 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Speaking in a region that is witnessing widespread turmoil from Syria to Yemen United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told Omans National Defence College on Monday that preventing conflicts rather than resolving them once they have erupted is the surest path to stability.
Teenovators: Bangalore school wins first prize
Manipal, Feb 2 (IBNS): Air Force School Hebbal, Bangalore won the Teenovator of the year first prize at the national-level competition for innovation by students at Manipal University here on Saturday.
Haryana eases norms to woo investors, Khattar holds Kolkata roadshow
Kolkata, Jan 31(IBNS): To attract investors, the Haryana government has eased various norms in its new enterprise promotion policy, including the land use process, said Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here on Saturday at an investors' roadshow.
Kapu community withdraws protest in Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad, Feb 1 (IBNS): The Kapu community of Andhra Pradesh, who were demanding reservation and Backward Classes status for them on Sunday and whose demonstrations had turned violent, have called off their protest.
Jammu and Kashmir governor asks PDP, BJP to clarify stand on govt. formation
Srinagar, Feb 1 (IBNS) Amid a political stalemate over government formation after People's Democratic Party (PDP) showed its reluctance to continue with coalition partner BJP till it meets their demands for the state, Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra has asked both the political outfits to hold talks on Tuesday and clear their position.
ST/SC panel chief Punia certifies Vemula as a dalit
Lucknow, Feb 1 (IBNS) Contrary to claims made by India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, ST/SC commission chairman PL Punia said on Sunday that Rohit Vemula, the scholar who hanged himself after being discarded by the University of Hyderabad, was indeed a Dalit (backward caste).
Chennai: Teen mowed down by train while attempting to click selfie
Chennai, Feb 1 (IBNS) Adding to the growing number of 'selfie death', a 17-year old youth on Sunday evening was mowed down by a train when he tried to click a selfie while standing on the tracks, according to reports.
Prez and PM greet Indian Coast Guard on their 39th anniversary
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the Indian Coast Guard on their 39th anniversary.
Nigeria: Boko Haram attack on village kills 50
Maiduguri, Feb 1 (IBNS) A gun and bomb attack by suspected militant group Boko Haram, reports said.
I was misinterpreted: Yashwant Sinha
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS) Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has said his remarks on former PM Indira Gandhi and current PM Narendra Modi was 'misinterpreted' .
Quota protests rock Andhra Pradesh, train bogies set on fire
Hyderabad, Feb 1 (IBNS): Violent protests hit East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh as demonstrators belonging to the Kapu community blocked highways, railway lines and and set fire on train bogies on Sunday.
Prime accused in Bangalore blast arrested by NIA
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS) India's anti-terror outfit National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a prime accused in the Church Street blast case of Bangalore of Dec 2014, claiming a life of a civilian.
Kamduni rape-murder: People await sentencing of convicted six
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IBNS): Villagers, activists and people at large in West Bengal await eagerly on Saturday as a Kolkata court is expected to declare the quantum of punishment for six accused in the brutal rape and murder of a college girl in North 24 Parganas' Kamduni village in June 2013.
Rohith Vemula: Rahul Gandhi joins protesters
Hyderabad, Jan 30 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi joined students who are on a hunger strike to protest against the suicide of of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula.
Google doodles on Amrita Sher-Gil's 103 birth anniversary
New York, Jan 30 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Saturday decorated its homepage with a painting by acclaimed artist Amrita Sher-Gil to mark his 103rd birthday.
Haryana receives proposals for investment of Rs 5000 crore
Kolkata Jan 30 (IBNS): Haryana has received proposals for investment of Rs 5000 crore from the potential investors of Kolkata in the field of food processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, power, solar energy, hospitality, IT, e-governance and education, state Chief Minister ManoharLal Khattar said in Kolkata on Saturday.
Rohit death: Rahul Gandhi may join hunger strike
Hyderabad, Jan 30 (IBNS): Congress supremo Rahul Gandhi is likely to join protesters who are on a hunger strike to demonstrate against the suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula.
Waves of violence by rebels in eastern DR Congo forces thousands to flee: UN
New York, Jan 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The cycle of misery is continuing in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) three years after a major rebel offensive was defeated by United Nations and Government forces in North Kivu, as now, armed militia and rebel groups are again targeting the region for violence and putting thousands of civilians on the run, the UN refugee agency reported on Friday.
Los Angeles bound flight returns to Heathrow Airport after mysterious illness plague passengers
London, Jan 29 (IBNS) A Los Angeles bound American Airlines Boeing 777 returned back to the Heathrow Airport just a couple of hours after it took off, owing to several passengers mysteriously falling ill, according to reports.
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