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Everything you need to know about Labour Collony Firozabad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Agra's industrial growth halts, labour migrates

May 24, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Agra, May 24 (IANS) Industrial growth in the 10,000 sq. km. eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone has come to a halt, forcing large-scale migration of rural labour to urban hubs.

Google wants 'rational tax system' following criticism over firm's lesser tax transparency

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Google chairman Eric Schmidt has called for a more rational and predictable international tax system following widespread criticism over the company's failure to have a more transparent tax payment system.

Kerala nearly free of child labour: Minister

May 21, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) State Labour Minister Shibu Baby John Tuesday said Kerala is almost free of child labour and that his ministry will launch an awareness campaign to educate people about the ills of child labour.

Woman wishes to stay in Britain to avoid becoming 14th virgin queen of Swaziland

May 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): A woman is seeking asylum in Britain to avoid becoming the 14th virgin queen of the randy King of Swaziland.

45th Session of Indian Labour Conference concludes

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): The 45th Session of the Indian Labour Conference concluded in New Delhi with a resolve to provide universal social security coverage and assured pension to the entire working population.

Oz Education Minister Collier apologises for Facebook 'like' of naked Young Liberal

May 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Sydney, May 17 (ANI): Australia's education minister Peter Collier has apologized for an embarrassing Facebook indiscretion which revealed that he had liked a picture of a

Willing to engage unions on inflation, jobs: PM

May 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said his government was willing to engage constructively with trade unions to address issues like curbing inflation, generating employment and strictly implementing labour laws.

Google accused of being 'unethical' over 'devious' attempt to avoid paying tax in UK

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): British MPs have branded Google 'devious, calculating and unethical', accusing the search giant of deliberately subverting its motto, 'don't be evil', in order to pay less tax.

Karnataka CM calls on PM; seeks more rice for state

May 16, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought additional quantity of rice from the central government to implement the subsidised rice scheme for the poor.

Amazon pays mere 2.4 million pounds tax on 4.3 billion pounds sales

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Amazon's UK subsidiary has paid 2.4 million pounds as corporate tax as it earned sales worth 4.3 billion pounds last year.

Only 18 pc women TV presenters are above 50, finds study

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Less than one in five television presenters at major channels in Britain above the age of 50 are women, a new study has found.

Controversial Labour peer quits from party ahead of hearing on 'Jewish conspiracy'

May 14, 2013 at 5:10 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): A British Muslim peer Lord Ahmed has resigned from the Labour Party ahead of a disciplinary hearing on charges that he made anti-Semitic comments about a Jewish conspiracy.

Bangladesh fashion chains sign up to finance safety in factories

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Fashion chains in Bangladesh have agreed to sign up to a legally binding agreement to help finance fire safety and building improvements in the factories, following an order by the Bangladesh Government to allow the country's four million garment workers to form trade unions without permission from factory owners.

Bangladesh agrees to improve worker safety system after catastrophic factory collapse

May 6, 2013 at 1:28 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Bangladeshi authorities will be taking steps to improve worker safety in the wake of the recent factory collapse that killed more than 600 people.

Rashid Alvi steps down from Congress Spokespersons panel

May 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

In a bid of revamping its panel, Congress party has dropped Rashid Alvi from its panel of spokespersons while inducting three new faces and retaining the existing three..............

Congress drops Rashid Alvi as spokesman

May 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Congress party has dropped Rashid Alvi from its panel of spokespersons while inducting three new faces and retaining the existing three.

Hema Malini eyes Firozabad for Lok Sabha debut

May 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Lucknow, May 2 (IANS) Cine star and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hema Malini has expressed a wish to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha (LS) polls from Firozabad, an important seat in Uttar Pradesh.

XAT 2013 results declared; Download XAT 2013 score cards

May 2, 2013 at 3:51 PM

XAT 2013 results have been declared by XAT 2013 results declared by The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI). Candidates appeared for Xavier Admission Test (XAT) 2013 can check their results and download their score cards by visiting the official website of XAT at: http://xatonline.net.in/

Working class lifestyles changing, say experts

May 1, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Agra, May 1 (IANS) Speakers at a group discussion on International Labour Day Wednesday said that while the earning capacity and lifestyle of the lowest rung of labourers has improved, the middle class was stressed due to shrinking opportunities and the Americanisation of the economy.

Kharge calls for cooperation between workers, employers

May 1, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Cooperation among workers, employers, governments and civil society can ensure a solid foundation for the nation, Minister for Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge said Wednesday.

Braving scorching sun, fans cheer Sunrisers

May 1, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Hyderabad, May 1 (IANS) The blazing sun did not deter cricket-crazy fans from turning up in huge numbers to watch the IPL action between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium here Wednesday.

World celebrating International Labour Day

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): International Labour Day is being celebrated today across the world to honour the contribution and sacrifices made by the working class.

Indian origin cop in South Africa wins racism case

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Durban, April 29 (IANS) A South African court has ordered that an Indian origin policeman, who was overlooked for a promotion because of his race, be paid 333,000 rands (approx.$37,000) in back pay, reports said Monday.

Social policies like MGNREGS can tackle child labour: Report

April 29, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Social protection policies such as MGNREGS and the direct cash transfer scheme can play a key role in fighting child labour, a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said Monday.

ESI hospitals face major vacancies

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) ESI hospitals across the country are facing a large number of vacancies, parliament was informed Monday.

Delhi Metro contract workers denied minimum wages

April 29, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The government admitted Monday that a section of contract workers in Delhi Metro have not been paid minimum wages.

India has 43.7 crore unorganized workers

April 29, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The unorganized sector in India employs 43.7 crore people, Minister of State for Labour and Employment K. Suresh said Monday.

Silicosis affects mine workers

April 29, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Silicosis is one of the most common diseases that affects Indian mine workers, parliament was informed Monday.

India has 6.4 million beedi workers

April 29, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India has some 6.4 million beedi workers, with 4.5 million of them being women, parliament was informed Monday.

India, S. Arabia to set up JWG on Nitaqat programme

April 29, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): India and Saudi Arabia will set up a Joint Working Group to address concerns over the kingdom's Nitaqat program.

Greens blames Oz Govt. for ignoring Lankan human rights abuse

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Sydney, Apr.28 (ANI): An Australian politician has accused the government of ignoring the human rights violations taking place in Sri Lanka and focusing more on domestic politics.

Indian scholar meets Saudi officials over new labour policy

April 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Jeddah, April 27 (IANS) Sheikh Abu Baker Ahmed, general secretary of the All India Sunni Jamiathul Ulama, has met top Saudi officials to highlight concerns over the fate of Indian workers because of that country's new labour policy.

Domestic helps want law to protect wages, working conditions

April 25, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Domestic workers Thursday urged the central government to work out and pass a comprehensive legislation that would fix wages and ensure social protection to millions of them.

Promises galore in Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

April 24, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Bangalore, April 24 (IANS) Opposition Congress Wednesday released its manifesto for the May 5 Karnataka assembly elections, promising 30 kg of rice for Re.1 per kg to BPL families, loan waiver to farmers and laptops for college students.

Now Aniston, Theroux to wed in August

April 24, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Los Angeles, April 24 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has reportedly postponed her marriage with fiance actor Justin Theroux until August.

Bangladeshi, Pakistani workers shot at in Greece

April 19, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Athens, April 19 (IANS/AKI) Three men have been arrested for shooting into a crowd of Bangladeshi and Pakistani migrant workers at a strawberry farm in Greece, in which around 30 workers were injured.

Implement National Policy for Children: Activists

April 19, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Child rights activists Friday welcomed the government's National Policy for Children launched Thursday, guaranteeing every child in India a right to life, development, education and protection.

APPSC declares final Result for the Post of Executive Gr.-II Services: Check result

April 19, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) declared final results for the Post of Executive Services Gr.-II of Notification No.39/2011. The written test for Executive Gr.-II Services was held on 21.07.12 and 22.07.12 for different posts.

Big Ben bells to be silenced for Thatcher funeral

April 16, 2013 at 2:20 PM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): The bells of Big Ben will be silenced during the funeral of Margaret Thatcher as a mark of respect from Parliament -- an honour that was not even accorded to Princess Diana.

Delhi increases minimum wages

April 15, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Delhi Monday hiked the minimum wages for workers in most of the categories of scheduled employment here, a minister said.

'Lootera' team comes out with documentary on their hardship

April 12, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The "Lootera" team had their share of problems while filming the romantic period-drama. They have captured their struggle in a five-minute documentary "Labour Of Love", which will come out soon. Director Vikramaditya Motwane says the film was an "emotional journey" for everyone.

India, Malta have greater business potential: Preneet Kaur

April 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India and Malta could expand business ties, especially in information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals, finance and research and development, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said Thursday.

Soaring mercury creates crisis situation in Kerala

April 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 (IANS) The mercury has been soaring high in Kerala with the maximum temperature touching 41 degrees Celsius in Palakkad district, close to its highest ever recorded temperature of 41.7 degrees in 1987.

Outrage over using taxpayers' money to fund Thatcher's elaborate 10mln pounds ceremonial funeral

April 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

London, Apr. 10 (ANI): Late Margaret Thatcher will go to her grave to the sound of bitter protests and anger at the fact the 10 million pounds funeral will be paid for by hard-pressed taxpayers already being battered by savage cuts.

Pakistani national arrested from Firozabad in UP

April 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 10 (ANI): The Uttar Pardesh Police has arrested a Pakistani national, who according to them was living illegally in Firozabad district of the state for last one year.

Kerala ministers in 'frequent flier club', says opposition member

April 6, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 (IANS) The Kerala Congress, an ally of the Left opposition, Saturday alleged that given the frequency of foreign travel by state ministers, the government was in a "frequent flier club".

24-hour drinking culture blamed for rise in workplace absenteeism

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

London, Apr. 3 (ANI): Allowing people to drink for longer has led to an increase in the number of workers absenteeism, researchers have found.

Government rushing two senior ministers to Saudi Arabia

April 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Indian government proposes to send two senior ministers to Saudi Arabia to asses the impact of the new 'nitaqat' employment policy that is expected to affect thousands of Indians who are working in the kingdom without valid employment or visa documents.

We have to respect Saudi labour laws: Chandy

April 1, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Monday told the state assembly that the concerns of Kerala on the strict implementation of the new labour policy in Saudi Arabia were being conveyed to that government.

Ecuador holds talks with UK Labour Party over Assange embassy impasse

March 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Mar 30 (ANI): The Ecuadorean authorities believe there is so little hope of Julian Assange leaving its London embassy in the near future that it has held talks with the British Labour Party in a bid to strike a deal that would see the Wikileaks founder sent to Sweden, where he faces rape charges, after the 2015 election, it has emerged.

Ex-UK foreign secretary David Miliband bids adieu to politics

March 27, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, Mar 27 (ANI): Former British foreign secretary David Miliband will step down as MP to take a job at a top charity in New York.

Political-economic nexus behind child labour: NCPCR chief

March 26, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Manesar, March 26 (IANS) There is a lack of "political will" to combat child labour, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chief said here Tuesday.

Family of Kate hoax call Indian-origin nurse expecting positive outcome from inquest

March 25, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Melbourne, March 25 (ANI): The family of India-origin nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who committed suicide after answering a hoax phone call about the Duchess of Cambridge, remains hopeful that an inquest which resumes on Tuesday will unravel the events that led to her death.

Family of Duchess Kate's hoax call victim pin hopes on inquest

March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Melbourne, March 25 (ANI): The family of India-origin nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who committed suicide after answering a hoax phone call about the Duchess of Cambridge, remains hopeful that an inquest which resumes on Tuesday will unravel the events that led to her death.

Ex-boxing champ challenges Murdoch to 'gargantuan battle' in phone hacking scandal

March 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): Former world champion boxer Chris Eubank has challenged media tycoon Rupert Murdoch to a gargantuan battle on Monday over phone-hacking after rejecting a 21,000 pound offer of compensation, branding it as derisory.

Obama nominates Thomas Perez as Labour Secretary

March 19, 2013 at 2:01 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Monday tapped Thomas Perez, the federal assistant attorney general for civil rights, as the new Labour Secretary.

Julia Gillard 'facing landslide loss' to popular Abbott-led coalition in new poll

March 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Sydney, Mar. 18 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is facing a landslide loss, with the Labour Party losing ground to a more popular Tony Abbott among voters, a new poll has found.

Many Tory MPs looking for another job

March 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, March 17 (IANS) A number of British parliamentarians are looking for another job, with a study finding one in six Conservative MPs elected for the first time in the 2010 is "actively looking for another job".

Government to amend minimum wages law: Minister

March 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Labour and Employment Minister Mallikarjun Kharge Friday said the minimum wages act would be amended to make the minimum wages announced by the centre "statutory for all states and applicable to all jobs".

UK Muslim peer suspended from Labour Party for 'anti-Semitic rant' on Pak television

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): A Muslim peer has been suspended from the Labour Party for an alleged anti-Semitic outburst on television in Pakistan.

Putin teams up with Steven Seagal to promote Stalin-era physical fitness classes in Moscow

March 14, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, Mar. 14 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for nationwide Stalin-era physical fitness classes at an event aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle among young people with Hollywood star Steven Seagal in Moscow.

Bengal employment exchange offered 1,899 jobs in 2012

March 13, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) The West Bengal government said Wednesday that out of the over 70 lakh unemployed people registered in the state's employment exchange 1,899 got jobs in 2012.

US unemployment hits four-year low as 236,000 jobs created in Feb

March 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar. 9 (ANI): Unemployment rate in America has fallen to the lowest level in more than four years, according to a report.

Now, immigrants will have to pay guarantee fee to enter Britain under tough new laws

March 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Mar. 8 (ANI): Immigrants living in the UK who are wishing to stay in the country on a visa will have to pay a fee as a guarantee that they will not scrounge off the system while staying.

US economy grows slowly on consumer spending

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Washington, March 7 (IANS) US economic activity grew "at a modest to moderate pace" in recent months on further expansion in consumer spending, US Federal Reserve said.

Saudi Arabia to recruit 500 nurses from Kerala

March 2, 2013 at 6:59 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 2 (IANS) The Saudi Arabian administration is set to recruit 500 Muslim women nurses from Kerala to work in hospitals in and around Mecca and Madina.

New Zealand government under fire over minimum wage rise

February 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Wellington, Feb 26 (IANS) The New Zealand government raised the country's minimum wage Tuesday by just 25 NZ cents per hour, a sum critics said was condemning low wage earners to poverty.

UK top judge defies Home Secretary's tough immigration rules

February 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, Feb. 24 (ANI): Britain's most senior immigration judge has openly defied Home Secretary Theresa May by insisting that Parliament's attempt to get tough on human rights abuses by foreign criminals is outweighed by the European Court.

National Health Insurance Scheme could be game changer: Anil Swarup

February 19, 2013 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): Anil Swarup, Director General of Labour Welfare (Ministry of Labour and Employment) on Tuesday said that the Rashtriya Swasthaya Bima Yojana (RSBY) or National Health Insurance Scheme can be a game changer with a promise of access to cashless hospitalisation for over thousand aliments for the people living Below Poverty Line (BPL) and unorganised sector workers.

Australians close in on Tony Abbott over Gillard as preferred prime ministerial candidate

February 18, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Sydney, Feb. 18 (ANI): A new opinion poll showing Australia's Opposition Leader Tony Abbott ahead of Julia Gillard as preferred prime minister among Australians is a 'wake-up call' for the Labour Party, Regional Development Minister Simon Crean has said.

Kerala has 2.5 million migrant labourers: study

February 15, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 15 (IANS) Kerala is home to some 2.5 million workers from other Indian states, and a minister said Friday: "We know little about them, care little for them and do little for them."

UK lawmaker admits Iraq, Afghan war plans based on 'primitive understanding' of Islam

February 14, 2013 at 3:53 PM

London, Feb 14 (ANI): A British lawmaker has admitted for the first time that a 'primitive understanding' of the Islamic world caused some of the problems faced by the west in Iraq and Afghanistan.

'How to be an MP' most borrowed book by Brit MPs

February 13, 2013 at 4:09 PM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): An 'idiot's' style-guide to how to be an MP was the most borrowed book from the House of Commons library last year, it has been revealed.

Obama's state banquet at Buckingham Palace end up downing wine worth 18k pounds

February 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): More than 18,000 pounds worth of wine was guzzled in a single night by 170 wealthy guests and top politicians at a glitzy white-tie state banquet at Buckingham Palace for the US president.

1 bln to join 'feminist tsunami' across globe against violence, rape on Valentines Day

February 10, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb. 10 (ANI): One billion people across the planet will join a 'feminist tsunami' by dancing to raise awareness at the shocking number of women and girls who are raped or abused on Valentines Day.

UK Royals set for 'historic grilling' over management of funds

February 9, 2013 at 6:03 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which is Britain parliament's most powerful watchdog is expected to launch a historic inquiry later this year into the finances of the Queen and the Royal Family.

US voices strong support for timely elections in Pakistan

February 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Islamabad, Feb 9 (ANI): US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour Michael Posner has spoken of their strong support for free, fair and timely elections in Pakistan after meeting country's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Fakhruddin Ebrahim on Friday.

British ex-foreign secretary found commuting with zip open

February 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

London, Feb 8 (IANS) Former British foreign secretary David Miliband was photographed sleeping on a London metro train with his trouser zip left gaping open, The Sun reported.

Child labour flourishes in Manipur despite ban

February 8, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Imphal (Manipur), Feb.8 (ANI): Child labour continues to flourish in Manipur inspite of it being banned by the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

Thatcher's home town split over whether it wants her 'only' statue

February 7, 2013 at 4:11 PM

London, Feb. 7 (ANI): Margaret Thatcher is Britain's first and only woman Prime Minister, and the longest-serving for 150 years, but despite her unique place in British history, the only monument dedicated to her achievements is a small plaque on the wall of the property where she grew up in her home town of Grantham.

Expedite law to empower disabled: President

February 6, 2013 at 10:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday urged the government to expedite a new law to empower people with disabilities, saying such people fully participate in social life and the entire community benefits when barriers to their inclusion are removed.

Centre mulls health insurance for coir workers

February 4, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 4 (IANS) The centre is planning to extend a number of welfare schemes, including the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), to coir workers, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Kodikkunnil Suresh said Monday.

Dead Indian-origin nurse's family struggles to understand non-prosecution of accused Oz DJs

February 2, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Sydney, Feb 2 (ANI): The family of the Indian-origin nurse, who committed suicide following a hoax call about the Duchess of Cambridge by two Australian DJs, is struggling to come to terms with the fact that the DJs will not be prosecuted.

Over 5.9 mn jobless in Spain

January 25, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Madrid, Jan 25 (IANS/EFE) Spain's unemployment rate hit 26.02 percent in 2012, with more than 5.9 million people jobless, the Spanish National Statistics Institute, or INE, said Thursday.

UN labour agency reports rise in global unemployment during 2012

January 22, 2013 at 1:04 PM

London, Jan.22 (ANI): The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said that unemployment in the world has increased, with six percent of the world's workforce being jobless in 2012.

India, Australia to begin talks on civil nuclear pact (With Image)

January 21, 2013 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India and Australia will begin negotiations on a bilateral civil nuclear energy cooperation pact in March.

British troops could be in Afghanistan 'for years'

January 17, 2013 at 6:09 PM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) Even after the official withdrawal of foreign troops in 2014, British soldiers could be "embedded" with Afghans fighting insurgents for "years", the opposition Labour party has said.

David Cameron reveals battle to stop sweet-toothed kids from drinking 'excessive' Coke

January 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM

London, Jan. 17 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed his battle to stop his three children from drinking too many fizzy drinks.

Horse meat, pig DNA found in burgers in Britain

January 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

London, Jan 16 (IANS) A British MP has questioned the government as to how horse meat and pig DNA were found in burgers on sale in supermarkets in the country.

Elizabeth vetoed bill on Iraq air strike in 1999

January 15, 2013 at 9:37 PM

London, Jan 15 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth vetoed a bill on military action against Iraq in 1999 that shows the royal family plays an active role in the democratic process and is not just in a ceremonial role.

Indian nurse's family hasn't got reply to questions

January 13, 2013 at 6:17 PM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) The family of Indian-origin nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who was found hanging after taking a hoax phone call about the Duchess of Cambridge, said they are yet to receive answers from her hospital to 40 questions over her death.

UAE, Bahrain discuss cooperation

January 10, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Manama, Jan 10 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have held talks to boost cooperation between them.

Several initiatives taken to create safe environment for Indian community abroad: Preneet Kaur

January 9, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Kochi, Jan 9 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur on Wednesday said that the Government of India has taken several initiatives to create a safe environment for Indians living abroad.

Investment in manufacturing needed: Chidambaram

January 3, 2013 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday said investment in manufacturing and services sectors needed to be revived for creating jobs and accelerating economic growth.

4,000 foreign criminals roaming in Britain: Indian-origin MP

January 3, 2013 at 5:19 PM

London, Jan 3 (IANS) As many as 3,980 criminals of foreign origin, who should have been sent back to their own countries, were freely roaming the streets of Britain, according to a parliamentary answer to Indian-origin MP Priti Patel's question.

Poor British youth more drunk than the rich

January 1, 2013 at 6:37 PM

London, Jan 1 (IANS) Poor youngsters in Britain are more likely to get drunk and end up in hospital than their rich counterparts, official figures have revealed.

British girls outdrink boys but not their mums

December 31, 2012 at 8:13 PM

London, Dec 31 (IANS) A British study has found that girl students drink more than the boys but not nearly as much as their middle-class mothers.

More than half of Britons want country to pull out of EU

December 27, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, Dec. 27 (ANI): Britain is becoming a more Eurosceptic country, with a majority saying that they would vote to leave the EU.

Government urged to speedily implement labour laws

December 22, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 22 (ANI): Members participating in the meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee on comprehensive amendment in labour laws have urged the government to ensure effective and speedy implementation of labour laws and timely redressal of grievances.

Boys get sex ed from porn

December 21, 2012 at 10:21 AM

London, December 21 (ANI): Boys are getting most of their sex education from pornography, MPs have revealed.