Harvard University evacuates four buildings following bomb scare
Washington, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Harvard University on Monday said it evacuated four buildings on it campus after receiving an 'unconfirmed bomb threat'.
Nitish Katara's killers won't hang, Supreme Court rules
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Rejecting the Delhi Government's peition, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Nitish Katara's killers will not hang, reports said.
UP Minister Azam Khan says Paris attacks result of action of America, Russia
Lucknow, Nov 16 (IBNS) Triggering a furore, Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has said the Paris terror attacks were the result of the action of global superpowers like America and Russia and "history will decide who is a terrorist."
Death toll rises to 59 as rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Nov 16 (IBNS) Rains under the influence of a low pressure continued to pound various parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday as the death toll in rain-related incidents climbed to 59, reports said.
Government declares NSCN (K) as terrorist organization under UAPA
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) The Government has declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), all its formations and front organizations as terrorist organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
PM Modi lays 10-point plan to tackle terrorism at G-20 Summit
Antalya, Turkey, Nov 16 (IBNS) Terming terrorism as a threat to open societies, PM Modi has proposed a 10-point plan to tackle 'one of greatest human challenges' at the G-20 Summit.
Paris attacks: Manhunt underway as authorities identify three brothers
Paris, Nov 16 (IBNS) The deadly terror attacks in Paris were carried out with the help of three French brothers living in Belgium, according to a report of the New York Times.
French war planes launch retaliatory attacks on IS strongholds in Syria
Anatalya, Turkey, Nov 16 (IBNS) French warplanes launched a retaliatory assault late Sunday on targets in Raqqa, Syria - the Islamic State's hotbed, 48 hours after the deadly terror attacks in Paris.
PM Narendra Modi meets Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of G20 Summit
Antalya, Nov 16 (IBNS):Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Malcolm Turnbull, the Prime Minister of Australia, in Antalya, Turkey, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
Paris attackers blamed Hollande for interfering in Syria : Witness
Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) One of the assailants in Paris reportedly blamed French President Francois Hollande for intervening in Syria's war while justifying the attacks they carried out in Paris on Friday killing more than 120 people and injuring over 200.
Eight terrorists killed in Paris attacks
Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) Eight terrorists were killed, including seven by their suicide belts, during Friday's attacks in Paris that left more than 120 dead.
More than 120 killed, 200 injured in string of terror attacks in Paris
Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) In the worst ever string of terrorist violence in France more than 120 people were killed and over 200 injured in Paris as gunmen and bombers struck in a synchronised pattern in six locations across the city on Friday, reports said.
Rebel Kerala Congress leader PC George disqualified as MLA
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 14 (IBNS) Rebel Kerala Congress (M) leader, PC George on Friday was disqualified as MLA by Speaker N Sakthan, reports said..
French President Hollande vows to wage pitiless war against terrorism
Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) As the series of deadly terror attacks across Paris that killed at least 140 people shook France, President Francois Hollande on Saturday vowed to wage "pitiless" war against terrorism, reports said.
India celebrates Children's Day
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS) India on Saturday celebrates the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday, also known as Children's Day.
PM Modi and President Mukherjee condemn the Paris attack
New Delhi/London, Nov 14 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherhjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condemned the deadly Paris attack that took place a day earlier.
Terror attacks in Paris : 140 killed
Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) At least 140 people were killed as gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium in seven near-simultaneous attacks across Paris on Friday in what President Francois Hollande called an unprecedented terrorist attack.
Music-making for the deaf
London Nov 13 (IBNS) A Birmingham (UK) researcher is exploring new ways to enhance the experience of deaf musicians with new visual and touch techniques.
Veterans' criticism not aimed at Narnedra Modi : BJP waters down revolt
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS) Caught in an internal feud over Bihar defeat, the ruling BJP on Friday said the criticism by party veteran were not directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Aung San Suu Kyi's party records landslide victory in historic Myanmar elections
Yangon, Nov 13 (IBNS) In a historic victory of democracy over army regime, Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition on Friday recorded a landslide victory in Myanmar's parliamentary elections winning more than 80 per cent seats.
IMUC campaign on Hijab for women in Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 13 (IBNS) Delhi based International Muslim Unity Council (IMUC), propagating the concept of Hijab among Muslim females, has launched its campaign in Kashmir Valley, reports said.
Lunch with the queen and welcome by Indian diaspora at the Wembley to mark PM Modi's second day programmes
London, Nov 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday have lunch with Queen Elizabeth and then address the Indian community at the Wembley Stadium in one of the most important events in his three-day UK visit.
Heavy rain stalls life in Chennai
Chennai, Nov 13 (IBNS) Life was thrown out of gear as train services were disrupted and schools and colleges remained closed in Chennai on Friday after heavy rains lashed the city for the fifth straight day, reports said.
Committed to protecting everyone's freedom, intolerance to be dealt with severely : PM Modi
London, Nov 13 (IBNS) India is committed to protecting every citizen's freedom, and the law will harshly deal with those who are intolerant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said at a joint press conference with his UK counterpart David Cameron in London.
India, UK announce deals worth 9-billion poiunds
London, Nov 13 (IBNS) India and the UK on Friday entered into deals worth 9-billion pounds as they signed a civil nuclear pact.
Beirut suicide attacks kill 37
Beirut, Nov 13 (IBNS): Two suicide bomb attacks at a residential area in Lebanon's capital Beirut has killed at least 37 people, media reports said.
WB: Howrah warehouse fire brought under control, major fire breaks out in Jagaddal polystyrene factory
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS) The fire, which broke out in a warehouse of leather goods at Belur area in Howrah district of West Bengal on Wednesday night, has been brought under control on Thursday morning.
Incumbent Kerala government plagued by bribery issues
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (IBNS) Just a day after Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani resigned over bribery allegations against him by hotelier Biju Ramesh, the UDF government was into a fresh trouble as Ramesh lodged a complaint against Excise Minister K Babu, reports said.
Girish Karnad offers apology on Tipu Sultan issue, protests continue in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IBNS) Jnanapith awardee kannada litterateur Girish Karnad has apologised for his remarks on naming the Bangalore international airport after city founder Kempe Gowda even as protests against him by right wing forces continues in Karnataka.
Former Tamil Nadu lawmaker found dead in his car, suicide suspected
Chennai, Nov 12 (IBNS) Former Rajya Sabha member N Rajendran was found dead with bullet injuries in his car in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district on Wednesday, reports said.
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