India celebrating 67th Republic Day today
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) India is celebrating its 67th Republic Day on Tuesday.
New figures show twice as many Muslim soldiers supported the Allies in World War I
London, Jan 25 (IBNS) More than twice as many Muslim soldiers supported Allied forces in World War One than was previously thought, according to new research into the Islamic contribution to the conflict.
Angsuman Bandyopadhyay elected as President of Eastern Chamber of Commerce
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Angsuman Bandyopadhyay has been elected as the President of Eastern Chamber of Commerce for year 2015-16.
Man wanted in Rs. 1.8 crore heist arrested in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) In a major breakthrough, a man wanted in Rs 1.8 crore heist and other two robberies was arrested by the police on Monday, reports said.
Sharad Pawar admitted in hospital, doctors say nothing critical
Pune, Jan 25 (IBNS) NCP chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic on Sunday after the veteran minister complained of breathlessness.
PM Modi and President Hollande to hold talks today, Rafael jet deal unlikely to feature
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande will hold talks in Delhi on Monday on various issues excluding the Rafael jet deal and are expected to send out a strong signal against terror.
President's rule declared in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President's rule has been declared in Arunachal Pradesh following recommendation of the on Sunday reports said.
Mulayam says UP ministers busy minting money
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IBNS) Expressing his concern over the UP ministers, President of the incumbent Samajwadi Party Mulayam Singh Yadav said that half of the present state ministers are busy 'minting money', according to reports.
At least 94 websites blocked for being pro-ISIS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) In a joint take-down by the NIA and ATS to curb down terrorism in India and prevent ISIS intervention in the country, at least 94 websites have been blocked by the security agencies for being pro-ISIS, according to reports.
IS releases video on Paris attackers
New York, Jan 25 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State on Sunday released a video purporting to show nine terrorists who were involved in the attack on French city Paris in November.
University of Hyderabad VC goes on leave
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IBNS): The University of Hyderabad (UoH) Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao has gone on a leave since Sunday, reports said.
Four terror suspects arrested in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IBNS) Four terror suspects, reportedly connected to the Islamic State and planning to carry out bomb blasts across the country were arrested on Friday by the National Investigation Agency in Hyderabad, reports said.
FIR against Ajmer university VC, 6 others over expulsion of Dalit student
Ajmer, Jan 22 (IBNS) An FIR has been registered against seven persons, including the vice chancellor of Ajmer university for alleged discrimination against a Dalit student, reports said.
Modi visits Lucknow for the first time as PM today
Lucknow, Jan 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his first visit to Lucknow after becoming Prime Minister on Friday.
National Herald: Paper to be relaunched by AJL
Lucknow, Jan 22 (IBNS) The Associated Journals Limited (AJL) is set to go under a major revamp which will see them turn into a not-for-profit company and relaunch its existing dailies Quami Awaj, Navjivan and National Herald, according to reports.
West Bengal : Crude bomb explosion kills 2 in Birbhum
Kolkata/Birbhum, Jan 22 (IBNS) A major explosion in the house of a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader in West Bengal's Birbhum district killed at least two persons on Thursday midnight, reports said.
Hyderabad dalit students reject revocation of suspension as stir continues
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IBNS) Rejecting the authority's decision to revoke their suspension, four Dalit students of Hyderabad Central University have demanded the ouster of the vice chancellor.
Nawaz Sharif says militants are attacking soft targets in Pakistan
Davos, Jan 22 (IBNS) Condemning the militant attack in Bacha Khan University, Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif said terrorists were attacking 'soft targets' in his nation.
Mumbai: Mercedes hits 5, driver injured
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS) The driver of a speeding Mercedes car, which hit sleeping people on the pavement in Mumbai on Friday, has been arrested, reports said.
I am struck by the tranquility of Kolkata: French lensperson Laura Amalir
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS) French artist Laura Amalir feels there are extremes on everything in Kolkata and still there is a tranquil pattern inside.
Alleged Pakistai infiltrator shot dead near border in Pathankot
Pathankot, Jan 21 (IBNS) A suspected Pakistani national was shot dead in Pathankot near the international border with Pakistan on Thursday morning, media reports said.
After bicycles, Mamata gives shoes to primary studentsd
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has announced on Facebook that she has sanctioned Rs. 154 crore to provide shoes to all primary school students in the state.
Professor of Kolkata film institute arrested for raping student
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS) A professor of a reputed film institute in Kolkata has been arrested for allegedly raping a student in May 2014, reports said.
Rohith Vemula's death : Dalit Professors accuse Smriti Irani of making fabricated statement
Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IBNS) Dalit professors at the Hyderabad University have threatened to quit their administrative posts in protest against Wednesday's statement of education minister Smriti Irani on the events that led to the death of research scholar Rohith Vemula, reports said.
Mamata, PM exchange New Year greetings
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have exchanged New Year greetings, making the two leaders exchange thank you tweets with each other.
Cte dIvoire: UN peacekeeping reduced during countrys progress towards stability
New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Reflecting the considerable and continued progress in consolidating peace and stability in Cte dIvoire, the Security Council on Wednesday cut a further 1,500 troops from the United Nations peacekeeping Mission, which played a major role in halting violence in the country after disputed elections in 2010.
UN chief condemns terrorist attack at Pakistani university
New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack by armed militants at Bacha Khan University in the city of Charsadda, Pakistan, which killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more.
Four killed, 50 injured as gunmen attack Pakistan university
Peshwar, Pakistan, Jan 20 (IBNS) Four people were killed as gunmen on Wednesday stormed into a university in Pakistan and opened fire where a poetry recital programme was going on in presence of 3000 students and 600 guests, reports said.
PSLV-C31 successfully launches India's Fifth Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1E
Bangalore, Jan 20 (IBNS) ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C31, successfully launched the 1425 kg IRNSS-1E, the fifth satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) Wednesday morning from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
Kerala businessman convicted for murdering security guard with his hummer
Thiruvantapuram, Jan 20 (IBNS) A wealthy businessman from Kerala has been convicted of driving his Hummer into a security guard in a fit of rage about a year ago.
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