Rs. 1 crore bid for PM Modis name-striped suit

Rs. 1 crore bid for PM Modis name-striped suit

Surat, Feb 18 (IBNS): A businessman placed a bid of Rs. 1 crore for Prime Minister Narendra Modis much-talked about suit that is now up for auction in Gujarat's Surat on Wednesday, media reports said.

by IBNS February 18, 2015

Over 40 people burnt alive by IS militants in Iraq

Over 40 people burnt alive by IS militants in Iraq

Baghdad, Feb 18 (IBNS): At least 40 people, including security personnel, were burnt alive by Sunni radical group Islamic State (IS) on Tuesday, media reports said. The incident reportedly took place in Iraqs western province of Anbar.

by IBNS February 18, 2015

Swine Flu: Health minister chairs high-level meeting

Swine Flu: Health minister chairs high-level meeting

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IBNS): Amid reports of more swine flu deaths pouring in from different parts of the country, Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday night to take stock of the situation, media reports said.

by IBNS February 18, 2015

We need to increase defence preparedness, modernise forces: PM Modi

We need to increase defence preparedness, modernise forces: PM Modi

Bangalore, Feb 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India needs to increase its defence preparedness and modernise forces.

by IBNS February 18, 2015

22-year old beaten to death in Mumbai, six arrested

22-year old beaten to death in Mumbai, six arrested

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): At least six people were arrested for mercilessly thrashing a 22-year-old youth who later succumbed to grievous injuries on Tuesday evening hours after the savage assault, media reports said.

by IBNS February 18, 2015

DB Schenker in India appoints Rupesh Gupta as Director-Ocean Freight

DB Schenker in India appoints Rupesh Gupta as Director-Ocean Freight

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Schenker India Pvt. Ltd, part of DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of Deutsche Bahn AG, has appointed Rupesh Gupta as Director-Ocean Freight effective February 2015.

by IBNS February 18, 2015

Hindu temple vandalized in USA

Hindu temple vandalized in USA

Seattle, Feb 17 (IBNS) A Hindu temple was vandalized with a hate message- Get Out- and spray painting of a Swastika sign in the US state of Washington, triggering shock and a probe by the police.

by IBNS February 17, 2015

Modi breaks silence on communalism, assures religious freedom for all

Modi breaks silence on communalism, assures religious freedom for all

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Amid several attacks on churches and a convent school in the national capital region and rows over conversions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government will not tolerate any religious violence and would ensure that there is complete freedom of people of all faith in India.

by IBNS February 17, 2015

At least 100 killed, over 35 injured in road mishap

At least 100 killed, over 35 injured in road mishap

Jhabua, Feb 17 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed and over 35 injured when a private bus fell into a gorge in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday night, media reports said.

by IBNS February 17, 2015

BSF jawan shoots dead head constable, injures five in Malda

BSF jawan shoots dead head constable, injures five in Malda

Malda, Feb 17 (IBNS): A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly shot dead one of his colleagues and injured five others at a camp in Malda district of West Bengal on Tuesday morning, media reports said.

by IBNS February 17, 2015

Swine flu toll reaches 585 in India

Swine flu toll reaches 585 in India

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): With reports of as many as 100 fresh deaths due to the H1N1 virus across India in past three days, the total swine flu toll climbed to at least 585 this year, media reports said

by IBNS February 17, 2015

Two three-year-old girls allegedly raped at Muzzafarnagar

Two three-year-old girls allegedly raped at Muzzafarnagar

Muzzafarnagar, Feb 17 (IBNS): Two three-year-old girls were allegedly raped by their neighbour in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar district on Monday, media reports said.

by IBNS February 17, 2015

One month deadline for training, maintenance for fighter jets Tejas

One month deadline for training, maintenance for fighter jets Tejas

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar set a deadline of a month for training and maintenance manuals to be shared with pilots for the home-made light combat aircraft Tejas, media reports said.

by IBNS February 17, 2015

CapitalVia to organizing two-wheeler helmet awareness rally

CapitalVia to organizing two-wheeler helmet awareness rally

Indore, Feb 16 (IBNS): As the city is abuzz with helmet awareness as a part of its road safety campaign, a plethora of events including rallies, flash mobs, demonstrations and road safety awareness campaigns are being planned that emphasize on the need for safe roads in Indore.

by IBNS February 16, 2015

Ex-Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil dies in Mumbai

Ex-Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil dies in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Former Maharashtra Home Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader RR Patil died in Mumbai on Monday.

by IBNS February 16, 2015

Saradha: Rajat Majumder gets bail

Saradha: Rajat Majumder gets bail

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS): The Kolkata High Court on Monday granted conditional bail to ex-IPS officer and senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Rajat Majumder.

by IBNS February 16, 2015

Modi meets Sri Lankan Prez, discusses civil nuclear cooperation

Modi meets Sri Lankan Prez, discusses civil nuclear cooperation

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the Hyderabad House here, where both leaders discussed bilateral civil nuclear cooperation among other key strategic issues.

by IBNS February 16, 2015

Special TADA Court convicts gangster Abu Salem in 1995 murder case

Special TADA Court convicts gangster Abu Salem in 1995 murder case

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on Monday convicted extradited gangster Abu Salem in connection with the 1995 murder case of a Mumbai-based builder Pradeep Jain.

by IBNS February 16, 2015

Mamata wins West Bengal bypolls

Mamata wins West Bengal bypolls

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS) The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal won the Krishnaganj assembly seat in Nadia by a handsome margin while it is leading in the Bongaon Lok Sabha seat as counting proceeded on Monday.

by IBNS February 16, 2015

Fever gone, CM Kejriwal gets down to work today

Fever gone, CM Kejriwal gets down to work today

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday tweeted that he is much better now and his fever is gone, media reports said.

by IBNS February 16, 2015

VHP leader asks pro-Hindu groups not to make controversial comments

VHP leader asks pro-Hindu groups not to make controversial comments

Ludhiana, Feb 16 (IBNS): Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international president Raghav Reddy on Sunday urged all pro-Hindu groups not to pass any controversial comments which could cause problems to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a smooth functioning, media reports said.

by IBNS February 16, 2015

Government constitutes SIT to probe 1984 riots

Government constitutes SIT to probe 1984 riots

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): The Narendra Modi government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigating/re-investigating the cases of 1984 riots under the Chairmanship of Pramod Asthana, an IPS Officer.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

Pakistan: 8 killed, 56 injured in Peshawar mosque attack

Pakistan: 8 killed, 56 injured in Peshawar mosque attack

Peshawar, Feb 13 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed and 56 were injured in a powerful blast near an imambargah or mosque in the Hayatabad area of Pakistan's Peshawar city during Friday prayers, media reports said.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

SC stays arrest of Teesta Setalvad till Feb 19

SC stays arrest of Teesta Setalvad till Feb 19

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed that social activist Teesta Setalvad will not be arrested till Feb 19 in connection with the Gulbarg Society fund embezzlement case.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

Two killed, three injured in Assam blast

Two killed, three injured in Assam blast

Guwahati, Feb 13 (IBNS): At least two persons were killed and three others injured in an powerful explosion in Assam's Sivsagar district on Friday morning, police said.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

Manish Sisodia will be deputy CM in Kejriwal  cabinet

Manish Sisodia will be deputy CM in Kejriwal cabinet

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Senior Aaam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia will be the deputy chief minister of Delhi and thus be number two in the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet that will take oath on Feb 14 at the Ramlila Maidan.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

Modi speaks to Sharif, Hasina, wish them cricket luck

Modi speaks to Sharif, Hasina, wish them cricket luck

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he has called up his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif and wished all the best to the Pakistan cricket team ahead of the Cricket World Cup. He also wished other SAARC nation leaders, including Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh.

by India Blooms News Service February 13, 2015

South Delhi Christian school  vandalized

South Delhi Christian school vandalized

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): After reports of a series of attacks on churches, a convent school in south Delhi was allegedly vandalized by miscreants in the intervening night of Thursday-Friday.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

Train derails in Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, deaths reported

Train derails in Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, deaths reported

Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IBNS) An express train bound for Ernakulam from Hosur in Bengaluru jumped tracks at a place near Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border on Friday, killing two people at least and injuring over a dozen. Some reports put the death toll at eight.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

Teesta Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea rejected

Teesta Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea rejected

Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IBNS): The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected social activist Teesta Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea in connection with the Gulbarg society embezzlement case.

by IBNS February 12, 2015