Kolkata hit-and-run case: Third accused Johny arrested

Kolkata hit-and-run case: Third accused Johny arrested

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): The Anti Rowdy Squad of the Kolkata Police on Tuesday morning arrested the third accused in connection with the killing of an Airman, who was knocked down by a speeding Audi car during the Republic Day parade practice in Kolkata's Red Road, sources said.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Venus Williams exits Australian Open

Venus Williams exits Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): In a shocking exit, ex-world number 1 Venus Williams crashed out of the Australian Open after being defeated in the first round clash by Johanna Konta.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

WhatsApp drops subscription fee

WhatsApp drops subscription fee

California, Jan 19 (IBNS) Messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it will no more charge the subscription fee.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

5.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

5.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

Beijing, Jan 19 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Tuesday, officials said.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Our entrepreneurs should build start-ups together: Sushma Swaraj tells in Israel

Our entrepreneurs should build start-ups together: Sushma Swaraj tells in Israel

Jerusalem, Jan 19 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said entrepreneurs of India and Israel should build start-ups together.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Ink attack on Arvind Kejriwal: Woman arrested

Ink attack on Arvind Kejriwal: Woman arrested

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) The woman who threw ink on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a public meeting on Sunday,has been arrested, reports said.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

Kolkata Audi hit-and-run : Second arrest in Delhi

Kolkata Audi hit-and-run : Second arrest in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) Police have made the second arrest in connection with the death of an Indian Air Force personnel, who was knocked down by a speeding car during a Republic Day parade practice in Kolkata.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

Dalit research scholar "suicide" rattles Hyderabad university campus

Dalit research scholar "suicide" rattles Hyderabad university campus

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IBNS) The alleged suicide of a 22-year-old Dalit research scholar at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) following his alleged ouster from hostel earlier, has triggered a wave of protest.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

DMK chief Karunanidhi appears before court in case by Jayalalithaa

DMK chief Karunanidhi appears before court in case by Jayalalithaa

Chennai, Jan 18 (IBNS) DMK supremo M Karunanidhi on Monday appeared personally in the court in connection with a defamation case filed by his political rival, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, even as the case was adjourned till March 3.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

American contractors missing in Iraq

American contractors missing in Iraq

Baghdad, Jan 18 (IBNS): Three American contractors went missing in Iraq, media reports said on Monday.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

UN chief says humanitarian finance gap is a 'solvable problem'

UN chief says humanitarian finance gap is a 'solvable problem'

New York, Jan 18 ( Just Earth News/IBNS): Highlighting that people around the world are living at an age of mega-crises, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the launch of a new report on finding solutions to the growing gap between the increasing numbers of people in need of assistance and sufficient resources to provide relief.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

Jason-3 launches to monitor global sea level rise

Jason-3 launches to monitor global sea level rise

Washington, Jan 18 (IBNS) Jason-3, a U.S.-European oceanography satellite mission with NASA participation that will continue a nearly quarter-century record of tracking global sea level rise, lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Sunday at 10:42 a.m. PST (1:42 p.m. EST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

Tennis: Top players involved in match-fixing?

Tennis: Top players involved in match-fixing?

London, Jan 18 (IBNS): In a shocking revelation, sixteen top Tennis players, including Grand Slam winners, were suspected to be involved in match-fixing, it was alleged on Sunday.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

Globsyn Skills hosts National Skill Convocation in Kolkata

Globsyn Skills hosts National Skill Convocation in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Globsyn Skills (GSDL), in association with the National Skills Development (NSDC), hosted the second edition of its National Skills Convention in Kolkata on Saturday to recognize over 1100 trainees.

by India Blooms News Service January 17, 2016

Rahul hopeful of winning BMC elections

Rahul hopeful of winning BMC elections

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS) Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi who visited Mumbai on Friday said he is hopeful of winning BMC elections, according to reports.

by IBNS January 15, 2016

Woman allegedly raped at gunpoint inside SUV in Noida

Woman allegedly raped at gunpoint inside SUV in Noida

Noida, Jan 16 (IBNS) A 30-year-old woman has allegedly been raped at gun point by four men inside a moving SUV in Noida, reports said.

by IBNS January 15, 2016

'Confident' Kejriwal lauds Delhi, to roll another odd-even scheme

'Confident' Kejriwal lauds Delhi, to roll another odd-even scheme

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) The Delhi Odd-Even plan which the state recently observed for a fortnight, made Arvind Kejriwal confident as the Delhi CM is now planning to have another such scheme in 'improved form'.

by IBNS January 15, 2016

 Malda violence: BJP delegation to meet President today

Malda violence: BJP delegation to meet President today

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) A delegation of BJP leaders is expected to meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday over the violence in West Bengal's Malda district, where a huge mob set fire to the local police station earlier this month.

by IBNS January 15, 2016

PM Modi writes a letter to farmers, promises aid

PM Modi writes a letter to farmers, promises aid

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote a letter to the farmers of India, pledging better care for them.

by IBNS January 15, 2016

PM Modi to join #StartupIndia movement

PM Modi to join #StartupIndia movement

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to join #StartupIndia movement Saturday, where he will interact with start-up entrepreneurs in the evening.

by IBNS January 15, 2016

Al-Ababil Army make a 'deal' of prisoners exchange with IS

Al-Ababil Army make a 'deal' of prisoners exchange with IS

Rif Dimashq, Jan 16 (IBNS)The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Saturday said Al-Ababil Army has made a 'deal' with the Islamic State over prisoners exchange in Syria's Rif Dimashq area.

by IBNS January 15, 2016

20 killed in Burkina Faso Hotel attack

20 killed in Burkina Faso Hotel attack

Ouagadougou, Jan 16 (IBNS) Gunmen attacked a hotel in Burkina Faso's Ouagadougou that killed at least 20 people, media reports said.

by IBNS January 15, 2016

Won't cancel odd-even rule for vehicles in Delhi : Supreme court

Won't cancel odd-even rule for vehicles in Delhi : Supreme court

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the odd-even traffic experiment for Delhi will not be cancelled, reports said.

by IBNS January 13, 2016

Six killed in Indonesia terror attack

Six killed in Indonesia terror attack

Jakarta, Jan 14 (IBNS) At least six people were killed in multiple blasts on Thursday in the heart of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, which president Joko Widodo a terror act.

by IBNS January 13, 2016

Thousands throng Haridwar for Makar Sankranti holy bath

Thousands throng Haridwar for Makar Sankranti holy bath

Haridwar, Jan 14 (IBNS) Thousands of devotees swarmed the 'Har ki Pauri' ghat in Haridwar to take first festive bath on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during the Ardh Kumbh mela on Thursday morning, reports said.

by IBNS January 13, 2016

Delhi murder: Police arrest 5 people, detains 2

Delhi murder: Police arrest 5 people, detains 2

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested five and detained two persons in connection with a triple murder case which took place on Sunday.

by IBNS January 13, 2016

India to announce decision on Foreign Secretary talks with Pakistan today

India to announce decision on Foreign Secretary talks with Pakistan today

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) India is expected to announce its decision on Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan, media reports said.

by IBNS January 13, 2016

Three dead in multiple blasts in Jakarata

Three dead in multiple blasts in Jakarata

Jakarta, Jan 14 (IBNS) At least three persons were killed in multiple blasts in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday, reports said.

by IBNS January 13, 2016

4 Indians planning to join ISIS held captive in Syria

4 Indians planning to join ISIS held captive in Syria

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) Four Indians, who fled the country to join ISIS militant group in Syria, have been nabbed and detained in Syrian prison, Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Walid al Moualem said.

by IBNS January 13, 2016

St.Xavier's University will definitely become a reality in 2016: Dr Felix Raj

St.Xavier's University will definitely become a reality in 2016: Dr Felix Raj

Kolkata,Jan 13 (IBNS): Father Dr Felix Raj , Principal of the St. Xaviers College, has said turning Kolkata's prestigious institute into an university may soon be a 'reality' this year.

by IBNS January 13, 2016