Winter session of Parliament begins today

Winter session of Parliament begins today

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS) The winter session of Parliament begins on Thursday holding the possibilities of a united opposition doing some fireworks to corner the government on the issue of "growing intolerance" even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that debate and discussions are the soul of Parliament.

by IBNS November 25, 2015

Google Doodle: Google pays homage to Verghese Kurien

Google Doodle: Google pays homage to Verghese Kurien

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS) Google on Thursday, paid homage to the 'Father of White Revolution', Verghese Kurien on his 94th birth anniversary.

by IBNS November 25, 2015

UN agencies release guidelines for countries on pesticide legislation and labelling

UN agencies release guidelines for countries on pesticide legislation and labelling

New York, Nov 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Some 30 years to the day after the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) first launched its International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides, the agency is calling on countries to make sure that national regulatory frameworks governing the management of pesticides are kept up to date.

by IBNS November 25, 2015

Manipal ProLearn offers mobile marketing certification

Manipal ProLearn offers mobile marketing certification

Bangalore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn is offering certification in Mobile Marketing for professionals who wish to discover new opportunities that mobile is creating.

by IBNS November 25, 2015

Shiv Sena slams Amir Khan, says he speaks language of treachery

Shiv Sena slams Amir Khan, says he speaks language of treachery

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS) Coming down heavily on Amir Khan for his remarks on intolerance, Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the actor was speaking the language of "treachery".

by IBNS November 24, 2015

Dual earthquake jolts Brazil, Peru

Dual earthquake jolts Brazil, Peru

Lima/Brasilia, Nov 25 (IBNS) An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 near the Brazil-Peru border was felt on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports by the United States Geological Survey.

by IBNS November 24, 2015

Intolerance : A R Rahman says he too faced similar situation like Amir Khan's

Intolerance : A R Rahman says he too faced similar situation like Amir Khan's

Panaji, Nov 25 (IBNS) Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman on Tuesday said he agreed with Bollywood star Aamir Khan's statement on growing intolerance, media reports said.

by IBNS November 24, 2015

Kannada poet Kuvempu's Padma Award stolen from museum in Karnataka

Kannada poet Kuvempu's Padma Award stolen from museum in Karnataka

Shivamogga, Nov 25 (IBNS) A burglar on Monday entered a museum, built in the memory of famous Kannada poet Kuvempu and ran away with his Padma Awards, some medals and cash, media reports said.

by IBNS November 24, 2015

Ahead of all-party meet  Jaitley and Chidambaram spar over GST

Ahead of all-party meet Jaitley and Chidambaram spar over GST

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) Ahead of the Wednesday's all-party meeting on Goods and Services Tax to minimise the areas of confrontation between the government and the opposition, Finance Minister Arun Jatiley and his predecessor, Congress leader P Chidambaram were engaged in a battle of words.

by IBNS November 24, 2015

Prez and PM greet people on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Prez and PM greet people on Guru Nanak Jayanti

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, greeted the people of India on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

by IBNS November 24, 2015

Tunisia: UN condemns deadly attack on bus carrying presidential gaurd

Tunisia: UN condemns deadly attack on bus carrying presidential gaurd

New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council this evening condemned the attack on Tuesday in Tunis against a bus carrying Presidential Guards, which resulted in many deaths and injuries.

by IBNS November 24, 2015

Terrorists attack army camp in Jammu and Kashmir

Terrorists attack army camp in Jammu and Kashmir

Tangdhar, Jammu and Kashmir, Nov 25 (IBNS) Terrorists attack an army camp at Tangdhar near the border in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning resulting in heavy exchange of fire, reports said.

by IBNS November 24, 2015

PM and President pay tributes to Guru Teg Bahdur on his death anniversary

PM and President pay tributes to Guru Teg Bahdur on his death anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday paid tributes to Guru Teg Bahdur, the ninth of the ten gurus of the Sikhs.

by IBNS November 23, 2015

Odisha court sentences 5 to death for murdering a minor

Odisha court sentences 5 to death for murdering a minor

Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (IBNS) A local court in Odisha on Tuesday sent five persons on death row, pertaining to gangrape and murder of a minor in 2012, according to reports.

by IBNS November 23, 2015

 BJP reacts sharply to Aamir Khan's remarks on intolerance

BJP reacts sharply to Aamir Khan's remarks on intolerance

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted sharply to Bollywood actor Aamir Khan saying that he and his wife considered leaving India owing to the 'disquiet' surrounding it, even as fellow actor Anupam Kher took it further asking the cinestar where they would like to move.

by IBNS November 23, 2015

PM Modi pays tribute to Lachit Borphukan on his birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to Lachit Borphukan on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid his tribute to the late 17th century Assamese war hero Lachit Borphukan on his birth anniversary.

by IBNS November 23, 2015

RSS chief wants construction of Ram Temple

RSS chief wants construction of Ram Temple

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) India's ruling BJP's ideological patron Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)'s chief Mohan Bhagwat thinks that the time is ripe for the government in New Delhi to fulfill its promise regarding the construction of the Ram Temple at Ram Janambhoomi in Uttar Pradesh, according to reports.

by IBNS November 23, 2015

US issues travel global travel alert

US issues travel global travel alert

Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): Amid increasing terror threats, the US has issued world wide travel warning for its citizens.

by IBNS November 23, 2015

Narendra Modi meets Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam

Narendra Modi meets Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam

Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Naarendra Modi met Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam on Tuesday.

by IBNS November 23, 2015

PM Modi meets leading Singaporeans

PM Modi meets leading Singaporeans

Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leading Singaporeans on Tuesday.

by IBNS November 23, 2015

Text of PM Modi's statement in the joint press conference with Malysian Premier

Text of PM Modi's statement in the joint press conference with Malysian Premier

Kulala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Following is the text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement to media in the joint press briefing with Prime Minister of Malaysia:

by IBNS November 22, 2015

Militant killed, Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter

Militant killed, Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) One militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in North Kashmirs Kupwara forests, reports said.

by IBNS November 22, 2015

India and Malaysia to work together to combat terrorism

India and Malaysia to work together to combat terrorism

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak said on Monday that India and Malaysia will work together to combat terrorism and climate change.

by IBNS November 22, 2015

AAP lawmaker booked for misbehaving with police officer

AAP lawmaker booked for misbehaving with police officer

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party legislator Sarita Singh has been booked allegedly for misbehaving with an on-duty police officer, reports said.

by IBNS November 22, 2015

Peter Mukerjea likelty to be produced in court today

Peter Mukerjea likelty to be produced in court today

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS) Media baron Peter Mukerjea will be produced before court on Monday in connection with the Sheena Bora murder case, reports said.

by IBNS November 22, 2015

Shutdown continues in Brussels as terror threat remains

Shutdown continues in Brussels as terror threat remains

Brussels, Nov 23 (IBNS) Authorities extended the partial lockdown of Brussels through Monday to keep shut the metro and schools as a major suspect from the Paris attacks remained at large even though security forces made more than a dozen arrests in a series of raids across the capital on Sunday night.

by IBNS November 22, 2015

At least 10 people hospitalized after New Orleans park shooting

At least 10 people hospitalized after New Orleans park shooting

New Orleans, Nov 23 (IBNS) At least ten people were hospitalized after two gun man open fired in a New Orleans park on Sunday, according to reports.

by IBNS November 22, 2015

Malaysia: Ban calls for stronger cooperation from Southeast Asian countries

Malaysia: Ban calls for stronger cooperation from Southeast Asian countries

New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid 'grave global threats' looming large, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called for stronger partnerships between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UN to achieve sustainable development, tackle climate change and eradicate violation of human rights.

by IBNS November 22, 2015

Bihar Ministry: Nitish Kumar keeps Home portfolio, Tejaswi Deputy CM

Bihar Ministry: Nitish Kumar keeps Home portfolio, Tejaswi Deputy CM

Patna, Nov 21 (IBNS) JDU leader Nitish Kumar who was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister on Friday for a third straight term, kept the home portfolio with him while named Lalu Prasad's younger son Tejaswi Yadav as the Deputy Chief Minister.

by IBNS November 20, 2015

Full text of PM Modi's speech at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit

Full text of PM Modi's speech at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 21 (IBNS) Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the ASEAN Summit 2015 in Malaysia:

by IBNS November 20, 2015