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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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 01, 2017

Chhattisgarh: Bus accident kills 5, dozens injured

Chhattisgarh: Bus accident kills 5, dozens injured

Raipur, Jan 2 (IBNS): At least five people, including three women and a child, have been killed in a road accident in Chhattisgarh's Ghariaband district, media reports said.

by IBNS January 01, 2017

Kerala priest arrested for sexually abusing boy

Kerala priest arrested for sexually abusing boy

Kochi, Jan 2 (IBNS): A Christian priest has been arrested by law enforcers for allegedly molesting a 11-year-old boy, reports said.

by IBNS January 01, 2017

Supreme Court bans seeking votes in the name of religion

Supreme Court bans seeking votes in the name of religion

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS) : In a landmark judgement the Supreme Court on Monday said that no politician can seek votes in the name of religion, caste and creed as election is a secular exercise, reports said.

by IBNS January 01, 2017

Uttar Pradesh : Mulayam cancels party meeting, both factions of SP to head for Delhi today

Uttar Pradesh : Mulayam cancels party meeting, both factions of SP to head for Delhi today

Lucknow, Jan 2 (IBNS) : As the infighting in the Uttar Pradesh's ruling Samajwadi Party continued to touch new heights each day, Mulayam Singh Yadav, the beleaguered patriarch, on Monday cancelled a party meeting scheduled for December five and asked party candidates to head to their constituencies and prepare for the assembly elections.

by IBNS January 01, 2017

PM Narendra Modi reaches 26 ml followers on Twitter

PM Narendra Modi reaches 26 ml followers on Twitter

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reached 26 million followers on micro blogging site Twitter.

by IBNS January 01, 2017

Tribal outfits protest against Jharkhand CM following land law amendment

Tribal outfits protest against Jharkhand CM following land law amendment

Ranchi, Jan 2 (IBNS): Tribal outfits in Jharkhand protested against Chief Minister Raghubar Das following a recent amendment in the land law, reports said.

by IBNS January 01, 2017

Turkey attack: Manhunt underway for shooter

Turkey attack: Manhunt underway for shooter

Istanbul, Jan 2 (IBNS): A manhunt is currently on to nab the unknown person, who attacked a nightclub in Turkish capital Istanbul on Saturday, media reports said.

by IBNS January 01, 2017

Chinnamma takes oath as AIADMK chief

Chinnamma takes oath as AIADMK chief

Chennai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Sasikala Natarajan formally took over as the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Saturday in Chennai, according to media reports.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

Delhi CM Kejriwal welcomes new Governor Baijal

Delhi CM Kejriwal welcomes new Governor Baijal

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday welcomed the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

Anil Baijal is new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Anil Baijal is new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): Anil Baijal takes oath as new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on Saturday, according to media sources.

by India Blooms News Service December 30, 2016

Islamist terror greatest threat to Germany, says Merkel

Islamist terror greatest threat to Germany, says Merkel

Berlin, Dec 31 (IBNS): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has referred to Islamist terror as the greatest threat to her country, media reports said.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

Trump hails Putin as smart

Trump hails Putin as smart

Washington, Dec 31 (IBNS): In a move that will cause a significant discomfort to the present US government, President-elect Donald Trump has hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a smart man, following the latter's decision to not act against the US government's move to expel 35 Russian diplomats.

by IBNS December 30, 2016