Italy: Two die trying to rescue victims
Brindisi, Jul 19 (IBNS): Two persons, a Briton and an Italian died at an Italian beach while trying to rescue the former's daughter and father from a strong current, reports said.
Doklam standoff blown out of proportion, says S Jaishankar
New Delhi, Jul 19 (IBNS): India's Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar told a parliamentary panel on Wednesday that the China-India standoff in Doklam has has been blown out of proportion, reports said.
Institution of vice president has got its own importance: Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The NDA nominee for vice presidential poll, Venkaiah Naidu, filed his nomination on Tuesdayand said the institution for which he will be contesting, has got its own importance.
BSP chief Mayawati says she will resign from Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, who threw a tantrum in the Rajya Sabha for not allowing her to speak out, declared on Tuesday that she is going to resign in protest, media reports said.
Army jawan shoots major to death after being scolded for using mobile on duty
Srinagar, Jul 18 (IBNS) : An army major was shot dead on Monday night allegedly by a jawan following an altercation at a post near Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, NDTV reported.
PoK integral part of India, one doesn't need to get Pakistan Govt letter for medical visa in India : Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS) : Sending out a strong message to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday confirmed a medical visa for a young man from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, asserting no one from PoK needs letter from the Pakistan Government as the area is an integral part of India.
Opposition protest against Government, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The upper House of Parliament was adjourned till noon after the Opposition created a ruckus protesting against the against the government.
Minnesota man, family left heart broken after police fatally shoot bride-to-be
Minneapolis, Jul 18 (JEN): A Minneapolis man was left devastated after police fatally shot his bride-to be, reports said.
Irani gets additional charge of I&B, Tomar Urban Development
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Union Ministers Smriti Irani and Narendra Singh Tomar got additional charges of information and broadcasting and urban development ministries respectively on Monday, as both the posts fell vacant following Venkaiah Naidu's resignation, media reports said.
V-P poll: Venkaiah Naidu, Gopal Krishna Gandhi to file nomination today
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The two candidates for the vice presidential poll, NDA backed Venkaiah Naidu and the Opposition's choice Gopal Krishna Gandhi, will file their nomination on Tuesday.
Children, teachers, guardians join to celebrate 15th Foundation Day of Madurdaha Satyavritti Vidyalaya
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): Some things happen suddenly and then take form when you least expect it. Thats how it all happened with Mrs. Nalini Mukherji while she was in her early morning walk through the village of Madurdaha .
West Bengal needs a deep sea port if it has to take advantage of the export business
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): West Bengal is likely to lose out on export business if a deep sea port is not constructed forthwith, the Calcutta Freight Brokers Association said during its 79th annual general meeting hedl at the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry premises on Friday.
Masked gunmen shoot 11 dead at Mexico children's party
Tizayuca, Jul 14 (IBNS): At least 11 adults were shot dead by masked gunmen who stomped on them at a children's party in Mexico's Hidalgo province, reports said.
UK: Teen arrested in London following acid attacks
London, Jul 14 (IBNS): Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion that he was involved in acid attacks which plagued London on Thursday night, reports said.
Newly-recruited militant captured with arms in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jul 14 (IBNS) : Security forces on Friday captured a recently-recruited militant from an orchard in North Kashmirs Bandipora town.
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Manipur Encounter Killings
New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe various cases of alleged fake encounters in Manipur, reports said.
Palestinian gunmen open fire in Jerusalem wounding three Israelis before being shot dead
Jerusalame, Jul 14 (IBNS) : Three Palestinians opened fire in Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, wounding three Israelis, before they were killed in a gunfight.
UP CM Adityanath calls urgent security meeting after explosive found in Assembly
Lucknow, Jul 14 (IBNS) : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called an urgent high level security meeting after an explosive substance was found inside the state Assembly on Wednesday, media reports said.
China remain indifferent to Xiaobo's death, says others not in position to comment
Beijing, Jul 14 (IBNS): With a deluge of criticism coming its way from international platforms, China has remained apathetic towards Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo's death, who expired on Thursday at the age of 61, at a hospital in his home country, reports said.
Pakistan Foreign Office says it's considering visa for Kulbhushan's mother
Islamabad/New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): Pakistan Foreign Office said on Thursday that it was considering granting visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother, report said.
Sushma Swaraj calls all-party meeting to brief opposition on border standoff with China
New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : As the border standoff with China snowballs into a big issue that the opposition finds handy to bash the Government, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has called an all-party meeting on Friday where she is expected to brief them on the situation, reports said.
Union Minister Rijiju arrives in Assam to take stock of flood situation
Guwahati, July 13 : While Assam is still struggling with a devastating flood.which has already claimed 45 lives and affected over 1.7 million people of 24 districts out of 32, Union Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju, arrived on Thursday in the state, to take stock of the situation and submit a report to the Centre.
Nagpur: Cow vigilantes caught on video thrashing man for allegedly carrying beef, four arrested
Nagpur, Jul 13 (IBNS): Maharashtra Police said they have arrested four people in relation to the latest incident of 'beef' outrage in Nagpur, according to media reports on Thursday.
Afghanistan: At least 24 Taliban and ISIS loyalists killed in airstrikes
Kabul, Jul 13 (IBNS): At least 24 militants belonging to the Taliban and ISIS were killed in separate airstrikes conducted by the Afghan forces in Kunar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Brazil convict Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of corruption charges
Brasilia, Jul 13 (IBNS): Brazilian prosecutors have convicted former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of corruption charges and sentenced him to a nine and a half years jail, reports said.
Mob attacks housing society in Noida over missing maid, FIR against 300 people
Noida, July 13 (IBNS): Angry over the disappearance of one of their own women working as a maid, a mob of 300 people attacked an upscale housing society in Noida on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Donald Trump to visit France
Washington, Jul 13 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump will be visiting France to celebrate Bastille Day and 100 years of US' entry into World War I.
Senior UN officials urge concrete action to end Yemen conflict, ease appalling humanitarian situation
New York, July 13(Just Earth News): As the war in Yemen grinds on, the increasing battles of attrition are extracting a terrible toll on the countrys women, men and children, senior United Nations officials told the Security Council, calling for concrete action to end the fighting.
Srinivasan Services Trust to help young people pick up vocational skills and become employable
Chennai, July 13 (IBNS): Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company, aims to give vocational training to people in the age group of 18 to 35 years and help them become employable.
Bosch Home Appliances launches 'Speed Range Campaign' for their latest washing machines
Mumbai, July 12 (IBNS): Bosch Household Appliances, European home appliances brand, has launched a national media campaign for their new range of washing machines.
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