American contractors missing in Iraq
Baghdad, Jan 18 (IBNS): Three American contractors went missing in Iraq, media reports said on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Air Force officer killed car while practising for Republic Day parade in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS) An Air Force officer was killed on Wednesday morning after being hit by a speeding car while practicing for the January 26 Republic Day parade in Kolkata , reports said.
Explosion, firing near Indian mission in Jalalabad in Afghanistan
Jalalabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide attack with an explosion and firing was reported near the Indian mission in Jalalabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
Prez Mukherjee greets nation on the occasion of Pongal, Lohri and Makar Sankranti
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Pongal, Lohri and Makar Sankranti.
Barrack Obama delivers last speech as US President
Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS) Barrack Obama on Tuesday delivered his last State of Union address as US President, where he spoke about change, tackling terrorism and other burning issues.
Cabinet reshuffle likely after Amit Shah's re-election
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) A cabinet reshuffle and some other major decisions are likely to be taken after re-election of Amit Shah as BJP President, media reports said.
Mark Zuckerberg urges netizen to celebrate Facebook's anniversary as '#friendsday'
New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday urged netizen to celebrate the social networking giant's 12 anniversary on Feb 4 as '#friendsday'.
Turkey: US condemns Istanbul attack
Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS) The United States has condemned the attack in Turkey's Istanbul city that left 10 people killed.
5.6 earthquake hits Afghanistan
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials said.
Three children killed, 14 injured in Punjab school bus accident
Gurdaspur, Punjab, Jan 12 (IBNS) Three children were killed and 14 others injured after their school bus fell into a ditch in Gurdaspur, Punjab on Tuesday, reports said.
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