Three Kerala men tortured in Saudi Arabia return home
Thiruvantapuram, Dec 26 (IBNS) Three Indian men, who were physically tortured by their employer in Saudi Arabia, returned to India on early Saturday after being rescued from a brick factory in Abha, reports said
India, Pakistan Foreign Secretaries to meet on January 15
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS) The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet on January 15 in Islamabad, media reports said.
Pakistan: Earthquake hits central Asia, over 30 injured in Pakistan
Peshawar, Dec 26 (IBNS): More than 30 people were injured as an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit the border of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, while the tremors were felt in north India, including Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Syria: UN condemns archaeological destruction at Bosra
New York, Dec 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday condemned the destruction of parts of the ancient Syrian city of Bosra in fighting two days ago, alerting the world art market to potential trafficking in artefacts from the World Heritage site.
PM Modi arrives Kabul to a warm hug by Afghanistan Ptesident
Kabul, Dec 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm hug from his Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani as he arrived Kabul on Friday on a daylong visit to inaugurate the country's new Parliament complex built by India reports said.
UP Minister Ompal Nehra sacked for his appeal to Muslims to join temple building
Lucknown, Dec 25 (IBNS) Uttar Pradesh minister Ompal Nehra has been dismissed hours after his comment that Muslims must give up their claims on mosques in Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi and help build temples there, reports said.
Suspected militant killed in Kashmir encounter
Srinagar, Dec 25 (IBNS) A suspected militant was killed in a brief encounter with security forces in North Kashmirs Bandipora Town on Thursday evening.
100 killed in Nigeria gas tanker inferno
Abuja, Nigeria, Dec 25 (IBNS) Mor than 100 people were killed when a gas tanker truck exploded into flames at a crowded industrial gas plant in Nigeria on Thursday, reports said.
Aligarh school girl gang-raped and killed
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Dec 25 (IBNS) A schoolgirl on her way to tuition was allegedly gang-raped and killed by four men in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh town, triggering an outrage among the local people, reports said.
Kamov 226 helicopters : First Indo-Russian partnership in defence manufacturing
Moscow, Dec 25 (IBNS) In the first partnership in defence manufacturing, India and Russia on Thursday signed agreement for a project for manufacture of Kamov 226 helicopters, reports said.
Narendra Modi wishes nation on Christmas
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished people on the occasion of Christmas.
PM Narendra Modi reaches Afghanistan
Kabul, Dec 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Afghanistan where he will inaugurate the new Parliament building.
Kolkata gets first app for bus pool
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS) With apps now providing solutions to numerous problems faced by people regularly, including getting a taxi, helping people further, Kolkata has not got its first app dedicated to provide bus pool service here.
Salary of Parliamentarians may be doubled
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS) The parliamentary affairs ministry has proposed that the salary of lawmakers be doubled.
Putin gifts Modi 18th century Bengal sword, Bapu's handwritten notes
Moscow, Dec 24 (IBNS) After a 'fruitful' meeting in a short but steady Russia visit by the Indian PM Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin gifts him a 18th century sword from Bengal among other things.
PM Modi greets Karzai on his birthday
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted ex-President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai on his birthday.
President Mukherjee greets people on Milad-un-Nabi
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday greeted the people on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi.
Kirti Azad wants PM Modi's answer on his suspension
Ahmedabad, Dec 24 (IBNS) BJP MP Kirti Azad, suspended by party for his offensive against Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on the DDCA corruption issue, on Thursday said that he wanted answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Heart attack patient kept waiting in Kolkata awaiting Mamata's convoy
Howrah, Dec 24 (IBNS) A heart attack patient was left waiting in a traffic jam on the expressway on Wednesday as the police allegedly held up the ambulance for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy, reports said.
DDCA row : Suspended Kirti Azad vows to spill more beans
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS) Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad has threatened to roll out more revelations in the coming days and said he did not expect the party to stoop so low by suspending hi for speaking against corruption.
Meeting with Vladimir Putin was fruitful: Modi
Moscow, Dec 24 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin for a private dinner and a tete-e-tete on Wednesday and said the meeting was 'fruitful'.
Three policemen injured in Delhi court shootoiut
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS) Four people, including three policeman were injured in a firing at Karkardooma Court in Delhi on Wednesday, reports said.
Lawmaker's shocking comment during debate on Juvenile Justice Bill in Parliament
New Dehi, Dec 23 (IBNS) A veteran lawmaker's remarks during parliamentary debates on the Juvenile Justice Bill has triggered sharp criticism.
AAP agitation outside Arun Jaitley's residence
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS) members and youth wing of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party staged a demonstration in front of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's official residence in New Delhi on Wednesday morning seeking his resignation, reports said.
Russia is India's unwavering friend: PM Modi
New Delhi/Moscow, Dec 23 (IBNS) Ahead of his first visit to Russia as the Prime Minister on Wednesday, PM Modi spoke in Russian media about the unwavering friend that Russia is.
BSF plane crash : Rajnath Singh pays homage to ten personnel who were killed
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid homage to the 10 Border Security Fore personnel who died as a plane carrying them crashed near the Delhi airport on Tuesday.
Brunei plans to ditch Christmas celebrations
Bandar Seri Begawan, Dec 23 (IBNS) In a strange diktat by the Sultan of Brunei, the country has allegedly prevented the Christmas celebrations as it could potentially harm the Islam faith, according to media reports.
My remarks were misconstrued : Shah Rukh Khan
Kolkata,Dec 23 (IBNS) More than a month after his remarks on 'intolerance' in India evoked bitter reactions from his critics, actor Shah Rukh Khan has said his comments were "misconstrued" and "mispresented" for which he should not apologise.
PM Modi to leave for Russia today
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Russia on Wednesday.
YourNest leads $750K Pre-Series A funding for start-up, Arya.ai
Mumbai Dec 22 (IBNS): Arya.ai, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up has raised Pre-Series A funding of $750K from YourNest Angel Fund and VentureNursery members.
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