Cabinet clears Amendments to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008

Dec 11, 2014, at 03:48 am

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the officials Amendments to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008 and introduction in the Rajya Sabha when the Bill is taken up for consideration and passing.

Delhi Assembly polls: AAP releases third list of candidates

Dec 11, 2014, at 03:12 am

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced their third list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

Malala Yousafzai, Kailash Satyarthi receive Nobel Peace Prize

Dec 11, 2014, at 02:48 am

Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS) Conflicting neighbours India and Pakistan on Wednesday witnessed their child rights activists -Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai- sharing the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize at a grand ceremony here and urging in one voice to globalise compassion and right to education.

Bus service flagged off between Guwahati-Dhaka

Dec 11, 2014, at 02:30 am

Guwahati, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Bus service from Guwahati to Dhaka was officially started on Wednesday, officials said.

Will continue fight until every child goes to school: Malala

Dec 11, 2014, at 01:30 am

Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS): Pakistan's Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai while receiving her award along with India's Kailash Satyarthi on Wednesday said the world will no more be satisfied with the basic education and that her fight against oppression will continue till every child goes to school.

Satyarthi urges world to globalise compassion for children

Dec 11, 2014, at 12:37 am

Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS): India's 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi on Wednesday called upon the people of the world to "globalise the compassion for children" and said he represents "the sound of silence of millions of children" while receiving the honours along with Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai at a grand ceremony on Wednesday on the death anniversary of its founder Alfred Nobel.

PM Modi congratulates Nobel laureates Satyarthi, Malala

Dec 11, 2014, at 12:12 am

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated 2014 Nobel Prize Winners Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai, who are being honoured in Oslo in Norway.

Satyarthi, Malala receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

Dec 10, 2014, at 11:43 pm

Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS): In a proud moment for India and Pakistan, Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai received the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize amid thunderous applauds at a ceremony in Oslo in Norway on Wednesday.

Mumbai: Uber GM Shailesh Sawlani attacked

Dec 10, 2014, at 11:29 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): As the country reacts strongly over the Delhi rape case, Uber general manager Shailesh Sawlani was attacked by a man after he left the Transport Commissioner's office on Wednesday afternoon, reports said.

Attempting suicide will no longer be a crime: Home Ministry

Dec 10, 2014, at 10:53 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): In a landmark move, the Central Government has decided that attempt to commit suicide will no longer be considered as crime with the Home Ministry informing the Parliament that Section 309 (attempt to Commit suicide) of IPC be decriminalised.

Hannover Messe 2015 to showcase "Make In India"

Dec 10, 2014, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) At Hannover Messe 2015, the world’s largest industrial trade fair, India will take centre stage as the official partner country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fair together with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel.

India is reliable, time-tested partner: Putin

Dec 10, 2014, at 09:35 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is beginning a crucial two-day trip to India from Dec 10 to attend the 15th Annual India-Russia Summit, said he is "happy to see friendly India led by a reputable political leader [Narendra Modi], who has already made a personal contribution to the promotion of the Russian-Indian cooperation."

Malala urges world leaders to seize 2015 to "do better" for children

Dec 10, 2014, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS) Pakistan's Malala Youssafzai who along with India's Kailash Satyarthi will receive this year's Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday, has in an open letter urged the world to seize the opportunity of 2015 to do better.

Mass conversion in UP sparks controversy, ruckus in RS

Dec 10, 2014, at 06:04 pm

Agra, Dec 10 (IBNS): A police complaint was lodged after some 200 people were converted to Hinduism in a ceremony organized in Uttar Pradesh by groups linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), media reports said.

After Delhi, Uber cabs banned in Hyderabad

Dec 10, 2014, at 06:00 pm

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (IBNS): After Delhi, Hyderabad became the second city to ban internet app-based Uber cabs, media reports said.

Three policemen suspended after rape victim dies in Ludhiana

Dec 10, 2014, at 05:15 pm

Ludhiana, Dec 10 (IBNS): Three policemen, including two assistant sub-inspector rank officers, in Ludhiana were suspended for dereliction of duty after a 16-year-old rape survivor, who was set on fire last week, died on Tuesday, media reports said.

Satyarthi, Malala to receive Nobel Peace Prize today

Dec 10, 2014, at 04:59 pm

Oslo, Dec 10 (IBNS): India's Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai will receive this year’s Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday, media reports said.

Indian warship Barracuda to be handed over to Mauritius soon

Dec 10, 2014, at 04:42 pm

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IBNS): India first warship Barracuda, a 75 ft by 15 ft vessel which can house 20-odd sailors, will be handed over to Mauritius in another 10 days, media reports said.

Richard Rahul Verma to become next US ambassador to India

Dec 10, 2014, at 03:48 pm

Washington, Dec 10 (IBNS): The United States senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Richard Rahul Verma by a voice vote as the next US ambassador to India, media reports said.

Malala is my daughter: Kailash

Dec 10, 2014, at 03:54 am

Oslo, Dec 9 (IBNS) Indian Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi on Tuesday said his fellow Pakistani winner Malala Yousafzai is like his 'daughter'.

Assembly polls: 61 pct voting in Jharkhand, J&K records 58 pct

Dec 10, 2014, at 03:26 am

Ranchi, Dec 9 (IBNS) Around 61 percent voters exercised their franchise in the third phase of polling in the Assembly polls here on Tuesday.

J&K: 58% turnout recorded in 3rd phase

Dec 10, 2014, at 02:49 am

Srinagar, Dec 9 (IBNS): Braving chilly weather of Jammu and Kashmir, the third phase of polling for 16 assembly seats in the north Indian state recorded 58 percent voter turnout on Tuesday, up from 52.13 percent in 2009.

Child labour ban coming soon: Union Labour Minister

Dec 10, 2014, at 12:32 am

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): A national consultation on Child Domestic Work and Trafficking was organized in New Delhi by Save the Children to examine issues and concerns of Child Domestic Work and Trafficking with a view to suggest policy changes in specific reference to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012.

Satyarthi, Malala to receive Nobel awards tomorrow

Dec 09, 2014, at 11:37 pm

Oslo, Dec 9 (IBNS): India's Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousufzai will be formally awarded the Noble price in Norwegian Oslo on Wednesday.

Abusive remark: BJP seeks apology from Kalyan Banerjee

Dec 09, 2014, at 11:09 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday demanded an apology in the Lok Sabha from Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for his objectionable remarks against former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shashtri.

Delhi rape: Uber driver booked in more molestation cases

Dec 09, 2014, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): In a shocking revelation, the Uber cab driver, accused of raping a woman professional in the national capital, was booked in several other cases in the last eight years including sexual assault and molestations, reports said.

Uber rape: Rajnath promises to bring offender to justice

Dec 09, 2014, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday made a statement in the Rajya Sabha on the Uber cab rape case and promised that the government will take all necessary steps to bring the offender to justice.

Assembly polls: J&K, Jharkhand witness moderate turnout so far

Dec 09, 2014, at 08:47 pm

Srinagar/ Ranchi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Braving the chilly weather of Jammu and Kashmir, the northern state witnessed a moderate turnout till noon in the third leg of the five-phase Assembly elections on Tuesday.

Uber rape: Cab service under scanner, unregistered cabs face action

Dec 09, 2014, at 07:45 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): As outcry followed over the rape of a young woman by a driver of US-based Uber cab firm in Delhi, the national capital government has decided to ban all internet apps based radio taxi services, triggering a debate on whether banning cab firms could be a solution to the problem.

Rajnath Singh asks states to ban web-based cab services

Dec 09, 2014, at 05:26 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh asked all state government to consider banning internet-based taxi services, media reports said.