IYDC observes World Yoga Day, keen to promote Yoga for health benefits
Toronto, June 29 (IBNS): Baba Ramdev, the founder of Patanjali Yogapeeth and Sister Shivani, a spiritual leader from the Brahma Kumari World Spiritual University took the centre stage at the third edition of the International Day of Yoga organized by International Yoga Day Canada (IYDC) recently at Mississaugas International Centre.
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell charged with sex offences
Vatican City, Jun 29 (IBNS): Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell has been charged with sex offences by Victoria Police, reports said.
Introduction of GST will have a positive impact on the real estate industries: Laxman Jaiswal
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): Laxman Jaiswal from Ascon Infrastructure (India) Limited said the introduction of GST will have a positive impact on the real estate industries.
TMC will not join the GST celebration at the parliamentary house on June 30 midnight: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Protesting the GST roll out, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that Trinamool Congress will not join the GST celebration to be held at the parliamentary house at midnight on June 30.
Mumbai blast accused Mustafa Dossa dies of cardiac arrest in Mumbai, hospital confirms report
Mumbai, Jun 28 (IBNS): 1993 Mumbai blast convict Mustafa Dossa died of cardiac arrest at a city hospital on Wednesday, which was confirmed by JJ Hospital Dean Dr TP Lahane, according to media reports.
China: Elderly woman throws coin into jet engine, delays flight
Beijing, Jun 28 (IBNS): Travellers were left fuming in Shanghai airport after a China Southern Airlines flight got delayed by over five hours due to a bizarre incident, reports said.
Meira Kumar represents values that bind us as a nation: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): After the nomination being filed by Meira Kumar for the presidential poll, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition's proposed candidate represents values that bind all people as a nation.
Former media entrepreneur Indrani Mukerjea, testifies in court about Byculla prison riot
Mumbai, Jun 28 (IBNS): Former media entrepreneur Indrani Mukerjea, appeared in court on Wednesday, to testify regarding the death of an inmate, which allegedly led to a riot in the Byculla prison near Mumbai, according to media reports.
At least six insurgents killed in Helmand airstrike
Kabul, Jun 28 (IBNS): At least 10 casualties, including the death of six insurgents, were recorded following the conclusion of an airstrike, which was carried out by the Afghan military in the country's Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.
NIA detains Geelani's son-in-law for alleged terror funding
Srinagar, June 28 (IBNS): The National Investigative Agency (NIA) on Wednesday detained separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's son-in-law, Altaf Ahmed Shah, for the latter's alleged connection to terror funding, media reports said.
Jharkhand: Cow-related lynching reported from Giridih district
Ranchi, Jun 28 (IBNS): Jharkhand Police, on Wednesday, has been maintaining strict vigil in Deori area, about 200 km from the state capital Ranchi, following the mob attack on Tuesday on a local resident, according to media reports.
The US declares Syed Salahuddin as global terrorist
New Delhi, Jun 27 (IBNS): Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said that the US decision to declare Syed Salahuddin a global terrorist will help in choling his movements and financing, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Fire in Delhi shanty leaves five dead and several injured
New Delhi, Jun 27 (IBNS): Two shanties in south-east Delhi caught fire late on Monday evening, leaving several dead and injured, according to media reports on Tuesday
US clears multi-billion-dollar drone deal for India ; Modi-Trump ask Pakistan not to lend soil for terrorist activities
Washington, June 27 (IBNS) : As Narendra Moldi and Donald Trump called on Pakistan to ensure that its territory is not used to launch terrorist attacks on other countries, the US on Monday cleared the sale of predator Guardian drones to India, while pledging stronger defence and security cooperation between themselves.
Meghalaya woman in traditional costume asked to leave DGC premises for dressing up like a 'servant'
New Delhi, Jun 27 (IBNS): In yet another discriminatory behaviour meted out to the people of north-east by their north Indian counterparts, a Khasi woman wearing a traditional dress was asked to leave the Delhi Golf Club premises for 'dressing up like a 'servant'.
Pride Toronto 2017 is all about Inclusivity
Celebrating Pride Month, the Pride Toronto Parade, Canada's biggest LGBTQ event took place recently. It was a star studded affair, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leading the march. Suman Das and Asha Bajaj report from the scene...
Apple CEO meets PM Narendra Modi
Washington, June 27 (IBNS): Tech giant Apple CEO Tim Cook met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is currently visiting the US.
Ivanka accepts Modi's invitation to visit India
Washington, June 27 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump has accepted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India.
Eliminating terrorism among top-most priorities, says Modi after first meeting with Trump
Washington, June 27 (IBNS): Meeting US President Donald Trump for the first time, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said eliminating terrorism is an issue of topmost priorities of the two nations.
IS hacks Ohio govt sites, warns Trump
Columbus, Jun 26 (IBNS: Ohio government websites were flooded with IS messages after the terrorist organisation hacked into them, sending a message for US President Donald Trump.
At least 12 injured in Eid day clashes in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 26 (IBNS) : Clashes broke out in Srinagar and few other places of Kashmir on the Eied day on Monday leaving at least 12 people, including to CRPF men, injured as protesters pelted stones and security forces using teargas and pellet guns, reports said.
Australians jailed for promoting gambling in China
Beijing, Jun 26 (IBNS): Chinese officials have jailed three Australian men for promoting gambling in mainland China, reports said.
Colombia: Tourist boat sinks, killing at least nine
Bogota, Jun 26 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed after a tourist boat sank on Sunday in Columbia's Guatape water reservoir, a popular tourist hotspot, reports said.
President Mukherjee, PM Modi greet citizens on Eid-ul-Fitr
New Delhi, Jun 26 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
With hidden lives vital to our own, 'seafarers matter,' says UN on International Day
New York, June 26(Just Earth News): Highlighting the challenges faced by seafarers women and men sailing and working aboard ships the United Nations International Maritime Organization has called on everyone around the world to show appreciation for their vital contributions.
Secretary-General extends condolences to victims in oil tanker truck explosion in Pakistan
New York, June 26(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres is saddened to learn of the large number of deaths and injured following today's explosion of an oil tanker truck in eastern Pakistan, his spokesperson has said.
Ease of doing business now a reality for Delhi home builders
New Delhi June 26 (IBNS) A home builder in New Delhi became the first beneficiary of the governments digitization vision when it received a completion certificate online from the South Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
All customs and DGFT processes will go online soon, informs Union Commerce Secretary
Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS): All customs and DGFT processes will go online soon, informed Rita A. Teotia, Union Commerce Secretary at an interactive session on the Mid-Term Review of foreign trade policy, here on Wednesday.
Union ministers launch web portal Vajra and commemorative stamp on Survey of India
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Minister of State for Communications (I/C) and Railways, Manoj Sinha, launched the web-portal of VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty Scheme of Science & Engineering Research Board and released a commemorative stamp on the occasion of 250 years of Survey of India, in New Delhi, on Thursday
Around 50 percent students fail class 10 examination in Bihar
Patna, June 22 (TheBiharPost/IBNS) :: Around 50 percent students have failed the matriculation examination conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board this year.
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