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