Kenya university attack toll rises to 147, India condemns
Nairobi, Apr 3 (IBNS): The death toll in early Thursday's attack on the Garissa University campus in north-eastern Kenya rose to 147 even as troopers of the country cleared the area taken over by the Islamist al-Shabab terrorists, officials said.
Modi calls Kenya attack horrific, distressing
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the terror attack on a university campus in Kenya killing nearly 147, as horrific and distressing.
India condemns Kenya terrorist attack
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): India has strongly condemned the barbaric terrorist attack on a university campus at Garissa in north-eastern Kenya on Thursday, in which about 147 people, mostly students, were killed by Islamist militants.
Saina officially becomes no. 1 player in the world
New York, Apr 2 (IBNS): Indian Badminton star Saina Nehwal has now officially become the number one player in the world as the Badminton World Federation (BWF) released the latest rankings list on Thursday.
Afghanistan: Explosion in Khost kills 17
Kabul, Apr 2 (IBNS): A heavy explosion rocked Afghanistan's Khost province which left at least 17 people killed, media reports said on Thursday.
Russian trawler sinks, 54 sailors killed
Moscow, Apr 2 (IBNS): At least 54 sailors were killed as a Russian trawler sank off the Kamchatka peninsula, media reports said on Thursday.
Kenya's Garissa University College attacked by gunmen, several injured
Nairobi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Gunmen have attacked Garissa University College in northeast Kenya, leaving several people injured, media reports said on Thursday.
PM, President greet nation on Mahavir Jayanti
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.
Gunbattle with militants rages in North Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 2 (IBNS) A fierce gun battle has started here between security forces and militants in North Kashmir' Tangmarg town, police sources said on Thursday.
Ashok Khemka transferred again, tweets pain
Chandigarh, Apr 2 (IBNS) Haryana whistle-blower bureaucrat Ashok Khemka, who had angered the earlier Congress government in the state for cancelling a land deal involving Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, has been now transferred by the BJP government in the state for supposedly falling out with his department's minister.
Over 350 stranded Indians arrive Mumbai and Kochi from Yemen
Kochi/Mumbai, Apr 2(IBNS) More than 350 Indians who remained stranded in Yemen arrived in Kochi and Mumbai on Thursday morning in Indian Air Force planes after being evacuated from the strife-torn country.
US educator conducts workshop in Kolkata school to help 'slow learners'
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS) In a bid to raise the standard of education and inculcate among all students a harmonious development of personality that goes beyond the classroom teachings, Kolkata's St. Lawrence High School on Wednesday organised a workshop for its teachers where US-based educator Sumita Kaufhold showed them the ways to deal with slow learners.
Diesel, petrol prices reduced
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS): Giving relief to consumers, petrol price has been reduced by 49 paise per litre while diesel price has been slashed by Rs. 1.21 a litre, officials said on Wednesday.
JK Assembly witnesses uproar over flood
Jammu, Apr 1 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned on Wednesday mornign after the opposition members created ruckus in the house over the government's alleged apathy over flood relief to people, media reports said.
WB nun gangrape: Four suspects detained in Punjab
Chandigarh, Apr 1 (IBNS): Four suspects have been detained by the Ludhiana Police from the Punjab city of Ludhiana in connection with the gang-rape of an elderly nun in West Bengal last month which had triggered angry protests across the nation.
PM Modi greets people of Odisha on Utkala Dibasa
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished the people of Odisha on the occasion of 'Utkala Dibasa'.
Student shot dead in school
Bangalore, Apr 1 (IBNS): A young student has been shot dead at a residential school on the outskirts of Bangalore city, media reports said on Tuesday.
PM Modi greets VP on his birthday
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesay wished vice-president on his birthday.
Navy in night operation evacuates Indian nationals from Yemen
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS): The Indian Navy on Tuesday night evacuated about 348 Indians caught in war-torn Yemen after Saudi-led air strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Young buyers choose EMI over rent in a residential accommodation
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): Driven by the attractions of post-modern lifestyle and the necessity of finding an abode for themselves in the era of vertical growth in India, young professionals, who spend long hours in facing excessively stressful situations at work, seem to seek a bit more from their residential accommodation.
IPL schedule revised for KMC polls
Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS): With Kolkata gearing up for the Municipal polls on Apr 18, the IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders will not play any home matches at the Eden Gardens from Apr 12 to Apr 25.
Vettori quits international cricket
Wellington, Mar 31 (IBNS): New Zealand all-rounder Daniel Vettori has said he has played his last game for his national side when he competed against Australia in the final of the World Cup last Sunday.
Union Home Minister on a two-day visit to WB
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS) Union Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to West Bengal.
Babri: SC issues notice to LK Advani, others
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent notice to BJP leader LK Advani and several others in connection with Babri mosque demolition case.
Jammu and Kashmir house collapse: 15 bodies recovered
Srinagar, Mar 31 (IBNS): Fifteen bodies have been recovered from the debris of a house which collapsed in Budgam district due to landslides caused by heavy-rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.
Singapore teen charged for posting video against Yew, Christianity
Singapore, Mar 31 (IBNS) A 16-year-old Singapore teenager, who was arrested for allegedly posting expletive-laden video in Youtube where he attacked country's late PM Lee Kuan Yew and Christianity , has been charged on Tuesday, media reports said.
Explosion in Patna flat
Patna, Mar 31 (IBNS): An explosion occurred at a flat in Patna's Bahadurpur area on Monday, reports said on Tuesday.
Mitchell Starc on top of the world
Dubai, Mar 31 (IBNS) Australias Mitchell Starc has surged to the top of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI Bowlers for the first time in his career following stellar performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 that also fetched him the player of the tournament award.
Salman Khan driver says he was driving the car that killed pavement dweller
Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS) Actor Salman Khan's driver Ashok told a Mumbai court on Monday that he was driving the car that had crushed sleeping pavement dwellers in 2002 killing one, and not the Bollywood superstar.
Burdwan blast: 21 people chargesheeted
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS): The National Investigation Agency(NIA) on Monday said it has filed a chargesheet against 21 people, including four Bangladeshi nationals, in connection with the Burdwan blast case of West Bengal.
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