Fatal car crash kills Bajaj executive, wife

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.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

Narendra Modi wishes Suresh Prabhu on his birthday

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.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

Curfew continues in Kashmir Valley

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.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

The future belongs to product Start Ups in India: Aditi Sinha

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:

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Vijay Mallya will be brought back at the earliest : BJP

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.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Missing Kerala youths suspected to have aligned with ISIS

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.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Mobile internet services suspended in curfew-bound Srinagar after top militant's death

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.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

MIB takes down Peace TV

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.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Govt. orders probe in Zakir Naik's IRF fund

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.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Kerala imposes fat tax on fast foods

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.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Burhan Muzaffar Wani death: Curfew in Srinagar

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.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Durban

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Durban

Durban, July 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Friday night reached Durban city in South Africa.

by India Blooms News Service July 09, 2016

Prakash Javadekar assumes charge of HRD Ministry

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Indian NSG team to visit Bangladesh to help with cafe terror attack probe

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Three killed, 30 injured in Jaipur as hotel's false ceiling collapses on marriage party

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Four killed in blast at Bangladesh Eid prayers, gun battle continues

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

MS Dhoni turns 35

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

President Mukherjee greets citizens on Eid al-Fitr

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

PM Modi to kick-start his African tour with Mozambique visit

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Bangladesh explosion kills two, injure several

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers one-time opportunity till September 30 to declare undisclosed income

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.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Assam: Floods affect over 80,000 lives

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.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Centre to erect 25667 new houses, says Venkaiah Naidu

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.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Modi remembers Syama Prasad Mookerjee on birth anniversary

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.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Sohail Tanvir hails Amazon Warriors spin threat as Hero CPL moves onward to Guyana

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).

by IBNS July 05, 2016

AB de Villiers fifty sees Tridents to first Hero CPL 2016 win

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).

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Narendra Modi remembers Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary

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.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes nation on Rath Yatra

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.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

UN humanitarian coordinator alarmed at deteriorating conditions in besieged Syrian towns

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.

by IBNS July 05, 2016

Brexit will have impact, but boom expected in real estate too: Laxman Jaiswal

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.

by IBNS July 05, 2016