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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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