Gujarat: Gaumata brigade strips, thrashes four cow leather smugglers; arrested in Somnath

Gujarat: Gaumata brigade strips, thrashes four cow leather smugglers; arrested in Somnath

Somnath, Gujarat, July 13 (IBNS): Somnath police on Tuesday arrested three members of a four-member cow vigilante group after a shocking video of them stripping and thrashing four cow skin smugglers emerged, reports said.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Bangladesh: Police must establish fate and whereabouts of disappeared Dhaka attack hostage

Bangladesh: Police must establish fate and whereabouts of disappeared Dhaka attack hostage

Dhaka, July 13 (IBNS) Bangladeshi authorities must immediately establish the fate and whereabouts of a surviving hostage from the recent Dhaka restaurant attack who has been missing since taken by police for questioning 10 days ago, Amnesty International said today.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Hyderabad: Two more IS suspects arrested by NIA

Hyderabad: Two more IS suspects arrested by NIA

Hyderabad, July 13 (IBNS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on Tuesday arrested two youths suspected to have IS links, reports said.

by IBNS July 12, 2016

Kashmir violence : Death toll rises to 25

Kashmir violence : Death toll rises to 25

Srinagar, Jul 11 (IBNS) : The toll in the ongoing violence in Kashmir that erupted after the killing of Hizb commander Burhan Wani has risen to 25 with the death of a young girl in Pulwama area of South Kashmir.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

One among the 21 missing from Kerala held in Mumbai

One among the 21 missing from Kerala held in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 11 (IBNS) : One of the 21 people missing from Kerala for the the past one month and suspected to have joined ISIS has been held in Mumbai, reports said.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

All 43 accused in Kerala temple fire case get bail

All 43 accused in Kerala temple fire case get bail

Thiruvanthapuram, July 11 (IBNS) : The Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to all the 43 accused in the Kollam Puttingal temple fireworks that claimed 109 lives in April this year, reports said.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

Sushma steps in after Manipur girl alleges racism at Delhi Airport

Sushma steps in after Manipur girl alleges racism at Delhi Airport

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday promised a Manipur girl to help her out after the latter posted on Facebook an incident she faced at the Delhi Airport, reports stated.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

A terrorist has to die some day: GN Azad on Burhan Wani's death

A terrorist has to die some day: GN Azad on Burhan Wani's death

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): The Indian Army might have triggered unfavourable sentiments against them after the recent killing of Burhan Wani, but they found support from Congressman Ghulam Nabi Azad, who said that a terrorist has to die someday.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

Fatal car crash kills Bajaj executive, wife

Fatal car crash kills Bajaj executive, wife

Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): A senior Bajaj Auto executive and his wife were killed in a fatal car crash on Sunday afternoon while their two kids survived the scare, after their vehicle crashed into the median of the Pune-Mumbai expressway, reports said.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

Narendra Modi wishes Suresh Prabhu on his birthday

Narendra Modi wishes Suresh Prabhu on his birthday

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on his birthday.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

Curfew continues in Kashmir Valley

Curfew continues in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar, July 11 (IBNS) Curfew continued in most parts of the Kashmir Valley on Monday as the death toll following clashes over the killing of top Hizb Commander Burhan Wani reached 21 on Monday.

by IBNS July 10, 2016

The future belongs to product Start Ups in India: Aditi Sinha

The future belongs to product Start Ups in India: Aditi Sinha

An achiever in her own terms, Aditi Sinha, Vice-President, Project Delivery & Business Process Improvement, IMRB International, one of the top Market Research companies, has been dominating the corporate world for many years now. She sits pretty on her laurels achieved through sheer grit, determination, self development and self-belief. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra catches up with her for a conversation. Excerpts:

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Vijay Mallya will be brought back at the earliest : BJP

Vijay Mallya will be brought back at the earliest : BJP

New Delhi, July 9 (IBNS) : A day after business tycoon Vijay Mallya made a rare public appearance in England at a Formula 1 race, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday reaffirmed that the UB group Chairman would be brought back to the country to start proceedings against his default on bank loans and alleged money laundering.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Missing Kerala youths suspected to have aligned with ISIS

Missing Kerala youths suspected to have aligned with ISIS

Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (IBNS): At least 15 youths hailing from Kasargod district in Kerala have reportedly gone missing, leaving their relatives to suspect that they might have formed an alliance with Islamic fringe unit ISIS, reports said.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Mobile internet services suspended in curfew-bound Srinagar after top militant's death

Mobile internet services suspended in curfew-bound Srinagar after top militant's death

Srinagar, July 9 (IBNS) : Restrictions have been imposed in Pulwama district and parts of Srinagar city while, mobile internet services are suspended in Kashmir Valley following the killing of top Hizb ul Mujhadeen militant Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on Friday.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

MIB takes down Peace TV

MIB takes down Peace TV

New Delhi, July 9 (IBNS): In the wake of the ongoing probe into the Dhaka restaurant attack, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has decided to stop transmission of Peace TV, an unauthorised channel run by Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) founder and president Zakir Naik, whose speech is believed to have motivated at least two youths involved in the terror attack, reports said.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Govt. orders probe in Zakir Naik's IRF fund

Govt. orders probe in Zakir Naik's IRF fund

New Delhi, July 9 (IBNS): The central government has ordered a probe into Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) fund to check his alleged involvement in the Dhaka terror attack, reports said.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Kerala imposes fat tax on fast foods

Kerala imposes fat tax on fast foods

Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (IBNS): In a first for the nation, Kerala on Friday imposed a 14.5 percent fat tax on fast foods sold through branded outlets, reports said.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Burhan Muzaffar Wani death: Curfew in Srinagar

Burhan Muzaffar Wani death: Curfew in Srinagar

Srinagar, July 9 (IBNS): Tension prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city and other parts of the state on Saturday following the death of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani.

by IBNS July 09, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Durban

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Durban

Durban, July 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Friday night reached Durban city in South Africa.

by India Blooms News Service July 09, 2016

Prakash Javadekar assumes charge of HRD Ministry

Prakash Javadekar assumes charge of HRD Ministry

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar took charge of office of Minister of HRD on Thursday.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Indian NSG team to visit Bangladesh to help with cafe terror attack probe

Indian NSG team to visit Bangladesh to help with cafe terror attack probe

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): Four members of India's elite special forces team, National Security Guard (NSG), will reach Dhaka on Friday to help Bangladesh with its investigation into the cafe terror attack, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Three killed, 30 injured in Jaipur as hotel's false ceiling collapses on marriage party

Three killed, 30 injured in Jaipur as hotel's false ceiling collapses on marriage party

Jaipur, Jul 7 (IBNS) : Three persons were killed and 30 injured when a false ceiling of a banquet of a star hotel caved in on Wednesday afternoon when a pre-marriage ceremony was going on, reports said.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Four killed in blast at Bangladesh Eid prayers, gun battle continues

Four killed in blast at Bangladesh Eid prayers, gun battle continues

Dhaka, Jul 7 (IBNS) : In the second terror strike in Bangladesh in less than a week's time, at least four people, including a policeman, were killed and seven cops injured on Thursday after a bomb exploded near a mass Eid prayer congregation, reports said.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

MS Dhoni turns 35

MS Dhoni turns 35

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): In a cricket crazy nation like India, where millions turn up on match days to cheer for their favourite team and everyone seems to house an opinion, it's easy to lose one's cool, but only few have managed to keep it intact, none better than birthday boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 35 on Thursday.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

President Mukherjee greets citizens on Eid al-Fitr

President Mukherjee greets citizens on Eid al-Fitr

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): As Muslims all over India gather together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion while urging them to dedicate themselves to the service of humanity.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

PM Modi to kick-start his African tour with Mozambique visit

PM Modi to kick-start his African tour with Mozambique visit

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for his 5-day Africa tour on Thursday, will start his four nation journey with Mozambique.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Bangladesh explosion kills two, injure several

Bangladesh explosion kills two, injure several

Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, July 7 (IBNS) An explosion in Bangladesh's Kishoreganj, about 100 km from Dhaka, near a massive Eid gathering on Thursday killed a cop and another person and injured many, according to initial reports.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers one-time opportunity till September 30 to declare undisclosed income

Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers one-time opportunity till September 30 to declare undisclosed income

Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS) The Income Declaration Scheme 2016 offers a one-time opportunity to persons who have not paid full taxes in the past, to declare their undisclosed incomes and assets voluntarily and participate in nation building, said Ashis Verma, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, while addressing a press conference here.

by IBNS July 06, 2016

Assam: Floods affect over 80,000 lives

Assam: Floods affect over 80,000 lives

Guwahati, July 6 (IBNS): Heavy rains on Sunday have left over 80,000 people reeling under flood water in Assam, reports said.

by IBNS July 05, 2016