Nabha jailbreak: Khalistani terrorist Harminder Singh Mintoo arrested

Nabha jailbreak: Khalistani terrorist Harminder Singh Mintoo arrested

Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IBNS): Harminder Singh Mintoo, the Khalistani terrorist who escaped prison in the massive Nabha jailbreak on Sunday, was arrested near Delhi border, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service November 28, 2016

PM Modi condoles Fidel Castro's death

PM Modi condoles Fidel Castro's death

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Fidel Castro, Cuba's former President and leader of the communist movement.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

President Mukherjee condoles Castro's death

President Mukherjee condoles Castro's death

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee condoled the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro, who breathed his last on Saturday.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

England elect to bat first, lose four wickets

England elect to bat first, lose four wickets

Mohali, Nov 26 (IBNS): Electing to bat first after winning the coin toss, the English team lost four quick wickets, tottering at 92 at lunch on the first day of the third Test match against India on Saturday.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro dies, aged 90

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro dies, aged 90

Havana, Nov 26 (IBNS): Former Cuban President and communism poster boy for decades, Fidel Castro breathed his last on Saturday, according to Cuban state TV.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

150 shanties gutted in devastating fire in Jammu

150 shanties gutted in devastating fire in Jammu

Srinagar, Nov 26 (IBNS) : At least three people were killed and six others injured in a devastating fire that destroyed over 150 'Jhuggis' (shanties) in Jammu on Saturday, officials said.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

Corruption charges filed against AAP leader by CBI

Corruption charges filed against AAP leader by CBI

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed corruption charges against AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, reports said.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

Digvijaya Singh urges Indo-Pak governments to engage in dialogue

Digvijaya Singh urges Indo-Pak governments to engage in dialogue

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday lashed out at both the Indian and Pakistani governments, terming them as crazy.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

Police arrests old-age home owner in WB child trafficking racket

Police arrests old-age home owner in WB child trafficking racket

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday late evening arrested the owner of an old-age home in Kolkata in connection with its ongoing probe into a child trafficking racket in the state, officials said.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Embassy of Ethiopia host interactive session with Asfaw Dingamo

Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Embassy of Ethiopia host interactive session with Asfaw Dingamo

Kolkata, Nov 25 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the Embassy of Ethiopia in Delhi organized an Interactive Session with Asfaw Dingamo, Ambassador of Ethiopia to India on Friday in the Chamber premises.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

Demonetisation : Rajya Sabha adjouned once again as Opposition demands Modi's presence

Demonetisation : Rajya Sabha adjouned once again as Opposition demands Modi's presence

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) : Amid uproar and slogan shouting, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the second time till 3 pm on Thursday as the Opposition refused to let the proceedings go on pressing for the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during debate on demonetisation.

by IBNS November 24, 2016

Two killed, eight injured in Reliance fire in Jamnagar

Two killed, eight injured in Reliance fire in Jamnagar

Jamnagar, Nov 24 (IBNS) : Two persons were killed and eight others injured after a fire broke out at the refinery site of Reliance Industries in Gujarat's Jamnagar on Thursday early morning, reports said.

by IBNS November 24, 2016

Rape accused Bihar lawmaker Rajballav Yadav to go back to jail, Supreme Court orders

Rape accused Bihar lawmaker Rajballav Yadav to go back to jail, Supreme Court orders

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court has rejected the bail granted to Bihar lawmaker Rajballabh Yadav, accused of raping a 15-year-old school girl and ordered him to go back to jail, reports said.

by IBNS November 24, 2016

ISIS beheads 15 Iraqi soldiers

ISIS beheads 15 Iraqi soldiers

Duhok , Nov 24 (IBNS): Militant group ISIS has executed 15 Iraqi soldiers in central Mosul area of Iraq, media reports said on Thursday.

by IBNS November 24, 2016

China: Construction equipment collapse leaves 40 killed

China: Construction equipment collapse leaves 40 killed

Beijing, Nov 24 (IBNS): The platform of a power plant's cooling tower under construction in China collapsed on Thursday, leaving at least 40 people killed, media reports said.

by IBNS November 24, 2016

PM Modi likely to attend Parliament today

PM Modi likely to attend Parliament today

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Rajya Sabha on Thursday following a ruckus over his absence from the Parliament by opposition leaders, reports said.

by IBNS November 24, 2016

Child trafficking racket busted in West Bengal: 4 more booked from Kolkata

Child trafficking racket busted in West Bengal: 4 more booked from Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS): Days after busting a newborn baby trafficking racket in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday arrested four more persons from Kolkata for their involvement in the racket, officials said.

by IBNS November 24, 2016

6.1 earthquake hits Japan

6.1 earthquake hits Japan

Tokyo, Nov 24 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Thursday, officials said.

by IBNS November 24, 2016

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry , Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan organise Pulse 2016

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry , Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan organise Pulse 2016

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations reaffirmed in their recent publication that pulses can help to improve health, nutrition, biodiversity, food security and climate change adaptation.

by IBNS November 23, 2016

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan dies in IED blast

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan dies in IED blast

Raipur, Nov 22 (IBNS) A CRPF sun-inspector was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, media reports said.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

Demonetisation: Why not PM speaks in House, asks Rahul Gandhi

Demonetisation: Why not PM speaks in House, asks Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked why Prime Minisiter Narendra Modi is not speaking on the issue of demonetisation in Parliament.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

By-elections 2016: Puducherry CM wins, CPI-M wins in Tripura

By-elections 2016: Puducherry CM wins, CPI-M wins in Tripura

Puducherry/Bhopal/Agartala, Nov 22 (IBNS): Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy won the Nellithoppe bypoll with a margin of 11,144 votes, defeating his nearest rival Om Sakthi Sekhar of AIADMK, according to media reports on Tuesday.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

PM Modi tweets seeking feedback on notes ban in survey on app

PM Modi tweets seeking feedback on notes ban in survey on app

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) : As the opposition parties cry hoarse, vowing to build up a movement against demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday went straight to the people, seeking their opinion on the move in a survey.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

Taliban leader Zarqawi killed in Afghanistan

Taliban leader Zarqawi killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prominent Taliban leader Majid Zarqawi was killed during an operation by the Afghan forces, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

Demonetisation: PM Modi meets his BJP lawmakers

Demonetisation: PM Modi meets his BJP lawmakers

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Amid a joint opposition by rival forces, Prime Minisiter Narendra Modi met his own BJP party MPs on Tuesdaymorning to discuss the situation arising out of the currency ban to curb black money flow in the economy.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

Two LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Two LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, Nov 22 (IBNS) At least two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Hajin in Bandipora district.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

7.3 earthquake hits Japan

7.3 earthquake hits Japan

Tokyo, Nov 22 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Tuesday, officials said.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

FarEye ranks among one of India's 50 fastest growing tech companies

FarEye ranks among one of India's 50 fastest growing tech companies

New Delhi Nov 21 (IBNS): Technology company FarEye which helps enterprises run their business operations more efficiently has entered the prestigious list of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winners for 2016.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

Demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee to hold rallies in UP, Punjab, Bihar

Demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee to hold rallies in UP, Punjab, Bihar

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Hitting out at the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre over demonetisation issue, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that her party will hold rallies in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab against Narendra Modi's decision of scrapping 500/1000 rupees notes.

by India Blooms News Service November 21, 2016

Farmers can buy seeds with old rupees 500 from select outlets

Farmers can buy seeds with old rupees 500 from select outlets

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): The Union government has decided to allow farmers to purchase seeds with old 500 rupee notes, according to media reports..

by IBNS November 21, 2016