Headley hearing adjourned owing to video link failure

Headley hearing adjourned owing to video link failure

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IBNS) The ongoing hearing of 26/11 Mumbai attack convict David Coleman Headley before a Mumbai court from a US prison was cancelled on its third day owing to video link failures, said reports.

by IBNS February 09, 2016

After 30 years of conflict, Sri Lanka still in 'early stages of renewal' - UN rights chief

After 30 years of conflict, Sri Lanka still in 'early stages of renewal' - UN rights chief

New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS)After nearly 30 years of conflict and acrimony that not only cost tens of thousands of lives but also eroded vital components of the State, Sri Lanka is still in the early stages of renewal, the United Nations human rights chief said today, ending a mission to the country.

by IBNS February 09, 2016

Pakistan: PIA employees end strike

Pakistan: PIA employees end strike

Karachi, Feb 10 (IBNS): Ending a logjam, the Joint action Committee (JAC) of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees have ended their eight-day-long strike.

by IBNS February 09, 2016

Globsyn Business School holds its 12th Annual Convocation

Globsyn Business School holds its 12th Annual Convocation

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IBNS): Globsyn Business School (GBS) on Sunday held its 12th Annual Convocation in Kolkata.

by IBNS February 08, 2016

ISI officer asked me to recruit Indian Armymen to spy for Pak: David Headley

ISI officer asked me to recruit Indian Armymen to spy for Pak: David Headley

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IBNS) Spilling the beans, Laskhar-e-Toiba recruit and a convict for the 26/11 Mumbai attack, David Coleman Headley told a Mumbai Court on Tuesday that he was contacted by Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agents who asked him to recruit Indian Armymen to spy for them, according to reports.

by IBNS February 08, 2016

Indian soldier buried in Siachen avalanche survives, rescued after six days

Indian soldier buried in Siachen avalanche survives, rescued after six days

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS): In what seemed like a miracle, an Indian soldier who remained buried under 25 feet snow for six days in the Siachen Glacier was found alive by the rescue team on Monday, said defence sources.

by IBNS February 08, 2016

26/11: LeT had plans of attacking Indian defence scientists, Headley says

26/11: LeT had plans of attacking Indian defence scientists, Headley says

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IBNS) Deposing before a Mumbai court for the second consecutive day, 26/11 Mumbai attack conspirator David Headley revealed that Lashkar-e-Toiba's original plan was to attack a meet of Indian defence scientists, two years prior to the actual attack, according to reports.

by IBNS February 08, 2016

Sushil Koirala passes away

Sushil Koirala passes away

Kathamandu, Dec 9 (IBNS): Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sushil Koirala passed away on Tuesday.

by IBNS February 08, 2016

In Somalia, food security and malnutrition situation is 'alarming'  UN report

In Somalia, food security and malnutrition situation is 'alarming' UN report

New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS) According to a new United Nations food security and nutrition assessment, the situation in Somalia is alarming and could get worse, especially in parts of Puntland and Somaliland, which have been hard hit by drought exacerbated by El Nio.

by IBNS February 08, 2016

Disappointed by India's decision on Net Neutrality: Mark Zuckeberg

Disappointed by India's decision on Net Neutrality: Mark Zuckeberg

New York, Feb 9 (IBNS): Facebook founder Mark Zuckeberg on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Indian government's decision on the issue of Net Neutrality.

by IBNS February 08, 2016

Gujarat NRE Coke Ltd allots shares to banks

Gujarat NRE Coke Ltd allots shares to banks

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): Gujarat NRE Coke Ltd (GNCL), on receipt of requisite approvals, has allotted 25,28,15,066 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at Rs. 11.03 (including a premium of Rs. 1.03 per equity share) to State Bank of India, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited and Syndicate Bank .

by IBNS February 08, 2016

Birmingham City University to host Terrorism and Cultural Freedom conference

Birmingham City University to host Terrorism and Cultural Freedom conference

Birmingham, Feb 8 (IBNS) A one-day open international conference discussing Terrorism and Cultural Freedom will take place at Birmingham City University (UK) on June 7.

by IBNS February 08, 2016

Baichung bats for U-17 IFA tournament in upcoming years

Baichung bats for U-17 IFA tournament in upcoming years

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): The LG IFA Shield U-19 Tournament was announced recently by the IFA with the collaboration of LG Electronics with football greats of India like Baichung Bhutia lending whole-hearted support to the event.

by IBNS February 07, 2016

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 31.06 per bbl on Friday

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 31.06 per bbl on Friday

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket--as computed/published on Monday by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell of Petroleum and Natural Gas ministry--was US$ 31.06 per barrel (bbl) on Feb 5, 2016, lower than US$ 31.66 per bbl published on Feb 4.

by IBNS February 07, 2016

Poll victory firing by Samajwadi Party kills 8-year old in UP

Poll victory firing by Samajwadi Party kills 8-year old in UP

Shamli, UP, Feb 8 (IBNS) Celebratory firing by the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh claimed an eight year old's life in Shamli on Sunday, according to reports.

by IBNS February 07, 2016

26/11: David Headley says he changed name at the behest of his LeT colleague

26/11: David Headley says he changed name at the behest of his LeT colleague

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IBNS) Deposing before a Mumbai Court from an undisclosed location in the US through video conferencing, 26/11 Mumbai attack conspirator David Coleman Headley said on Monday that he had been to India eight times prior to the strikes and even changed his name at the instruction from one of his LeT 'colleagues', according to reports.

by IBNS February 07, 2016

Google: Doodle celebrates Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday

Google: Doodle celebrates Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday

California, Feb 8 (IBNS) Google on Monday celebrated late Russian scientist and inventor Dmitri Mandeleev's 182nd birthday with a doodle.

by IBNS February 07, 2016

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor petitions online to repeal IPC 377

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor petitions online to repeal IPC 377

New Delhi, Feb 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Congress Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, Shashi Tharoor, has begun an online petition on change.org in the backdrop of a recent Supreme Court move, to mobilize support in favour of repealing the controversial IPC 377 that criminalizes gay sex in India.

by IBNS February 07, 2016

Haiti: Ban welcomes agreement reached towards 'swift' conclusion of ongoing electoral cycle

Haiti: Ban welcomes agreement reached towards 'swift' conclusion of ongoing electoral cycle

New York, Feb 8 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the agreement reached by Haitian stakeholders, noting that it provides for immediate arrangements to preserve the institutional continuity of the country as well as a roadmap for the swift conclusion of the ongoing electoral cycle.

by IBNS February 07, 2016

David Coleman Headley deposes before Mumbai court

David Coleman Headley deposes before Mumbai court

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IBNS): David Coleman Headley, the 26/11 Pakistani-American conspirator, deposed before a Mumbai court through video conference on Monday.

by IBNS February 07, 2016

Islamic State-inspired cleric arrested by NIA

Islamic State-inspired cleric arrested by NIA

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS) A Muslim cleric who allegedly was encouraging people to strike in various places of the country inspired by the Islamic State module, has been arrested by anti-terror the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday, said reports on Saturday.

by IBNS February 05, 2016

 Earthquake jolts Asian countries Taiwan and Nepal

Earthquake jolts Asian countries Taiwan and Nepal

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): A 17-storied building came crashing down in Taiwan as quake hit its southern part on Saturday, killing at least seven and trapping many under the debris.

by IBNS February 05, 2016

North Korea likely to launch rocket any time soon say experts

North Korea likely to launch rocket any time soon say experts

Seoul, Feb 6 (IBNS) A United States think-tank said that satellite images of North Korea's Sohae rocket launch site from Wednesday and Thursday is probably an indication that Pongyang has started fuelling the rocket it plans to launch in the coming weeks, according to media reports.

by IBNS February 05, 2016

J&K: Search operations to find 10 soldiers buried in Siachen avalanche on

J&K: Search operations to find 10 soldiers buried in Siachen avalanche on

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): India's defence ministry said on Saturday that the rescue operation is continuing with additional specialised equipment and teams at the site of avalanche of Feb 3 at the Siachen Glacier northern base camp where 10 Indian soldiers were buried.

by IBNS February 05, 2016

Buyback of WPI-Linked Inflation Indexed Bond by GoI

Buyback of WPI-Linked Inflation Indexed Bond by GoI

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS) The Government of India (GoI) has announced the repurchase of 1.44 per cent Inflation Indexed Government Stock-2023 through reverse auction for an aggregate amount of Rs 6,500 crore (face value).

by IBNS February 05, 2016

President, PM embark INS Sumitra to review Indian Navy fleet off Vizag shore

President, PM embark INS Sumitra to review Indian Navy fleet off Vizag shore

Vishakapatnam, Feb 6 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on the INS Sumitra and inspected the Navy fleet off the Vizag shore.

by IBNS February 05, 2016

IPL auction: Shane Watson fetches Rs 9.5 crore, Yuvy sold for Rs 7 crore

IPL auction: Shane Watson fetches Rs 9.5 crore, Yuvy sold for Rs 7 crore

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): The 2016 edition of IPL auction got underwy on Saturday with players like Yuvraj Singh sold for Rs. 7 crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Australian all rounder Shane Watson bagging Rs 9.5 crore.

by IBNS February 05, 2016

6.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

6.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

Taipei, Feb 6 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a massive earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Saturday.

by IBNS February 05, 2016

SEBI grants licence to Mahindra Mutual Fund

SEBI grants licence to Mahindra Mutual Fund

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS): Mahindra Finance on Friday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Mahindra Asset Management Company Private Limited, has received a license to manage the Mahindra Mutual Fund.

by IBNS February 05, 2016

Modi inaugurates Assam Gas Cracker project and NRL wax producing unit

Modi inaugurates Assam Gas Cracker project and NRL wax producing unit

Guwahati, Feb 5 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Rs 10,000 crore Assam Gas Cracker project and wax producing unit in Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) at Lepetkata in upper Assams Dibrugarh district and slammed to the earlier UPA government for its inordinate delay.

by IBNS February 04, 2016