Finance Minister Arun Jaitley leaves for Turkey
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley left for Turkey on Thursday to participate in the two-day Conference of G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.
Climate change affecting the poor most : PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the poor people are the most affected by climate change, which is a "pressing global challenge."
Indrani Mukherjea admits to her role in Sheena murder
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IBNS) Ten days after her arrest, former media executive and TV tycoon Peter Mukherjea's wife Indrani on Thursday reportedly admitted to her role in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora.
Mulayam pulls out from grand alliance, to go alone in Bihar polls
Lucknow, Sep 3 (IBNS) Announcing pull out from the anti-BJP grand alliance, Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday declared that his Samajwadi Party will fight the Bihar election alone.
China to reduce military strength by 300,000
Beijing, Sep 3 (IBNS) President Xi Jinping of China announced on Thursday that he would cut down the size of the country's military personnel by 300,000, The New York Times said.
Sheena Bora murder :Peter and Indrani Mukherjea interrogated together
Mumbai, Sep 3 (IBNS) Indrani Mukherjea, the prime accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, has been interrogated together with husband Peter Mukherjee as police continue to solve the riddles in the most bizarre crime that has many loose ends and unanswered questions, reports said.
Two Kerala men deported by UAE for posting Pro-IS comments
Thiruvanthapuram, Sep 3 (IBNS) The United Arab Emirates has deported two men from Kerala for posting pro-Islamic State comments on Facebook, reports said.
Four militants, one para-trooper killed in Kashmir encounter
Srinagar, Sep 3 (IBNS) In a fierce gun- battle four militants and a para-trooper have been killed in Hafruda forest area of Northern Kupwara District.
Manipal Global offers Programme to instill organizational skills among new managers and management students
Bangalore, Sept 3 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn, (www.manipalprolearn.com) is offering Project Management Certification Programme under its banner which shall strive to provide the learners with both soft and hard skills learning required by a novice to efficiently work on a project in a timely and effective manner.
Fierce encounter with militants rages in northern Kashmir
Srinagar, Sept 2 (IBNS) A fierce gun battle has started here between security forces and militants in Rafiabad area of Northern Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
Sheena Bora murder: Peter Mukherjea records his statement with police
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IBNS) Media tycoon Peter Mukerjea on Wednesday recorded his statement with the Mumbai police on the murder of his step-daughter Sheena Bora, allegedly by his wife Indrani Mukerjea and two others, reports said.
PM Modi greets Vietnam people on National Day
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people of Vietnam on their National Day.
Police trying to find out the anonymous caller who blew the lid off Sheena Bora murder
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IBNS) As the mystery tangles in the Sheena Bora murder case still remain unresolved efforts are being made to identify the anonymous caller who tipped off Mumbai police about the crime, reports said.
High-level BJP-RSS meeting today
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IBNS) A three-day meeting between the to brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is scheduled to take place in the national capital on Wednesday.
Manipur continues to be tense, death toll rises to eight
Imphal, Sep 2 (IBNS) Manipur continued to be tense with the number of deaths in violence spiralling to eight and more than 30 being injured since clashes between mob and police took place in Churachandpur district on Monday
Yemen: UN warns of untenable humanitarian situation and increase in causalities
New York, Sep 2 (IBNS): The UN human rights office said on Tuesday it is alarmed by the steep increase in the number of civilian casualties in Yemens Taiz governorate in recent weeks, as well as by the untenable humanitarian situation which is being made worse by the blockage of supply routes into Taiz city by local popular committees affiliated with the Houthis.
West Bengal hit by nationwide shutdown call by trade unions
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): A 24-hour general strike called by about ten trade unions is underway on Wednesday in India with the impact of the shutdown being felt since morning in the eastern state of West Bengal where the Left is the main opposition party.
Snake venom worth 150 Cr recovered in W.Bengal, two arrested
Kolkata/South Dinajpur, Sep 1 (IBNS) Forest department officials recovered snake poison worth Rs. 150 crore while two traffickers were arrested from Buniyadpur area in West Bengal's South Dinajpur district on Monday.
US Open: Djokovic-Williams-Nadal enter 2nd round, Ivanovic-Nishikori make shock exit
New York, Sept 1 (IBNS) World number one and top seed Novak Djokovic breezed past his opponent, Brazilian J Souza 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 to enter the second round of the US Open tournament in style, here on Monday.He will next play against A Haider-Maurer in the second round.
Amid war of words with Nitish Kumar PM Modi to address Bihar rally today
Patna, Sep 1 (IBNS) Amid a running battle with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his fourth election rally in the state on Tuesday.
Indrani Mukherjea tells police that Sheena Bora is in the US
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IBNS) Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the alleged killing her daughter Sheena Bora, has reportedly claimed that the 24-year-old is in the US and is not coming forward because she hates her.
Curfew in Manipur's Churchandpur after three killed in violence
Churachandpur, Manipur, Sep 1 (IBNS) Three people have been killed and eight others injured after violence broke out in Manipur's Churachandpur town on Monday evening forcing the authorities to clamp an indefinite curfew in the area, reports said.
More than 850,000 people face acute food insecurity in Somalia: UN report
New York, Sep 1 (IBNS): Somalias humanitarian situation remains alarming four years after a devastating famine with the number of people requiring emergency aid rising 17 per cent to more than 850,000 and those in food-stressed situations still at 2.3 million, according to the latest United Nations-managed food assessment study released on Monday.
Rajiv Mehrishi appointed Union Home Secretary
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) Senior IAS officer Rajiv Mehrishi was on Monday appointed Union Home Secretary, reports said.
PM Modi releases digital version of Ramcharitmanas
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released a special "digital" version of epic 'Ramcharitmanas'.
I am not a supporter of Arvind Kejriwal : Hardik Patel
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) Hardik Patel, the 22-year-old leader who is spearheading an agitation demanding OBC quota for the Patel community has asserted that he is not a supporter of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Odisha's self-styled Godman Sura Baba detained, people ransack Ashmram
Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IBNS) Hours after the detention of Odisha's Sura Baba and his two sons local villagers went on a rampage in the controversial Godman's Ashmram, vandalising property, reports said.
Andhra's Injection Pshycho still on run
Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IBNS) Fear stalks Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district as man, who has allegedly attacked 25 people by pricking them with toxic injections is yet to be apprehended, media reports say.
Supreme court stays Rajasthan HC ban on Santhara
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Rajasthan High Court order which delared as illegal the Jain community's religious ritual Santhara (fast unto death).
Amit Shah to finalise Bihar seat sharing with allies today
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) BJP President Amit Shah will meet his parties Bihar allies on Monday to finalise sharing of the state's 243 seats for the Assembly polls, expected to be held on October.
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