BJP takes Jharkhand, trails behind PDP in Kashmir

BJP takes Jharkhand, trails behind PDP in Kashmir

Srinagar/Ranchi, Dec 23 (IBNS): India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the assembly polls in Jharkhand and is all set to form the government in the eastern state, while it is trailing behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir which apparently is headed for a hung assembly as counting of votes is underway in the two states that went to state polls recently.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Lotus will bloom in Kashmir: Hina

Lotus will bloom in Kashmir: Hina

Srinagar, Dec 23 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the high profile Amira Kadal constituency in Kashmir Hina Bhat on Tuesday said she was confident that the lotus would bloom in the valley.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Young woman alleges sexual assault in Puducherry

Young woman alleges sexual assault in Puducherry

Puducherry, Dec 23 (IBNS): A young woman in Puducherry alleged that she was raped while lying on the beach, police said.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

BJP bags Jharkhand, neck-and-neck with PDP in Kashmir

BJP bags Jharkhand, neck-and-neck with PDP in Kashmir

Ranchi/Srinagar, Dec 23 (IBNS): India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is winning the assembly polls in Jharkhand and will form the government in the eastern state, while it is in a close contest with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir which apparently is headed for a hung assembly as counting of votes is underway in the two states that went to state polls recently.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Jharkhand, J&K: Assembly polls counting to begin

Jharkhand, J&K: Assembly polls counting to begin

Ranchi, Srinagar, Dec 23 (IBNS): Counting of votes will be held in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand where voting was held to elect the new assemblies on Tuesday.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Water fleas prepared for trip to space

Water fleas prepared for trip to space

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS) Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK are preparing water fleas for their trip to the International Space Station (ISS), where they will be observed by astronauts.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

University of Birmingham academics creates festive family of penguins with 3D laser printers

University of Birmingham academics creates festive family of penguins with 3D laser printers

Birmingham, Dec 22 (IBNS) Academics from the University of Birmingham have created a festive family of penguins using 3D laser printers.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

India needs  sustainable cold chain of refrigerated warehousing and transport: Experts

India needs sustainable cold chain of refrigerated warehousing and transport: Experts

Birmingham, Dec 22 (IBNS) 43 billion worth of fruit and vegetables wasted annually in India could be better conserved if the country had a sustainable cold chain of refrigerated warehousing and transport, says the UK's University of Birmingham experts in a new study.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

 "Samajwadi Janata Dal" attacks Modi over black money in Delhi rally

"Samajwadi Janata Dal" attacks Modi over black money in Delhi rally

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS): The "Samajwadi Janata Dal" , where former Janata Parivar leaders Lalu Prasad, Nitish Kumar and Mulayam Singh Yadav , have come together, on Monday attacked Narendra Modi over the black money issue from a rally in the national capital.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Lok Sabha adjourned over conversion ruckus

Lok Sabha adjourned over conversion ruckus

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS): The lower house of Parliament, Lok Sabha, was adjourned amid a ruckus over the conversion issue. The upper house was adjourned too earlier as the issue continued to roil Parliament and in demand of a statement by the Prime Minister.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

ED summons Punjab minister in money laundering case

ED summons Punjab minister in money laundering case

Chandigarh, Dec 22 (IBNS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a summon notice to Punjabs cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said..

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Four militants executed in Pak

Four militants executed in Pak

Faisalabad, Dec 22 (IBNS): Pakistan on Sunday executed four more militants putting an end to the six-year-old moratorium on death penalty, media reports said.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Elderly woman killed in stampede in Andhra Pradesh

Elderly woman killed in stampede in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada, Dec 22 (IBNS): An elderly woman died in a stampede that broke out at a post office in Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh on Monday morning, media reports said. She was killed in the rush to get in.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Congress RS member Sanjay Singhs estranged son joins BJP in Amethi

Congress RS member Sanjay Singhs estranged son joins BJP in Amethi

Amethi, Dec 22 (IBNS): Congress Rajya Sabha (RS) member and former Amethi royal Sanjay Singhs estranged son Anant Vikram joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, media reports said.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

No conflict between BJP and RSS over conversion: Venkaiah Naidu

No conflict between BJP and RSS over conversion: Venkaiah Naidu

Hyderabad, Dec 22 (IBNS): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that there was no conflict between the party and its ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over the issue of religious conversions.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Kerala govt orders probe into Sunday's conversion

Kerala govt orders probe into Sunday's conversion

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 22 (IBNS): The Kerala government ordered a probe into the religious conversion of eight families in Alappuzha, media reports said.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

Real estate sector addresses one of the basic needs of mankind, a home

Real estate sector addresses one of the basic needs of mankind, a home

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS) The Indian real estate business is giving positive vibes as green buildings and eco-friendly homes are gaining momentum among non-resident Indians.

by By Vinay Jain, CMD, AVJ group December 22, 2014

Flights, train services delayed owing to thick fog in Delhi

Flights, train services delayed owing to thick fog in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IBNS): At least 36 flights have been delayed and three have been cancelled due to heavy fog in Delhi on Monday, media reports said.

by IBNS December 22, 2014

In near term Nifty is likely to continue remain volatile

In near term Nifty is likely to continue remain volatile

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS) Nifty Future began the week with the gap down opening and extended its steep decline due to uncertainties in global markets, specifically Russia's currency crisis and falling crude oil prices, despite the fact that WPI inflation lowered in the previous month. But in latter part of the week market recovered triggered by signals from the Federal Open Market Committee that the US central bank isn't in a hurry to raise interest rates in the United States and on the hope that GST Bill would be tabled by the current government in this winter session.

by IBNS December 19, 2014

PM Modi says strong concerns conveyed to Pakistan on Lakhvis bail issue

PM Modi says strong concerns conveyed to Pakistan on Lakhvis bail issue

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said in Parliament that India has conveyed strong concerns to Pakistan on the issue of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvis bail.

by India Blooms News Service December 19, 2014

Important documents on Robert Vadras Haryana land deal missing

Important documents on Robert Vadras Haryana land deal missing

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Vital documents that cleared a controversial land deal in Haryana for Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, reportedly went missing, media reports said.

by IBNS December 19, 2014

Flights delayed due to thick fog in Delhi

Flights delayed due to thick fog in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): As many as 40 flights were affected in Delhi for poor visibility owing to dense fog on Friday morning, media reports said.

by IBNS December 19, 2014

At least 185 abducted, 32 killed by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria

At least 185 abducted, 32 killed by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria

Maiduguri, Dec 19 (IBNS): Boko Haram kidnapped at least 185 people, including women and children, in northeast Nigeria and also killed 32 people, media reports said.

by IBNS December 19, 2014

BJP lawmaker threatens to skin medical officer alive

BJP lawmaker threatens to skin medical officer alive

Kota, Dec 19 (IBNS): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker from Rajasthan was heard threatening a senior medical officer during a telephonic conversation saying he would skin him alive.

by IBNS December 19, 2014

School girl allegedly raped by hostel warden in Guntur

School girl allegedly raped by hostel warden in Guntur

Guntur, Dec 19 (IBNS): A school girl of class-VIII was allegedly raped by her hostel warden in Andhra Pradeshs Guntur district, media reports said.

by IBNS December 19, 2014

Pak army chief signs death warrants for six militants awaiting execution

Pak army chief signs death warrants for six militants awaiting execution

Islamabad, Dec 19 (JEN): Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Thursday signed death warrants for six militants on death row after the government ended a moratorium on capital punishment in terror-related cases, media reports said.

by IBNS December 19, 2014

Pak to appeal against bail to LeT commander Lakhvi

Pak to appeal against bail to LeT commander Lakhvi

Islamabad, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Pakistan government said it would appeal against the bail granted to top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, 54, media reports said.

by IBNS December 18, 2014

Soyer introduces 'Super' series of hand blender

Soyer introduces 'Super' series of hand blender

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): Soyer has launched a new 'Super' series of Hand Blender-the HB 111, which claims to prepare milkshakes, soups and purees quicker and easier.

by IBNS December 18, 2014

Genius launches new mini Wi-Fi camera-the Life-Shot FHD300

Genius launches new mini Wi-Fi camera-the Life-Shot FHD300

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS) Genius, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of computer peripherals and smart phone accessories, has announced the launch of its new mini Wi-Fi camera the Life-Shot FHD300. This attach it, wear it camera lets you take videos, photos and create a time-lapse video while you are walking, running, riding a bike, in the rain, and underwater! Multi- tasking at its best!

by IBNS December 17, 2014

AVJ Group launches Tower-B in AVJ Heightss

AVJ Group launches Tower-B in AVJ Heightss

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Real estate company in Delhi NCR AVJ Group recently launched Tower-B in AVJ Heightss Greater Noida (Zeta-1).

by IBNS December 14, 2014