Turkish plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan, at least 32 dead

Turkish plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan, at least 32 dead

Bishkek, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least 32 people died after a Turkish cargo plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan on Monday morning, media reports said.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Three Hizbul militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Three Hizbul militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Three militants have been killed in an encounter with Security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, the army said on Monday

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Afghanistan: Abducted ICRC worker released after four weeks

Afghanistan: Abducted ICRC worker released after four weeks

Kabul/Geneva, Jan 16 (IBNS): An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worker, who was abducted in Afghanistan's Kunduz Province on Dec 19 last year, has been released and is with his family, an official release stated.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Trump slams NBC, Fox News

Trump slams NBC, Fox News

Washington, Jan 16 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam NBC News and Fox News, calling them 'bad' and the 'leaker of fake news' respectively.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Rahul Gandhi to interact with workers in Rishikesh today

Rahul Gandhi to interact with workers in Rishikesh today

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Rishikesh on Monday.

by India Blooms News Service January 16, 2017

Asif Ali Zardari leaves for Dubai

Asif Ali Zardari leaves for Dubai

Islamabad, Jan 16 (IBNS): Former Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari has left for Dubai, media reports said.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Pakistan Army Chief calls Afghanistan President, condoles loss of lives in recent attacks

Pakistan Army Chief calls Afghanistan President, condoles loss of lives in recent attacks

Islamabad, Jan 16 (IBNS): Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa made a telephone call to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani to condole the loss of lives in recent terror attacks in the country

by India Blooms News Service January 16, 2017

J&K: 3 militants killed

J&K: 3 militants killed

Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least three militants were killed during gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, officials said on Monday.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal greet nation on Lohri

Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal greet nation on Lohri

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri.

by IBNS January 13, 2017

Bangladesh: Shakib, Mushfiqur enter record books

Bangladesh: Shakib, Mushfiqur enter record books

Wellington, Jan 13 (IBNS): Bangladeshi cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mishfiqur Rahim have entered the record books by virtue of their partnership in the first and ongoing Test match against New Zealand in the latter's backyard.

by IBNS January 13, 2017

Tamil Nadu : DMK hit the street for statewide protest over Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu : DMK hit the street for statewide protest over Jallikattu

Chennai, Jan 13 (IBNS) : A day after the Supreme Court refused to pass a judgment on Jallikattu before Pongal, Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK), the main opposition in Tamil Nadu, called for a state-wide protest on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS January 13, 2017

Kashmir: Massive fire guts several buildings

Kashmir: Massive fire guts several buildings

Srinagar, Jan 13 (IBNS): A massive fire gutted several buildings, including two banks and a post office in Srinagar, reports said.

by IBNS January 13, 2017

Australian Health Minister quits over entitlements scandal

Australian Health Minister quits over entitlements scandal

Canberra, Jan 13 (IBNS): Australian Health Minister Sussan Ley has stepped down from her post after purchasing an apartment using taxpayers' money, a BBC report said.

by IBNS January 13, 2017

New changes announced in Ontario Premiers cabinet

New changes announced in Ontario Premiers cabinet

Toronto, Jan 13 (IBNS): With the aim of improving the quality of life of Ontario seniors, support the growth of small businesses and advance gender equality, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced Thursday changes to her cabinet at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Queen's Park, Toronto.

by IBNS January 13, 2017

9 killed in militants attacks in Syria

9 killed in militants attacks in Syria

Damascus, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in an explosion in Syrian city of Damascus on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.

by India Blooms News Service January 13, 2017

UN-backed campaign to help vaccinate millions of children against measles in north-east Nigeria

UN-backed campaign to help vaccinate millions of children against measles in north-east Nigeria

New York, Jan 13 (Just Earth News): A United Nations-supported mass vaccination campaign is set to start on Fridayto protect more than 4.7 million children against a measles outbreak in conflict-affected states in north-eastern Nigeria.

by IBNS January 13, 2017

Our school is even open to students suffering from dyslexia: Rupamala Singh

Our school is even open to students suffering from dyslexia: Rupamala Singh

Rupamala Singh, a woman donning many hats, including that of a journalist, educationist, and marketing and communication expert, speaks to Shilpa Salwan of IBNS about Hayde Heritage Academy, where she is the Principal.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Prohibition campaign : Twenty million people to participate in Bihar human chain programme

Prohibition campaign : Twenty million people to participate in Bihar human chain programme

Patna, Jan 12 (TheBiharPost): More than 20 million people will come out of their homes on January 21 to participate in worlds biggest human chain formation in Bihar.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Submarine Khanderi launched

Submarine Khanderi launched

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) : Khanderi, the second of Indian Navys Scorpene class stealth submarine, was launched on Thursday by Minister of state for Defence Subhash Bhamre paving the way for the vessel's sea trials.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

After Sushma Swaraj's warning Amazon drops Indian flag-themed doormats from website

After Sushma Swaraj's warning Amazon drops Indian flag-themed doormats from website

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) : After External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj threatened not to grant visas, Amazon has dropped Indian flag-themed doormats from its website, NDTV reported.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Congress mocks PM Modi, demonetisation

Congress mocks PM Modi, demonetisation

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Congress mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his move to demonetise higher currency notes.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

South Korea Scandal: Probe committee questions Samsung boss

South Korea Scandal: Probe committee questions Samsung boss

Seoul, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Probe committee in charge of the South Korean scandal, involving President Park Geun-hye, has interrogated Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong and has marked him as a suspect, media reports said.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Prime Minister Modi, Mamata Banerjee remember Swamiji

Prime Minister Modi, Mamata Banerjee remember Swamiji

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narenjdra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

As millions suffer water shortages in Syria, UN looks to keep potable supply safe

As millions suffer water shortages in Syria, UN looks to keep potable supply safe

New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): The United Nations expressed concern on Wednesday about fighting in the Wadi Barada area of west Damascus, which in addition to displacing thousands of people, has also restricted water supplies to some 5.5 million people in and around the Syrian capital.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Pakistan: UN expert calls for return of four disappeared human rights and social media activists

Pakistan: UN expert calls for return of four disappeared human rights and social media activists

New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert on Wednesday called on the Pakistani authorities to make it a top priority to locate, protect and return home four disappeared human rights and social media campaigners.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Russians in favour of naming street after Donald Trump

Russians in favour of naming street after Donald Trump

Ryazan, Russia, Jan 11 (IBNS): Donald Trump's Russia stance seemed to have struck a chord with the country's people as citizens in the town of Ryazan wants a street to be named after the incoming US President, a CNN report said.

by IBNS January 11, 2017

Former SL President Rajapaksa says 99-year land lease impinges on country's sovereign rights

Former SL President Rajapaksa says 99-year land lease impinges on country's sovereign rights

Colombo, Jan 11 (IBNS): Sri Lanka's former President Mahinda Rajapaksa clarified his stand on the current government leasing land to a Chinese company in the country's Hambantota Port area to build a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the media reported on Wednesday.

by IBNS January 11, 2017

Achche Din will come when Congress returns to power : Rahul Gandhi

Achche Din will come when Congress returns to power : Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS ) : Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of destroying the country's economy through his demonetisation move, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said good days will come only when the Congress comes to power in 2019.

by IBNS January 11, 2017

Saradha: CBI quizzes Kunal Ghosh, records his statement

Saradha: CBI quizzes Kunal Ghosh, records his statement

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday grilled suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh for nearly 12 hours in connection with its ongoing probe into Saradha chit fund scam and his statement was recorded by the investigators, officials said.

by India Blooms News Service January 11, 2017

Afghanistan: Twin blasts in Kandahar injure Governor, UAE Ambassador

Afghanistan: Twin blasts in Kandahar injure Governor, UAE Ambassador

Kabul. Jan 11 (IBNS): The Governor of Kandahar province and the UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan was injured in a twin blast which rocked the province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS January 11, 2017