Actor Soumitra Chatterjee turns 81
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS) From playing an onscreen sleuth to Devdas, the ultimate tragic character in the history of Indian cinema, Soumitra Chatterjee has done it all. The actor turns a year older as he celebrates his 81st birthday on Tuesday.
Protests outside Dattatreya's home over Hyderabad student's suicide
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IBNS) Police dragged and detained protesters on Tuesday morning outside the home of union minister Bandaru Dattatreya, who has been accused of aiding the suicide of a student at the Hyderabad Central University on Sunday.
Kolkata hit-and-run case: Third accused Johny arrested
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): The Anti Rowdy Squad of the Kolkata Police on Tuesday morning arrested the third accused in connection with the killing of an Airman, who was knocked down by a speeding Audi car during the Republic Day parade practice in Kolkata's Red Road, sources said.
Venus Williams exits Australian Open
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): In a shocking exit, ex-world number 1 Venus Williams crashed out of the Australian Open after being defeated in the first round clash by Johanna Konta.
WhatsApp drops subscription fee
California, Jan 19 (IBNS) Messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it will no more charge the subscription fee.
5.4 earthquake hits Taiwan
Beijing, Jan 19 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Tuesday, officials said.
Our entrepreneurs should build start-ups together: Sushma Swaraj tells in Israel
Jerusalem, Jan 19 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said entrepreneurs of India and Israel should build start-ups together.
Ink attack on Arvind Kejriwal: Woman arrested
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) The woman who threw ink on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a public meeting on Sunday,has been arrested, reports said.
Kolkata Audi hit-and-run : Second arrest in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) Police have made the second arrest in connection with the death of an Indian Air Force personnel, who was knocked down by a speeding car during a Republic Day parade practice in Kolkata.
Dalit research scholar "suicide" rattles Hyderabad university campus
Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IBNS) The alleged suicide of a 22-year-old Dalit research scholar at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) following his alleged ouster from hostel earlier, has triggered a wave of protest.
DMK chief Karunanidhi appears before court in case by Jayalalithaa
Chennai, Jan 18 (IBNS) DMK supremo M Karunanidhi on Monday appeared personally in the court in connection with a defamation case filed by his political rival, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, even as the case was adjourned till March 3.
American contractors missing in Iraq
Baghdad, Jan 18 (IBNS): Three American contractors went missing in Iraq, media reports said on Monday.
UN chief says humanitarian finance gap is a 'solvable problem'
New York, Jan 18 ( Just Earth News/IBNS): Highlighting that people around the world are living at an age of mega-crises, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the launch of a new report on finding solutions to the growing gap between the increasing numbers of people in need of assistance and sufficient resources to provide relief.
Jason-3 launches to monitor global sea level rise
Washington, Jan 18 (IBNS) Jason-3, a U.S.-European oceanography satellite mission with NASA participation that will continue a nearly quarter-century record of tracking global sea level rise, lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Sunday at 10:42 a.m. PST (1:42 p.m. EST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Tennis: Top players involved in match-fixing?
London, Jan 18 (IBNS): In a shocking revelation, sixteen top Tennis players, including Grand Slam winners, were suspected to be involved in match-fixing, it was alleged on Sunday.
Globsyn Skills hosts National Skill Convocation in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): Globsyn Skills (GSDL), in association with the National Skills Development (NSDC), hosted the second edition of its National Skills Convention in Kolkata on Saturday to recognize over 1100 trainees.
Rahul hopeful of winning BMC elections
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS) Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi who visited Mumbai on Friday said he is hopeful of winning BMC elections, according to reports.
Woman allegedly raped at gunpoint inside SUV in Noida
Noida, Jan 16 (IBNS) A 30-year-old woman has allegedly been raped at gun point by four men inside a moving SUV in Noida, reports said.
'Confident' Kejriwal lauds Delhi, to roll another odd-even scheme
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) The Delhi Odd-Even plan which the state recently observed for a fortnight, made Arvind Kejriwal confident as the Delhi CM is now planning to have another such scheme in 'improved form'.
Malda violence: BJP delegation to meet President today
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) A delegation of BJP leaders is expected to meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday over the violence in West Bengal's Malda district, where a huge mob set fire to the local police station earlier this month.
PM Modi writes a letter to farmers, promises aid
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote a letter to the farmers of India, pledging better care for them.
PM Modi to join #StartupIndia movement
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to join #StartupIndia movement Saturday, where he will interact with start-up entrepreneurs in the evening.
Al-Ababil Army make a 'deal' of prisoners exchange with IS
Rif Dimashq, Jan 16 (IBNS)The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Saturday said Al-Ababil Army has made a 'deal' with the Islamic State over prisoners exchange in Syria's Rif Dimashq area.
20 killed in Burkina Faso Hotel attack
Ouagadougou, Jan 16 (IBNS) Gunmen attacked a hotel in Burkina Faso's Ouagadougou that killed at least 20 people, media reports said.
Won't cancel odd-even rule for vehicles in Delhi : Supreme court
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the odd-even traffic experiment for Delhi will not be cancelled, reports said.
Six killed in Indonesia terror attack
Jakarta, Jan 14 (IBNS) At least six people were killed in multiple blasts on Thursday in the heart of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, which president Joko Widodo a terror act.
Thousands throng Haridwar for Makar Sankranti holy bath
Haridwar, Jan 14 (IBNS) Thousands of devotees swarmed the 'Har ki Pauri' ghat in Haridwar to take first festive bath on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during the Ardh Kumbh mela on Thursday morning, reports said.
Delhi murder: Police arrest 5 people, detains 2
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested five and detained two persons in connection with a triple murder case which took place on Sunday.
India to announce decision on Foreign Secretary talks with Pakistan today
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS) India is expected to announce its decision on Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan, media reports said.
Three dead in multiple blasts in Jakarata
Jakarta, Jan 14 (IBNS) At least three persons were killed in multiple blasts in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday, reports said.
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