Rape-accused Saudi diplomat leaves India with wife: Media report
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS) A day after the Ministry of External Affairs sought a detailed report from the police on the allegation of a Saudi diplomat raping two Nepali women, the accused has left India along with his wife, media reports said.
Secretary-General discusses refugee, migrant crisis with UK Prime Minister
New York, Sep 10 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday discussed the refugee and migrant crisis with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, as he continued to confer with European leaders on what has become the biggest influx of people into the continent in decades.
Two injured in CPI(M)-BJP clash in Kanpur
Kanpur, Sept 9 (IBNS) Clashes between the activists of the CPI(M) and BJP-RSS continued in the industrial town of Kanpur two men were injured in bomb attacks on Tuesday night.
Saudi diplomat in focus after two Nepalese women allege gang-rape, torture
Gurgaon, Sept 9 (IBNS) a Saudi Arabian diplomat has been under focus after two women, displaced from Nepal following the April earthquake, alleged gang-rape and torture, reports said.
MEA disputes reports: 13 Indians alive, seven missing in Yemen
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) At least seven out of 20 Indian crew members are missing after their boats came under aerial bombardment while plying between Somalia and Yemen, External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves six per cent DA hike for Central Govt. employees
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved six per cent dearness allowance hike for its employees taking it to 119 per cent from 113 per cent, reports said.
Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW pay tributes to Brad Haddin
Melbourne, Sept 9 (IBNS) Cricket Australia and Cricket NSW have paid tributes to Brad Haddin after he announced retirement from international and state cricket on Wednesday.
PM Modi greets people of Tajikistan on independence day
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people of Tajikistan on their Independence Day.
Telengana farmer travels to Hyderabad, hangs himself
Hyderabad, Sept 9 (IBNS) A farmer from Telengana's Nizamabad came to Hyderabad and hanged himself on Wednesday morning adding to the increasing list of distressed peasants committing suicide, reports said.
20 Indians killed in Yemen air strikes
Dubai, Sept 9 (IBNS) At least 20 Indians were killed in air strikes conducted by Saudi-led alliance at a Yemeni port on Tuesday, media reports said quoting local fishermen.
Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria promoted amid Sheena murder investigation
Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS) Amid the ongoing investigation into the sensational Sheena Bora murder case Mumbai Police chief Rakesh Maria has been replaced, though with a promotion as Director General of Home Guards, Maharashtra, reports said.
Kumarmangalam Birla purchases iconic bungalow for record Rs. 425 crore
Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS) Industrialist Kumarmangalam Birla is the proud owner of the country's costliest house as he has purchased the iconic Jatia House in Malabar Hill for a record Rs. 425 crore.
Bhopal gas victims urge PM to grant brief meeting during his visit to city
Bhopal, Sept 8 (IBNS): Leaders of the five organisations of survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal on Tuesday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the disaster site and surrounding contaminated area and meet with the representatives of survivors' organisations during his maiden visit to the city.
Seven Indians make it to Forbes Asias Heroes of Philanthropy List
Houston/Singapore, Sept 8 (IBNS) A list published by Forbes Asia on August 27 featured seven Indians in its annual philanthropy list from the worlds biggest continent.
PM Modi's flip-flops create confusion on what he stands for : Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) Launching a scathing attack on Narendra Modi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the Prime Minister "has been reduced to unedifying flip-flops creating confusion on what he really stands for".
Sheena Bora murder :Sanjiv Khanna's lawyers likely to seek his release
Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS) A day after he was taken to Kolkata in connection with the probe in the Sheena Bora murder case, Sanjiv Khanna's lawyers are likely to move application saying his detention over the last 24 hours was illegal.
Bihar poll announcement this week, likely in five to seven phases
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) The Election Commission of India is likely to announce Bihar poll dates this week.
PM Modi to meet India Inc today
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will captains of industry and leading economists on Tuesday to discuss the global economic scenario and the opportunities India can take out of it, reports said.
Meat ban in Mira Bhayander area of Maharashtra during Jain fasting period
Mumbai, Sept 7 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party-controlled Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra has imposed an eight-day ban on meat sales in Mira Road and Bhayander areas in the northern suburbs of Mumbai during the Jain fasting period, reports said.
Supreme Court refuses to intervene in FTII stalemate
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) In a major jolt to the protesting students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), the Supreme Court has refused to intervene in the standoff between them and the Centre over the appointment of the Chairman of the institute.
EC likely to announce Bihar poll dates today
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) The Election Commission of India is likely to announce Bihar poll dates on Monday.
Cops take Indrani Mukerjea to residence for reconstruction of Sheena Bora murder tale
Mumbai, Sept 7 (IBNS) Indrani Mukherjea, the prime accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, was taken by Mumbai police to her residence on Sunday for reconstruction of the crime, reports said.
Shutdown in Kashmir valley demanding flood compensation
Srinagar, Sept 7 (IBNS) shops and business establishments remained closed throughout the Kashmir valley on Monday following a shutdown call by he Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) in protest against the state government's alleged apathy towards the plight of 2014 flood victims.
Maharashtra woman farmer commits suicide in drought-hit Marathawada
Mumbai, Sept 7 (IBNS) Adding to the series of tragedies involving the peasantry in the drought-hit regions of Maharashtra, a 40-year-old woman in Marathawada has committed suicide after being left with nothing to feed her five children, media reports said.
PM Modi clarifies on OROP, army veterans' hunger strike called off but stir still on
New Delhi, Sept 7 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified that servicemen who have taken early retirement will be eligible to receive the benefits of the One Rank One Pension scheme, but the protesting army veterans have said they will call off stir only after all there demands are met.
Assam flood : Five more killed, death toll touches 40
Guwahati, Sept 6 (IBNS) : Floods in Assam claimed five more lives on Sunday as death toll touched 40 and affected more than 1.7 million people in 20 districts of the state.
HDFC Bank to add 36 more branches in Kolkata
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IBNS): HDFC bank is planning to add 36 more branches in West Bengal, making it to 200 branches in West Bengal by the end of this financial year.
National nutrition week underway in West Bengal
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IBNS): Like every year, National Nutrition week will be celebrated from 1st-7th September by the Dept of Child Development and Women Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal in association with UNICEF Kolkata.
Bollywood composer-singer Aadesh Shrivastava dies from cancer
Mumbai, Sept 5 (IBNS) Succumbing to his battle against cancer, Bollywood singer-composer Aadesh Shrivastava died at a Mumbai hospital on Saturday. He was 51.
Bollywood singer-composer Aadsh Shrivastava dies at 51
Mumbai, Sept 5 (IBNS) Noted Bollywood Singer-composer Aadesh Shrivastava died in a Mumbai hospital in the small hours of Saturday ending his battle with cancer. He was 51.
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