UN and partners report extremely alarming food insecurity figures in Afghanistan
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): The number of people in Afghanistan resorting to selling land or turning to friends or family for help because of food insecurity has doubled in the last year, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by the United Nations and partner agencies.
UN envoy on Yemen welcomes commitment of parties to upcoming peace talks
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen on Wednesday welcomed the commitment of the Government, the Houthis and the General Peoples Congress to participate in peace talks that he will convene in the region next week.
NIA announces Rs. seven lakh on information on NSCN(K) chief Khaplang
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 7 lakh to any information leading to the arrest of NSCN-K chief SS Khaplang, reports said.
Two little sisters suffocate to death inside family car in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Sept 10 (IBNS) In a shocking incident, two little sisters were suffocated to death after getting locked in their family's car in Haryana's Gurgaon city, reports said.
Mumbai meat ban starts today amid opposition by Shiv Sena, MNS
Mumbai, Sept 10 (IBNS) A controversial four-day ban on sale of meat began in Mumbai on Thursday morning while mutton dealers challenged the order in the High Court apparently backed by the defiance of Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray's Navnirman Sena, two provincial power houses, reports said.
US Open: Bopanna's total exit , Sania-Martina-Leander a step away from Championship
New York, Sept 10 (IBNS) A mixed day for Indian tennis faithful as Rohan Bopanna crashed out of 2015 US Open, losing both his Mens Doubles and Mixed Doubles matches but Sania Mirza and Leander Peas both booked final berths in their respective Womens Doubles and Mixed Doubles matches with common partner Martina Hingis, here on day 10.
Former AAP Minister Somnath Bharti booked for domestic violence
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS) Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) MLA and former Delhi law minister Somnath Bharti for domestic violence on the basis of a complaint by the politician's wife Lipika Mitra, reports said.
Hawalabaaz Congress barricading way of economic reforms : PM Modi
Bhopal, Sept 10 (IBNS) A day after Congress President Sonia Gandhi called Narendra Modi a 'hawabaaz', the Prime Minister hit back at her saying the 'hawalabaaz' are putting roadblocks in the country's growth.
Rape-accused Saudi diplomat leaves India with wife: Media report
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS) A day after the Ministry of External Affairs sought a detailed report from the police on the allegation of a Saudi diplomat raping two Nepali women, the accused has left India along with his wife, media reports said.
Secretary-General discusses refugee, migrant crisis with UK Prime Minister
New York, Sep 10 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday discussed the refugee and migrant crisis with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, as he continued to confer with European leaders on what has become the biggest influx of people into the continent in decades.
Two injured in CPI(M)-BJP clash in Kanpur
Kanpur, Sept 9 (IBNS) Clashes between the activists of the CPI(M) and BJP-RSS continued in the industrial town of Kanpur two men were injured in bomb attacks on Tuesday night.
Saudi diplomat in focus after two Nepalese women allege gang-rape, torture
Gurgaon, Sept 9 (IBNS) a Saudi Arabian diplomat has been under focus after two women, displaced from Nepal following the April earthquake, alleged gang-rape and torture, reports said.
MEA disputes reports: 13 Indians alive, seven missing in Yemen
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) At least seven out of 20 Indian crew members are missing after their boats came under aerial bombardment while plying between Somalia and Yemen, External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves six per cent DA hike for Central Govt. employees
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved six per cent dearness allowance hike for its employees taking it to 119 per cent from 113 per cent, reports said.
Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW pay tributes to Brad Haddin
Melbourne, Sept 9 (IBNS) Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW have paid tributes to Brad Haddin after he announced retirement from international and state cricket on Wednesday.
PM Modi greets people of Tajikistan on independence day
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people of Tajikistan on their Independence Day.
Telengana farmer travels to Hyderabad, hangs himself
Hyderabad, Sept 9 (IBNS) A farmer from Telengana's Nizamabad came to Hyderabad and hanged himself on Wednesday morning adding to the increasing list of distressed peasants committing suicide, reports said.
20 Indians killed in Yemen air strikes
Dubai, Sept 9 (IBNS) At least 20 Indians were killed in air strikes conducted by Saudi-led alliance at a Yemeni port on Tuesday, media reports said quoting local fishermen.
Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria promoted amid Sheena murder investigation
Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS) Amid the ongoing investigation into the sensational Sheena Bora murder case Mumbai Police chief Rakesh Maria has been replaced, though with a promotion as Director General of Home Guards, Maharashtra, reports said.
Kumarmangalam Birla purchases iconic bungalow for record Rs. 425 crore
Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS) Industrialist Kumarmangalam Birla is the proud owner of the country's costliest house as he has purchased the iconic Jatia House in Malabar Hill for a record Rs. 425 crore.
Bhopal gas victims urge PM to grant brief meeting during his visit to city
Bhopal, Sept 8 (IBNS): Leaders of the five organisations of survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal on Tuesday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the disaster site and surrounding contaminated area and meet with the representatives of survivors' organisations during his maiden visit to the city.
Seven Indians make it to Forbes Asias Heroes of Philanthropy List
Houston/Singapore, Sept 8 (IBNS) A list published by Forbes Asia on August 27 featured seven Indians in its annual philanthropy list from the worlds biggest continent.
PM Modi's flip-flops create confusion on what he stands for : Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) Launching a scathing attack on Narendra Modi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the Prime Minister "has been reduced to unedifying flip-flops creating confusion on what he really stands for".
Sheena Bora murder :Sanjiv Khanna's lawyers likely to seek his release
Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS) A day after he was taken to Kolkata in connection with the probe in the Sheena Bora murder case, Sanjiv Khanna's lawyers are likely to move application saying his detention over the last 24 hours was illegal.
Bihar poll announcement this week, likely in five to seven phases
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) The Election Commission of India is likely to announce Bihar poll dates this week.
PM Modi to meet India Inc today
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will captains of industry and leading economists on Tuesday to discuss the global economic scenario and the opportunities India can take out of it, reports said.
Meat ban in Mira Bhayander area of Maharashtra during Jain fasting period
Mumbai, Sept 7 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party-controlled Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra has imposed an eight-day ban on meat sales in Mira Road and Bhayander areas in the northern suburbs of Mumbai during the Jain fasting period, reports said.
Supreme Court refuses to intervene in FTII stalemate
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) In a major jolt to the protesting students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), the Supreme Court has refused to intervene in the standoff between them and the Centre over the appointment of the Chairman of the institute.
EC likely to announce Bihar poll dates today
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) The Election Commission of India is likely to announce Bihar poll dates on Monday.
Cops take Indrani Mukerjea to residence for reconstruction of Sheena Bora murder tale
Mumbai, Sept 7 (IBNS) Indrani Mukherjea, the prime accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, was taken by Mumbai police to her residence on Sunday for reconstruction of the crime, reports said.
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