Bihar gears up for ‘Prakash Parv’
Patna, Dec 18 (IANS) With less than a fortnight to go for the 350th birth anniversary celeberations of the 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took stock of the preparations here…
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Academics slam UN ban on child labour
London, Dec 18 (IANS) A group of international academics has condemned the UN convention banning child labour as “harmful”, saying the policy ignores benefits and reflects Western prejudice. In a letter to The Observer newspaper,…
Sushma to help bring back body from Japan
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday pledged to help an Indian woman to get back the body of her husband who died in Japan. “We will bear all the…
Modi seeks suggestions for ‘Mann Ki Baat’
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited suggestions on topics and themes from public for his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address. He asked the people to share their suggestions…
In PM Modi’s Varanasi, stink and development go hand-in-hand
By Vishal Gulati Varanasi, Dec 18 (IANS) In this ancient city that is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency, development and stink literally go hand-in-hand — the latter in spite of the ambitious Swachh Bharat…
Technical glitch slows down Delhi Metro trains on Blue Line
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) A slight technical fault in Delhi Metro on Sunday caused the trains on Blue Line to run with less frequency, and resulted in inconvenience to hundreds of morning commuters going…
UN to vote on Aleppo evacuation plan
United Nations, Dec 18 (IANS) The UN Security Council on Sunday will vote on a French draft resolution to monitor the evacuation process of civilians and rebel fighters from the Syrian city of Aleppo. Diplomatic…
UN chief calls for safety of migrants
United Nations, Dec 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to act on global compact to ensure safe, regular and orderly migration. In his message on the International Migrants Day…
Portal on radiation status of mobile towers soon
Jaipur, Dec 17 (IANS) To allay the fears of the general public on mobile tower radiation, the Department of Telecom (DoT) will unveil a portal soon to check radiation compliance status of towers, Union Minister…
12-year-old plans 2 terrorist attacks in Germany
Berlin, Dec 17 (IANS) A 12-year-old boy attempted twice to launch terrorist attacks in the western German city of Ludwigshafen this and last month, a local prosecutor confirmed on Friday. The boy tried to target…
Syrians’ blood on hands of Assad, Russia and Iran: Obama
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) Outgoing US President Barack Obama on Friday harshly accused the Syrian regime, along with Moscow and Tehran, of slaughtering civilians in Aleppo. “We have seen a deliberate strategy of surrounding, besieging…
Offbeat places to travel in upcoming year
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Planning a vacation but confused about destination? Why not the theater district in Seoul or the foodie hamlet within Kuala Lumpurs bustling city centre or a residential artists enclave in…
20-year-old woman’s rape in car sparks anger in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The rape of a 20-year-old woman in a car here, coincidentally a day before the fourth anniversary of the heinous gangrape of a para-medic here that shook the entire country’s…
SSE India felicitates young entrepreneurs
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) India, an initiative supported by PwC and British Council of India, felicitated 16 entrepreneurs who created social impact through their ventures here on Friday….
Restore peace in Syria, Indian-origin boy urges Santa
London, Dec 16 (IANS) A seven-year-old Indian-origin boy has penned a Christmas letter to Santa Claus asking not for presents but peace in Syria. Aarush Anand, a pupil at Nottingham High School in England, wrote…
London’s Big Ben to fall silent for facelift
London, Dec 16 (IANS) The famous Big Ben Tower in London on Friday closed its doors to visitors for a three-year renovation project, the media reported. Starting early in 2017, the work will include repairs…
People being trained for digital payments: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Law and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said a large number of people are being trained across the country to make digital payments popular and acceptable. “There…
India’s first ‘fully-AC’ busopolis inaugurated in Punjab
Chandigarh, Dec 16 (IANS) The country’s first fully air-conditioned bus terminus, the Mohali busopolis, was inaugurated in Mohali town in Punjab on Friday. Resembling an airport terminal, the unique bus terminus will be operational 24×7…
Lok Sabha passes disability bill
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Friday passed by voice vote the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, which makes accessibility a mandatory requirement. The bill, which replaces the Persons with…
Syrian refugees could be sent back home to safe zones: Greek official
Vienna, Dec 16 (IANS) Greek Defence Minister Panos Kammenos said here on Thursday that Syrian refugees could be taken back to safe areas in Syria, Austria Press Agency reported. Kammenos made the comments to the…