Webster University woos Indian students, ties up with CU

Webster University woos Indian students, ties up with CU

Kolkata, Apr 14 (IBNS) America's Webster University, a private, nonprofit, accredited university with a campus in Thailand, is wooing students from India to experience the US educational system closer home in Southeast Asia, beginning with several tie-ups, including one with the University of Calcutta.

by IBNS April 14, 2015

President greets the nation on Vaisakhi

President greets the nation on Vaisakhi

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday greeted the nation on the eve of Vaisakhi.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

Chhattisgarh: BSF jawan killed in Naxal attack

Chhattisgarh: BSF jawan killed in Naxal attack

Raipur, Apr 13 (IBNS) A BSF jawan has been killed as Naxals attacked a team of the force in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, reports said on Monday.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

Make in India requires urgent creation of new infrastructure: PM Modi

Make in India requires urgent creation of new infrastructure: PM Modi

Hannover, April 13 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the strategy for "Make in India requires creation of new infrastructure.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

Minor fire in AIIMS Delhi

Minor fire in AIIMS Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) A minor fire broke out on Monday morning on the fourth floor of AIIMS building in south Delhi.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

Vice President greets people for Vaisakh festivals

Vice President greets people for Vaisakh festivals

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of the country on the joyous occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Masadi, Vaishkhadi and Bahag Bihu.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

Modi to move to Berlin from Hannover

Modi to move to Berlin from Hannover

Hannover, Apr 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Germany in the second leg of his three-nation tour, will head to Berlin on Monday where he is expected to attend a community meeting hosted by the Indian Ambassador.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

I'm running for president: Hillary Clinton

I'm running for president: Hillary Clinton

Washington, Apr 13 (IBNS): Ending all speculations, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president on Sunday.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

Two witnesses to Chittoor killings to meet NHRC

Two witnesses to Chittoor killings to meet NHRC

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Two witnesses to the Chittoor killings who claim it was a fake encounter, will appear before the National Human Rights Commission in Delhi on Monday.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

Raymond Weil unveils Gibson inspired music special ediction of Nabucco

Raymond Weil unveils Gibson inspired music special ediction of Nabucco

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil on Monday announceed its new product collaboration with Gibson Brands, the fastest growing company in the music and sound industries, combining forces to create a very special nabucco timepiece that will be unveiled during Baselworld 2015.

by IBNS April 13, 2015

26/11 plotter Lakhvi walks free from Pakistan jail

26/11 plotter Lakhvi walks free from Pakistan jail

Lahore, Apr 10 (IBNS) 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi has walked free from a jail in Pakistan after the Lahore High Court ruled that his detention was illegal.

by IBNS April 10, 2015

AK-47 and SLR rifle recovered from former Independent MLA

AK-47 and SLR rifle recovered from former Independent MLA

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS) Delhi Police Special Cell on Friday recovered an AK-47 and one SLR rifle from former independent MLA Rambir Shokeen's property.

by IBNS April 10, 2015

IT dept. attaches assets of meat exporter Qureshi

IT dept. attaches assets of meat exporter Qureshi

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS) The income tax department on Friday attached all assets of the controversial meat exporter Moin Qureshi.

by IBNS April 10, 2015

Major defence deal likely to be announced during Modi's France visit

Major defence deal likely to be announced during Modi's France visit

Paris, Apr 10 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to sign a major defence deal with France involving purchase of 60 Rafale fighter jets worth over 4 billion Dollars.

by IBNS April 10, 2015

Delhi cab driver arrested for attempted sexual assault

Delhi cab driver arrested for attempted sexual assault

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS) A taxi driver in Delhi has been arrested for trying to sexually assault a woman on Thursday in the Dwarka area.

by IBNS April 10, 2015

Ten killed in Bengal bus accident

Ten killed in Bengal bus accident

Burdwan, West Bengal, Apr 10 (IBNS) At least 10 people, including two children were killed and 50 injured in a bus accident in West Bengal's Burdwan district on Friday.

by IBNS April 10, 2015

After acquittal Akshardham accused pens book on 11 years of travails in jail

After acquittal Akshardham accused pens book on 11 years of travails in jail

Ahmedabad, Apr 10 (IBNS) Mufti Abdul Qayyum, acquitted by the Supreme Court in the 2002 Akshardham temple terror attack last year, has penned a book recounting his personal account of injustice and travails that he faced for 11 years in jail for a crime he had not committed.

by IBNS April 10, 2015

Fire in Kolkata's New Secretariat building

Fire in Kolkata's New Secretariat building

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS) A big fire broke out in the New Secretariat building of Kolkata housing several government departments and offices on Thursday.

by IBNS April 10, 2015

Indian Army operationalises another regiment of Brahmos missile

Indian Army operationalises another regiment of Brahmos missile

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) The Indian Army successfully test fired the advanced version of BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile from Car Nicobar Island to operationalise another regiment of the weapon system, on Thursday.

by IBNS April 09, 2015

We are committed to return of Kashmir pandits: Sayeed

We are committed to return of Kashmir pandits: Sayeed

Srinagar, Apr 9 (IBNS) Describing Kashmir as an epitome of secularism and brotherhood that has withstood the test of time, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed speaking during the Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly Thursday said his government is committed to create a favourable environment for the return of the Kashmiri pandits.

by IBNS April 09, 2015

Satyam scam: Raju gets 7 years in jail

Satyam scam: Raju gets 7 years in jail

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (IBNS) Ramalinga Raju, the founder of Satyam, was sentenced to seven years after a court here convicted him in the biggest financial scandal of India.

by IBNS April 09, 2015

26/11 plotter Lakhvi might walk free from Pakistan jail

26/11 plotter Lakhvi might walk free from Pakistan jail

Lahore, Apr 9 (IBNS) The Lahore High Court has declared the detention of 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in a Pakistan jail as illegal. He might get a release soon, said media reports in Pakistan on Thursday.

by IBNS April 09, 2015

Shiv Sena protests outside Shobha De residence

Shiv Sena protests outside Shobha De residence

Mumbai, Apr 9 (IBNS) Writer and columnist Shobhaa De on Thursday faced the protest of Shiv Sena whose activists marched to the area near her residence for her tweet against a recent order on compulsory screening of Marathi movies in theaters at prime hours.

by IBNS April 09, 2015

8-year-old die from teacher's beating in UP

8-year-old die from teacher's beating in UP

Lucknow, Apr 9 (IBNS) An eight-year-old boy died after he was severely beaten up by the head of his school in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, said media reports on Thursday.

by IBNS April 09, 2015

Satyam scam: Raju, nine others convicted

Satyam scam: Raju, nine others convicted

Hyderabad, Apr 9 (IBNS) A special court on Thursday convicted B Ramalinga Raju along with nine others in the Satyam Computer Services scandal that had rocked the corporate world in 2009.

by IBNS April 09, 2015

PM Modi embarks on three nation tour with France

PM Modi embarks on three nation tour with France

New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday is beginning a three-nation tour with France as the first stopover and followed by Germany and Canada as his visit will focus on nuclear power, defence and infrastructure development tie-ups.

by India Blooms News Service April 09, 2015

Combination of integrity with MUDRA-capital-will be key to success for small entrepreneurs: Modi

Combination of integrity with MUDRA-capital-will be key to success for small entrepreneurs: Modi

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that supporting the small entrepreneurs of India is the biggest way to help the Indian economy grow and prosper.

by IBNS April 08, 2015

24-yr-old rape victim asks Gujarat HC to allow her abort 27 weeks old foetus

24-yr-old rape victim asks Gujarat HC to allow her abort 27 weeks old foetus

Surat, Apr 8 (IBNS): A 24-year-old gang rape victim, who is 27 weeks into her pregnancy, has approached the Gujarat High Court seeking permission to abort her unborn child, reports said.

by IBNS April 08, 2015

Assam CM orders to probe into labourers death in Meghalaya

Assam CM orders to probe into labourers death in Meghalaya

Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday ordered additional chief secretary S Meora to probe into the 14 labourers of Dhubri district dead in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills.

by IBNS April 08, 2015

PM Modi announces relief to farmers in distress

PM Modi announces relief to farmers in distress

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made two major announcements aimed at providing relief to farmers in distress.

by IBNS April 08, 2015