Perpetrators, not victims, should be shamed for conflict-related sexual violence UN report
New York, May 4 (Just Earth News)Survivors of sexual violence in war zones need to be recognized as legitimate victims of conflict and terrorism, and not blamed, stigmatized or shamed, the United Nations has said in an annual report to be presented to the Security Council.
Mumbai: Manthan: Art & Science of developing leaders book launched
Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): In the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world of today, leaders are faced with ever new set of challenges. If competitive pressures are high then businesses are also increasingly confronted with ethical dilemmas ranging from scarcity of resources to being mindful of local community needs.
College of Engineering in association with AICTE and British Council presents Teacher Training Workshop in Kolkata
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): JIS College of Engineering in association with AICTE along with the British Council is conducting a Teacher Training Workshop on E-Learning Challenges and Oppurtunities on Tuesday at JIS College of Engineering.
Pak BAT team that mutilated Indian soldiers' bodies included terrorists : BSF ADG
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) : As the mutilation of bodies of two Indian soldiers continues to rock the country, the Border Security Force has said that the Pakistan's Border Action Team (BAT) that launched cross-border attack on Indian posts in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, comprised army regulars and terrorists.
Infosys to hire 10,000 Americans after Trump's visa policy revision
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) : In what people may perceive as a result of US President Donald Trump's H-1B visa policy, Indian IT giant Infosys will hire 10,000 Americans in the next two years.
Honey trap case : Police detains woman who accused BJP MP of rape
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) : The Delhi police have detained the woman, involved in cross allegations with Gujarat BJP MP KC Patel over a honey trap case, media reports said.
Kashmir : EC cancels Anantnag by-election
Srinagar, May 2 (IBNS) : In view of deteriorate law and order situation in Kashmir valley, the Election Commission of India has cancelled the Anantnag parliamentary by-election, scheduled for May 25.
Virat Kohli clicks a selfie with Harbhajan Singh's daughter
Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli recently posed for a selfie with colleague Harbhajan Singh's daughter Hinaya.
Syria: UN concerned over worsening security, humanitarian situation in Damascus suburbs
Washington, May 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations on Monday said that it remains deeply concerned by the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of Syrias Ghouta, where some 400,000 people are trapped.
Series of explosions in hydro vault paralyses Toronto Downtown
Toronto, May 2 (IBNS): A series of explosions rocked the underground hydro vaults of Bank of Nova Scotia at the financial district of Downtown Toronto, paralysing the area, reports said.
Trump to meet Kim Jong-un?
Washington, May 2 (IBNS): In an unlikely praise for Kim Jong-un, the US President Donald Trump has said he's contemplating a meeting with the North Korean leader, but only if it's 'appropriate' for him to do so, reports said.
Kolkata: AMPAI announces Common Entrance Examination CEE-AMPAI-2017-WB date
Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS): Post an overwhelming response from the students for the last three years the Association of Minority Professional Academic Institutes - a registered body under WB Society Registration Act 1961 - popularly known as AMPAI,on Friday announced that Common Entrance Examination CEE-AMPAI-2017-WB will be conducted for the 4th consecutive year on May 14th, 2017.
RERA to give big boost to real estate market, say industry experts
Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): The advent of the path-breaking Real Estate Regulation & Development Act, 2016 (RERA) gave a big boost to the real estate market helping both the developers and homebuyers in the process, said industry experts on Friday at a seminar organised by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce in association with MACJ A Buyers Choice Home Inspection.
Afghanistan: Key ISIS leader, 44 militants killed in operations
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): A key ISIS leader along with 44 militants have been killed in separate operations in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Malegaon accused Purohit approaches SC against Bombay Court's bail rejection
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Shrikant Purohit, a key accused in the Malegaon blast case, has moved the Supreme Court on Friday against the Bombay High Court rejecting his bail plea, media reported.
Hawala operator arrested in Chennai in connection with Dinakaran's bribery case
Chennai, Apr 28 (IBNS) : The Delhi Police on Friday arrested a hawala operator in connection with the AIADMK leader T.T.V. Dinakaran's bribery case, reports said.
Conducting raids, UP police seals seven petrol pumps for theft
Lucknow, Apr 28 (IBNS) : Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday conducted raids at over a dozen petrol pumps to check the petrol theft and sealed seven of them, media reports said.
Taliban launches Mansoori, new spring offensive
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): The Taliban on Friday morning announced the launch of its new spring offensive Mansoori, local Khaama Press reported.
PM Modi greets nation on Akshay Tritiya
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the nation on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya and Parshuram Jayanti.
Rose Valley scam: TMC MPs Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Tapas Pal named in CBI chargesheet
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday filed a supplementary chargesheet in the multi-crore Rose Valley scam before a special court in Bhubaneswar, naming two arrested Lok Sabha MPs of Trinamool Congress (TMC), Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Tapas Pal, officials said.
Protest inside Macedonian parliament injures 10
Skopje, Apr 28 (IBNS): At least 10 people were injured following a protest inside the Macedonian parliament, reports said.
BJP will aim at clinching highest seats in Lok Sabha polls in Bengal: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): BJP President Amit Shah on Wednesday his party will aim at clinching highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha polls in Bengal in 2019.
BJP celebrates massive win in MCD polls while AAP and Congress count the losses
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) sweeping victory in the recently concluded Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) poll has been the talk across social media on Wednesday with nearly everyone tweeting about the outcome and their opinion on the same.
Grateful to the people of Delhi : PM Modi after BJP victor in MCD polls
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) : Hailing BJP's astounding victory in MCD polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesdayexpressed "gratitude" to the people of Delhi.
I was not invited to campaign for Congress in MCD polls : Sheila Dikshit
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS) : After the humiliating drubbing in the MCD polls, Congress leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Wednesday that she was not asked to campaign for the polls and that her party should have contested more aggressively.
Uttar Pradesh : Adityanath Govt cancels 15 holidays
Lucknow, Apr 26 (IBNS) : Yogi Adityanath Government has cancelled 15 public holidays marking the birth or death anniversaries of eminent personalities, reports said.
BJP sweeps MCD polls, humiliated AAP cries foul, Maken resigns
New Delhi Apr 26 (IBNS) : True to the exit polls predictions and the trends elsewhere in the country, the Bharatiya Janata party is poised for a sweeping victory in Delhi civic body election, crushing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party.
Thailand: Man kills baby daughter, self live on Facebook
Phuket, Apr 26 (IBNS): A Thai man murdered her daughter and later committed suicide, with the entire saga being recorded live on Facebook, reports said.
MCD polls: BJP takes early lead, AAP takes third place
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Contrary to their claims of capturing Delhi again, the Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trailing in the recent poll trends as counting began early on Wednesday for the recently concluded Delhi Municipal Corporation elections, reports said.
Now, StartFed to help startups in eastern India navigate challenges and opportunities, thereby empowering the ecosystem
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): According to a Nasscom-Zinnov report released last year, India is expected to have over 10,500 startups by 2020. They are forecast to account for over 2.1 lakh jobs in the market.
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