Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges students and teachers to share exam views
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday has urged students and teachers to share their exam experiences for the latest edition of Mann Ki Baat, his monthly radio show.
Donald Trump to take oath as 45th US President today
Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): Commencing a fresh chapter in US politics, Donald Trump will take oath as the 45th President of the United States of America on Friday.
Syria: Ceasefire a disappointment for aid access; UN envoy invited to Astana talks
New York, Jan 20 (Just Earth News): Despite a cessation of hostilities in war-ravaged Syria, aid workers are still unable to reach many people desperately needing assistance, the United Nations reported on Thursday, also announcing that Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura will attend upcoming talks in the Kazakh capital of Astana.
Income Tax Department holds a conference in Kolkata to apprise bankers about the very recent amendments made in Income Tax Rules
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Directorate of Income Tax Intelligence and Criminal Investigation held a conference at the Aayakar Bhawan recently, on Furnishing of Statement of Financial Transactions under the Income Tax Act & Rules with senior officers of all banks, including cooperative banks, rural banks and post offices, to apprise them about the very recent amendments brought into the Income Tax Rules 114B,114C, 114D and 114E and Form 61A on furnishing information to the Income Tax Department about cash deposits in individual accounts for the period of both pre- and post- demonetization .
Industrialization Growth and Way Forward for West Bengal
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): Statistics reveals that the rate of industrial power consumption in WBSEDCL area during last few years has been decreasing rapidly.
Jallikattu wrangle continues, PM says matter sub-judice, TN wants ordinance
New Delhi/Chennai, Jan 19 (IBNS): The wrangle over Jallikattu (a bull-taming sport) of Tamil Nadu, banned by the Supreme Court in May 2014 continues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the matter is sub-judice in reply to TN Chief Minister's request for an ordinance on the matter, according to media reports.
At least 24 school children die in UP accident
Etah, Jan 19 (IBNS): At least 24 school children perished to death following an accident in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district, media reports said.
Union Budget 2017: Document printing to start, FM Jaitley to attend Halwa ceremony
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): Printing of Union Budget 2017 documents will start on Thursday with 'Halwa' ceremony, media reported.
Bengaluru: Woman throws acid at ex-lover's face
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IBNS): In a first for Bengaluru, a woman was arrested by the police for allegedly throwing acid at her ex-lover's face, reports said.
Congress veteran N D Tiwari joins BJP
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) : Veteran Congress leader from Uttarakhand Naryan Dutt Tiwari on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party along with his son Rohit Shekhar ahead of the Uttarakhand Assembly elections, reports said.
Former Apprentice participant files defamation suit against Trump
Washington, Jan 18 (IBNS): Summer Zarvos, a former participant in the American reality show Apprentice, has filed a defamation suit against US President-elect Donald Trump, after the later failed to retract his words, media reports said.
Nigeria: Military accidentally drops bomb on refugees, kills at least 52
Abuja, Jan 18 (IBNS): An error by the Nigerian military turned fatal as they accidentally dropped a bomb on a refugee camp in Rann, killing at least 52 people and injuring hundreds, reports said.
Salman Khan acquitted by Jodhpur court in Arms Act case
Jodhpur, Jan 18 (IBNS) : A Jodhpur court on Wednesday acquitted Bollywood star Salman in an Arms Act case in connection with the alleged black buck killing in 1998, reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 37 Taliban militants killed in joint operations
Kabul, Jan 18 (IBNS): At least 37 Taliban insurgents, including eight top leaders, have been killed in joint operations by the Afghan army, local Khaama Press reported.
Jallikattu Row: Virender Sehwag urges people to protest peacefully
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Reacting on the recent Jallikattu dissent, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has urged people to protest peacefully.
Pakistan: Fire erupts in college, no casualty
Wana,Pakistan,Jan 18 (IBNS): A fire had erupted at Government College Wana in Pakistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Child pornography: US national arrested in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IBNS): A US citizen has been arrested from Hyderabad for allegedly circulating child pornography on the internet, media reports said on Wednesday.
Not happy winning against my father, but this fight was necessary : Akhilesh Yadav to NDTV
Lucknow, Jan 17 (IBNS) : A day after he came winner in the turf war over party symbol, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday told NDTV that the victory against father Mulayam Singh Yadav did not make him happy, but the fight was necessary.
Genome map of beaver: Canadian scientists' gift to nation's 150th birthday
Toronto, Jan 17 (IBNS): Scientists in Canada decided to offer a unique gift to the nation on its 150th birthday in the form of sequencing the genome of the Canadian beaver, media reports said.
Mexico: Gunman kills five in nightclub shooting
Cancun, Jan 17 (IBNS): An unknown gunman opened fire at a night club in Mexico's Cancun, killing at least five people and injuring nine others, media reports said.
Miami: At least 8 injured following shooting at MLK Day event
Miami, Jan 17 (IBNS): At least eight people, including five juveniles, were injured following a shooting that took place at a Martin Luther King Day event in Miami, reports said.
IMF cuts India's growth rate following demonetisation stress
Washington, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a setback for the Indian government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India's growth rate to 6.6 percent for the current fiscal year, a decrease by one percent from its previous estimate.
Mamata Banerjee pays homage to former CM Jyoti Basu on death anniversary
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid homage to former Chief Minister of the state Jyoti Basu on his death anniversary.
Turkey nightclub attack: Suspect captured
Ankara, Jan 17 (IBNS): Security officials have arrested the main suspect in the New Year's Eve attack at a night club in Istanbul, media reports said.
New UN manual aims to address management of violent extremists in prison settings
New York, Jan 17 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the challenges brought on by and the need to address violent extremism and radicalization in prisons, the United Nations agency mandated to prevent international crime and assist criminal justice reform unveiled a new manual that offers practical advice on managing violent extremist prisoners, disengaging them from violence and facilitating their social reintegration upon release.
Turkish plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan, at least 32 dead
Bishkek, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least 32 people died after a Turkish cargo plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan on Monday morning, media reports said.
Three Hizbul militants killed in Kashmir encounter
Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Three militants have been killed in an encounter with Security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, the army said on Monday
Afghanistan: Abducted ICRC worker released after four weeks
Kabul/Geneva, Jan 16 (IBNS): An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worker, who was abducted in Afghanistan's Kunduz Province on Dec 19 last year, has been released and is with his family, an official release stated.
Trump slams NBC, Fox News
Washington, Jan 16 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam NBC News and Fox News, calling them 'bad' and the 'leaker of fake news' respectively.
Rahul Gandhi to interact with workers in Rishikesh today
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Rishikesh on Monday.
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