Bruno Tshibala appointed new Congolese Prime Minister
Kinshasa, Apr 8 (IBNS): Congolese President Joseph Kabila has appointed Bruno Tshibala as the new Prime Minister of the nation on Saturday, reports said.
Police arrest two in connection with Stockholm terror attack
Stockholm, Apr 8 (IBNS): The Swedish police have arrested two men in connection with the Stockholm terror attack, which killed at least four people after a stolen lorry barged into a supermarket on Friday, media reports said.
'Horrible attack' in South Sudan town sends thousands fleeing across border UN refugee agency
New York, Apr 7(Just Earth News): Host communities and aid agencies in Uganda are struggling to feed and shelter new refugees who have been displaced following a spike in violence in parts of neighbouring South Sudan's Eastern Equatoria province, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday.
Self publishing is opening the door for new authors
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): The uprising of self publishing in India has made it possible for new, talented writers to start a career in writing.
Robotic surgery can help cut post surgical trauma: Surgeons
New Delhi,Apr 6 (IBNS): Over 50 million people in India suffer from depression, and over 30 million Indians suffer from anxiety disorders according to a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Whats worse is that although it is among the top public health challenges for India, awareness about the causes and treatments remains low.
Three soldiers and four civilians killed in avalanches, flood waters in J & K
Srinagar, Apr 7 (IBNS) : Three army jawans and four civilians have been killed in avalanches and floods caused by torrential rains in the Kashmir valley over the past 24 hours, official reports said.
Three soldiers and four civilians killed in avalanches, flood waters in J & K
Srinagar, Apr 7 (IBNS) : Three army jawans and four civilians have been killed in avalanches and floods caused by torrential rains in the Kashmir valley over the past 24 hours, official reports said.
FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on Saoud Al-Mohannadi
Zurich, Apr 7 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has upheld the appeal lodged by Saoud Al-Mohannadi against the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, lifting the sanctions imposed on him as a result, an official release stated.
PM Modi greets nation on World Health Day
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the nation on the occasion of World Health Day.
US strikes Syrian military base, Trump defends move as 'national security interest'
Washington, Apr 7 (IBNS): The US government on Thursday launched at least 59 Tomahawk Missiles at the Syrian military airbase, reports said.
Strengthening the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
New York, Apr 7: Following his analysis of the report of the High-Level External Independent Review Panel on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by International Peacekeeping Forces in the Central African Republic, former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Jane Holl Lute of the United States as Special Coordinator on improving the Organizations response to sexual exploitation and abuse, in February 2017.
Ruckus by Shiv Sena MPs over Gaikwad's flying ban : LS adjourned
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) : The Lok Sabha was adjourned for a brief period on Thursday as BJP ally Shiv Sena kicked up a ruckus charging Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathy Raju for refusing to lift the flying ban on Ravindra Gaikwad after the controversial MP denied having beaten up an Air India employee, reports said.
Rajya Sabha in uproar over man being killed allegedly for smuggling cows
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed noisy scenes on alleged incidents of organized gang attacking people who shuttle cows in trucks in Rajasthan, according to media reports.
Rain lashes Kashmir, more wet weather predicted
Srinagar, Apr 6 (IBNS): Fresh snowfall and rainfall disrupted normal life across Kashmir valley on Thursday, prompting the local authorities to close schools and colleges.
Top militant leader and two of his associates arrested in Manipur
Guwahati, Apr 6 (IBNS) : The Manipur police have apprehended three hardcore militants, including the president of United Kuki Liberation Army ( UKLA), from Senapati distric, officials said on Thursday.
Committee accuses Delhi's Kejriwal Govt of misusing power
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) : In what could trigger a fresh bout of squabbling between Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party Government and the BJP-ruled Centre, a three-member committee set up by Delhi's former Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has alleged "gross misuse of power by it," media reports said.
PM Modi to visit Jharkhand today
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Jharkhand for a day-long tour on Thursday.
PM Modi congratulates BJP on foundation day
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on its foundation day.
Delhi: Kejriwal lauds deputy Manish Sisodia for strengthening education
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday lauded his deputy and state Education Minister Manish Sisodia for the latter's effort in strengthening education across the national capital.
NiT obtains NIRF Ranking
Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Narula Institute of Technology (NiT) - an institute under the aegis of JIS Group Educational Initiatives, on Wednesdaysaid it has obtained NIRF Ranking, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu expresses shock over illegal sand miners attacking police in Karnataka
New Delhi/Bengaluru, Apr 4 (IBNS): Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, on Tuesday, expressed shock over the incident of illegal sand miners attacking District Deputy Commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis in Udupi, Karnataka.
Won't charge him if he can't pay : Jethmalani after Kejriwal's Rs. 3.8 crore litigation bill controversy
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS) : After a controversy surrounded Arvind Kejriwal over his Government's reported attempt to foot a Rs. 3.8-crore bill for his personal legal battle from the state exchequer, lawyer Ram Jethmalani has offered to defend the Delhi Chief Minister for free if he can not afford to pay, media reports said.
India asks China not to create artificial controversy over Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS) : India has warned China against creating "an artificial controversy" around the Dali Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, NDTV reports.
Fire engulfs Kashmir's Kupwara market
Kupwara, Apr 4 (IBNS): A major fire which broke out in Northern Kashmirs Kupwara district on Monday around 11 p.m., gutted more than 50 shops, seven houses and a commercial building, official said.
St. Petersburg explosion: Death toll rises to 11, at least 45 injured
Moscow, Apr 4 (IBNS): At least 11 people have died in the twin underground stations blast, which rocked Russia's St. Petersburg on Mondayafternoon, reports said.
Australia: Woman, two children drown in flooded river
Sydney, Apr 4 (IBNS): A woman and her two children drowned in a flooded river in New South Wales, after their car plunged into the water-body, reports said.
EVM row: BJP slams AAP as sour losers
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Taking a jibe at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its allegations in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering row, the BJP has termed the former as 'sour losers'.
Hindustani classical singer Kishori Amonkar dies, aged 84; PM Modi condoles loss
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of Indian Classical singer Kishori Amonkar.
PM Modi interacts with students at Smart India Hackathon 2017
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a group of students from Guru Nanak Institute of Technology in the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2017 on Saturday.
Iran releases 15 Indian fishermen
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS) : Iran has released 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen nearly five-and-a-half months after they were captured after straying into the central Asian country's waters, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday.
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