Strengthening the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
New York, Apr 7: Following his analysis of the report of the High-Level External Independent Review Panel on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by International Peacekeeping Forces in the Central African Republic, former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Jane Holl Lute of the United States as Special Coordinator on improving the Organizations response to sexual exploitation and abuse, in February 2017.
Ruckus by Shiv Sena MPs over Gaikwad's flying ban : LS adjourned
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) : The Lok Sabha was adjourned for a brief period on Thursday as BJP ally Shiv Sena kicked up a ruckus charging Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathy Raju for refusing to lift the flying ban on Ravindra Gaikwad after the controversial MP denied having beaten up an Air India employee, reports said.
Rajya Sabha in uproar over man being killed allegedly for smuggling cows
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed noisy scenes on alleged incidents of organized gang attacking people who shuttle cows in trucks in Rajasthan, according to media reports.
Rain lashes Kashmir, more wet weather predicted
Srinagar, Apr 6 (IBNS): Fresh snowfall and rainfall disrupted normal life across Kashmir valley on Thursday, prompting the local authorities to close schools and colleges.
Top militant leader and two of his associates arrested in Manipur
Guwahati, Apr 6 (IBNS) : The Manipur police have apprehended three hardcore militants, including the president of United Kuki Liberation Army ( UKLA), from Senapati distric, officials said on Thursday.
Committee accuses Delhi's Kejriwal Govt of misusing power
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) : In what could trigger a fresh bout of squabbling between Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party Government and the BJP-ruled Centre, a three-member committee set up by Delhi's former Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has alleged "gross misuse of power by it," media reports said.
PM Modi to visit Jharkhand today
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Jharkhand for a day-long tour on Thursday.
PM Modi congratulates BJP on foundation day
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on its foundation day.
Delhi: Kejriwal lauds deputy Manish Sisodia for strengthening education
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday lauded his deputy and state Education Minister Manish Sisodia for the latter's effort in strengthening education across the national capital.
NiT obtains NIRF Ranking
Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Narula Institute of Technology (NiT) - an institute under the aegis of JIS Group Educational Initiatives, on Wednesdaysaid it has obtained NIRF Ranking, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu expresses shock over illegal sand miners attacking police in Karnataka
New Delhi/Bengaluru, Apr 4 (IBNS): Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, on Tuesday, expressed shock over the incident of illegal sand miners attacking District Deputy Commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis in Udupi, Karnataka.
Won't charge him if he can't pay : Jethmalani after Kejriwal's Rs. 3.8 crore litigation bill controversy
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS) : After a controversy surrounded Arvind Kejriwal over his Government's reported attempt to foot a Rs. 3.8-crore bill for his personal legal battle from the state exchequer, lawyer Ram Jethmalani has offered to defend the Delhi Chief Minister for free if he can not afford to pay, media reports said.
India asks China not to create artificial controversy over Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS) : India has warned China against creating "an artificial controversy" around the Dali Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, NDTV reports.
Fire engulfs Kashmir's Kupwara market
Kupwara, Apr 4 (IBNS): A major fire which broke out in Northern Kashmirs Kupwara district on Monday around 11 p.m., gutted more than 50 shops, seven houses and a commercial building, official said.
St. Petersburg explosion: Death toll rises to 11, at least 45 injured
Moscow, Apr 4 (IBNS): At least 11 people have died in the twin underground stations blast, which rocked Russia's St. Petersburg on Mondayafternoon, reports said.
Australia: Woman, two children drown in flooded river
Sydney, Apr 4 (IBNS): A woman and her two children drowned in a flooded river in New South Wales, after their car plunged into the water-body, reports said.
EVM row: BJP slams AAP as sour losers
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Taking a jibe at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its allegations in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering row, the BJP has termed the former as 'sour losers'.
Hindustani classical singer Kishori Amonkar dies, aged 84; PM Modi condoles loss
New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of Indian Classical singer Kishori Amonkar.
PM Modi interacts with students at Smart India Hackathon 2017
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a group of students from Guru Nanak Institute of Technology in the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2017 on Saturday.
Iran releases 15 Indian fishermen
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS) : Iran has released 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen nearly five-and-a-half months after they were captured after straying into the central Asian country's waters, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday.
Army jawan arrested with two grenades at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, Apr 3 (IBNS) : A soldier was arrested at Srinagar airport on Monday morning after two live grenades were found in his baggage, media reports said.
Top Delhi Congress leader quits party ahead of MCD polls
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS) : Ahead of the upcoming Delhi civic polls the Congress suffers a big jolt as top party leader AK Walia has resigned alleging corruption in distribution of tickets, reports said.
Makers release new poster of Meri Pyaari Bindu
Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS): The makers of Bollywood movie Meri Pyaari Bindu have released a new poster of the film.
If China is not going to solve North Korea, we will, says Donald Trump
Washington, Apr 3 (IBNS): Responding to nuclear threats from North Korea, US President Donald Trump has said that his government is going to take on the Kim Jong-un led nation, with or without the help of China.
Indian Edtech player Eruditus raises $8 Million from Bertelsmann
Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS): Eruditus Executive Education recently announced that it has raised $8 million (INR 52.36 crore) in its Series B round from Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), an official release stated.
Suresh Prabhu pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji on death anniversary
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday paid homage to late Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji on the latter's death anniversary.
FIFA completes internal investigation, shares findings with authorities
Zurich, Apr 3 (IBNS): FIFA announced on Friday that it has completed the internal investigation it began in June 2015 after the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced investigations into allegations of criminal misconduct, bribery and corruption in world football, an official release stated.
PM Modi to have video conference with students at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS): At a time when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is taking steps to streamline the health sector of West Bengal, on Apr 1 over 360 students from all over the country will converge at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Kolkata to solve the digital woes of the health sector of India as part of Smart India Hackathon 2017.
West Bengal State Akademi, RBU organises Basant Utsav
Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata, organised the Basant Utsav a classical music concert featuring artistes and well-known accompanists at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata on March 17 and 18.
The new Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI debuts in India
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS): Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the new Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI FWD adding to an exciting lineup that includes recently launched new Audi Q3 2.0 TDI FWD and new Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro.
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