Elon Musk Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize By Norwegian MP Marius Nilsen
Nilsen also thanked Musk for giving Ukraine access to Starlink satellite internet service during Russia's invasion of the country two years ago.
Feb 22, 2024, 13:44 PM IST
Fact Check: Did Asle Toje Endorse PM Narendra Modi For Nobel Peace Prize? Read To Find Out
Reports have been going viral claiming that Nobel committee deputy leader Asle Toje endorsed PM Modi as a major contender for the Nobel Peace Prize 2023.
Mar 16, 2023, 16:35 PM IST
Ales Bialiatski, Russia's Memorial, Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties win 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
"BREAKING NEWS: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2022 #NobelPeacePrize to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties," the official Twitter handle of the Nobel Prize said.
Oct 07, 2022, 15:48 PM IST
Mikhail Gorbachev: The man who restored democracy to Communist-ruled European nations, changed the world
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and often regarded as the man who brought democracy to the then-communist-run European countries, passed away
Aug 31, 2022, 15:45 PM IST
112th Birth Anniversary of Mother Teresa: Celebrating her extraordinary life
August 26, 2022 marks the 112th Birth Anniversary of Mother Teresa, the promoter of world peace and humanity
Aug 26, 2022, 11:08 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine war: Nobel prize winner sells medal to help Ukrainian children
All funds raised by the auction of Nobel prize medal will be donated to UNICEF to help all countries that are hosting Ukrainian refugees, including Poland, Russia, Germany, Moldova, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.
Jun 21, 2022, 13:46 PM IST
Desmond Tutu, South African anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies aged 90
"The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize winner, gets married at home in Britain
"Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life," the campaigner for girls` education said on Twitter and added four pictures to her post.
Nov 10, 2021, 06:08 AM IST
Journalists from Philippines and Russia win Nobel Peace Prize 2021
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov were given the award "for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia," Chairwoman Berit Reiss-Andersen of the Norwegian Nobel Committee told a news conference.
Oct 08, 2021, 15:58 PM IST
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, Russia's Alexei Navalny, WHO among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
According to a Reuters survey of Norwegian lawmakers, nominees include climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the WHO and its COVAX programme to secure fair access to COVID-19 vaccines for poor countries. Norwegian lawmakers have nominated the eventual laureate every year since 2014, with the exception of 2019.
Jan 31, 2021, 17:03 PM IST
World Food Programme: All you need to know about 2020 Nobel Peace Prize winner
The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Octobr 9, 2020) for its efforts to combat hunger and improve conditions for peace in areas affected by conflict.
Oct 09, 2020, 15:29 PM IST
Nobel Peace Prize 2020 awarded to World Food Programme
The prestigious Nobel Peace Prize 2020 on Friday was awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations food agency, for its efforts to combat hunger.
Oct 09, 2020, 14:53 PM IST
China warns Norway against granting Nobel Peace Prize to Hong Kong democracy activists
Relations between China and the US are at an all-time low over the coronavirus pandemic and strained trade ties.
Aug 28, 2020, 20:10 PM IST
16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Teenager Greta Thunberg is a prominent voice in the fight against climate change.
Mar 14, 2019, 09:51 AM IST
Nobel Peace prize for Imran Khan? Pakistan PM reacts to resolution seeking award for him
The motion seeking the award for the PM was submitted by Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry where Khan was for 'de-escalating tensions' between India and Pakistan.
Mar 04, 2019, 11:15 AM IST
Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhary seeks Nobel Peace Prize for PM Imran Khan
A motion has been submitted in Pakistan’s National Assembly Secretariat seeking the Nobel Peace Prize for PM Imran Khan
Mar 02, 2019, 18:19 PM IST
Shashi Tharoor nominates Kerala fishermen for Nobel Peace Prize
At least 488 people died in Kerala due to the rains and floods during the southwest monsoon.
Feb 06, 2019, 23:46 PM IST
Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2018
While Mukwege has been honoured for his work in treating victims of sexual violence in Congo, Murad is hailed for speaking out against crimes against women.
Oct 05, 2018, 14:39 PM IST
Nobel peace prize for Donald Trump? Sarcastic Twitter speculates
While most posts on the social media site are sceptical, there are some who say Donald Trump meeting Kim Jong Un is reason good enough for the honour.
Oct 05, 2018, 11:39 AM IST
US President Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Republicans
As many as 17 Republican lawmakers have nominated US President Donald Trump for this year's Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his work to end the Korean War.
May 03, 2018, 23:24 PM IST
