UNICEF launches $2.8 billion humanitarian appeal for children

UNICEF launches $2.8 billion humanitarian appeal for children

New York, Jan 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesdayannounced the launch of a $2.8 billion appeal to reach 43 million children in humanitarian emergencies worldwide, with for the first time ever the largest portion of the appeal 25 per cent going towards their education.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

As refugee and migrant flood into Europe continues, UN and partners seek $550 million for 2016

As refugee and migrant flood into Europe continues, UN and partners seek $550 million for 2016

New York, Jan 27 (With no let-up in the flood of people pouring into Europe as they flee conflict in the Middle East and elsewhere, the United Nations refugee agency and its partners are appealing to donors for $550 million to support the ongoing humanitarian response for 2016.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

Arunachal Pradesh: SC to hear challenge today

Arunachal Pradesh: SC to hear challenge today

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the Congress party's plea which challenged the Cabinet's decision to impose Central Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

by IBNS January 26, 2016

Coca-Cola to enter Indian dairy market next month

Coca-Cola to enter Indian dairy market next month

Hong Kong, Jan 26 (IBNS) Soft drink major Coca-Cola will now foray into the Indian dairy market next month with their latest variant Vio, according to reports.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

Users left frustrated as Whatsapp messenger goes down globally

Users left frustrated as Whatsapp messenger goes down globally

California, Jan 26 (IBNS) Thousands of users were left angry after messaging app Whatsapp server went down globally early on Tuesday morning, according to reports.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

Blizzard batters USA, more than 13,000 flights cancelled

Blizzard batters USA, more than 13,000 flights cancelled

Washington/New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) The three day long blizzard have not only left USA battered but have also cancelled a whooping 13,000 flights, according to reports.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

 Syed Akbaruddin presents his credentials to  Ban Ki-moon

Syed Akbaruddin presents his credentials to Ban Ki-moon

New Delhi/New York, Jan 26 (IBNS): Syed Akbaruddin on Monday presented his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the UN Headquarters on Monday.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

Arvind Kejriwal greets people on R-Day, urges people to implement Constitution in spirit

Arvind Kejriwal greets people on R-Day, urges people to implement Constitution in spirit

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Republic Day.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

UN Security Council approves mission to monitor peace deal between Colombia and FARC

UN Security Council approves mission to monitor peace deal between Colombia and FARC

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The Security Council on Monday moved to set up a United Nations political mission in Colombia, approving a team of international observers to monitor disarmament should the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Peoples Army (FARC-EP) reach a final agreement to end Latin Americas longest armed conflict.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

Google doodles to celebrate India's Republic Day

Google doodles to celebrate India's Republic Day

California, Jan 26 (IBNS) Popular search engine Google on Tuesday celebrated India's Republic Day with a special doodle.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

India celebrating  67th Republic Day today

India celebrating 67th Republic Day today

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS) India is celebrating its 67th Republic Day on Tuesday.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

New figures show twice as many Muslim soldiers supported the Allies in World War I

New figures show twice as many Muslim soldiers supported the Allies in World War I

London, Jan 25 (IBNS) More than twice as many Muslim soldiers supported Allied forces in World War One than was previously thought, according to new research into the Islamic contribution to the conflict.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

Angsuman Bandyopadhyay elected as President of Eastern Chamber of Commerce

Angsuman Bandyopadhyay elected as President of Eastern Chamber of Commerce

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Angsuman Bandyopadhyay has been elected as the President of Eastern Chamber of Commerce for year 2015-16.

by IBNS January 25, 2016

Man wanted in Rs. 1.8 crore heist arrested in Delhi

Man wanted in Rs. 1.8 crore heist arrested in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) In a major breakthrough, a man wanted in Rs 1.8 crore heist and other two robberies was arrested by the police on Monday, reports said.

by IBNS January 24, 2016

Sharad Pawar admitted in hospital, doctors say nothing critical

Sharad Pawar admitted in hospital, doctors say nothing critical

Pune, Jan 25 (IBNS) NCP chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic on Sunday after the veteran minister complained of breathlessness.

by IBNS January 24, 2016

PM Modi and President Hollande to hold talks today, Rafael jet deal unlikely to feature

PM Modi and President Hollande to hold talks today, Rafael jet deal unlikely to feature

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande will hold talks in Delhi on Monday on various issues excluding the Rafael jet deal and are expected to send out a strong signal against terror.

by IBNS January 24, 2016

 President's rule declared in Arunachal Pradesh

President's rule declared in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President's rule has been declared in Arunachal Pradesh following recommendation of the on Sunday reports said.

by IBNS January 24, 2016

Mulayam says UP ministers busy minting money

Mulayam says UP ministers busy minting money

Lucknow, Jan 25 (IBNS) Expressing his concern over the UP ministers, President of the incumbent Samajwadi Party Mulayam Singh Yadav said that half of the present state ministers are busy 'minting money', according to reports.

by IBNS January 24, 2016

At least 94 websites blocked for being pro-ISIS

At least 94 websites blocked for being pro-ISIS

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) In a joint take-down by the NIA and ATS to curb down terrorism in India and prevent ISIS intervention in the country, at least 94 websites have been blocked by the security agencies for being pro-ISIS, according to reports.

by IBNS January 24, 2016

IS releases video on Paris attackers

IS releases video on Paris attackers

New York, Jan 25 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State on Sunday released a video purporting to show nine terrorists who were involved in the attack on French city Paris in November.

by IBNS January 24, 2016

University of Hyderabad VC goes on leave

University of Hyderabad VC goes on leave

Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IBNS): The University of Hyderabad (UoH) Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao has gone on a leave since Sunday, reports said.

by IBNS January 24, 2016

Four terror suspects arrested in Hyderabad

Four terror suspects arrested in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IBNS) Four terror suspects, reportedly connected to the Islamic State and planning to carry out bomb blasts across the country were arrested on Friday by the National Investigation Agency in Hyderabad, reports said.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

FIR against Ajmer university VC, 6 others over expulsion of Dalit student

FIR against Ajmer university VC, 6 others over expulsion of Dalit student

Ajmer, Jan 22 (IBNS) An FIR has been registered against seven persons, including the vice chancellor of Ajmer university for alleged discrimination against a Dalit student, reports said.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

Modi visits Lucknow for the first time as PM today

Modi visits Lucknow for the first time as PM today

Lucknow, Jan 22 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his first visit to Lucknow after becoming Prime Minister on Friday.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

National Herald: Paper to be relaunched by AJL

National Herald: Paper to be relaunched by AJL

Lucknow, Jan 22 (IBNS) The Associated Journals Limited (AJL) is set to go under a major revamp which will see them turn into a not-for-profit company and relaunch its existing dailies Quami Awaj, Navjivan and National Herald, according to reports.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

West Bengal : Crude bomb explosion kills 2 in Birbhum

West Bengal : Crude bomb explosion kills 2 in Birbhum

Kolkata/Birbhum, Jan 22 (IBNS) A major explosion in the house of a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader in West Bengal's Birbhum district killed at least two persons on Thursday midnight, reports said.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

Hyderabad dalit students reject revocation of suspension as stir continues

Hyderabad dalit students reject revocation of suspension as stir continues

Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IBNS) Rejecting the authority's decision to revoke their suspension, four Dalit students of Hyderabad Central University have demanded the ouster of the vice chancellor.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

Nawaz Sharif says militants are attacking soft targets in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif says militants are attacking soft targets in Pakistan

Davos, Jan 22 (IBNS) Condemning the militant attack in Bacha Khan University, Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif said terrorists were attacking 'soft targets' in his nation.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

Mumbai: Mercedes hits 5, driver injured

Mumbai: Mercedes hits 5, driver injured

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS) The driver of a speeding Mercedes car, which hit sleeping people on the pavement in Mumbai on Friday, has been arrested, reports said.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

I am struck by the tranquility of Kolkata: French lensperson Laura Amalir

I am struck by the tranquility of Kolkata: French lensperson Laura Amalir

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS) French artist Laura Amalir feels there are extremes on everything in Kolkata and still there is a tranquil pattern inside.

by IBNS January 20, 2016