Peace
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In Pics: Nagaland accord signed, promises peace after six decades of violence
National | Aug 03, 2015, 11:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: The central government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IM on Monday signed a historic accord that promises to bring peace in a state which has been ravaged by violence for over six
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Sonia greets people on Eid, Navakalebar Rath Yatra
National | Jul 18, 2015, 03:57 PM ISTNew Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday greeted the people on the occasion of Navakalebar Rath Yatra and Eidd-ul-Fitr. Extending her greetings on the occasion of Navakalebar Rath Yatra, Gandhi said she hoped “Bhagwan Jagannath's
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Sienna Miller finds peace in motherhood
Hollywood | Feb 12, 2015, 07:03 AM ISTLos Angeles: Actress Sienna Miller says motherhood has allowed her to find “peace".The 33-year-old, who has a two-year-old daughter, Marlowe, with her fiance Tom Sturridge, feels that becoming a parent has changed her outlook towards
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Shane Warne urges for peace as Sydney cafe remains under siege
Cricket | Dec 15, 2014, 01:37 PM ISTLegend bowler Shane Warne joined several celebrities who have taken to social media urging for peace, and supporting those affected by the crisis unfolding in Sydney on Monday. At least one man held up to 50
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Vidisha residents celebrate as Satyarthi receives Nobel
India | Dec 11, 2014, 10:52 AM ISTVidisha : A mood of jubilation prevailed in Vidisha today as the child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi, who hails from the city, received the Nobel Peace Prize alongwith Malala Yousafzai at a ceremony in Oslo.
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Peaceful protests achieve more than military aggression: United Nations
World | Oct 03, 2014, 09:03 AM ISTUnited Nations: As the world grapples with “increased sectarian violence” and conflict, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged the international community to follow Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence, saying the Indian leader proved that peaceful
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Obama, Netanyahu talk focus on peace, Iran and terrorism
World | Oct 02, 2014, 06:36 AM ISTWashington: US President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Wednesday and held discussion over some thorny issues including peace with the Palestinians, Iran's nuclear programme and the
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UN Security Council calls for peace in South Sudan
World | Aug 09, 2014, 07:03 AM ISTUnited Nations: The UN Security Council on Friday voiced grave concern at the political, security and humanitarian crisis gripping South Sudan, calling on political leaders to implement the peace agreements.The council expressed "grave concern regarding
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UN chief to visit Jerusalem, Ramallah for peace
World | Jul 20, 2014, 07:55 AM ISTUnited Nations: The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit Jerusalem, Ramallah and other cities during his official visit starting on Sunday to broker peace in the Middle East, the spokesperson's office said on Saturday."The Secretary-General
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Alastair Cook's harshest critic Shane Warne makes peace, ex English cricketers slam his captaincy
Cricket | Jul 20, 2014, 10:23 AM ISTLondon: The bitter critic of England captain Alastair Cook Shane Warne buried the hatchet and spoke to him for more than hour.However Cook received a barrage of criticism over his leadership as his side blew
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UN calls for peace in Gaza
World | Jul 10, 2014, 10:59 AM ISTUnited Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders to restore peace in the violence-hit Gaza region, media reported on Thursday.Ban on Wednesday said that he was alarmed by the new wave of
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Sharif's visit to India could give peace a chance: Pak media
World | May 25, 2014, 06:14 PM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif's decision to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi is a step in the right direction to give peace a chance, media here said today. By agreeing to
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Peace can't come at cost of India's security concerns: Antony
India | Feb 06, 2014, 01:44 PM ISTNew Delhi : Defence Minister A K Antony today said peace cannot come at the cost of India's security concerns and emphasised that all steps are being taken to modernise armed forces so that they
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Myanmar to strive for peace in ASEAN region
World | Oct 30, 2013, 10:25 AM ISTYangon : Myanmar President U Thein Sein pledged that the country would strive to ensure peace and prosperity in the ASEAN region as it assumes ASEAN chairmanship in 2014, media reported Wednesday.Addressing a coordination meeting
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Pakistan defends talks with Taliban for peace
World | Oct 04, 2013, 10:54 AM ISTIslamabad : Pakistan's top security adviser Thursday defended the government's policy to initiate dialogue with the Taliban for peace, Xinhua reported.The comments came hours after a group of Taliban suicide bombers attacked a rival commander
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Peace on LoC first step towards normalising Indo-Pak ties, says PM
India | Oct 01, 2013, 11:16 PM ISTOn Board PM's Special Aircraft: Declaring that peace and tranquillity on the LoC is the “first step” towards normalising ties with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said it will take time to determine whether
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Peace on LoC must for talks to move forward: India
World | Sep 29, 2013, 11:54 PM ISTNew York: India on Sunday told Pakistan that peace on the Line of Control had to be a precondition to moving forward with bilateral talks.Addressing media persons after Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his
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Liberian President conferred Indira Gandhi peace prize
India | Sep 12, 2013, 06:59 PM ISTNew Delhi: Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was today conferred the coveted Indira Gandhi peace prize by President Pranab Mukherjee who said India will continue to support the African nation in its pursuit of stability
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People fill St. Peter's for Syria peace vigil
World | Sep 07, 2013, 11:23 PM ISTVatican City: Tens of thousands of people have answered Pope Francis' call and massed in St. Peter's Square for a 4-hour prayer vigil for peace in Syria.It was believed to be one of the largest
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Pope announces day of fasting for peace for Syria
World | Sep 01, 2013, 11:16 PM ISTVatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the use of chemical weapons, but he called for a negotiated settlement of the civil war in Syria, and announced he would lead a worldwide day of fasting