Bengaluru's first woman cab driver found dead, suicide suspected

Bengaluru's first woman cab driver found dead, suicide suspected

Bengaluru, June 28 (IBNS) Bharathi Veerath, who made news by taking to the steering as Bengaluru's first woman cab drivers, was found dead at her house in Nagashettyhalli on Monday, reports said.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Pampore terror attack : Army tweets reveal a tussle with CRPF over who killed terrorists

Pampore terror attack : Army tweets reveal a tussle with CRPF over who killed terrorists

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS) Three tweets posted by the army on Saturday's terror attack on a CRPF party in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore, revealed a tussle over who killed the two terrorists in retaliatory firing, media reports on Tuesday said.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Top Hizb-ul militant killed in North Kashmir encounter

Top Hizb-ul militant killed in North Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, June 28 (IBNS) In a fierce gun battle with security forces one local Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant was killed in North Kashmir's Kupwara district of Dragmullah area on Tuesday, police said.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Gangster Kumar Pillai brought to Mumbai from Singapore

Gangster Kumar Pillai brought to Mumbai from Singapore

Mumbai, June 28 (IBNS) Wanted gangster Kumar Pillai, arrested in Singapore in February, was brought to India on Monday after the process of his extradition was completed, reports said.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Man accused of killing NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed arrested

Man accused of killing NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed arrested

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS) Nearly three months after National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer Tanzil Ahmad's murder near Delhi, the main accused has been arrested, reports said.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

PRAYAS 2016: Annual Kolkata art fest to be inaugurated on Wednesday

PRAYAS 2016: Annual Kolkata art fest to be inaugurated on Wednesday

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Art lovers in Kolkata are in for a treat with a 60-day art initiative, PRAYAS 2016, beginning on July 3. PRAYAS 2016 will showcase the works of 120 contemporary Indian artists in 12 separate five-day exhibitions till Sept 1 at the Chemould Art Gallery, Kolkata.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, holds World Music Day celebrations

Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, holds World Music Day celebrations

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Kolkatas largest lifestyle and entertainment chain Starmark, in association with Ganer Ami Ganer Tumi, celebrated the World Music Day at its Quest Mall outlet here recently.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Jaitley likely to meet PM Modi today, discuss China and Swamy issues

Jaitley likely to meet PM Modi today, discuss China and Swamy issues

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening after he came back to the capital cutting short by a day his China visit.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Punjab : Controversy refuses to  leave Congress as it appoints  Asha Kumari in place of Kamal Nath

Punjab : Controversy refuses to leave Congress as it appoints Asha Kumari in place of Kamal Nath

Chandigarh, June 27 (IBNS) Controversy continues to dog the Congress over its choice of leader for poll-bound Punjab as the party appoints Asha Kumari, an MLA from Himachal Pradesh, to replace Kamal Nath as the general secretary in-charge of the state.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Aggrieved judges hit the street in protest in Hyderabad

Aggrieved judges hit the street in protest in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, June 27 (IBNS) In a rare occurrence, More than 100 Judges from Telangana on Monday took to the street in Hyderabad protesting against the decision of options being given to judges of Andhra Pradesh origin reports said.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Pakistan trying to destabilise India : Rajnath Singh

Pakistan trying to destabilise India : Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) In the wake of the Pampore terror attack, Union Home Minister Rajanth Singh on Sunday said the neighbouring country was making attempts to destabilise India.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Mumbai: Woman arrested for running sex racket in Andheri

Mumbai: Woman arrested for running sex racket in Andheri

Mumbai, Jun 27 (IBNS): A woman in her mid-20's was arrested by the Versova police on Sunday, after they busted a sex racket run by the accused in her Andheri apartment, reports said.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Copa America: Messi hangs his Argentina boots as they go down to Chile

Copa America: Messi hangs his Argentina boots as they go down to Chile

East Rutherford,New Jersey, Jun 27 (IBNS): Moments after he missed a shot in a penalty shootout and his team was defeated by Chile, who lifted the Copa America silverware, Argentina skipper Lionel Messi announced his retirement.

by IBNS June 26, 2016

In Kuwait, Ban urges Yemeni delegations in peace talks to find lasting solution to end conflict

In Kuwait, Ban urges Yemeni delegations in peace talks to find lasting solution to end conflict

New York, June 27 (Just Earth News):In Kuwait on Sunday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over the situation in Yemen, urging the delegations involved in the UN-supported Yemeni peace talks to prevent a further deterioration of the situation and arrive at a comprehensive agreement ending the conflict.

by IBNS June 26, 2016

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire, no casualty

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire, no casualty

Singapore City, June 27 (IBNS) While making an emergency landing at the Changi airport , a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight on Monday caught fire.

by IBNS June 26, 2016

PM Modi congratulates Mehbooba Mufti for her electoral victory

PM Modi congratulates Mehbooba Mufti for her electoral victory

New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mehbooba Mufti over her victory in the Anantnag Assembly by-poll.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

AAP MLA held by police for assaulting senior citizen

AAP MLA held by police for assaulting senior citizen

New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) Police on Saturday detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Dinesh Mohaniya allegedly for assaulting a senior citizen for failing to recognize him, reports said.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

J & K CM Mehbooba Mufti wins by-poll by 12,000 votes

J & K CM Mehbooba Mufti wins by-poll by 12,000 votes

Srinagar, June 25 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday won the bypoll for the Anantnag assembly constituency by a margin of over 12,000 votes, reports said.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

J & K : Mehbooba Mufti leads by 6,000 votes, Anantnag counting underway

J & K : Mehbooba Mufti leads by 6,000 votes, Anantnag counting underway

Srinagar, June 25 (IBNS) : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has taken a handsome lead of more than 6,000 votes as counting is underway in Anantnag by-polls, reports said.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

Global markets lose two trillion dollars as Britain breaks away from EU

Global markets lose two trillion dollars as Britain breaks away from EU

New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) The UK's decision to break away from the European Union and Prime Minister David Cameron relinquishing his post has has played havoc in world markets wiping out over two trillion dollars of value in one of the most scary trading sessions in the last decade, The Guardian reports.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

Eight killed in Uttarakhand  as vehicle falls into gorge

Eight killed in Uttarakhand as vehicle falls into gorge

Dehradun, June 25 (IBNS) : Eight people, including four women, were killed when a vehicle carrying them fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Tehri district on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

West Virginia: Floods kill at least 23 people, 1000 left stranded

West Virginia: Floods kill at least 23 people, 1000 left stranded

Charleston, Jun 25 (IBNS): At least 23 people were killed and another 1000 were left stranded without power as floods swept across West Virginia on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

Anantnag counting begins, Mehbooba Mufti's fate to be decided today

Anantnag counting begins, Mehbooba Mufti's fate to be decided today

Srinagar, June 25 (IBNS) The fate of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti will be decided on Saturday as counting is currently going on for South Kashmir's Anantnag assembly constituency where she is contesting.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

Manipal ProLearn offers CompTIA certifications for IT fundamentals

Manipal ProLearn offers CompTIA certifications for IT fundamentals

Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn has partnered with CompTIA, a global provider of vendor neutral IT certifications, to offer three popular CompTIA programs A+, Security+ and IT Fundamentals.

by IBNS June 24, 2016

Brexit: Cameron announces he will step down by Oct

Brexit: Cameron announces he will step down by Oct

London, June 24 (IBNS): Wilting under the setback of Brexit as people voted to leave the EU, British Prime Minister David Cameron, who had campaigned hard urging voters to remain with the union, said he is stepping down in the course of time making way for a new leadership.

by IBNS June 23, 2016

Brexit: RBI governor Rajan says India will overcome the impact

Brexit: RBI governor Rajan says India will overcome the impact

Basil, Switzerland, June 24 (IBNS): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram G Rajan on Friday said India will survive the impact of Brexit or Britain exiting from the European Union owing to its strong fundamentals and sizeable foreign reserves.

by IBNS June 23, 2016

Nigel Farage sees Brexit as 'Independence Day' for Britain

Nigel Farage sees Brexit as 'Independence Day' for Britain

London, Jun 24 (IBNS): Moments after Britons voted for Brexit, marking a historic divorce from the European Union, United Kingdom Independent Party leader Nigel Farage celebrated the separation by terming it as the Independence Day for Britain, reports said.

by IBNS June 23, 2016

Brexit: India prepared to deal with consequences, says Jaitley

Brexit: India prepared to deal with consequences, says Jaitley

New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said the country is prepared well to deal with the short and medium term consequences of Briton leaving the European Union in a historic referendum.

by IBNS June 23, 2016

Brexit anxiety prevails over Asian markets, remain bearish

Brexit anxiety prevails over Asian markets, remain bearish

London/Mumbai, June 24 (IBNS): True to the prediction of a financial market shock that the Brexit will cause, stock markets across the globe remained bearish after Britons voted for the leave EU motion.

by IBNS June 23, 2016

EU referendum: Britain votes to leave

EU referendum: Britain votes to leave

London, June 24 (IBNS):Despite a close battle, Britain has voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum on Thursday as results were declared on Friday, thus severing a tie of decades and dealing a blow to the European unity.

by IBNS June 23, 2016