Fatal car crash kills Bajaj executive, wife
Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): A senior Bajaj Auto executive and his wife were killed in a fatal car crash on Sunday afternoon while their two kids survived the scare, after their vehicle crashed into the median of the Pune-Mumbai expressway, reports said.
Narendra Modi wishes Suresh Prabhu on his birthday
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on his birthday.
Curfew continues in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, July 11 (IBNS) Curfew continued in most parts of the Kashmir Valley on Monday as the death toll following clashes over the killing of top Hizb Commander Burhan Wani reached 21 on Monday.
The future belongs to product Start Ups in India: Aditi Sinha
An achiever in her own terms, Aditi Sinha, Vice-President, Project Delivery & Business Process Improvement, IMRB International, one of the top Market Research companies, has been dominating the corporate world for many years now. She sits pretty on her laurels achieved through sheer grit, determination, self development and self-belief. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra catches up with her for a conversation. Excerpts:
Vijay Mallya will be brought back at the earliest : BJP
New Delhi, July 9 (IBNS) : A day after business tycoon Vijay Mallya made a rare public appearance in England at a Formula 1 race, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday reaffirmed that the UB group Chairman would be brought back to the country to start proceedings against his default on bank loans and alleged money laundering.
Missing Kerala youths suspected to have aligned with ISIS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (IBNS): At least 15 youths hailing from Kasargod district in Kerala have reportedly gone missing, leaving their relatives to suspect that they might have formed an alliance with Islamic fringe unit ISIS, reports said.
Mobile internet services suspended in curfew-bound Srinagar after top militant's death
Srinagar, July 9 (IBNS) : Restrictions have been imposed in Pulwama district and parts of Srinagar city while, mobile internet services are suspended in Kashmir Valley following the killing of top Hizb ul Mujhadeen militant Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on Friday.
MIB takes down Peace TV
New Delhi, July 9 (IBNS): In the wake of the ongoing probe into the Dhaka restaurant attack, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has decided to stop transmission of Peace TV, an unauthorised channel run by Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) founder and president Zakir Naik, whose speech is believed to have motivated at least two youths involved in the terror attack, reports said.
Govt. orders probe in Zakir Naik's IRF fund
New Delhi, July 9 (IBNS): The central government has ordered a probe into Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) fund to check his alleged involvement in the Dhaka terror attack, reports said.
Kerala imposes fat tax on fast foods
Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (IBNS): In a first for the nation, Kerala on Friday imposed a 14.5 percent fat tax on fast foods sold through branded outlets, reports said.
Burhan Muzaffar Wani death: Curfew in Srinagar
Srinagar, July 9 (IBNS): Tension prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city and other parts of the state on Saturday following the death of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Durban
Durban, July 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Friday night reached Durban city in South Africa.
Prakash Javadekar assumes charge of HRD Ministry
New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar took charge of office of Minister of HRD on Thursday.
Indian NSG team to visit Bangladesh to help with cafe terror attack probe
New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Four members of India's elite special forces team, National Security Guard (NSG), will reach Dhaka on Friday to help Bangladesh with its investigation into the cafe terror attack, according to media reports.
Three killed, 30 injured in Jaipur as hotel's false ceiling collapses on marriage party
Jaipur, Jul 7 (IBNS) : Three persons were killed and 30 injured when a false ceiling of a banquet of a star hotel caved in on Wednesday afternoon when a pre-marriage ceremony was going on, reports said.
Four killed in blast at Bangladesh Eid prayers, gun battle continues
Dhaka, Jul 7 (IBNS) : In the second terror strike in Bangladesh in less than a week's time, at least four people, including a policeman, were killed and seven cops injured on Thursday after a bomb exploded near a mass Eid prayer congregation, reports said.
MS Dhoni turns 35
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): In a cricket crazy nation like India, where millions turn up on match days to cheer for their favourite team and everyone seems to house an opinion, it's easy to lose one's cool, but only few have managed to keep it intact, none better than birthday boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 35 on Thursday.
President Mukherjee greets citizens on Eid al-Fitr
New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): As Muslims all over India gather together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion while urging them to dedicate themselves to the service of humanity.
PM Modi to kick-start his African tour with Mozambique visit
New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for his 5-day Africa tour on Thursday, will start his four nation journey with Mozambique.
Bangladesh explosion kills two, injure several
Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, July 7 (IBNS) An explosion in Bangladesh's Kishoreganj, about 100 km from Dhaka, near a massive Eid gathering on Thursday killed a cop and another person and injured many, according to initial reports.
Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers one-time opportunity till September 30 to declare undisclosed income
Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS) The Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers a one-time opportunity to persons who have not paid full taxes in the past, to declare their undisclosed incomes and assets voluntarily and participate in nation building, said Ashis Verma, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, while addressing a press conference here.
Assam: Floods affect over 80,000 lives
Guwahati, July 6 (IBNS): Heavy rains on Sunday have left over 80,000 people reeling under flood water in Assam, reports said.
Centre to erect 25667 new houses, says Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that that his ministry will build 25667 new houses and will redevelop certain places in the national capital.
Modi remembers Syama Prasad Mookerjee on birth anniversary
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Remembering on his birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which is the forerunner of the Bharatiya Janata Party, had made rich contribution towards Indias history.
Sohail Tanvir hails Amazon Warriors spin threat as Hero CPL moves onward to Guyana
Guyana, July 6 (IBNS) Guyana Amazon Warriors fast bowler Sohail Tanvir believes that his side will take confidence from their fine start as the early pace-setters start the home leg of their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches against an in-form Jamaica Tallawahs on Thursday (7pm).
AB de Villiers fifty sees Tridents to first Hero CPL 2016 win
St Kitts & Nevis , July 6 (IBNS) A game that was full of ebbs and flows at Warner Park, St Kitts saw the Barbados Tridents claim victory over the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Narendra Modi remembers Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Dalit leader Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes nation on Rath Yatra
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of Rath Yatra on Wednesday.
UN humanitarian coordinator alarmed at deteriorating conditions in besieged Syrian towns
New York, July 6 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Syria has expressed alarm over reports of deteriorating humanitarian conditions and urgent medical evacuation needs in the towns of Madaya, Foah, Zabadani and Kefraya, where more than 62,000 people are besieged.
Brexit will have impact, but boom expected in real estate too: Laxman Jaiswal
An industry veteran, Laxman Jaiswal began his real estate journey two decades ago. In 2009 he founded ASCON INFRASTRUCTURE ( INDIA) PVT LTD and serves as its director now. In a chat with him, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out the state of RE sector in Bengal and the scope it provides to the younger generation.
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