Second day of BJP's National Executive meeting on election strategy

Second day of BJP's National Executive meeting on election strategy

Allahabad, June 13 (IBNS) The second day's meeting of BJP's National Executive is underway in Allahabad on Monday with the leadership chalking out strategy for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states and deciding on the Chief Ministerial candidate for Uttar Pradesh, reports said.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Orlando nightclub firing: Trump calls US leadership weak and ineffective

Orlando nightclub firing: Trump calls US leadership weak and ineffective

Orlando (Florida), June 13 (IBNS) While the families of the people injured or killed were trying to come to grips with the horror unleashed at the gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, US presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted about his views on radical Islam and even said President should step down.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Kashmir separatist leaders oppose plans for Shainik and Pandit colonies

Kashmir separatist leaders oppose plans for Shainik and Pandit colonies

Srinagar, June 13 (IBNS) Upping the ante against setting up of colonies for Pandits and Sainiks in Kashmir, the separatist leaders of the state on Sunday asked people in a seminar to be ready to foil conspiracies aimed to change demography of the Valley.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

MIG-27 crashes in Jodhpur

MIG-27 crashes in Jodhpur

Jodhpur, Jun 13 (IBNS): A MIG-27 of Indian Air Force crashed in Jodhpur.Rajasthan, on Monday morning, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Rahul Gandhi to lead protest against drug abuse problem in Punjab

Rahul Gandhi to lead protest against drug abuse problem in Punjab

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) The day the Bombay High Court is supposed to give its verdict on the controversy surrounding the film 'Udta Punjab', Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will lead a protest in Punjab's Jalandhar on Monday to highlight drug abuse and the "collapse" of law and order in the state.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Fodder scam : Lalu Prasad appears in CBI court

Fodder scam : Lalu Prasad appears in CBI court

Ranchi, June 13 (IBNS) Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared in a special CBI court in Ranchi on Monday in connection with a multi-crore fodder scam, reports said.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

He was not a stable person: Ex-wife of suspected Orlando shooter says

He was not a stable person: Ex-wife of suspected Orlando shooter says

Orlando, June 13 (IBNS): The former wife of Orlando shooting suspect Omar Mateen has said he was an abusive husband who beat her repeatedly .

by India Blooms News Service June 13, 2016

Tamil Nadu: Teacher arrested, stripped of duty for burning students with camphor

Tamil Nadu: Teacher arrested, stripped of duty for burning students with camphor

Chennai, Jun 11 (IBNS): A female teacher was arrested and stripped from her duty after she allegedly placed burning camphor on the feet of 15 students, burning them, for poor academic results, reports said.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

West Bengal: Crude bombs recovered in Burdwan and North 24 Parganas

West Bengal: Crude bombs recovered in Burdwan and North 24 Parganas

Kolkata, Jun 11 (IBNS): Several crude bombs were found two different locations in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas and Burdwan districts on Saturday, reports said.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

Rajya Sabha polls begin : Keen contest between BJP and Congress

Rajya Sabha polls begin : Keen contest between BJP and Congress

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) : Voting has begun for 27 Rajya Sabha seats in seven states as both the ruling BJP and the opposition are in an all out effort to clinch it in their favour.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

1 arrested three years after murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar

1 arrested three years after murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar

Pune/Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): After a span of 36 months, the CBI arrested a man from Mumbai's Panvel area on Friday, in connection with the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, who was shot dead on the morning of Aug 20, 2013, reports said.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

Haryana teachers set to bid adieu to jeans?

Haryana teachers set to bid adieu to jeans?

Chandigarh, Jun 11 (IBNS): Jeans, a staple attire for the working class turned a trendy wear for everyone, is no longer a viable option for teachers in Haryana, after the government decided to ditch the denim recently, reports said.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

Monsoon likely to hit UP, surrounding areas by June 20

Monsoon likely to hit UP, surrounding areas by June 20

Kanpur, June 11 (IBNS): After monsoon commenced in coastal states of Kerala and Goa earlier this month, northern and central-northern states of Uttar Pradesh and its surrounding areas are likely to experience rainfall from June 20, according to reports.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

Hubble uncovers a mysterious Hermit

Hubble uncovers a mysterious Hermit

Washington, June 11 (IBNS): The drizzle of stars scattered across this image forms a galaxy known as UGC 4879. UGC 4879 is an irregular dwarf galaxy as the name suggests, galaxies of this type are a little smaller and messier than their cosmic cousins, lacking the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

UN determined to work collectively to ensure people worldwide are protected, says Ban

UN determined to work collectively to ensure people worldwide are protected, says Ban

New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):Speaking at a Security Council debate on the protection of civilians, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday stressed that the United Nations is determined to work collectively to support governments to protect their people, and to persuade parties to conflict to abide by their obligations.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

Four arrested in Delhi  for conspiring to kill Chhota Rajan

Four arrested in Delhi for conspiring to kill Chhota Rajan

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) Delhi Police has arrested four people who were allegedly conspiring to kill jailed underworld don Chhota Rajan at the behest of his rival Chhota Shakeel, reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

EC: Karnataka RS polls not cancelled but returning officer to file FIR

EC: Karnataka RS polls not cancelled but returning officer to file FIR

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Jun 10 (IBNS): With the Rajya Sabha (RS) polls scheduled for Saturday, the Election Commission (EC) has refused to stall the polls for Karnataka based on allegations of bribery but has asked the government to hand over the probe to the CBI, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Rajnath Singh likely to be BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh

Rajnath Singh likely to be BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhii, June 10 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to become BJP's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming UP Assembly election, media reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Kejriwal lauds Delhi govt., says water reaching all parts for the first time

Kejriwal lauds Delhi govt., says water reaching all parts for the first time

New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was all praise for his cabinet on Friday, as he stated that clean drinking water was now available in all parts of Delhi for the first time, taking place during his party's rule.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence : Rajnath Singh

Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence : Rajnath Singh

Mau, Uttar Pradesh, June 10 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said the Centre is ready to order a CBI probe into Mathura violence, if the Uttar Pradesh government asks for it, reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Gulbarg massacre : Sentencing of convicts likely today

Gulbarg massacre : Sentencing of convicts likely today

Ahmedabad, June 10 (IBNS) A special trial court in Ahmedabad is likely to pronounce on Friday the quantum of punishment to the 24 convicts in Gulbarg society massacre case..

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Indian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan

Indian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) An Indian woman working with an NGO was kidnapped in Kabul on Thursday night, media reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Bangladesh: Inmate of Hindu ashram killed

Bangladesh: Inmate of Hindu ashram killed

Pabna, June 10 (IBNS): Shocking Bangladesh, another inmate of a Hindu ashram in Pabnas Hemayetpur Upazila was killed by unknown attackers on Friday.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

M 6.2 quake strikes Indonesia's Lombok

M 6.2 quake strikes Indonesia's Lombok

Lombok, Jun 9 (IBNS): An earthquake with magnitude of 6.2 shook Indonesia's Lombok islands on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Chennai youth dies after hair transplantation

Chennai youth dies after hair transplantation

Chennai, June 9 (IBNS) A 22-year-old youth in Chennai has died two days after the surgery for hair transplantation, his parents have alleged.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Obama pledges support to LGBTI community, floats #LoveIsLove tweet

Obama pledges support to LGBTI community, floats #LoveIsLove tweet

Washington, Jun 9 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Wednesday, pledged his support towards the LGBTI community, by tweeting about equal dignity with the hashtag Love Is Love.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

PM Modi thanks Mexico, says Indo-Mexican bond will help the whole world

PM Modi thanks Mexico, says Indo-Mexican bond will help the whole world

Mexico City, jun 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is presently visiting Mexico as part of his five nation tour plan, thanked his hosts and said that the new bond between the two nations will benefit the whole world.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Tel Aviv shooting kills 4

Tel Aviv shooting kills 4

Tel Aviv, June 9 (IBNS) At least four people were killed as two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a popular open-air shopping and restaurant area in Israels Tel Aviv city on Wednesday, media reports said.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Narendra Modi, Mexican President dine together

Narendra Modi, Mexican President dine together

Mexico, June 9 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mexican President Enrique Pea Nieto dined together at a restaurant here.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Mexico supports India's NSG membership bid

Mexico supports India's NSG membership bid

Mexico City, June 9 (IBNS): In a significant move, Mexico has extended its support for India to become a member in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

by IBNS June 09, 2016