ISIS leader killed in Afghanistan, says US
Washington, Aug 13 (IBNS): ISIS leader Hafiz Sayed Khan was killed during a US drone strike last month, US authroties said.
A political solution is the only solution, UN says, as rising violence deepens crisis in Yemen
New York, Aug 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Friday sounded the alarm over a spike in violence in crisis-torn Yemen, as the world bodys human rights wing reported the number of civilian casualties in the conflict has been steadily mounting, with some 815 casualties since April alone.
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die, Chairman says highly productive session
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS) : The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday after what the Chairman described as a "highly productive session" that witnessed the passage of several key bills, including GST bill.
Shah Rukh Khan detained at US airport again, US envoy says sorry
Los Angeles, Aug 12 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was detained by US immigration department officials at the Los Angeles airport on Friday, the incident occurring again after similar detentions before even as the US ambassador to India apologised for the inconvenience.
Curfew imposed allover Kashmir as separatists undertake protest programme
Srinagar, Aug 12 (IBNS) : Authorities have imposed curfew in all ten districts across kashmir Valley to foil the protest programme called by separatist groups on Friday.
Gunmen fire 100 rounds from AK47, Uttar Pradesh BJP leader critical
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS) : An Uttar Pradesh BJP leader, Brijpal Teotia, was critically injured after attackers, armed with assault rifles, made a brush fire of at least 100 rounds at his SUV near Delhi on Thursday night, NDTV reported.
You may try to paint Modi, but can't dent his image: M Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday took apart the Congress and came to the defence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who's under the pump following several reports of atrocities against the backward caste people.
Philippines: Paraaque City Jail explosion kills 10
Manila. Aug 12 (IBNS): At least 10 people were killed as an explosion hit Paraaque City Jail in Philippines on Thursday, media reports said.
Blasts rock southern Thailand
Bangkok, Aug 12 (IBNS) : A series of blasts rocked southern Thailand on Friday, media reports said.
Shahs Rukh Khan detained at US airport
Los Angeles, Aug 12 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was detained by US immigration department officials at the Los Angeles airport on Friday.
Manipal Global Academy of IT hosts global internship program for Chinese students
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) of Bangalore has joined hand with Jian Qiao University and Nanchang University from China for a global internship program in Android app development.
Class ten student of Gurgaon confined in Delhi flat, gang-raped for two days
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS) : The parade of incidents of violence against women in the national capital continues as a 16-year-old girl has been gang-raped for two days allegedly by two men in a south Delhi flat.
Pakistan: Quetta explosion injures 13
Quetta, Aug 11 (IBNS): At least 13 people were injured as an explosion rocked near Saryab Flyover in Pakistan's Quetta area on Thursday, media reports said.
Two death row convicts escape from Pakistan jail
Azad Kashmir, Aug 11 (IBNS): Two death row convicts escaped from Kotli Jail in Pakistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Karachi: Rangers kill four militants planning to attack on I-Day
Karachi,, Aug 11 (IBNS): Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday shot dead 'terrorists' in Karachi.
Pakistan: Explosion in Quetta injures 4
Quetta, Aug 11 (IBNS): An explosion close to the Saryab Flyover in Pakistan's Quetta city which left at least four people injured, media reports said.
Cassini finds flooded Canyons on Titan
California, Aug 11 (IBNS): NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found deep, steep-sided canyons on Saturn's moon Titan that are flooded with liquid hydrocarbons.
Brathwaite smashes 53 no, West Indies post 107 for one
Gros Islet, Aug 11 (IBNS): Losing the wicket of Leon Johnson (23), West Indies finished the second day's proceedings at 107 runs for the loss of one wicket here on Wednesday.
Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): The successful Indo-Swiss Women's doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis have decided to split and face each other on the court for the rest of the season, ending a dream run for the duo in tennis.
South Sudan crisis deepens as once-stable areas fall into violence UN relief chief
New York, Aug 11 (Just Earth News): Recently returned from a three-day visit to South Sudan, United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen OBrien on Wednesday painted a grave picture of the enormous humanitarian crisis facing the worlds newest country and the devastating impact of the ongoing violence on its people.
Quetta hospital blast: At least 53 casualties reported
Quetta, Pakistan, Aug 8 (IBNS): The casualties in the Quetta civil hospital explosion have risen to 53, while 57 others are reportedly injured, media reports said.
Afghanistan: 12 ISIS loyalists killed in clean-up operations
Kabul, Aug 8 (IBNS): At least 12 ISIS militants were killed and 19 others injured in a clean-up operation by the Afghan military forces, reports said.
Five-year-old Bihar child, abducted for Rs. 25-crore ransom, rescued from Nepal
Katihar, Bihar, Aug 8 (IBNS) : A five-year-old Bihar girl, who was kidnapped to Nepal for a ransom of Rs. 25 crore, reunited with her parents on Monday morning after a a former parliamentarian's son revealed her whereabouts to the police, NDTV reported.
Narendra Modi discusses Kashmir with Rajnath Singh, Opposition tears into Govt in RS
Raising the issue, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad alleged that the Government seems to be watching a 'tamasha' (fun game) as the Kashmir valley is burning with no action being taken to control the situation.
Afghanistan: Kabul explosion leaves one dead, three injured
Kabul, Aug 8 (IBNS): At least one person died and three others were injured in an explosion which rocked Kabul cityon Monday, reports said.
UP School that banned national anthem, shut down, Manager arrested
Allahabad, Aug 8 (IBNS) : A school in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad where singing of the national anthem was never allowed on the ground it is "un-Islamic", has been shut down and its manager has been arrested, media reports said.
Suspected terrorist gunned down in Telengana operation
Shadnagar,Telengana, Aug 8 (IBNS) : A suspected terrorist has been reported killed near Hyderabad in an operation jointly carried out by the local police and the National Investigation Agency, reports said.
Mamata Banerjee congratulates Dipa Karmakar
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar after she reached the individual vault finals in her maiden Olympics after finishing 8th in the qualifying stage.
Afghanistan: At least 10 civilians killed in separate bomb explosions in Paktia province
Kabul, Aug 6 (IBNS): At least 10 civilians were killed following two separate bomb explosions in Afghanistan's Paktia province, reports said.
Mainpuri : Two labourers beaten to death by police for not paying bribe
Lucknow, Aug 6 (IBNS) : Close on the heels of the Kanpur custody death, two labourers were allegedly beaten to death by policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri for refusing to pay a bribe of Rs. 100 , reports said.
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