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