Belgium: Blast rocks sports centre, kills 1

Belgium: Blast rocks sports centre, kills 1

Brussels, Aug 27 (IBNS): A blast at a sports centre near Belgium's border with France has killed on person on Friday, media reports said.

by IBNS August 26, 2016

We need to change laws for rapid metamorphosis of India : PM Modi

We need to change laws for rapid metamorphosis of India : PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS) : Calling for a rapid metamorphosis of the country, and not a "gradual evolution," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said there is need to change laws to speed up the process.

by IBNS August 25, 2016

Allahabad HC stays arrest of six members of Mohammed Akhlaq's family

Allahabad HC stays arrest of six members of Mohammed Akhlaq's family

Allahabad, Aug 26 (IBNS): The Allahabad HC on Friday stayed the arrest of Mohammad Akhlaq's family in the Dadri lynching case, according to media reports.

by IBNS August 25, 2016

AAP's Punjab chief stung : faces corruption charges from within party

AAP's Punjab chief stung : faces corruption charges from within party

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS) : At a time wen Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party aims to make foray in Punjab in the upcoming Assembly elections,its state chief Suchcha Singh Chhotepur, stands accused of taking bribe for assigning constituencies to party candidates.

by IBNS August 25, 2016

Turkey: At least eight police killed in Cizre bomb blast

Turkey: At least eight police killed in Cizre bomb blast

Ankara, Aug 26 (IBNS): At least eight police officials were reported dead after a large car bomb hit a riot police headquarters in Cizre, south-east Turkey, media reports said.

by IBNS August 25, 2016

Maneka Gandhi launches eBox, online portal for reporting child sexual abuse

Maneka Gandhi launches eBox, online portal for reporting child sexual abuse

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS): Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday launched eBox, an online portal for reporting child sexual abuse.

by IBNS August 25, 2016

Bombay High Court allows women in Haji Ali Dargah

Bombay High Court allows women in Haji Ali Dargah

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IBNS) : The Bombay High Court on Friday ruled that women have the right to enter the inner sanctum of the famed 15th century Haji Ali Dargah.

by IBNS August 25, 2016

PM Modi greets Maneka Gandhi on birthday

PM Modi greets Maneka Gandhi on birthday

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on her birthday.

by India Blooms News Service August 25, 2016

Somalia: At least seven killed in Mogadishu restaurant attack

Somalia: At least seven killed in Mogadishu restaurant attack

Mogadishu, Aug 26 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in an attack on a sea side restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, reports said.

by IBNS August 25, 2016

Naidu happy with Rahul's U turn on RSS statement

Naidu happy with Rahul's U turn on RSS statement

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday lauded Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for his 'U turn' on RSS statement and said that 'wisdom has prevailed' on the Gandhi scion.

by IBNS August 24, 2016

Italy earthquake: Death toll touches 247

Italy earthquake: Death toll touches 247

Rome, Aug 25 (IBNS): At least 247 people were reported dead in the massive earthquake that rocked Italy on Wednesday, media reports said on Thursday.

by IBNS August 24, 2016

Afghanistan: Dozen killed in American Univ attack in Kabul

Afghanistan: Dozen killed in American Univ attack in Kabul

Kabul, Aug 25 (IBNS): At least 12 people were killed and another 30 injured in a coordinated militant attack on the American University in Kabul on Wednesday evening, reports said.

by IBNS August 24, 2016

Italy earthquake: Death toll touches 120

Italy earthquake: Death toll touches 120

Rome, Aug 25 (IBNS): The death toll in the earthquake which rocked Italy on Wednesday has touched 120, media reports said on Thursday.

by India Blooms News Service August 24, 2016

American University attack: Narendra Modi condemns

American University attack: Narendra Modi condemns

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the attack at the American University of Afghanistan in Dar-ul-Aman locality of capital Kabul on Wednesday.

by India Blooms News Service August 24, 2016

Narendra Modi wishes nation on Janmashtami

Narendra Modi wishes nation on Janmashtami

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami, which marks Lord Krishna's birthday.

by IBNS August 24, 2016

Kabul: 1 killed, 25 hurt in  American University  attack

Kabul: 1 killed, 25 hurt in American University attack

Kabul, Aug 25 (IBNS): At least one person has been killed and 25 others were injured as gunmen attacked with guns and bombs at the American University of Afghanistan in Dar-ul-Aman locality of capital Kabul on Wednesday, media reports said.

by IBNS August 24, 2016

UN relief wing monitoring situations in Italy and Myanmar after strong earthquakes

UN relief wing monitoring situations in Italy and Myanmar after strong earthquakes

New York, Aug 25 (Just Earth News): In the wake of powerful earthquakes on Wednesday in Italy and Myanmar, the United Nations relief wing is monitoring the situations, and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's spokesperson said the UN and its partners stand ready to support both countries and local actors should any humanitarian support be needed.

by IBNS August 24, 2016

As public figure you have to face criticism : Supreme Court tells Jayalalithaa

As public figure you have to face criticism : Supreme Court tells Jayalalithaa

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) : Reprimanding Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Jayalalithaa for slapping defamation cases against opposition leaders, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked her to learn to take criticism, NDTV reported.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Defence Minister seeks Navy reports on Scorpene Submarine data leak

Defence Minister seeks Navy reports on Scorpene Submarine data leak

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) : Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has sought a report from the Indian Navy on the leaks highly sensitive data Highly sensitive data detailing almost every aspect of the combat capability of India's Scorpene-class submarine.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Nalini Chidambaram summoned by Enforcement Directorate in connection with Saradha scam

Nalini Chidambaram summoned by Enforcement Directorate in connection with Saradha scam

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Finance Minister P. Chidamabram's wife, Nalini Chidambaram, in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam case.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Three arrested in connection with Gujarat journalist murder

Three arrested in connection with Gujarat journalist murder

Ahmedabad, Aug 24 (IBNS) : Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of Gujarat journalist Kishore Dave, reports said.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

North Korea test fires another SLBM despite protests

North Korea test fires another SLBM despite protests

Pyongyang, Aug 24 (IBNS): Despite protests from South Korea and the United States of America, North Korea test fired a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in waters off its east coast, offending their neighbours, reports said.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Rajnath Singh leaves for 2-day Kashmir visit

Rajnath Singh leaves for 2-day Kashmir visit

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday left for a two-day visit to Srinagar to take stock of the violence hit Kashmir.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Thailand: 1 killed in bomb blasts

Thailand: 1 killed in bomb blasts

Bangkok, Aug 24 (IBNS): At least one person was killed and several others were injured as a pair of bombs blast at main town of Pattani province in Thailand on Tuesday, media reports said.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

6.2 earthquake hits Italy

6.2 earthquake hits Italy

Rome, Aug 24 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit central Italy on Wednesday.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi calls India visit successful

Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi calls India visit successful

Kathmandu, Aug 23 (IBNS): Returning home, Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi said his visit to India was successful.

by India Blooms News Service August 23, 2016

Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel and Netaji were hanged by the British : Prakash Javadkar

Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel and Netaji were hanged by the British : Prakash Javadkar

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS) : As if following the footsteps of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose blunder on historical events created a stir in the recent past, Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadkar has said Jawahar Lal Nehru, Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose were among the martyred freedom fighters who were hanged.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Actor-politician Ramya faces sedition charge for praising Pakistan

Actor-politician Ramya faces sedition charge for praising Pakistan

Bengaluru, Aug 23 (IBNS) : Kannada actor-turned-politician Ramya faces a sedition charge over her comment "Pakistan is not a hell" as a lawyer has filed a case against the former Lok Sabha MP, reports said.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Deaf driver shot dead by US trooper over traffic violation

Deaf driver shot dead by US trooper over traffic violation

Miami, Aug 23 (IBNS) : Authorities have started investigation into a recent incident in which a trooper in North Carolina shot dead a deaf youth over traffic violation, media reports said.

by IBNS August 23, 2016

Skill India gets 22.6 INR German boost

Skill India gets 22.6 INR German boost

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Germany and India are deepening their cooperation on vocational education and skill development in India.

by IBNS August 23, 2016