Monsoon likely to hit UP, surrounding areas by June 20

Monsoon likely to hit UP, surrounding areas by June 20

Kanpur, June 11 (IBNS): After monsoon commenced in coastal states of Kerala and Goa earlier this month, northern and central-northern states of Uttar Pradesh and its surrounding areas are likely to experience rainfall from June 20, according to reports.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Hubble uncovers a mysterious Hermit

Hubble uncovers a mysterious Hermit

Washington, June 11 (IBNS): The drizzle of stars scattered across this image forms a galaxy known as UGC 4879. UGC 4879 is an irregular dwarf galaxy as the name suggests, galaxies of this type are a little smaller and messier than their cosmic cousins, lacking the majestic swirl of a spiral or the coherence of an elliptical.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

UN determined to work collectively to ensure people worldwide are protected, says Ban

UN determined to work collectively to ensure people worldwide are protected, says Ban

New York, June 11 (Just Earth News):Speaking at a Security Council debate on the protection of civilians, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday stressed that the United Nations is determined to work collectively to support governments to protect their people, and to persuade parties to conflict to abide by their obligations.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Four arrested in Delhi  for conspiring to kill Chhota Rajan

Four arrested in Delhi for conspiring to kill Chhota Rajan

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) Delhi Police has arrested four people who were allegedly conspiring to kill jailed underworld don Chhota Rajan at the behest of his rival Chhota Shakeel, reports said.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

EC: Karnataka RS polls not cancelled but returning officer to file FIR

EC: Karnataka RS polls not cancelled but returning officer to file FIR

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Jun 10 (IBNS): With the Rajya Sabha (RS) polls scheduled for Saturday, the Election Commission (EC) has refused to stall the polls for Karnataka based on allegations of bribery but has asked the government to hand over the probe to the CBI, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Rajnath Singh likely to be BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh

Rajnath Singh likely to be BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhii, June 10 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to become BJP's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming UP Assembly election, media reports said.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Kejriwal lauds Delhi govt., says water reaching all parts for the first time

Kejriwal lauds Delhi govt., says water reaching all parts for the first time

New Delhi, Jun 10 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was all praise for his cabinet on Friday, as he stated that clean drinking water was now available in all parts of Delhi for the first time, taking place during his party's rule.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence : Rajnath Singh

Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence : Rajnath Singh

Mau, Uttar Pradesh, June 10 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said the Centre is ready to order a CBI probe into Mathura violence, if the Uttar Pradesh government asks for it, reports said.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Gulbarg massacre : Sentencing of convicts likely today

Gulbarg massacre : Sentencing of convicts likely today

Ahmedabad, June 10 (IBNS) A special trial court in Ahmedabad is likely to pronounce on Friday the quantum of punishment to the 24 convicts in Gulbarg society massacre case..

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Indian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan

Indian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) An Indian woman working with an NGO was kidnapped in Kabul on Thursday night, media reports said.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

Bangladesh: Inmate of Hindu ashram killed

Bangladesh: Inmate of Hindu ashram killed

Pabna, June 10 (IBNS): Shocking Bangladesh, another inmate of a Hindu ashram in Pabnas Hemayetpur Upazila was killed by unknown attackers on Friday.

by IBNS June 09, 2016

M 6.2 quake strikes Indonesia's Lombok

M 6.2 quake strikes Indonesia's Lombok

Lombok, Jun 9 (IBNS): An earthquake with magnitude of 6.2 shook Indonesia's Lombok islands on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

by IBNS June 08, 2016

Chennai youth dies after hair transplantation

Chennai youth dies after hair transplantation

Chennai, June 9 (IBNS) A 22-year-old youth in Chennai has died two days after the surgery for hair transplantation, his parents have alleged.

by IBNS June 08, 2016

Obama pledges support to LGBTI community, floats #LoveIsLove tweet

Obama pledges support to LGBTI community, floats #LoveIsLove tweet

Washington, Jun 9 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Wednesday, pledged his support towards the LGBTI community, by tweeting about equal dignity with the hashtag Love Is Love.

by IBNS June 08, 2016

PM Modi thanks Mexico, says Indo-Mexican bond will help the whole world

PM Modi thanks Mexico, says Indo-Mexican bond will help the whole world

Mexico City, jun 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is presently visiting Mexico as part of his five nation tour plan, thanked his hosts and said that the new bond between the two nations will benefit the whole world.

by IBNS June 08, 2016

Tel Aviv shooting kills 4

Tel Aviv shooting kills 4

Tel Aviv, June 9 (IBNS) At least four people were killed as two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a popular open-air shopping and restaurant area in Israels Tel Aviv city on Wednesday, media reports said.

by IBNS June 08, 2016

Narendra Modi, Mexican President dine together

Narendra Modi, Mexican President dine together

Mexico, June 9 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mexican President Enrique Pea Nieto dined together at a restaurant here.

by IBNS June 08, 2016

Mexico supports India's NSG membership bid

Mexico supports India's NSG membership bid

Mexico City, June 9 (IBNS): In a significant move, Mexico has extended its support for India to become a member in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

by IBNS June 08, 2016

Syria: UN agencies deplore recent attacks in Aleppo; hundreds of people killed or injured

Syria: UN agencies deplore recent attacks in Aleppo; hundreds of people killed or injured

New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):The United Nations humanitarian wing on Wednesday spoke out against the latest escalation of violence in the Syrian city of Aleppo, where dozens of casualties have been reported in attacks on two medical facilities.

by IBNS June 08, 2016

Mentaid celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Mentaid celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS) Mentaid, Down Syndrome Support Group, Kolkata, South Kolkata Parasmani, Anwesha and Behala Bodhayan (all parents organisations) recently organised a unique celebration featuring talented young people with Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day. Over fifty children participated along with their parents, teachers and well-wishers.

by IBNS June 08, 2016

After #ModiAgainstDelhi, AAP floats #AntiDelhiModi tweets

After #ModiAgainstDelhi, AAP floats #AntiDelhiModi tweets

New Delhi, Jun 8 (IBNS): Launching a fresh salvo at the Prime Minister on Wednesday, a day after the incumbent Delhi government floated #ModiAgainstDelhi tweets, the party said it is wrong of Narendra Modi and his cabinet to snoop on all activities of Delhi government, by floating a fresh #AntiDelhiModi tweets.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

World Bank Cuts 2016 Global Growth Forecast to 2.4 percent

World Bank Cuts 2016 Global Growth Forecast to 2.4 percent

Washington, June 8 (IBNS):The World Bank is downgrading its 2016 global growth forecast to 2.4 percent from the 2.9 percent pace projected in January. The move is due to sluggish growth in advanced economies, stubbornly low commodity prices, weak global trade, and diminishing capital flows.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

India-US Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to USA

India-US Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister to USA

Washington, June 8 (IBNS) The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met today in the White House during an official working visit of Prime Minister Modi to the United States. Marking their third major bilateral summit, the leaders reviewed the deepening strategic partnership between the United States and India that is rooted in shared values of freedom, democracy, universal human rights, tolerance and pluralism, equal opportunities for all citizens, and rule of law. They pledged to pursue new opportunities to bolster economic growth and sustainable development, promote peace and security at home and around the world, strengthen inclusive, democratic governance and respect for universal human rights, and provide global leadership on issues of shared interest.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos meets Modi

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos meets Modi

Washington, June 8 (IBNS) Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is currently in the US and said the Asian nation is full of entrepreneurs.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

India is poised to contribute as a new engine of global growth: Modi

India is poised to contribute as a new engine of global growth: Modi

Washington, June 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed at the USIBC programme and said India is poised to contribute as a new engine of global growth.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

Burundi: UNICEF concerned over arrests, school expulsion of students

Burundi: UNICEF concerned over arrests, school expulsion of students

New York, June 8 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday it is concerned about the arrests, expulsions from school and injuries of students in Burundi schools, and has called for all parties involved in the political conflict in the country to fully respect the rights of children to education and to protect them from violence.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

Publishers are a lot more open-minded today: Ashwin Sanghi says in Kolkata

Publishers are a lot more open-minded today: Ashwin Sanghi says in Kolkata

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): During the promotion of his book at Starmark, South City Mall, in Kolkata on Friday, June 3, 2016, eminent author Ashwin Sanghi stated that the trend among publishers in India is gradually changing as they are a lot more open-minded towards new genres.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

Hospitals to get 100 surgical robots for cancer treatment  in 25 cities

Hospitals to get 100 surgical robots for cancer treatment in 25 cities

New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): Robotic Surgery is set for rapid growth as more and more hospitals embrace new-age, computer-assisted, surgical robots. By 2020, more than 100 hospitals across 25 Indian cities, are expected to get dexterous robots with 3-D vision to assist in surgeries

by IBNS June 07, 2016

Anuja Kapur scores a hat-trick at the Business and Entertainment Global Award

Anuja Kapur scores a hat-trick at the Business and Entertainment Global Award

Mumbai, Jun 7 (IBNS): Eminent criminal psychologist Anuja Kapur bagged the "KAF Business and Entertainment Global Award in the Best Criminal Psychologist category third time in a row, at a recently held function in Mumbai.

by IBNS June 07, 2016

Suresh Prabhu, Smriti Irani celebrate Vikas Parv

Suresh Prabhu, Smriti Irani celebrate Vikas Parv

Ahmedabad/Vijaywada, Jun 7 (IBNS): Union Human Resource and Development Minister Smriti Irani and Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday celebrated Vikas Parv in Vijaywada and Ahmedabad respectively.

by IBNS June 07, 2016