'Little progress' made on finding viable solution to Darfur conflict  UN peacekeeping chief

'Little progress' made on finding viable solution to Darfur conflict UN peacekeeping chief

New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):Given the unchanged nature of the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, the mandate of the African Union-United Nations mission there should be extended for another year, without changes to its priorities or its authorized troop and police ceiling, the top UN peacekeeping official said on Tuesday.

by IBNS June 14, 2016

GST gets nod from most of the states

GST gets nod from most of the states

Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS) Almost all the states have finally lent their support to the Goods and Service Tax Bill, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Alleged IS leader killed in air strike in Syria

Alleged IS leader killed in air strike in Syria

New Delhi, Jun 14 (IBNS): The Islamic State's alleged leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed during an air raid by the US-led coalition in Syria, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai resigns

Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai resigns

New Delhi, Jun 14 (IBNS): Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai resigned on Tuesday citing health issues, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Four killed as dumper rams into auto in Greater Nodia

Four killed as dumper rams into auto in Greater Nodia

Noida, June 14 (IBNS) Four persons were killed and two others injured when a speeding dumper hit an auto in Greater Noida on Tuesday morning, reports said.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Kairana controversy : BJP lawmaker backtracks, says no communal issue

Kairana controversy : BJP lawmaker backtracks, says no communal issue

Kairana, Uttar Pradesh, June 14 (IBNS) In an abrupt backtracking from his earlier statement that triggered a political row, BJP lawmaker from Uttar Pradesh Hukum Singh has said theat the people's exodus in Kairana is not a communal issue, NDTV reports.

by India Blooms News Service June 13, 2016

Alleged ISIS attacker kills police personnel in Paris neighbourhood

Alleged ISIS attacker kills police personnel in Paris neighbourhood

Paris, Jun 14 (IBNS): A French police Commander and his wife were stabbed to death on Monday night allegedly by a person claiming allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS), which prompted President Franois Hollande to convene crisis talks, media reported.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

AAP MLAs row : Kejriwal slams PM Modi

AAP MLAs row : Kejriwal slams PM Modi

New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS) In yet another confrontation with the Centre, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after an amendment for exempting the appointment of 21 AAP MLAs as parliamentary secretaries was rejected by President Pranab Mukherjee.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Modi gives seven commandments to party workers, asks to deliver

Modi gives seven commandments to party workers, asks to deliver

Allahabad, June 14 (IBNS) Giving out commandment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked BJP workers to give priority on delivery, media reports said.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Nothing objectionable in Udta Punjab : Bombay High Court

Nothing objectionable in Udta Punjab : Bombay High Court

Mumbai, June 13 (IBNS) In what came as a shot in the arm of the makers of 'Udta Punjab,' the Bombay High Court on Monday observed that they dont find anything in script that questions the sovereignty or integrity of India, reports said.

by IBNS June 12, 2016

Second day of BJP's National Executive meeting on election strategy

Second day of BJP's National Executive meeting on election strategy

Allahabad, June 13 (IBNS) The second day's meeting of BJP's National Executive is underway in Allahabad on Monday with the leadership chalking out strategy for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states and deciding on the Chief Ministerial candidate for Uttar Pradesh, reports said.

by IBNS June 12, 2016

Orlando nightclub firing: Trump calls US leadership weak and ineffective

Orlando nightclub firing: Trump calls US leadership weak and ineffective

Orlando (Florida), June 13 (IBNS) While the families of the people injured or killed were trying to come to grips with the horror unleashed at the gay nightclub in Orlando city of Florida, US presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted about his views on radical Islam and even said President should step down.

by IBNS June 12, 2016

Kashmir separatist leaders oppose plans for Shainik and Pandit colonies

Kashmir separatist leaders oppose plans for Shainik and Pandit colonies

Srinagar, June 13 (IBNS) Upping the ante against setting up of colonies for Pandits and Sainiks in Kashmir, the separatist leaders of the state on Sunday asked people in a seminar to be ready to foil conspiracies aimed to change demography of the Valley.

by IBNS June 12, 2016

MIG-27 crashes in Jodhpur

MIG-27 crashes in Jodhpur

Jodhpur, Jun 13 (IBNS): A MIG-27 of Indian Air Force crashed in Jodhpur.Rajasthan, on Monday morning, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 12, 2016

Rahul Gandhi to lead protest against drug abuse problem in Punjab

Rahul Gandhi to lead protest against drug abuse problem in Punjab

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) The day the Bombay High Court is supposed to give its verdict on the controversy surrounding the film 'Udta Punjab', Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will lead a protest in Punjab's Jalandhar on Monday to highlight drug abuse and the "collapse" of law and order in the state.

by IBNS June 12, 2016

Fodder scam : Lalu Prasad appears in CBI court

Fodder scam : Lalu Prasad appears in CBI court

Ranchi, June 13 (IBNS) Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared in a special CBI court in Ranchi on Monday in connection with a multi-crore fodder scam, reports said.

by IBNS June 12, 2016

He was not a stable person: Ex-wife of suspected Orlando shooter says

He was not a stable person: Ex-wife of suspected Orlando shooter says

Orlando, June 13 (IBNS): The former wife of Orlando shooting suspect Omar Mateen has said he was an abusive husband who beat her repeatedly .

by India Blooms News Service June 12, 2016

Tamil Nadu: Teacher arrested, stripped of duty for burning students with camphor

Tamil Nadu: Teacher arrested, stripped of duty for burning students with camphor

Chennai, Jun 11 (IBNS): A female teacher was arrested and stripped from her duty after she allegedly placed burning camphor on the feet of 15 students, burning them, for poor academic results, reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

West Bengal: Crude bombs recovered in Burdwan and North 24 Parganas

West Bengal: Crude bombs recovered in Burdwan and North 24 Parganas

Kolkata, Jun 11 (IBNS): Several crude bombs were found two different locations in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas and Burdwan districts on Saturday, reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Rajya Sabha polls begin : Keen contest between BJP and Congress

Rajya Sabha polls begin : Keen contest between BJP and Congress

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) : Voting has begun for 27 Rajya Sabha seats in seven states as both the ruling BJP and the opposition are in an all out effort to clinch it in their favour.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

1 arrested three years after murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar

1 arrested three years after murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar

Pune/Mumbai, June 11 (IBNS): After a span of 36 months, the CBI arrested a man from Mumbai's Panvel area on Friday, in connection with the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, who was shot dead on the morning of Aug 20, 2013, reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Haryana teachers set to bid adieu to jeans?

Haryana teachers set to bid adieu to jeans?

Chandigarh, Jun 11 (IBNS): Jeans, a staple attire for the working class turned a trendy wear for everyone, is no longer a viable option for teachers in Haryana, after the government decided to ditch the denim recently, reports said.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Monsoon likely to hit UP, surrounding areas by June 20

Monsoon likely to hit UP, surrounding areas by June 20

Kanpur, June 11 (IBNS): After monsoon commenced in coastal states of Kerala and Goa earlier this month, northern and central-northern states of Uttar Pradesh and its surrounding areas are likely to experience rainfall from June 20, according to reports.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Hubble uncovers a mysterious Hermit

Hubble uncovers a mysterious Hermit

Washington, June 11 (IBNS): The drizzle of stars scattered across this image forms a galaxy known as UGC 4879. UGC 4879 is an irregular dwarf galaxy as the name suggests, galaxies of this type are a little smaller and messier than their cosmic cousins, lacking the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

UN determined to work collectively to ensure people worldwide are protected, says Ban

UN determined to work collectively to ensure people worldwide are protected, says Ban

New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):Speaking at a Security Council debate on the protection of civilians, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday stressed that the United Nations is determined to work collectively to support governments to protect their people, and to persuade parties to conflict to abide by their obligations.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Four arrested in Delhi  for conspiring to kill Chhota Rajan

Four arrested in Delhi for conspiring to kill Chhota Rajan

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) Delhi Police has arrested four people who were allegedly conspiring to kill jailed underworld don Chhota Rajan at the behest of his rival Chhota Shakeel, reports said.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

EC: Karnataka RS polls not cancelled but returning officer to file FIR

EC: Karnataka RS polls not cancelled but returning officer to file FIR

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Jun 10 (IBNS): With the Rajya Sabha (RS) polls scheduled for Saturday, the Election Commission (EC) has refused to stall the polls for Karnataka based on allegations of bribery but has asked the government to hand over the probe to the CBI, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Rajnath Singh likely to be BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh

Rajnath Singh likely to be BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhii, June 10 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to become BJP's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming UP Assembly election, media reports said.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Kejriwal lauds Delhi govt., says water reaching all parts for the first time

Kejriwal lauds Delhi govt., says water reaching all parts for the first time

New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was all praise for his cabinet on Friday, as he stated that clean drinking water was now available in all parts of Delhi for the first time, taking place during his party's rule.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence : Rajnath Singh

Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence : Rajnath Singh

Mau, Uttar Pradesh, June 10 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said the Centre is ready to order a CBI probe into Mathura violence, if the Uttar Pradesh government asks for it, reports said.

by IBNS June 09, 2016