Germany, Netherlands friendly called off, stadium evacuated after bomb threat

Germany, Netherlands friendly called off, stadium evacuated after bomb threat

Hannover, Nov 18 (IBNS): Amid bomb threat a football stadium was evacuated and the friendly match between Germany and the Netherlands was called off at the Hannover stadium in Germany on Tuesday.

by IBNS November 17, 2015

Tech companies commit to protecting children from online sexual exploitation: UNICEF

Tech companies commit to protecting children from online sexual exploitation: UNICEF

New York, Nov 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At the #WeProtect Children Online Global Summit hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom in Abu Dhabi, leading information technology companies, governments and international organizations on Tuesday pledged to protect millions of children from online sexual exploitation, said the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF).

by IBNS November 17, 2015

Three-year-old Hyderabad girl dies after getting stuck in school elevator

Three-year-old Hyderabad girl dies after getting stuck in school elevator

Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IBNS) A three-year-old school girl died a tragic death in an elevator accident in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

PM Modi pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on his death annivarsary

PM Modi pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on his death annivarsary

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to the late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on his third death anniversary.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Modi does not care about anyone: Amarinder Singh

Modi does not care about anyone: Amarinder Singh

Patiala, Nov 17 (IBNS) Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress deputy leader in the Lok Shabha, Amarinder Singh has said that the PM barely cares about anyone, including his own party alliances.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Hollande calls for constitution amendment to eradicate IS

Hollande calls for constitution amendment to eradicate IS

Paris, Nov 17 (IBNS) French President Francois Hollande on Monday called for amendment to the constitution to fight potential terrorists at home and for an aggressive drive to "eradicate" the Islamic State abroad, The New York Times says in a report.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Mitchell Johnson decides to hang his boots

Mitchell Johnson decides to hang his boots

Perth, Nov 17 (IBNS) Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the end of the fourth day's play of the second Test match between Australia and New Zealand, here on Monday.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Delhi police officer shoots himself dead, wife jumps off balcony

Delhi police officer shoots himself dead, wife jumps off balcony

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS) In a tragic incident,a senior officer of Delhi police allegedly shot himself dead, after which his wife allegedly jumped off the balcony of their fourth floor apartment in Noida on Monday night.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Chennai floods : IAF carry out rescue and relief operations

Chennai floods : IAF carry out rescue and relief operations

Chennai, Nov 17 (IBNS) Chennai continued to reel under floods triggered by incessant downpour as defence personnel carried out rescue and relief operations evacuating the marooned and airdropping food packets to the affected people, reports said.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Harvard University evacuates four buildings following bomb scare

Harvard University evacuates four buildings following bomb scare

Washington, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Harvard University on Monday said it evacuated four buildings on it campus after receiving an 'unconfirmed bomb threat'.

by IBNS November 16, 2015

Nitish Katara's killers won't hang, Supreme Court rules

Nitish Katara's killers won't hang, Supreme Court rules

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) Rejecting the Delhi Government's peition, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Nitish Katara's killers will not hang, reports said.

by IBNS November 15, 2015

UP Minister Azam Khan says Paris attacks result of action of America, Russia

UP Minister Azam Khan says Paris attacks result of action of America, Russia

Lucknow, Nov 16 (IBNS) Triggering a furore, Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has said the Paris terror attacks were the result of the action of global superpowers like America and Russia and "history will decide who is a terrorist."

by IBNS November 15, 2015

Death toll rises to 59 as rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu

Death toll rises to 59 as rains continue to pound Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Nov 16 (IBNS) Rains under the influence of a low pressure continued to pound various parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday as the death toll in rain-related incidents climbed to 59, reports said.

by IBNS November 15, 2015

Government declares NSCN (K) as terrorist organization under UAPA

Government declares NSCN (K) as terrorist organization under UAPA

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS) The Government has declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), all its formations and front organizations as terrorist organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

by IBNS November 15, 2015

PM Modi lays 10-point plan to tackle terrorism at G-20 Summit

PM Modi lays 10-point plan to tackle terrorism at G-20 Summit

Antalya, Turkey, Nov 16 (IBNS) Terming terrorism as a threat to open societies, PM Modi has proposed a 10-point plan to tackle 'one of greatest human challenges' at the G-20 Summit.

by IBNS November 15, 2015

Paris attacks: Manhunt underway as authorities identify three brothers

Paris attacks: Manhunt underway as authorities identify three brothers

Paris, Nov 16 (IBNS) The deadly terror attacks in Paris were carried out with the help of three French brothers living in Belgium, according to a report of the New York Times.

by IBNS November 15, 2015

French war planes launch retaliatory attacks on IS strongholds in Syria

French war planes launch retaliatory attacks on IS strongholds in Syria

Anatalya, Turkey, Nov 16 (IBNS) French warplanes launched a retaliatory assault late Sunday on targets in Raqqa, Syria - the Islamic State's hotbed, 48 hours after the deadly terror attacks in Paris.

by IBNS November 15, 2015

PM Narendra Modi meets Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of G20 Summit

PM Narendra Modi meets Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of G20 Summit

Antalya, Nov 16 (IBNS):Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Malcolm Turnbull, the Prime Minister of Australia, in Antalya, Turkey, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

by IBNS November 15, 2015

Paris attackers blamed Hollande for interfering in Syria : Witness

Paris attackers blamed Hollande for interfering in Syria : Witness

Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) One of the assailants in Paris reportedly blamed French President Francois Hollande for intervening in Syria's war while justifying the attacks they carried out in Paris on Friday killing more than 120 people and injuring over 200.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Eight terrorists killed in Paris attacks

Eight terrorists killed in Paris attacks

Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) Eight terrorists were killed, including seven by their suicide belts, during Friday's attacks in Paris that left more than 120 dead.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

More than 120 killed, 200 injured in string of terror attacks in Paris

More than 120 killed, 200 injured in string of terror attacks in Paris

Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) In the worst ever string of terrorist violence in France more than 120 people were killed and over 200 injured in Paris as gunmen and bombers struck in a synchronised pattern in six locations across the city on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Rebel Kerala Congress leader PC George disqualified as MLA

Rebel Kerala Congress leader PC George disqualified as MLA

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 14 (IBNS) Rebel Kerala Congress (M) leader, PC George on Friday was disqualified as MLA by Speaker N Sakthan, reports said..

by IBNS November 13, 2015

French President Hollande vows to wage pitiless war against terrorism

French President Hollande vows to wage pitiless war against terrorism

Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) As the series of deadly terror attacks across Paris that killed at least 140 people shook France, President Francois Hollande on Saturday vowed to wage "pitiless" war against terrorism, reports said.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

India celebrates Children's Day

India celebrates Children's Day

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS) India on Saturday celebrates the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday, also known as Children's Day.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

PM Modi and President Mukherjee condemn the Paris attack

PM Modi and President Mukherjee condemn the Paris attack

New Delhi/London, Nov 14 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherhjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condemned the deadly Paris attack that took place a day earlier.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Terror attacks in Paris : 140 killed

Terror attacks in Paris : 140 killed

Paris, Nov 14 (IBNS) At least 140 people were killed as gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium in seven near-simultaneous attacks across Paris on Friday in what President Francois Hollande called an unprecedented terrorist attack.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Music-making for the deaf

Music-making for the deaf

London Nov 13 (IBNS) A Birmingham (UK) researcher is exploring new ways to enhance the experience of deaf musicians with new visual and touch techniques.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Veterans' criticism not aimed at Narnedra Modi : BJP waters down revolt

Veterans' criticism not aimed at Narnedra Modi : BJP waters down revolt

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS) Caught in an internal feud over Bihar defeat, the ruling BJP on Friday said the criticism by party veteran were not directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

Aung San Suu Kyi's party records landslide victory in historic Myanmar elections

Aung San Suu Kyi's party records landslide victory in historic Myanmar elections

Yangon, Nov 13 (IBNS) In a historic victory of democracy over army regime, Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition on Friday recorded a landslide victory in Myanmar's parliamentary elections winning more than 80 per cent seats.

by IBNS November 13, 2015

IMUC campaign on Hijab for women in Kashmir

IMUC campaign on Hijab for women in Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 13 (IBNS) Delhi based International Muslim Unity Council (IMUC), propagating the concept of Hijab among Muslim females, has launched its campaign in Kashmir Valley, reports said.

by IBNS November 13, 2015