Cyclone Vardah: Tamil Nadu recovers, 10 killed
Chennai, Dec 13 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu is attempting to recover from the shock after Cyclone Vardah hit close to Chennai on Monday, killing at least 10 people, reports said.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights wins international award for inclusion
Winnipeg - Dec 10 (IBNS) The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) was Friday presented with the prestigious Gold Award from the International Association of Universal Design (IAUD) at a ceremony in Nagoya, Japan.
Navy, Air Force, NDRRF ready as cyclone Vardah nears Chennai
Chennai, Dec 12 (IBNS) : Cyclonic storm 'Vardah' neared Sriharikota and Chennai coast, is away from the expected landfall by about two hours on Thursday afternoon, threatening a calamity in large parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as the Indian Navy, Air Force and National Disaster Response Force have been kept on standby under a red alert call, reports said.
Shareholders' EGM ousts Cyrus Mistry as Director of Tata Industries
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS): Cyrus Mistry has been removed as Tata Industries director and ceases to be chairman, according to media reports on Monday.
Bill English is New Zealand's new PM
Wellington (NZ)/New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Bill English was sworn in at Government House in Wellington as New Zealand's Prime Minister, the media reported on Monday.
Six people die in latest Mediterranean migrant tragedy
Rome, Dec 12 (IBNS): Six people are dead in a new Mediterranean migrant tragedy, the media reported on Monday.
Police case against seven people for not standing during national anthem in Chennai movie hall
Chennai, Dec 12 (IBNS) : Police have registered a case against seven people, including a woman, for allegedly not standing up for the national anthem in a cinema hall in Chenai on Sunday, The Times of India reported.
EU condemns Cairo's Coptic cathedral bombing
Zurich, Dec 12 (BNS): The European Union on Monday condemned the bombing at Cairo's Coptic cathedral that left several people killed.
PM Modi greets Sharad Pawar on his birthday
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted veteran lawmaker Sharad Pawar on his birthday.
Cyclonic storm 'Vardah' likely to make landfall near Chennai today
Chennai, Dec 12 (IBNS): Adding trouble for people of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, cyclonic storm 'Vardah' is likely to make a landfall in the northern part of the state on Monday, media reports said.
Demonetisation: Modi babu has no solution except giving bhashan, says Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation, Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee said that the former has no other solution except lecturing people.
Demonetisation: Modi babu has no solution except giving bhashan, says Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation, Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee said that the former has no other solution except lecturing people.
Demonetisation for the poor, things will vastly change very soon : PM Modi
Deesa, Gujarat, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Asserting that the demonetisation move will benefit the poor and the middle class, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the people to integrate themselves with e-banking and e-wallets.
Afghan police arrest top Al-Qaeda leader, one killed
Kabul, Dec 10 (IBNS): A top Al-Qaeda leader was arrested and another killed by Afghan police during an operation, local Khaama Press reported.
Maneka Gandhi urges citizens to report child labour
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi urged citizens to put an end to child labour.
Kejriwal accuses BJP of arresting development in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused the BJP government of stalling development in the national capital through the help of Governor Najeeb Jung.
Pakistan Army chief visits ISI HQ
Rawalpindi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited HQ ISI, Islamabad on Friday.
Tamil Nadu govt to hold first Cabinet meeting under new CM today
Chennai, Dec 10 (IBNS): The Tamil Nadu Cabinet will hold its meeting on Saturday.
If I am allowed to speak on note ban,there will be an earthquake : Rahul Gandhi in Parliament
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS) : Amid the continuing verbal war between the Treasury Bench and Opposition members that kept eluding a debate on demonetisation, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that if he is allowed to speak up, it will cause an "earthquake," reports said.
Fourth test : England all out for 400 in first innings
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IBNS) : England were all out for 400 in their first innings shortly after lunch on Friday, the second day of their fourth test against India after Jos Butler, who played a gritty innings fell to Ravindra Jadeja.
Thirteen teachers killed in road accident in Punjab
Chandigarh, Dec 9 (IBNS): Thirteen teachers are feared killed in a road accident at Theh Kalandar village in Fazilka district of Punjab, on Friday morning, according to media reports.
Cyclone Alert for Andhra Pradesh Coast
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Earth said on Friday morning that cyclonic storm, VARDAH, over southeast Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph during past six hrs and slightly intensified further.
Go to Jantar Mantar for dharna, BJP to Oppn; Rahul says all set to speak out
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): While Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi said he is all set to speak in Parliament if he is allowed to, the ruling BJP said the Opposition should go to Jantar Mantar protest ground in Delhi if they want to sit on a dharna.
Defence Minister Parrikar flays Mamata in letter over army row
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in a letter has flayed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying that he did not expect a leader of her stature to draw the Army in political exchanges.
Hyderabad: Under-construction multi-storied building collapses, 1 killed
Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IBNS): At least one person died as an under-construction multi-storied building collapsed in Nanakramguda area of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, reports said on Friday.
PM Narendra Modi wishes Sonia Gandhi on her birthday
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Prime Mnister Narendra modi on Friday wished Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her birthday.
Allahabad HC says triple talaq violates rights of Muslim women and is unconstitutional
Allahabad, Dec 8 (IBNS): The Allahabad High Court on Thursday said that personal law boards are not above the Constitution while ruling that triple talaq among Muslims is unconstitutional, according to media reports.
Lalu slams PM, says Modi trying to hide behind veil of cashless economy
Patna, Dec 8 (IBNS): Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Thursday, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation.
Second bank robbery post demonetisation in J&K
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IBNS): A bank was looted in south Kashmir on Thursday, according to media reports.
One month of demonetisation: Opposition leaders protest
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IBNS): One month passed since the Centre announced the decision to ban old currency notes on Nov 8 as Opposition leaders protested against the move in the Parliament on Thursday.
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