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PM condoles loss of lives in the Uttarkashi bus accident, announces ex-gratia

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has expressed pain over the loss of lives in the bus accident at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand.

by IBNS May 24, 2017

UP government steps up security in Saharanpur to diffuse caste-related violence

Lucknow, May 24 (IBNS): The Uttar Pradesh government has rushed additional police personnel, including senior government officials, to Saharanpur district to keep the situation under control following the caste clashes, according to media reports on Wednesday.

by IBNS May 24, 2017

AAP leader Ashish Khetan moves Supreme Court alleging death threats from right wing groups

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Ruling Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashish Khetan has moved the Court, alleging that he has received threats from right wing organisations, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service May 24, 2017

Career in Indian Armed Forces

by IBNS May 22, 2017

What is Good About Indian Education System?

Talking about the situation of Indian education system, most of us get into the war of words. There has been a lot of criticism surrounding the status of education in India. But interestingly, whenever a debate is initiated, often do we jump on to the negatives only, i.e., from faulty scoring and evaluation to education being equated to mere business propaganda.

by IBNS May 22, 2017

Kolkata: Amidst police's heavy arrangements, Lefts to hold 'March to Nabanna' today

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Protesting several issues and to draw state government's attention towards their several demands, at least 11 Left peasants' and farmers' associations have called for a protest rally to West Bengal's secretariat building at Nabanna in Kolkata on Monday.

by IBNS May 21, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Army foils infiltration bid, 4 terrorists killed

Srinagar, May 22 (IBNS): A fierce encounter in Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir left four militants killed on Sunday, officials said on Monday.

by IBNS May 21, 2017

Cathay Pacific to lay off 600 employees

Hong Kong, May 22 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific on Monday announced that it will be making around 600 people redundant in its head office.

by IBNS May 21, 2017

Narendra Modi wishes Mehbooba Mufti on her birthday

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on hr birthday.

by IBNS May 21, 2017

Saudi Arabia: Nawaz Shairf, Donald Trump exchange pleasantries

Riyadh, May 22 (IBNS): Ahead of the Arab Islamic American Summit, US President Donald Trump had a brief encounter with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday, media reports said.

by IBNS May 21, 2017

Donald Trump asks Muslim nations to drive out terrorists

Riyadh, May 22 (IBNS): Giving a strong message, US President Donald Trump on Sunday asked the Muslim nations to drive out terrorists and extremists.

by IBNS May 21, 2017

On World Day, UN agencies urge countering threats to cultural diversity

New York, May 22 (Just Earth News): Cultural diversity the driving force of change and development is increasingly under threat, United Nations agencies on Sunday said, reaffirming support for the cultural diversity that stems from migration.

by IBNS May 21, 2017

Orage Corp taking steps to provide world class infrastructure and proper guidance to Indian filmmakers

Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Orange Corp is taking a key step in providing world class infrastructure and proper guidance to Indian filmmakers and producers who wish to market their films globally.

by IBNS May 21, 2017

Five arrested in connection with the Mathura jewellery shop robbery and murders

Mathura, May 20 (IBNS) : The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday arrested five people, including the main accused, in connection with the murder of two jewellers during a robbery in Mathura, media reports said.

by IBNS May 19, 2017

Law student chops off genitals of self-styled godman who raped her for eight years

Thiruvanthapuram, May 20 (IBNS) : A 23-year-old law student in Kerala on Friday chopped off the genitals of a self-styled godman who had allegedly been raping her since she was a minor, media reports said.

by IBNS May 19, 2017

Ontario forecasts creation of 94,000 new jobs

Toronto, May 20 (IBNS): The Ontario government in Canada has forecasted that 94,000 net new jobs would be created in 2017 leading to upsurge in employment rate by 1.3 percent.

by IBNS May 19, 2017

Uma Bharti misleading nation over Farakka Barrage, Bihar minister says

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): Bihars Water Resources Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh slammed Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti on Friday for her claims that Farakka Barrage was not a problem".

by India Blooms News Service May 19, 2017

FIFA selects Hawk-Eye as VAR technology provider

Zurich, May 20 (IBNS): FIFA will continue the testing of video assistant technology during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 (May 20 June 11), the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 (June 17 July 2) and the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 (Dec 6 - 16), an official release stated.

by IBNS May 19, 2017

Venezuela: UN human rights chief regrets opposition leader being blocked to travel

New York, May 20(Just Earth News): Amid rising violence in Venezuela, the United Nations human rights chief has expressed regret that the Latin American countrys opposition leader was allegedly blocked from leaving the country for New York, where they were planning to meet.

by IBNS May 19, 2017

Ending three decades of howitzer draught India gets first artillery guns

New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS) : Three decades after the Bofors kickback controversy that thawed the pursuit to acquire howitzers, the Indian army on Thursday received the first two guns out of the 145 M777 ultra light artillery guns from the US, media reports said.

by IBNS May 17, 2017

23 militants killed in US airstrikes in Afghanistan

Kabul, May 18 (IBNS) : At least 23 militants were killed in airstrikes conducted by the US forces in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.

by IBNS May 17, 2017

Rahul Gandhi,Mamata Banerjee mourn Anil Madhav Dave's death

New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have condoled the death of Union Minister Anil Madhav Dave.

by IBNS May 17, 2017

Pakistan: Explosion damages gas pipeline

Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): A explosion hit the Sui gas pipeline near Madinatul Hikmat area of Pakistan's Manghopir on Thursday, media reports said.

by IBNS May 17, 2017

Anil Dave passes away, PM mourns

New Delhi,May 18 (IBNS) Union Environment Minister Anil Dave passed away on Thursday.

by IBNS May 17, 2017

Ohio: Teacher faces jailtime for having sex with student after inebriating him

Columbus, May 18 (IBNS): A former Ohio prep teacher has been sentenced to two-years jail-time by a local court for having sex with a student after inebriating him with alcohol, reports said.

by IBNS May 17, 2017

Indonesia: Two gay men sentenced to 85 lashes by Sharia court

Aceh, May 18 (IBNS): A Sharia court in Indonesia's Aceh province has sentenced two men to 85 lashes after finding them guilty of having gay sex, reports said.

by IBNS May 17, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: International Court of Justice to give verdict today

Hague, May 18 (IBNS): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is all set to give its verdict on the case related to former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav.

by IBNS May 17, 2017

Govt wants to silence my voice says Chidambaram on CBI raids

New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) : Hours after the CBI raids on his and his son's residences, former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday denied the allegation against him for being involved in Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearances for INX media.

by IBNS May 15, 2017

Afghanistan : At least 15 anti-Government militants killed

Afghanistan,May 16 (IBNS) : At least 15 anti-government armed militants were killed during the ongoing Silab-5 operations in eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan, the state-run Khaama Press said.

by IBNS May 15, 2017

IT raids in 22 places in Delhi on Lalu Prasad associates, CBI swoop on Chidambarams in Chennai

New Delhi/Chennai, May 16 (IBNS) : The Income Tax department on Tuesday conducted raids and surveys at 22 locations in Delhi and adjoining areas on the premises of companies and individuals connected with Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on charges of alleged benami deals worth Rs 1,000, media reports said.

by IBNS May 15, 2017