Bangladesh hands over top ULFA leader to India

Bangladesh hands over top ULFA leader to India

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS) Top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Anup Chetia has been handed over to India by the Bangladesh government, reports said.

by IBNS November 10, 2015

India gears up to embrace Diwali

India gears up to embrace Diwali

Kolkata, Nov 11 (IBNS) As the festive season comes to a near close, India on Wednesday prepares itself to revel in Diwali celebrations, the most colourful and exuberant festival in the country.

by IBNS November 10, 2015

Sunanda Pushkar did not die of radioactive poisoning, FBI says

Sunanda Pushkar did not die of radioactive poisoning, FBI says

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS) Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor, did not die due to radioactive poisoning , FBI says.

by IBNS November 10, 2015

BJP veterans assail party leadership for Bihar defeat, says no lesson learnt from Delhi

BJP veterans assail party leadership for Bihar defeat, says no lesson learnt from Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS) As the Bihar defeat whips up a strong resentment within the Bharaitya Janata Party, four illustrious veterans of the party, including L K Advani, have assailed the present leadership, demanding a thorough review of the debacle, reports said.

by IBNS November 10, 2015

India's GSAT-15 communication satellite launched successfully

India's GSAT-15 communication satellite launched successfully

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS) GSAT-15, Indias latest communications satellite, was launched successfully by the European Ariane 5 VA-227 launch Vehicle in the early morning hours of Wednesday, officials said.

by IBNS November 10, 2015

Somalia: Security Council reauthorizes naval forces to fight piracy off East Africa

Somalia: Security Council reauthorizes naval forces to fight piracy off East Africa

New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday renewed for another year its authorization for international naval forces to join in fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia, stressing that while the threat from Somali pirates has declined, it still remains a matter of grave concern.

by IBNS November 10, 2015

OROP : War veterans to return medals today

OROP : War veterans to return medals today

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) Agitating ex-servicemen will return their medals on Tuesday as the standoff over "One Rank One Pension" continues.

by India Blooms News Service November 09, 2015

Thomas Cook India Group announces closure of acquisition process of Kuoni Travel (China) Limited

Thomas Cook India Group announces closure of acquisition process of Kuoni Travel (China) Limited

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): Thomas Cook on Tuesday announced that it has formally concluded the acquisition of 100% shareholding of Kuoni Travel (China) Limited, Hong Kong from the Kuoni Group.

by IBNS November 09, 2015

KM Mani threatens UDF to withdraw Kerala Congress support

KM Mani threatens UDF to withdraw Kerala Congress support

Thiruvanthapuram, Nov 10 (IBNS) The Congress-led UDF Government in Kerala faces a threat as Finance Minister K M Mani has threatened to withdraw support of his nine MLAs.

by IBNS November 09, 2015

India gears up for Diwali, Bengal prepares for Kali Puja

India gears up for Diwali, Bengal prepares for Kali Puja

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS) On Tuesday, people of West Bengal geared up to celebrate Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, a Hindu festival predominantly celebrated by the Bengali community, just as the rest of India busied themselves with Diwali, the festival of light and crackers.

by IBNS November 09, 2015

South Sudan: UN relief wing warns of 80 per cent increase in food insecurity

South Sudan: UN relief wing warns of 80 per cent increase in food insecurity

New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): South Sudan remains engulfed in a spiral of violence with clashes in southern and central Unity state having intensified with grave consequences for civilians leaving at-risk populations food insecure and vulnerable to diseases, the United Nations humanitarian wing has warned, announcing that relief organizations on the ground are boosting efforts there despite access challenges and lagging funding.

by IBNS November 09, 2015

Manipal University bags two FICCI awards

Manipal University bags two FICCI awards

Bangalore, Nov 9 (IBNS): Manipal University, Manipal bagged two prestigious FICCI Higher Education Awards 2015 University of the year and Excellence in Employablity at the Summit held at New Delhi recently.

by IBNS November 09, 2015

PM Modi to meet top BJP leaders for Bihar post-mortem

PM Modi to meet top BJP leaders for Bihar post-mortem

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday attend a meeting of the BJP's parliamentary board, the party's top-decision making group, convened to discuss the impact of the party's debacle in Bihar.

by IBNS November 08, 2015

 Awaiting heavy rains, schools, colleges to remain shut in Chennai

Awaiting heavy rains, schools, colleges to remain shut in Chennai

Chennai, Nov 9 (IBNS) All educational institutions will remain shut in Puducherry, Chennai and adjoining districts Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur as heavy rains, triggered by a depression, are expected to pound an extensive region on Monday. Reports, however, said the cyclone threat is over.

by IBNS November 08, 2015

BJP debacle in Bihar pulls sensex down by 600 points

BJP debacle in Bihar pulls sensex down by 600 points

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IBNS) Shocked by BJP's electoral defeat in Bihar, the BSE Sensex slumped 600 points to fall below the psychological 26,000 mark for the first time since September 30, while the 50-share Nifty fell 180 points to 7,790 on Monday.

by IBNS November 08, 2015

PM Modi greets people on Dhanteras

PM Modi greets people on Dhanteras

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of India on the occasion of Dhanteras.

by IBNS November 08, 2015

Google celebrates Hedy Lamarr's 101 birthday with animated doodle

Google celebrates Hedy Lamarr's 101 birthday with animated doodle

New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Monday remembered Austrian actress, scientist Hedy Lamarr on her 101st birthday with an animated doodle.

by IBNS November 08, 2015

10 earthquakes rock Andaman and Nicobar islands

10 earthquakes rock Andaman and Nicobar islands

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Ten earthquakes have hit Andaman and Nicobar islands within a span of few hours on Sunday, official data said.

by IBNS November 08, 2015

Two years after super typhoon in Philippines, UNICEF lauds recovery efforts

Two years after super typhoon in Philippines, UNICEF lauds recovery efforts

New York, Nov 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the second anniversary of Super Typhoon Haiyan, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has commended the significant progress made in recovery and rehabilitation efforts in the Philippines, but remains concerned about the unmet needs of children and their families, some still living in temporary housing.

by IBNS November 08, 2015

Kashmir MLA Engineer Rashid detained in Srinagar

Kashmir MLA Engineer Rashid detained in Srinagar

Srinagar, Nov 7 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir's independent MLA, Engineer Rashid has been detained by the J&K Police as part of the crackdown to prevent the anti-Modi rally by separatists.

by IBNS November 06, 2015

Nobody has the right to call us intolerant: Anupam Kher

Nobody has the right to call us intolerant: Anupam Kher

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS) In a move to counter the protests flooding the country against intolerance in India, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who is leading an anti-protest march on Saturday in the National capital, 'March For India', said that no one has the right to call the country intolerant.

by IBNS November 06, 2015

PM Modi to visit Kashmir today

PM Modi to visit Kashmir today

Srinagar, Nov 7 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday and address a public meeting in Srinagar, where he is expected to announce a major economic sop for the state.

by IBNS November 06, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckhams Fund helps children in New Guinea

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckhams Fund helps children in New Guinea

New York, Nov 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): International football icon and the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham met children receiving treatment for malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported hospital in Papua New Guinea.

by IBNS November 06, 2015

Anupam Kher to lead 'March For India' today

Anupam Kher to lead 'March For India' today

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): In a bid to protest against the voices raised over the issue of 'intolerance' Bollywood actor Anupam Kher will lead a 'March For India' in New Delhi on Saturday.

by IBNS November 06, 2015

Tamil Nadu to appoint first transgender sub inspector in Chennai

Tamil Nadu to appoint first transgender sub inspector in Chennai

Chennai, Nov 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS) In yet another boost to the transgender community in India, Chennai's K Prithika Yashini will soon be appointed as a Sub Inspector of Police, according to reports.

by IBNS November 05, 2015

Reforming is marathon, not a sprint: PM Modi

Reforming is marathon, not a sprint: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said by all indicators India is doing better economically than 17 months ago when he took over.

by IBNS November 05, 2015

 Milkha Singh urges people to ignore humble origin to excel in life

Milkha Singh urges people to ignore humble origin to excel in life

Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS) Citing his own experience in life, 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh said one should not be conscious about their humble background.

by IBNS November 05, 2015

Modi lays foundation stone for new expressway in Haryana

Modi lays foundation stone for new expressway in Haryana

Sonepat, Nov 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones of of 3 highway projects in Sonepat, Haryana on Thursday in order to maintain smooth flow of traffic in Delhi and its eastern side, aiming at the reduction of air pollution in the National Capital.

by IBNS November 05, 2015

Google doodles on Adolphe Sax's 201st birthday

Google doodles on Adolphe Sax's 201st birthday

New York, Nov 6 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Friday decorated its homepage with a colourful doodle to celebrate 201st birth anniversary of saxophone inventor Antoine-Joseph Sax who was also known as Adolphe Sax.

by IBNS November 05, 2015

NASA mission reveals speed of solar wind stripping Martian atmosphere

NASA mission reveals speed of solar wind stripping Martian atmosphere

California, Nov 6 (IBNS) NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission has identified the process that appears to have played a key role in the transition of the Martian climate from an early, warm and wet environment that might have supported surface life to the cold, arid planet Mars is today.

by IBNS November 05, 2015