Labour Colony Latur Ndtso

Everything you need to know about Labour Colony Latur Ndtso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Labour Colony Latur Ndtso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Emphasis will be on imparting skill development': Shish Ram Ola

June 18, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Shish Ram Ola, who today took over as the Union Minister of Labour and Employment at the Shram Shakti Bhawan here, said his effort would be to impart skill development with avenues of employment and give thrust to tackle the child labour issues.

UAE, Morocco discuss expertise on labour issues

June 17, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Geneva, June 17 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco have held discussions on the ways to share expertise regarding manpower and the labour market.

Need to work together to protect children, says Tirath

June 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) All sections of society need to work together to ensure support and protection of children, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said Wednesday.

India has 50 lakh child labourers

June 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Fifty lakh children eke out a livelihood in the country, of whom 17.5 lakh are in Uttarakhand, according to the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO).

China to hold nationwide safety overhaul

June 11, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Beijing, June 11 (IANS) China will carry out a three-month nationwide safety overhaul with a focus on high-risk sectors and labour-intensive factories, the State Council, or Chinese cabinet has stated.

Journalists are unfortunate professionals: Ampareen

June 9, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Shillong, June 9 (IANS) Meghalaya Labour Minister Mazel Amapreen Lyngdoh Sunday said that journalists were the most "unfortunate" professionals.

80 percent migrant kids have little or no education: Survey

June 9, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) As many as 80 percent children of migrant labourers in the state either drop out of schools or have no education at all as they get sucked into the labour workforce, a study released here Sunday reveals.

Kate hoax call Indian-nurse's family slams DJ award

June 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Sydney, June 6 (ANI): The family of the Indian origin nurse, who killed herself days after a prank call by two Australian DJs, has slammed the radio station for giving one of the DJs a major award.

Rome to host four-nation employment summit

June 6, 2013 at 7:21 AM

Rome, June 6 (IANS/AKI) Labour ministers from Italy, France, Germany and Spain will meet in the Italian capital for talks on jobs, ahead of a European Union summit later this month, the Italian government said.

Cameron vows to 'drain swamp' creating Islamic extremism in Britain

June 4, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, June 4 (ANI): UK Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged fresh action "to drain the swamp" that is creating British Islamic extremism, as he gave his first report on his taskforce set up after the killing Woolwich murder.

Mukherjee attends valedictory function of Golden Jubilee celebrations of Dayanand Education Society

June 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Latur (Maharashtra), June 1 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee attended the valedictory function of Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Dayanand Education Society today at Latur.

Need to improve quality of higher education: President

June 1, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Latur (Maharashtra), June 1 (IANS) Stating there was need to improve the quality of higher education in India, President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday expressed concern over Indian universities not figuring among the top institutions across the world.

Mukherjee to visit Maharashtra today

May 31, 2013 at 9:13 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a two-day visit to Maharashtra from Friday.

President to visit Maharashtra from May 31

May 30, 2013 at 2:25 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a two-day visit starting May 31 to Maharashtra, where he will be attending several functions, an official statement said Thursday.

UAE, Malawi explore avenues of labour cooperation

May 29, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Dubai, May 29 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malawi have held discussions on the prospects of joint cooperation in sectors like labour market and manpower.

Second SAARC regional workshop on 'Child Labour' begins Wednesday

May 28, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): The second SAARC regional workshop on child labour is beginning here tomorrow to chalk out and promote comprehensive and gender-sensitive approaches to understanding and responding to child labour; showcasing strategies and initiatives that have promoted learning and action to ending child labour and protecting adolescents at work; and fostering cooperation through the SAARC mechanisms and partnerships on the issue.

Salman Khurshid visits Indian consulate in Jeddah

May 26, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Jeddah, May 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday visited the Indian consulate in Jeddah and met with the officials on duty to access the arrangements for registration of Indian nationals for outpass.

Google to 'index information' to aid police to track extremist websites

May 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Google CEO Eric Schmidt has said that even despicable but legal information on Google's search engine will be indexed to help track terrorism- promoting websites.

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.

CBI officer to be questioned for 3 days on bribe

May 18, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday sent Vivek Dutt, a CBI officer heading the probe into the allocation of coal blocks, to the custody of the probe agency till May 21 for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs.7 lakh from a businessman for settling a land dispute.

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.

15 injured in blast in Maharashtra bus

May 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Pune, May 10 (IANS) At least 15 passengers were injured in an explosion which ripped through an inter-city state transport bus in Maharashtra's Latur district Friday evening, officials said. The cause was not yet known.

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.

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/

CM launches the ambitious Delhi Swavlamban Scheme

May 2, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Delhi government has launched an ambitious Delhi Swavlamban Scheme to provide pension to the workers after their retirement. The Scheme was announced by the Chief Minister in her budget speech. It conveys government?s concern about the old age of workers as it recognizes the critical role played by the workers in the un-organized and informal sector to make the lives of other comfortable and leisurely.

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.

Nigerian girl undergoes rare limb-salvage surgery

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Doctors in a city hospital claim to have performed a rare "limb-salvage" surgery to avoid amputating the left leg of a 13-year-old Nigerian girl suffering from bone cancer.

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.

Youth killed in Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) An 18-year-old youth was stabbed to death in Delhi by a person of his locality for reasons of personal enmity, police said Thursday.

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.

German Bakery blast case: Himayat Baig sentenced to death

April 18, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Pune, Apr 18 (ANI): A Pune Sessions court sentenced Himayat Baig, the lone German Bakery blast case convict to death on Thursday.

Pune court to pronounce quantum of sentence in German Bakery blast case

April 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Pune, Apr 18 (ANI): The Pune court will on Thursday pronounce quantum of sentence to Mirza Himayat Beg, who was convicted in the 2010 German bakery bomb blast case, in which 17 people were killed and 64 others were injured.

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.

IM, LeT jointly executed German Bakery blast: ATS chief

April 15, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) chief Monday said the 2010 German Bakery blast, for which an Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative was convicted Monday, was jointly executed by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and IM.

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.

Himayat Baig convicted of 2010 Pune blast

April 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Pune, April 15 (IANS) A Pune court Monday held Indian Mujahideen operative Himayat Baig, a prime accused in the German Bakery blast here, guilty for his role in the terror attack which left 17 people dead and 64 injured, officials said Monday.

Mirza Himayat Baig found guilty in German Bakery blast case (Update:German Bakery)

April 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Pune, Apr 15 (ANI): A local court here on Monday convicted Mirza Himayat Baig, for his role in the bomb blast at the city's German Bakery in February 2010, in which 17 people were killed and 64 others were injured.

German bakery blast: Pune court to give verdict today

April 15, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Pune, Apr 15 (ANI): A court in Pune will give its verdict today on a man who allegedly plotted the bomb blast at the city's German Bakery in February 2010, in which 17 people were killed and 64 others were injured.

'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.

Major fire in Delhi's Narela slum

April 12, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A major fire broke out in west Delhi's Narela area around 1.35 p.m. Friday, fire service officials said. There was no immediate report of injury to anyone or loss of life.

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.

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.

Mayor SDMC inaugurates 'Food and Nutrition Show'

March 12, 2013 at 12:21 PM

If you have interest in food and various nutritious kinds of knowledge, then you must visit the Food and Nutrition Show organized in Defence Colony.

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.

Mayawati keen to expand BSP base Maharashtra, addresses rally in Nagpur

February 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Nagpur, Feb. 17 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati addressed a rally at Kasturchand Park here on Sunday and asked the local party leaders and workers to work hard to expand the party mass base in the state.

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.

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.