Govt rescues two abducted Indians in South Sudan, tweets Swaraj
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS): The Government of India has rescued two Indians, who were abducted in South Sudan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Friday.
South Korea: Park Geun-hye arrested, faces 13 charges
Seoul, Mar 31 (IBNS): Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested on Friday morning, local The Chosunilbo reported.
Trump warns US companies against job loss, ahead of China meeting
Washington, Mar 31 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has urged American companies to look for other alternatives and has warned against any further job losses, ahead of next week's meeting with China.
More must be done to place Syrian refugees; conflict sees worst violence in months UN
New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News): The worlds attention has moved away from Syria following the battle for Aleppo, despite the fact that the last few months have been some of the worst for civilians, the United Nations humanitarian chief on Thursday told the Security Council, reiterating calls for an end to the six year conflict.
Parliament passes Finance Bill as Lok Sabha rejects RS amendments
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : Backed by the dominant BJP and allied party members in the Lok Sabha, Parliament on Thursday approved the Finance Bill 2017 after the lower house rejected five amendments by the Rajya Sabha with regard to curbing more powers to taxmen and a cap on donation by companies to political parties.
Five die in Maharashtra as intense heat torments large parts of India
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Five people have died of heat stroke in Maharashtra as 40-plus temperatures scorching the state are feared to be precursors to a heat wave.
Triple Talaq issue to be heard during summer vacation : Supreme Court
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : A five-judge constitution bench will sit on May 11 during the summer vacation to hear the triple talaq case to take a decision on the legality of the long-practised tradition in the Muslim community that allows a husband to get instant divorce from wife by saying "talaq" three times, Chief Justice J S Khehar on Thursday said.
Uttar Pradesh : CM Adityanath convenes meeting with striking slaughterhouse owners
Lucknow, Mar 30 (IBNS) : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday invited representatives of slaughterhouses for talks to end the deadlock arising out of an indefinite strike, reports said.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh to chair 11th Standing Committee meeting of Inter-State Council
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 11th Standing Committee meeting of the Inter-State Council on April 9, 2017.
BJP chief Amit Shah returns to hero's welcome in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Mar 30 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members in Gujarat accorded a grand welcome to their National Party President Amit Shah, when he arrived at the state assembly in Gandhinagar on Thursday, according to media reports.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out in NRS hospital, no casualties
Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): A minor fire reportedly broke out at the state government-run Nil Ratan Sarkar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata's Sealdah area on Thursday, triggering panic among the patients and their family members.
Sushma Swaraj assures impartial probe and arrest of attackers on African students
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) : External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday assured the Rajya Sabha that an impartial investigation will take place and proper action will be taken against those who had attacked African students in Greater Noida on Monday last.
SBI Card launches SBI Card Unnati
New Delhi/ Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): SBI Card, one of Indias leading credit card issuers, on Wednesday announced the launch of a unique credit card, SBI Card Unnati, targeted at all SBI customers, including Jan Dhan account holders throughout the country.
Google launches knowledge graph in Bengali language
New Delhi/ Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): Aimed at helping Bengali speakers discover new information quickly, Google on Wednesday announced the introduction of Knowledge Graph in Bengali language on Google Search.
Kashmir weapon Snatching, accused surrender before police
Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir Police have claimed that a youth who along with his associates had snatched a rifle from a policeman in Jammu last weekend surrendered in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday.
PM Modi welcomes his Malaysian counterpart, says visit will strengthen bond
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed his Malaysian counterpart Mohammad Najib Tun Razak, who is due to visit the country for a 5-day state tour.
Militants threaten senior police officer's family, ransack house in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS) : Heavily armed militants believed to be belonging to the banned Hizbul Mujhaideen have threatened a senior police officer's family and ransacked the house in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Tuesday evening.
PM Modi urges people to check Infographics section of NM app
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to check out the Infographics section of the NM app.
Kashmir shuts down following civilian casualties
Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS): Normal life was affected in Kashmir valley due to a strike called by the Kashmir Separatist leadership against the killings of three civilians in Budgam district during a gunfight between militants and forces on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Anti terrorism operation kills senior Taliban leader Nasir Ahmad
Kabul, Mar 29 (IBNS): The most senior Taliban leader, Nasir Ahmad, has been killed in an anti-terrorism operation, local Khaama Press reported.
Noida: Police lodge FIR against Chinese official for insulting Indian flag
Noida, Mar 29 (IBNS): Around 2000 workers of mobile company Oppo demonstrated outside the company's Noida factory, demanding the arrest of a Chinese official for allegedly insulting the Indian flag, reports said.
US President Trump to host PM Modi later this year, says White House
Washington/New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received a phone-call from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, is expected to fly down to Washington for a state visit.
Civilian killed near Kashmir encounter site, seven others injured in firing
Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS) : One civilian was killed and seven others were injured as security forces opened fire on stone-pelting protesters, who gathered near the encounter site at Chadoora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district, reports said.
UP crackdown on illegal meat shops: Minister S Nath Singh says will meet delegation of meat processors today
Lucknow, Mar 28 (IBNS) : A delegation of meat processors is expected to meet Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Tuesday to discuss the Government crackdown on illegal slaughter houses and police "harassment" of those in the business.
Women should not enter places of worship during menstruation : Kerala Cong acting President
Thiruvanthapuram, Mar 28l (IBNS) : Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee acting president M M Hassan has reportedly said that women should not enter any place of worship during menstruation, CNN-News 18 reported.
PM extends New Year greetings to citizens across the Nation
New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his New Year greetings to the citizens across India who are celebrating the start of New Year.
India thump Aussies, take series 2-1; Regain Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Dharamshala, Mar 28 (IBNS): The Indian Test juggernaut rolled on, thumping Australia on the way, as the home side won the last Test and took the series 2-1.
Kashmir: Gunfight erupts between security forces, militants
Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS): A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and militants in central Kashmirs Budgam district, police said on Tuesday.
USA: Trump vows to eliminate all unnecessary rules
Washington, Mar 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump, who signed four bills under the Congressional Review Act that cancels regulations & eliminates unnecessary, job-killing rules, said he's eliminate all such rules, in a drive to 'Make America Great Again'.
Donald Trump calls PM Modi, congratulates him on recent poll victories
Washington/New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated the latter on his recent poll success.
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