States asked to implement new rules on sexual offences against children
Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath asked the states to implement the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 and designate […]
Month: November 2012
PM hosts dinner for UPA leaders; FDI discussed
Ahead of the crucial Winter Session of Parliament starting next week, PM Manmohan Singh Friday hosted a dinner for UPA leaders in a bid to […]
Israel prepares to invade Gaza
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists late on Friday, preparing the ground for a possible Gaza invasion after […]
Gold prices inch up on wedding season demand
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Gold prices in India, the world’s biggest buyer of bullion, rose on Friday, supported by wedding season demand and as the rupee […]
Irish PM says won't be rushed on abortion issue following Indian woman's death
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s prime minister said on Friday he would not be rushed into making a decision on the issue of abortion, after an […]
Sources: Melky Cabrera agrees with Blue Jays
Free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera has agreed to a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Toronto Blue Jays, a source told ESPNDeportes.com’s Enrique Rojas. read […]
UCLA freshman Muhammad reinstated by NCAA
The NCAA reinstated UCLA freshman Shabazz Muhammad after hearing an appeal from the Bruins on Friday. read the full story about UCLA freshman Muhammad reinstated […]
Drivers quick to praise CoTA
Formula 1 made its bow in Austin on Friday, with drivers quick to praise the brand new Circuit of The Americas. read the full story […]
Wales display upsets Hawley
Wales interim head coach Rob Howley admitted the display in the 26-19 defeat by Samoa at the Millennium Stadium was not good enough. read the […]
India, Pak should jointly combat hunger: Nitish
Batting for peace, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Thursday said India and Pakistan should jointly combat hunger and poverty rather than fighting each other. read […]