Cte dIvoire: UN peacekeeping reduced during countrys progress towards stability
New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Reflecting the considerable and continued progress in consolidating peace and stability in Cte dIvoire, the Security Council on Wednesday cut a further 1,500 troops from the United Nations peacekeeping Mission, which played a major role in halting violence in the country after disputed elections in 2010.
UN chief condemns terrorist attack at Pakistani university
New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack by armed militants at Bacha Khan University in the city of Charsadda, Pakistan, which killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more.
Four killed, 50 injured as gunmen attack Pakistan university
Peshwar, Pakistan, Jan 20 (IBNS) Four people were killed as gunmen on Wednesday stormed into a university in Pakistan and opened fire where a poetry recital programme was going on in presence of 3000 students and 600 guests, reports said.
PSLV-C31 successfully launches India's Fifth Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1E
Bangalore, Jan 20 (IBNS) ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C31, successfully launched the 1425 kg IRNSS-1E, the fifth satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) Wednesday morning from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
Kerala businessman convicted for murdering security guard with his hummer
Thiruvantapuram, Jan 20 (IBNS) A wealthy businessman from Kerala has been convicted of driving his Hummer into a security guard in a fit of rage about a year ago.
Sensex hits 20-month low
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The BSE Sensex slumped nearly 2 per cent on Wednesday, while the 50-share Nifty index sunk over 135 points below 7,300 for first time since June 2, 2014, reports said.
Gunmen attack Pakistan university
Islambad, Jan 20 (IBNS) Three gunmen broke into a university in Charsada in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, local media reported.
Australia win toss, elect to bat
Canberra, Jan 20 (IBNS): In the fourth ODI match of the series, Australia won he toss and elected to bat first on Wednesday.
Fifth navigation satellite launched : India a step closer to desi-GPS
Sriharikota, Jan 20 (IBNS) India on Wednesday successfully launched its fifth navigation satellite in space -- IRNSS-1E on board PSLV-C31 rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
ISIS confirms Jihadi John's death
New York, Jan 20 (IBNS): Militant groups ISIS has confirmed that its British militant known as Jihadi John died last year in November.
Dalit Suicide: Kejriwal asks Modi to apologise to the nation
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the suicide of a dalit student in Hyderabad.
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'.
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