Harvard University evacuates four buildings following bomb scare

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'.

by IBNS November 17, 2015

Nitish Katara's killers won't hang, Supreme Court rules

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.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

UP Minister Azam Khan says Paris attacks result of action of America, Russia

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."

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Death toll rises to 59 as rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu

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.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Government declares NSCN (K) as terrorist organization under UAPA

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.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

PM Modi lays 10-point plan to tackle terrorism at G-20 Summit

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.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Paris attacks: Manhunt underway as authorities identify three brothers

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.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

French war planes launch retaliatory attacks on IS strongholds in Syria

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.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

PM Narendra Modi meets Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of G20 Summit

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.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Paris attackers blamed Hollande for interfering in Syria : Witness

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.

by IBNS November 14, 2015

Eight terrorists killed in Paris attacks

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.

by IBNS November 14, 2015

More than 120 killed, 200 injured in string of terror attacks in Paris

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.

by IBNS November 14, 2015

Rebel Kerala Congress leader PC George disqualified as MLA

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..

by IBNS November 14, 2015

French President Hollande vows to wage pitiless war against terrorism

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.

by IBNS November 14, 2015

India celebrates Children's Day

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.

by IBNS November 14, 2015

PM Modi and President Mukherjee condemn the Paris attack

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.

by IBNS November 14, 2015

Terror attacks in Paris : 140 killed

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.

by IBNS November 14, 2015

Music-making for the deaf

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.

by IBNS November 14, 2015

Veterans' criticism not aimed at Narnedra Modi : BJP waters down revolt

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.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Aung San Suu Kyi's party records landslide victory in historic Myanmar elections

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.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

IMUC campaign on Hijab for women in Kashmir

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.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Lunch with the queen and welcome by Indian diaspora at the Wembley to mark PM Modi's second day programmes

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.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Heavy rain stalls life in Chennai

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.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Committed to protecting everyone's freedom, intolerance to be dealt with severely : PM Modi

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.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

India, UK announce deals worth 9-billion poiunds

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.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Beirut suicide attacks kill 37

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.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

WB: Howrah warehouse fire brought under control, major fire breaks out in Jagaddal polystyrene factory

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.

by IBNS November 12, 2015

Incumbent Kerala government plagued by bribery issues

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.

by IBNS November 12, 2015

Girish Karnad offers apology on Tipu Sultan issue, protests continue in Karnataka

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.

by IBNS November 12, 2015

Former Tamil Nadu lawmaker found dead in his car, suicide suspected

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.

by IBNS November 12, 2015