26/11: David Headley says he changed name at the behest of his LeT colleague
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IBNS) Deposing before a Mumbai Court from an undisclosed location in the US through video conferencing, 26/11 Mumbai attack conspirator David Coleman Headley said on Monday that he had been to India eight times prior to the strikes and even changed his name at the instruction from one of his LeT 'colleagues', according to reports.
Google: Doodle celebrates Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday
California, Feb 8 (IBNS) Google on Monday celebrated late Russian scientist and inventor Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday with a doodle.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor petitions online to repeal IPC 377
New Delhi, Feb 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Congress Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, Shashi Tharoor, has begun an online petition on change.org in the backdrop of a recent Supreme Court move, to mobilize support in favour of repealing the controversial IPC 377 that criminalizes gay sex in India.
Haiti: Ban welcomes agreement reached towards 'swift' conclusion of ongoing electoral cycle
New York, Feb 8 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the agreement reached by Haitian stakeholders, noting that it provides for immediate arrangements to preserve the institutional continuity of the country as well as a roadmap for the swift conclusion of the ongoing electoral cycle.
David Coleman Headley deposes before Mumbai court
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IBNS): David Coleman Headley, the 26/11 Pakistani-American conspirator, deposed before a Mumbai court through video conference on Monday.
Islamic State-inspired cleric arrested by NIA
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS) A Muslim cleric who allegedly was encouraging people to strike in various places of the country inspired by the Islamic State module, has been arrested by anti-terror the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday, said reports on Saturday.
Earthquake jolts Asian countries Taiwan and Nepal
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): A 17-storied building came crashing down in Taiwan as quake hit its southern part on Saturday, killing at least seven and trapping many under the debris.
North Korea likely to launch rocket any time soon say experts
Seoul, Feb 6 (IBNS) A United States think-tank said that satellite images of North Korea's Sohae rocket launch site from Wednesday and Thursday is probably an indication that Pongyang has started fuelling the rocket it plans to launch in the coming weeks, according to media reports.
J&K: Search operations to find 10 soldiers buried in Siachen avalanche on
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): India's defence ministry said on Saturday that the rescue operation is continuing with additional specialised equipment and teams at the site of avalanche of Feb 3 at the Siachen Glacier northern base camp where 10 Indian soldiers were buried.
Buyback of WPI-Linked Inflation Indexed Bond by GoI
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS) The Government of India (GoI) has announced the repurchase of 1.44 per cent Inflation Indexed Government Stock-2023 through reverse auction for an aggregate amount of Rs 6,500 crore (face value).
President, PM embark INS Sumitra to review Indian Navy fleet off Vizag shore
Vishakapatnam, Feb 6 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on the INS Sumitra and inspected the Navy fleet off the Vizag shore.
IPL auction: Shane Watson fetches Rs 9.5 crore, Yuvy sold for Rs 7 crore
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): The 2016 edition of IPL auction got underwy on Saturday with players like Yuvraj Singh sold for Rs. 7 crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Australian all rounder Shane Watson bagging Rs 9.5 crore.
6.4 earthquake hits Taiwan
Taipei, Feb 6 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a massive earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Saturday.
SEBI grants licence to Mahindra Mutual Fund
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS): Mahindra Finance on Friday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Mahindra Asset Management Company Private Limited, has received a license to manage the Mahindra Mutual Fund.
Modi inaugurates Assam Gas Cracker project and NRL wax producing unit
Guwahati, Feb 5 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Rs 10,000 crore Assam Gas Cracker project and wax producing unit in Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) at Lepetkata in upper Assams Dibrugarh district and slammed to the earlier UPA government for its inordinate delay.
Abhishek Bachchan turns 40
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan turned a year older as he celebrates his 40th birthday on Friday.
Mob attack on girl: Tanzania envoy heads to Bangalore
Bangalore, Feb 5 (IBNS) A delegation team headed by Tanzanian High Commissioner John Kijazi is heading for Bangalore to probe the attack on a Tanzanian student by a mob on Sunday, according to reports.
Cristiano Ronaldo turns 31
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS) One of the present soccer greats, Portuguese skipper Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 31st birthday on Friday.
PM to visit Assam, Odisha; attend International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to the States of Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha from Friday to Feb 7.
Sushma Swaraj departs for Sri Lanka
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left for Sri Lanka on Friday.
Train derails in Tamil Nadu, 10 injured
Bangalore, Feb 5 (IBNS): The Kanyakumari-Bangalore Island Express derailed close to the Tirupathur area in Tamil Nadu on Friday.
Saudi Arabia donates $59 million to UN agency assisting Palestine refugees
New York, Feb 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Shelters, schools and health centres in Gaza, the West Bank and Jordan will benefit from $59 million donated by Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Near East under three agreements signed today.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and veteran Congress leader Balram Jakhar passed away on Wednesday
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): Former Lok Sabha Speaker and veteran Congress leader Balram Jakhar passed away in New Delhi on Wednesday. He was 92.
Refuse to pay tax if government cannot contain corruption says Bombay High Court judge
Nagpur, Feb 3 (IBNS): While hearing a case regarding embezzlement of funds, Justice Arun Chaudhari remarked that taxpayers should refuse to pay taxes through a non-operation movement if the government fails to curb corruption, according to media reports.
Delhi CM Kejriwal tweets he is about to offer a solution that will satisfy everyone
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): As the MCD workers' strike in New Delhi over non-payment of salaries enters its seventh day and the sanitation workers block the National Highway 24 and other roads, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has tweeted that he will offer a solution at 3pm and hoped that it will satisfy everyone.
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.
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