Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourns Om Puri's death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourns Om Puri's death

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mourned the death of Bollywood actor Om Puri.

by IBNS January 06, 2017

Bollywood actor Om Puri passes away

Bollywood actor Om Puri passes away

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Bollywood actor Om Puri passed away on Friday, media reports said.

by IBNS January 06, 2017

India's record far better in Kashmir Valley than China's Xinjiang: Canada think tank report

India's record far better in Kashmir Valley than China's Xinjiang: Canada think tank report

Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS-Just Earth News) India has given the Muslim-majority Kashmir Valley population far greater political autonomy and cultural freedom than China has done in Xinjiang, which too is a Muslim-dominated province roiled by demand for separation from China, according to the International Forum for Rights and Security (IFRAS), a Canada-based think tank body.

by IBNS January 06, 2017

India will soon be a global player in the digital economy, says Google CEO

India will soon be a global player in the digital economy, says Google CEO

Kharagpur, Jan 5 (IBNS): CEO of tech-giant Google Inc, Sundar Pichai, who was at the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kharagpur, West Bengal on Thursday to interact with students of his alma mater, feels that India will soon be a global player in the digital economy.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

PM Modi reaches Patna Gandhi Maidan to attend Guru Govind Singh Prakash Parv celebrations

PM Modi reaches Patna Gandhi Maidan to attend Guru Govind Singh Prakash Parv celebrations

Patna, Jan 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the Gandhi Maidan in Patna to attend the 350th Prakash Parv celebrations of Guru Govind Singh on Thursday.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

Bengaluru : Four arrested for molesting woman on New Year's Eve

Bengaluru : Four arrested for molesting woman on New Year's Eve

Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IBNS) : Police have arrested four persons in connection with the molestation of a woman which was filmed on security cameras on New Year's Eve, whipping up nationwide uproar, reports said.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

Strict implementation of model code of conduct: Punjab chief electoral officer VK Singh

Strict implementation of model code of conduct: Punjab chief electoral officer VK Singh

Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IBNS): Chief Electoral Officer VK Singh has issued instructions to strictly implement model code of conduct in poll-bound Punjab, according to media reports on Thursday.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

Afghanistan: Jalalabad explosion kills at least one, heavy casualties feared

Afghanistan: Jalalabad explosion kills at least one, heavy casualties feared

Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in an explosion which rocked the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday morning, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump

Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump

Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has said on Wednesday that some people don't understand the 'movement', referring to his win in the US presidential polls.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen for allegedly breaching borders

Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen for allegedly breaching borders

New Delhi/Colombo, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, India, media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

Supreme Court dismisses Sasikala Pushpa's plea for CBI probe into Jayalalithaa's death

Supreme Court dismisses Sasikala Pushpa's plea for CBI probe into Jayalalithaa's death

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed petitions filed by rebel AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa and a youth organisation to order a CBI investigation into the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, The Hindu reported.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

BJP hails Modi's policy after UAE freezes Dawood's properties

BJP hails Modi's policy after UAE freezes Dawood's properties

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rejoiced the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly seized properties of underworld don and 1993 Mumbai serial blast mastermind Dawood Ibrahim, media reports said.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

Cable TV Show 2017 inaugurated in Kolkata

Cable TV Show 2017 inaugurated in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS): Cable TV Show 2017 Kolkata, one of the largest shows on satellite and cable television & broadband in India, was flagged off on Wednesday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Chief Guest, Janab Firhad Hakim, Minister-in-Charge of Municipal Affairs, inaugurated the event in the presence of Guest-of-Honour, Aroop Biswas, Minister-in-Charge, Housing & Youth Affairs, Government of West Bengal.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

Polls in five states from Feb 4 to March 8, UP election in seven phases

Polls in five states from Feb 4 to March 8, UP election in seven phases

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) : The Election Commission on Wednesday announced dates for the Assembly polls in five states between February 4 and March 8 stipulating a seven-phase polling for Uttar Pradesh, the biggest of all with 403 seats.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

EC announces Assembly election dates in five states

EC announces Assembly election dates in five states

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) : The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the dates and phases of Assembly elections for 5 states - Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Goa- to be held between February 4 and March 8.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

CBI arrests: Kejriwal accuses BJP of vendetta politics

CBI arrests: Kejriwal accuses BJP of vendetta politics

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Following TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay's arrest in connection with the Rose Valley money laundering scam, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the BJP of vendetta politics.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

Afghanistan: Security forces kill 58 militants including 10 ISIS fighters

Afghanistan: Security forces kill 58 militants including 10 ISIS fighters

Kabul Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 58 militants, including 10 ISIS fighters have been killed in various operations carried out by the Afghan security forces in the nation, local Khaama Press said.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

BJP leader's house bombed in Bengal after TMC MP's arrest

BJP leader's house bombed in Bengal after TMC MP's arrest

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS) : The house of a senior BJP leader in West Bengal was bombed allegedly by supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress late Tuesday night, hours after the attack on the party's state headquarters in Kolkata after the arrest of TMC MP Sudip Bandopadhyay in connection with the Rose Valley chit fund scam, reports said.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

Air Marshal Sanjay Sharma takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Air headquarters

Air Marshal Sanjay Sharma takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Air headquarters

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Air Marshal Sanjay Sharma assumed the responsibilities of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Air Headquarters, New Delhi, on Jan 1, 2017, an official release stated.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

DMK appoints MK Stalin as working president

DMK appoints MK Stalin as working president

Chennai, Jan 4 (IBNS): The DMK on Wednesday appointed party treasurer and opposition leader in the state assembly, MK Stalin, as its working president, reports said.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar sworn in as new Chief Justice of India

Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar sworn in as new Chief Justice of India

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar on Wednesday was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India.

by IBNS January 04, 2017

Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim

Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim

Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed North Korea's missile claim in a recent Twitter post.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

Kejriwal meets Nitish Kumar

Kejriwal meets Nitish Kumar

New Delhi/Patna, Jan 3 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

Dhaka: Fire breaks out at DCC market

Dhaka: Fire breaks out at DCC market

Dhaka, Jan 3 (IBNS): A massive fire has gutted DCC market in Dhakas Gulshan-1 area on Tuesday, media reports said.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

Sudip Bandopadhyay to apear before CBI today

Sudip Bandopadhyay to apear before CBI today

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IBNS): TMC MP Sudip Bandopadhyay is likely to appear before the CBI on Tuesday, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service January 03, 2017

 J&K: Militant killed in gunbattle

J&K: Militant killed in gunbattle

Srinagar, Jan 3 (IBNS): Security forces have killed a militant during a gun fight in Baramullah district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, media reports said.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

Narendra Modi to visit  Tirupati, join Indian Science Congress

Narendra Modi to visit Tirupati, join Indian Science Congress

New delhi, Jan 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he will visit Tirupati to join the Indian Science Congress.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

Turkey Attack: Manhunt for gunman continues, 12 arrested

Turkey Attack: Manhunt for gunman continues, 12 arrested

Istanbul, Jan 3 (IBNS): The Turkish Police have arrested 12 people so far as manhunt to nab the attacker who killed 39 people during a new year eve party at a nightclub here continued, media reports said on Tuesday.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

Trump dismisses North Korea nuclear threat

Trump dismisses North Korea nuclear threat

Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): Reacting to North Korea's threats, United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said the Asian nation would not develop a nuclear weapon hat might endanger US security.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

SC sacks BCCI chief Anurag Thakur

SC sacks BCCI chief Anurag Thakur

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): The Supreme Court (SC) of India on Monday ordered the removal of Anurag Thakur, BCCI president and sacked secretary Ajay Shirke, according to media reports.

by IBNS January 02, 2017