Disneyland Paris: Man carrying two guns arrested by police

Disneyland Paris: Man carrying two guns arrested by police

Paris, Jan 29 (IBNS) A 28-year-old man carrying two guns at an entrance to a Disneyland Paris hotel was arrested on Friday, according to reports.

by IBNS January 29, 2016

Mumbai: Dead whale washes ashore Juhu beach

Mumbai: Dead whale washes ashore Juhu beach

Mumbai, Jan 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A dead 30-feet whale has washed ashore Mumbai's Juhu beach on Thursday, reports said.

by IBNS January 29, 2016

Plutos widespread water ice

Plutos widespread water ice

California, Jan 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): New data from NASAs New Horizons spacecraft point to more prevalent water ice on Plutos surface than previously thought.

by IBNS January 29, 2016

NASA to announce science, technology missions for first flight of Space Launch System

NASA to announce science, technology missions for first flight of Space Launch System

California, Jan 29 (IBNS) NASA Television will air the announcement of the selection of a fleet of small satellites to launch on the inaugural flight of the agencys Space Launch System (SLS).

by IBNS January 29, 2016

Congress appoints Manish Tewari as spokesperson

Congress appoints Manish Tewari as spokesperson

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): The Congress has appointed senior leader Manish Tewari as its spokesperson.

by IBNS January 29, 2016

More than half Yemen's population face hunger amid ongoing strife, FAO warns

More than half Yemen's population face hunger amid ongoing strife, FAO warns

New York, Jan 29 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Some 14.4 million Yemenis, more than half of the population of Yemen, are food insecure, an increase of 12 per cent in just the last eight months, as ongoing conflict and import restrictions reduce availability and send prices soaring, the United Nations agricultural agency warned on Thursday.

by IBNS January 29, 2016

Iran selects Airbus for its civil aviation renewal

Iran selects Airbus for its civil aviation renewal

Paris, Jan 29 (IBNS) Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package.

by IBNS January 29, 2016

Six found guilty in Kamduni rape-murder, punishment to be announced tomorrow

Six found guilty in Kamduni rape-murder, punishment to be announced tomorrow

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): After two and half years a 21-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and murdered while returning home from college at Kamduni village in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, a sessions court in Kolkata on Thursday found six of the eight accused guilty in the case which kicked off a political firestorm.

by IBNS January 28, 2016

West Bengal: 6 convicted for gang-raping and murdering college student

West Bengal: 6 convicted for gang-raping and murdering college student

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS) A sessions court in Kolkata on Thursday found six of the eight accused guilty in the gang-rape and murder case of a 21-year-old girl at Kamduni village in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

by IBNS January 28, 2016

Kirti Azad to move court against government, Jaitley

Kirti Azad to move court against government, Jaitley

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad on Thursday said he will move court against the alleged corruption in DDCA and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, reports said.

by IBNS January 28, 2016

If India provides proper evidence, Maulana Masood won't meet the same fate of Lakhvi : Pak envoy

If India provides proper evidence, Maulana Masood won't meet the same fate of Lakhvi : Pak envoy

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit has assured that if India gives proper evidence, Pakistan will soon act against Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar.

by IBNS January 28, 2016

Subramanian Swamy seeks permission to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia

Subramanian Swamy seeks permission to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy has written to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung seeking sanction to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, reports said.

by IBNS January 28, 2016

Bhubaneswar, Pune, Jaipur, Surar among first 20 smart cities

Bhubaneswar, Pune, Jaipur, Surar among first 20 smart cities

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Pulling up a surprise, Bhubaneswar was on Thursday named at the top of the first 20 smart cities.

by India Blooms News Service January 28, 2016

PM call upon NCC cadets to dedicate their lives to nation

PM call upon NCC cadets to dedicate their lives to nation

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon the NCC cadets to dedicate their lives to the nation and the welfare of its people.

by IBNS January 28, 2016

Narendra Modi mourns journalist  Arindam Sengupta's death

Narendra Modi mourns journalist Arindam Sengupta's death

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mourned the death of journalist Arindam Sengupta.

by IBNS January 28, 2016

Kamal Haasan joins Twitter

Kamal Haasan joins Twitter

Chennai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Southern superstar Kamal Haasan has joined micro-blogging site Twitter.

by IBNS January 27, 2016

I will destroy ISIS: Donald Trump

I will destroy ISIS: Donald Trump

Washington, Jan 27 (IBNS) US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to destroy militant group ISIS.

by IBNS January 27, 2016

Australian Open: Sania Mirza to face Leander Paes in Q/Fs

Australian Open: Sania Mirza to face Leander Paes in Q/Fs

Melbourne, Jan 27 (IBNS): It will be a clash between two Indians as Sania Mirza and Leander Paes will face each other in the Australian Open mixed-doubles quater finals here.

by IBNS January 27, 2016

College students internet overuse leads families to connect, conflict: new study finds

College students internet overuse leads families to connect, conflict: new study finds

Atlanta, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): College students who are addicted to the Internet report positive and negative effects on their family relationships, according to new research from Georgia State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

by IBNS January 27, 2016

Senior UN official points to science as vital in managing disaster risk, promoting development

Senior UN official points to science as vital in managing disaster risk, promoting development

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the eve of the first-ever gathering of scientists to discuss disaster risk management, the head of the United Nations office tasked with synergizing disaster reduction activities emphasized on Tuesdaythe importance of government leaders and decision makers attention to the role of science in lowering the exposure to extreme disaster events and promoting sustainable development.

by IBNS January 27, 2016

UNICEF launches $2.8 billion humanitarian appeal for children

UNICEF launches $2.8 billion humanitarian appeal for children

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesdayannounced the launch of a $2.8 billion appeal to reach 43 million children in humanitarian emergencies worldwide, with for the first time ever the largest portion of the appeal 25 per cent going towards their education.

by IBNS January 27, 2016

As refugee and migrant flood into Europe continues, UN and partners seek $550 million for 2016

As refugee and migrant flood into Europe continues, UN and partners seek $550 million for 2016

New York, Jan 27 (With no let-up in the flood of people pouring into Europe as they flee conflict in the Middle East and elsewhere, the United Nations refugee agency and its partners are appealing to donors for $550 million to support the ongoing humanitarian response for 2016.

by IBNS January 27, 2016

Arunachal Pradesh: SC to hear challenge today

Arunachal Pradesh: SC to hear challenge today

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the Congress party's plea which challenged the Cabinet's decision to impose Central Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

by IBNS January 27, 2016

Coca-Cola to enter Indian dairy market next month

Coca-Cola to enter Indian dairy market next month

Hong Kong, Jan 26 (IBNS) Soft drink major Coca-Cola will now foray into the Indian dairy market next month with their latest variant Vio, according to reports.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

Users left frustrated as Whatsapp messenger goes down globally

Users left frustrated as Whatsapp messenger goes down globally

California, Jan 26 (IBNS) Thousands of users were left angry after messaging app Whatsapp server went down globally early on Tuesday morning, according to reports.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

Blizzard batters USA, more than 13,000 flights cancelled

Blizzard batters USA, more than 13,000 flights cancelled

Washington/New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) The three day long blizzard have not only left USA battered but have also cancelled a whooping 13,000 flights, according to reports.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

 Syed Akbaruddin presents his credentials to  Ban Ki-moon

Syed Akbaruddin presents his credentials to Ban Ki-moon

New Delhi/New York, Jan 26 (IBNS): Syed Akbaruddin on Monday presented his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the UN Headquarters on Monday.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

Arvind Kejriwal greets people on R-Day, urges people to implement Constitution in spirit

Arvind Kejriwal greets people on R-Day, urges people to implement Constitution in spirit

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Republic Day.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

UN Security Council approves mission to monitor peace deal between Colombia and FARC

UN Security Council approves mission to monitor peace deal between Colombia and FARC

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council on Monday moved to set up a United Nations political mission in Colombia, approving a team of international observers to monitor disarmament should the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Peoples Army (FARC-EP) reach a final agreement to end Latin Americas longest armed conflict.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

Google doodles to celebrate India's Republic Day

Google doodles to celebrate India's Republic Day

California, Jan 26 (IBNS) Popular search engine Google on Tuesday celebrated India's Republic Day with a special doodle.

by IBNS January 26, 2016