Nigeria: Military accidentally drops bomb on refugees, kills at least 52

Nigeria: Military accidentally drops bomb on refugees, kills at least 52

Abuja, Jan 18 (IBNS): An error by the Nigerian military turned fatal as they accidentally dropped a bomb on a refugee camp in Rann, killing at least 52 people and injuring hundreds, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service January 17, 2017

Salman Khan acquitted by Jodhpur court in Arms Act case

Salman Khan acquitted by Jodhpur court in Arms Act case

Jodhpur, Jan 18 (IBNS) : A Jodhpur court on Wednesday acquitted Bollywood star Salman in an Arms Act case in connection with the alleged black buck killing in 1998, reports said.

by IBNS January 17, 2017

Afghanistan: At least 37 Taliban militants killed in joint operations

Afghanistan: At least 37 Taliban militants killed in joint operations

Kabul, Jan 18 (IBNS): At least 37 Taliban insurgents, including eight top leaders, have been killed in joint operations by the Afghan army, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS January 17, 2017

Jallikattu Row: Virender Sehwag urges people to protest peacefully

Jallikattu Row: Virender Sehwag urges people to protest peacefully

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Reacting on the recent Jallikattu dissent, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has urged people to protest peacefully.

by India Blooms News Service January 17, 2017

Pakistan: Fire erupts in college, no casualty

Pakistan: Fire erupts in college, no casualty

Wana,Pakistan,Jan 18 (IBNS): A fire had erupted at Government College Wana in Pakistan on Wednesday, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service January 17, 2017

Child pornography: US national arrested in Hyderabad

Child pornography: US national arrested in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IBNS): A US citizen has been arrested from Hyderabad for allegedly circulating child pornography on the internet, media reports said on Wednesday.

by India Blooms News Service January 17, 2017

Not happy winning against my father, but this fight was necessary : Akhilesh Yadav to NDTV

Not happy winning against my father, but this fight was necessary : Akhilesh Yadav to NDTV

Lucknow, Jan 17 (IBNS) : A day after he came winner in the turf war over party symbol, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday told NDTV that the victory against father Mulayam Singh Yadav did not make him happy, but the fight was necessary.

by India Blooms News Service January 16, 2017

Genome map of beaver: Canadian scientists' gift to nation's 150th birthday

Genome map of beaver: Canadian scientists' gift to nation's 150th birthday

Toronto, Jan 17 (IBNS): Scientists in Canada decided to offer a unique gift to the nation on its 150th birthday in the form of sequencing the genome of the Canadian beaver, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service January 16, 2017

Mexico: Gunman kills five in nightclub shooting

Mexico: Gunman kills five in nightclub shooting

Cancun, Jan 17 (IBNS): An unknown gunman opened fire at a night club in Mexico's Cancun, killing at least five people and injuring nine others, media reports said.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Miami: At least 8 injured following shooting at MLK Day event

Miami: At least 8 injured following shooting at MLK Day event

Miami, Jan 17 (IBNS): At least eight people, including five juveniles, were injured following a shooting that took place at a Martin Luther King Day event in Miami, reports said.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

IMF cuts India's growth rate following demonetisation stress

IMF cuts India's growth rate following demonetisation stress

Washington, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a setback for the Indian government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India's growth rate to 6.6 percent for the current fiscal year, a decrease by one percent from its previous estimate.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Mamata Banerjee pays homage to former CM Jyoti Basu on death anniversary

Mamata Banerjee pays homage to former CM Jyoti Basu on death anniversary

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid homage to former Chief Minister of the state Jyoti Basu on his death anniversary.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Turkey nightclub attack: Suspect captured

Turkey nightclub attack: Suspect captured

Ankara, Jan 17 (IBNS): Security officials have arrested the main suspect in the New Year's Eve attack at a night club in Istanbul, media reports said.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

New UN manual aims to address management of violent extremists in prison settings

New UN manual aims to address management of violent extremists in prison settings

New York, Jan 17 (Just Earth News): Highlighting the challenges brought on by and the need to address violent extremism and radicalization in prisons, the United Nations agency mandated to prevent international crime and assist criminal justice reform unveiled a new manual that offers practical advice on managing violent extremist prisoners, disengaging them from violence and facilitating their social reintegration upon release.

by IBNS January 16, 2017

Turkish plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan, at least 32 dead

Turkish plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan, at least 32 dead

Bishkek, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least 32 people died after a Turkish cargo plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan on Monday morning, media reports said.

by IBNS January 15, 2017

Three Hizbul militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Three Hizbul militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Three militants have been killed in an encounter with Security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, the army said on Monday

by IBNS January 15, 2017

Afghanistan: Abducted ICRC worker released after four weeks

Afghanistan: Abducted ICRC worker released after four weeks

Kabul/Geneva, Jan 16 (IBNS): An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worker, who was abducted in Afghanistan's Kunduz Province on Dec 19 last year, has been released and is with his family, an official release stated.

by IBNS January 15, 2017

Trump slams NBC, Fox News

Trump slams NBC, Fox News

Washington, Jan 16 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam NBC News and Fox News, calling them 'bad' and the 'leaker of fake news' respectively.

by IBNS January 15, 2017

Rahul Gandhi to interact with workers in Rishikesh today

Rahul Gandhi to interact with workers in Rishikesh today

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Rishikesh on Monday.

by India Blooms News Service January 15, 2017

Asif Ali Zardari leaves for Dubai

Asif Ali Zardari leaves for Dubai

Islamabad, Jan 16 (IBNS): Former Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari has left for Dubai, media reports said.

by IBNS January 15, 2017

Pakistan Army Chief calls Afghanistan President, condoles loss of lives in recent attacks

Pakistan Army Chief calls Afghanistan President, condoles loss of lives in recent attacks

Islamabad, Jan 16 (IBNS): Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa made a telephone call to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani to condole the loss of lives in recent terror attacks in the country

by India Blooms News Service January 15, 2017

J&K: 3 militants killed

J&K: 3 militants killed

Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least three militants were killed during gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, officials said on Monday.

by IBNS January 15, 2017

Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal greet nation on Lohri

Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal greet nation on Lohri

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Bangladesh: Shakib, Mushfiqur enter record books

Bangladesh: Shakib, Mushfiqur enter record books

Wellington, Jan 13 (IBNS): Bangladeshi cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mishfiqur Rahim have entered the record books by virtue of their partnership in the first and ongoing Test match against New Zealand in the latter's backyard.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Tamil Nadu : DMK hit the street for statewide protest over Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu : DMK hit the street for statewide protest over Jallikattu

Chennai, Jan 13 (IBNS) : A day after the Supreme Court refused to pass a judgment on Jallikattu before Pongal, Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK), the main opposition in Tamil Nadu, called for a state-wide protest on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Kashmir: Massive fire guts several buildings

Kashmir: Massive fire guts several buildings

Srinagar, Jan 13 (IBNS): A massive fire gutted several buildings, including two banks and a post office in Srinagar, reports said.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

Australian Health Minister quits over entitlements scandal

Australian Health Minister quits over entitlements scandal

Canberra, Jan 13 (IBNS): Australian Health Minister Sussan Ley has stepped down from her post after purchasing an apartment using taxpayers' money, a BBC report said.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

New changes announced in Ontario Premiers cabinet

New changes announced in Ontario Premiers cabinet

Toronto, Jan 13 (IBNS): With the aim of improving the quality of life of Ontario seniors, support the growth of small businesses and advance gender equality, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced Thursday changes to her cabinet at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Queen's Park, Toronto.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

9 killed in militants attacks in Syria

9 killed in militants attacks in Syria

Damascus, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in an explosion in Syrian city of Damascus on Thursday, media reports said on Friday.

by India Blooms News Service January 12, 2017

UN-backed campaign to help vaccinate millions of children against measles in north-east Nigeria

UN-backed campaign to help vaccinate millions of children against measles in north-east Nigeria

New York, Jan 13 (Just Earth News): A United Nations-supported mass vaccination campaign is set to start on Fridayto protect more than 4.7 million children against a measles outbreak in conflict-affected states in north-eastern Nigeria.

by IBNS January 12, 2017