Terrorism: Twitter blocks additional 235,000 accounts
New York, Aug 19 (IBNS): Micro-blogging site Twitter, which is used by celebrities, politicians and common man across the globe to share their ideas and opinions on numerous issues, on Friday said it has suspended additional 235,000 accounts for violating its policies related to promotion of terrorism in the last six months.
Argentina: Ruling to release woman jailed after miscarriage, a step forward for Human Rights
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): A ruling to release a woman sentenced to eight years in prison after having a miscarriage in Argentina is a step forward for human rights in the country, Amnesty International said.
Afghanistan: Ashraf Ghani wishes nation on I-Day
Kabul, Aug 18 (IBNS): Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani on Thursday wished his nation on the occasion of Independence Day.
Turkey: Car bomb detonation kills three, 50 injured
Ankara, Aug 18 (IBNS): At least three people died and 50 others sustained injuries following the detonation of a car bomb near a police station in Turkey's Elazig city, reports said.
Napoleon's army killer Scrub Typhus strikes Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS): When the official death toll, due to Dengue, reached 17 and Dengue cases crossed 3000 in West Bengal, another bacterial disease Scrub Typhus, which killed thousands of French military and political leader Napoleon's troops in early 19th century, has broken out in Kolkata, medical reports said.
Environment minister inaugurates public facilities in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Aug 18 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (I/C) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Anil Madhav Dave, inaugurated a night shelter for Narmada Parikrama pilgrims and several public facilities in the Jahanpur Gram Panchayat in Sihor district of Madhya Pradesh, under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, on Wednesday.
Nation building is our priority, says PM Modi at party worker's meet
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): Addressing party workers on Thursday in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his party's aim is to work inclusively towards the development of India.
Machali, world's oldest and most celebrated tigress dies
Jaipur, Aug 18 (IBNS) : Machali, the worlds oldest tigress in the wild, died on Thursday in Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje confirmed the news on Twitter.
Mumbai road mishap kills 5
Mumbai, Aug 18 (IBNS): At least five people were killed when a speeding car hit a tree on the Western Express in Mumbai.
Kashmir unrest : Four killed, 15 injured in firing after mob attack on police convoy
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IBNS) : Four civilians were killed and 15 others injured on Tuesday as security forces opened fire on protesters in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district on Tuesday, reports said.
Maharashtra doctor allegedly kills six, bodies found at farmhouse
Satara, Maharashtra, Aug 16 (IBNS) : The Maharashtra police have arrested a doctor, who in a chilling tale, has reportedly confessed to murdering six people, five of them women, and burying them at his farmhouse in Satara, reports said.
Peru: 5.4M quake kills at least 9, 52 others injured
Lima, Peru, Aug 16 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed and 52 others injured by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck Peru on Sunday night, reports said.
Petrol, diesel prices reduced
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): Petrol price has been reduced by Rs 1 a litre and diesel by Rs 2 per litre on Monday, officials said.
Rio: PV Sindhu, K Srikanth reach quater-finals
Rio, Aug 16 (IBNS): Keeping alive hopes for India to clinch medals, Indian shuttlers PV Sindu and K Srikanth reached the quater-finals of the Rio Olympics.
New York imam killing: One arrested
New York, Aug 16 (IBNS): A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of an imam and his assistant in New York, media reports said.
Brand Summit by Globsyn alumni to strengthen B-school
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): The second day of the two-day Brand Summit organised by Globsyn Business School (GBS) Alumni Association, on Sunday, was marked by a special session where Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia addressed the gathering.
Our aim is to wipe out black money from Indian economy, says IT Director in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): The aim of the Income Tax Department is to wipe out black money from the Indian economy, said S.S. Rana, Director of Income Tax Department (Intelligence & Criminal Investigation), Kolkata at a conference on Friday.
Indian Tricolour flies high in Canada
Toronto, Aug 16 (IBNS): Over 600 hundred people of Indian origin gathered together to celebrate the Indian Independence Day at the Consulate of India Office in Toronto on Monday.
Tennis : Andy Murray clinches Olympics gold in Olympics
Rio, Aug 15 (IBNS): Britain Tennis star Andy Murray clinched his second Olympics gold medal by beating Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro.
Usain Bolt clinches gold medal
Rio, Aug 15 (IBNS): Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt clinched gold in the Olympic 100m event by beating American Justin Gatlin here.
Terrorists open fire on security forces, 4 jawans injured
Srinagar, Aug 15 (IBNS): Terrorists opened fire on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowhatta area which left at least four jawans injured on Monday, media reports said.
Modi slams Pakistan for glorifying terrorism: PM
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at Pakistan for 'glorifying' terrorism.
Violence has no place in our society: Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said violence has no place in Indian society.
India must reach new heights: Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Addressing the nation from the iconic Red Fort on the ocassion of the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the energy in India must help the nation reach new heights of success.
JFK terminal evacuated amid reports of shots fired
New York, Aug 15 (IBNS): Amid reports of shots fired in the departure area, the police on Monday evacuated Terminal 8 at JFK airport in New York, media reports said.
Manipal Global Academy of IT hosts global internship program for Chinese students in Android App development
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IBNS): Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) of Bangalore joins hand with Jian Qiao University and Nanchang University from China for a global internship program in Android app development.
Kidnapped Pakistani copter crew released by Taliban: Reports
Kabul/Islamabad, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Taliban militants have released the six kidnapped Pakistani helicopter crew, Khaama Press reported.
Policeman killed, another injured,in accidental firing in Assam's Karbi Anglong
Guwahati, Aug 13 (IBNS) : An Assam Polices jawan was killed and another injured in an accidental firing in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Saturday morning, officials said.
Malaysian police arrest IS suspects
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 13 (IBNS): Malaysian police have arrested nine IS militants, suspected to have a role in a bar attack which took place in Kuala Lumpur in June, reports said.
Security heightened along Wagah border following warning against Taliban suicide attack
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) : India and Pakistan have tightened security along the Wagah border after Islamabad sounded an alert against a possible suicide attack by Taliban, reports said on Saturday.
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