Islamist terror greatest threat to Germany, says Merkel

Islamist terror greatest threat to Germany, says Merkel

Berlin, Dec 31 (IBNS): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has referred to Islamist terror as the greatest threat to her country, media reports said.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

Trump hails Putin as smart

Trump hails Putin as smart

Washington, Dec 31 (IBNS): In a move that will cause a significant discomfort to the present US government, President-elect Donald Trump has hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a smart man, following the latter's decision to not act against the US government's move to expel 35 Russian diplomats.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

5.5 earthquake hits Japan

5.5 earthquake hits Japan

Tokyo, Dec 31 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale hit close to Japan's east coast on Saturday, officials said.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

Yorkshire signs Peter Handscomb

Yorkshire signs Peter Handscomb

London, Dec 31 (IBNS): The Yorkshire County Cricket Club on Saturday announced signing of Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb as its overseas signing in 2017.

by India Blooms News Service December 30, 2016

RBI relaxes ATM daily withdrawal limit to Rs 4,500

RBI relaxes ATM daily withdrawal limit to Rs 4,500

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IBNS): The Reseve Bank of India on Saturday announced its decision to relax the daily ATM withdrawal limit to Rs 4,500 from the earlier cap of Rs 2,500.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

Arunachal : PPA calls emergency meeting after suspending  CM Khandu and six other MLAs

Arunachal : PPA calls emergency meeting after suspending CM Khandu and six other MLAs

Guwahati, Dec. 30 (IBNS) : The ruling People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) called an emergency meeting on Friday after the party suspended its seven legislators, including Chief Minister Pena Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

West Bengal: Foggy weather leads to bus accident, 40 hurt

West Bengal: Foggy weather leads to bus accident, 40 hurt

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS): At least 40 people were injured when a bus smashed into a standing truck on NH-6 in West Bengal in the wee hours of Friday, reports said.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

Jharkhand: Mine collapses in Lalmatia, traps over 40

Jharkhand: Mine collapses in Lalmatia, traps over 40

Ranchi, Dec 30 (IBNS): At least 40 people are feared to be trapped inside a mine after it collapsed in Jharkhand's Lalmatia, reports said.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

US govt sanctions Russian intel agencies

US govt sanctions Russian intel agencies

Washington, Dec 30 (IBNS): The US government has sanctioned Russian intelligence agencies for allegedly interfering in the recently concluded Presidential elections in the United States, an official release stated.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

Deadline to submit banned notes ends today

Deadline to submit banned notes ends today

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IBNS): The 50-day deadline to submit banned Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 currency notes ends on Friday.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

China,Nepal to conduct  joint military drill?

China,Nepal to conduct joint military drill?

Beijing, Dec 30 (IBNS): China and Nepal are likely to conduct joint military exercise next year, media reports said.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

Kolkata: People for Better Treatment walks for justice for medical negligence's victims

Kolkata: People for Better Treatment walks for justice for medical negligence's victims

Kolkata, Dec 29 (IBNS): People for Better Treatment (PBT), a Kolkata-based organization to fight for a better healthcare system, on Thursday held a rally in the city, seeking justice for the victims of medical negligence.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

Fire in Pune bakery kills 6

Fire in Pune bakery kills 6

Pune, Dec 30 (IBNS): Fire at 'Bakes and Cakes' in Pune city has left at least six people kille on Friday, media reports said.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

Communist Party of China office in Xinjiang attacked, three rioters and two others dead

Communist Party of China office in Xinjiang attacked, three rioters and two others dead

New Delhi/Beijing, Dec 29 (IBNS): Five people died during during an attack on office of ruling Communist Party of China in Xinjiang, according to media reports on Thursday.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Delhi lawyer Rohit Tandon arrested for hiding crores of rupees in office

Delhi lawyer Rohit Tandon arrested for hiding crores of rupees in office

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Rohit Tandon, a high-flying Delhi lawyer, who is under investigation for money laundering after recovery of a massive amount of cash from his office, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, reports said.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Afghanistan: Airstrike kills 10 Taliban militants, injures 19

Afghanistan: Airstrike kills 10 Taliban militants, injures 19

Kabul, Dec 29 (IBNS): At least 10 Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the Afghanistan government in Faryab province, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Raising doubts over Jayalalithaa's death Madras HC asks why her body could not be exhumed

Raising doubts over Jayalalithaa's death Madras HC asks why her body could not be exhumed

Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS) : In a twist to the chain of political events in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court on Thursday raised questions on the death of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, asking why her body could not be exhumed to determine the reason, reports said.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Three soldiers injured in Kashmir attack

Three soldiers injured in Kashmir attack

Srinagar, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Three army jawans were injured in a fierce shootout with militants in the Shahgund area of Kashmir's Bandipora district early on Thursday.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Tamil Nadu : Sasikala Pushpa's husband arrested for creating ruckus at AIADMK headquarters

Tamil Nadu : Sasikala Pushpa's husband arrested for creating ruckus at AIADMK headquarters

Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS) : Sacked All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Sasikala Pushpas husband Lingeswara Thilagan was arrested on Thursday police for creating ruckus outside the AIADMK headquarters, News18 reported.

by India Blooms News Service December 28, 2016

Tamil Nadu : Sasikala Natarajan to be Jayalalithaa's successor as AIADMK GS

Tamil Nadu : Sasikala Natarajan to be Jayalalithaa's successor as AIADMK GS

Chennai, Dec 29 (IBNS) Tamil Nadu's ruling AIDMK on Thursday finally decided to confer the party's leadership on Sasikala Natarajan by making her the successor to departed leader J Jayalalithaa,reports said.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Kejriwal, Amarinder Singh engage in Twitter war

Kejriwal, Amarinder Singh engage in Twitter war

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): With the Punjab election nearing, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Congressman Amarinder Singh engaged themselves in a war of words over Twitter.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Cabinet clears notes ban ordinance, slaps hefty fine on possession of old notes beyond March 31, 2017

Cabinet clears notes ban ordinance, slaps hefty fine on possession of old notes beyond March 31, 2017

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS) : The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the ordinance on criminal liability for keeping old high-denomination notes, specifying that the currencies will stand illegal beyond March 31, 2017, reports said.

by IBNS December 27, 2016

Modi has instilled fear among people : Rahul Gandhi

Modi has instilled fear among people : Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS) : Accusing Narendra Modi of "tearing the fabric of the nation," Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the Prime Minister has injected fear among the people.

by IBNS December 27, 2016

Demonetisation: About 50 families, 1 percent super rich benefitted, says Rahul Gandhi

Demonetisation: About 50 families, 1 percent super rich benefitted, says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Slamming the demonetisation move by the BJP government, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi said that only about a 50 families and one per cent of the super rich benefitted from it.

by IBNS December 27, 2016

PM Modi condoles demise of former MP CM Sunderlal Patwa

PM Modi condoles demise of former MP CM Sunderlal Patwa

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the demise of former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Sunderlal Patwa.

by IBNS December 27, 2016

Afghanistan: Several die in Kabul explosion

Afghanistan: Several die in Kabul explosion

Kabul, Dec 28 (IBNS): Several people are estimated to have been dead following a heavy explosion in Kabul on Wednesday morning, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS December 27, 2016

Pakistan: 5 killed in bus mishap

Pakistan: 5 killed in bus mishap

Islamabad,Dec 28 (IBNS): At least five people were killed when a passenger bus overturned due to over-speeding in Pakistan's Sukkur city on Wednesday, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service December 27, 2016

Kanpur: Sealdah-Ajmer express train derails, 2 killed, several injured

Kanpur: Sealdah-Ajmer express train derails, 2 killed, several injured

Kanpur, Dec 28 (IBNS): Fifteen coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer express train derailed close to Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, leaving at least two people dead and 25 others injured, reports said,

by IBNS December 27, 2016

Iraq: UN-Habitat rehabilitates 123 conflict-damaged houses in Anbar Governorate

Iraq: UN-Habitat rehabilitates 123 conflict-damaged houses in Anbar Governorate

New York, Dec 28 (Just Earth News): As part of an urban recovery project in Iraq, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has renovated 123 damaged residential housing units in newly liberated areas so that their rightful owners can live in safety and with dignity.

by IBNS December 27, 2016

Sonia, Mamata to share dais for joint press conference against demonetisation

Sonia, Mamata to share dais for joint press conference against demonetisation

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IBNS) : In what could signal Congress and Trinamool Congress stitching up anew a new relationship, Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee are set to hold a joint press conference along with few opposition leaders in the national capital on Tuesday in the background of the demonetisation scenario.

by IBNS December 26, 2016