Shops Can’t Charge You for Branded Carry Bags
According to the Consumer Forum’s new Consumer Protection Act of 2019, any seller or brand cannot charge the customer for a branded carry bag as the practice is unfair & illegal.
Rahul Gandhi Gets 2 Year Jail For Insulting Modi Surname
Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was today found guilty in a 2019 defamation case and sentenced to two years in jail.
UP Govt Refund Rs 22 Lakh to Anti-CAA Protesters
The Uttar Pradesh government will refund Rs. 22,37,851 that was collected from protesters for allegedly damaging public property during the anti-CAA protests in 2019.
Woman Sets Herself on Fire Outside Supreme Court
A 24-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, had accused BSP parliamentarian Atul Rai of rape in 2019, died after setting herself afire outside the gates of the Supreme Court of India.
Actor Pearl V Puri Arrested For Raping 5-Year-old
Television actor Pearl V Puri has been arrested by Vasai police for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in 2019.
Kangana Ranaut Wins National Award
The Central government has announced the 67th National Film Award for the films from the year 2019. Kangana Ranaut received the best actress award.
Urmila Matondkar Joins Shiv Sena
Urmila Matondkar quit congress in September 2019 and has now joined the Shiv Sena.
Pakistan Minister Calls Pulwama Attack Great Achievement
Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry while speaking in the Pakistan Parliament admitted to Pakistan’s role in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. Watch our latest video for all the details.
J&K Lifts Ban on Social Media
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has decided to lift the ban on social media sites, which has been in place since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019.
ISH Wins Best Start Up Award
India 5000 Business Award Conference 2019 awarded Mr Alok Kejriwal the Founder & CEO of India Signing Hands Pvt Ltd the Best Start Up Award. Watch the video for all the details.
Shaheen Bagh Protestors Meet Governor of Delhi
Since 15th December 2019, Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh road in South Delhi which connects Noida has been blocked due to protests causing a lot of inconvenience to the locals. Eight delegates met the Gove
India Beat Australia 2-1 in ODI Series
India has beaten Australia in the three-match ODI series. This victory has helped maintain India’s winning streak since the 2019 World Cup.
Zero Deaths in Indian Railways in 2019
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal On Wednesday, December 25, in a tweet informed that for the first time in 166 years zero passenger deaths were reported in the current financial year, 2019-20.
Disabled Child Buried During Eclipse
While we all enjoyed the last Solar Eclipse of 2019, three children in Karnataka were buried neck deep in mud to cure them of their disabilities.
Last Solar Eclipse of 2019
2019’s last Solar Eclipse will be prominently visible from South India. Watch our latest video to know all the details.
The Story of Christmas
Christmas is an annual festival which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December. Watch our video to learn the true story about Christmas.
Rajya Sabha Passes Citizenship Bill
The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), which grants Indian citizenship to the non-Muslims of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, was passed by Rajya Sabha on Wednesday 11th December 2019.
World Disability Day Walk in Mumbai
Teams from various associations gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on 3rd December 2019, to celebrate World Disability Day. Watch the video for all the details.
World Disability Day Walk at Delhi
On 3rd December 2019 which was World Disability Day, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted the walk with the American India Foundation (AIF), National Asso
Come Join the ‘Walk to Freedom’ in Delhi
On World Disability Day, 3rd December 2019, the National Centre Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) in partnership with National Association of the Deaf (NAD) have organised a “Walk t
SLAD Hosts Maharashtra Deaf Conference in Yavatmal
The 9th Maharashtra Deaf Conference will be held in Yavatmal on 22nd December 2019. Watch the video for all the details.
What is Happening in Maharashtra?
The political turmoil in Maharashtra has finally settled with Uddhav Thackeray being named as Chief Minister. Watch the video for all scandalous details.
Special Announcement
Today 22nd November 2019 is a very special day for ISH News. Our team has a very special surprise for all of you. So hurry and watch the video!
Bank Strike Postponed
The bank strike on 26th & 27th September 2019 had everyone worried as it would severely hitbanking facilities and ATMs across the nation. However, citizens can now rest assured knowing that the strike
28th Annual Navratri Utsav, Mumbai
The Navratri Navyuvak Mandal for Deaf has organised the 28th Annual Navratri Utsav on 8th October 2019.
Man Fined Rs. 23,000 for Breaking Traffic Rules
After the new Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2019 was applied all over the country, traffic police have issued strict fines on wayward motorists.
Kerala Deaf Youth Forum Conference 2019
For the first time, the Kerala Deaf Youth Forum is hosting a conference teach and encourage leadership skills among the youth in Kerala.
PM Modi’s 2019 Independence Day Speech
PM Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day yesterday for the 6th time at the Red Fort, Delhi. He delivered an impactful speech that focussed primarily on the country’s development.
RH Films Host Movie Show in Mumbai
RH Films showcased their movies to a houseful audience on 11th August 2019. They displayed movies created by an all Deaf team. Check out the video to learn more.
Interview With Deaf Experts at WFD 2019
The World Federation of Deaf (WFD) Congress was held in Paris, France and it was attended by thousands of people from all over the world. ISH News interviewed many Deaf experts who shared their experi
2019 Union Budget Highlights
Key highlights of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the first full-time female Finance Minister’s Union Budget.
“Clin d’Oeil 2019” World’s Best Deaf Festival
The 2019 Clin d’Oeil Festival was attended by over 20,000 people and was a huge success. ISH News representative got to meet and talk with some extremely talented individuals as well.
England Become 2019 World Cup Champions
England won their first World Cup ever yesterday in a nail-biting match that went the last ball of the match and then the last ball of the super over.
World Cup 2019: England vs Australia
England beat Australia and has now qualified to the finals to compete with New Zealand.
World Cup 2019: India vs New Zealand
Millions of Indians all over the world were heartbroken when India lost the semi-finals to New Zealand in the World Cup yesterday.
Auto Drivers Go on Strike Across Maharashtra
Autorickshaw drivers across Maharashtra have threatened to go on an indefinite strike across Maharashtra from midnight of 8th July 2019.
World Cup 2019 : India vs Bangladesh
India has defeated Bangladesh and secure a place for themselves in the semi-finals.
World Cup 2019: India vs England
The India Vs England match was held yesterday on 30th June 2019 was a very big disappointment. After a successful winning streak, India lost to England by 31 runs.
World Cup 2019: India vs West Indies
India has moved a step closer to qualifying for the semi-finals after thrashing West Indies in Manchester by 125 runs.
Talented Writers & Directors of Deaf Entertainment
On 23rd June 2019, Deaf Entertainment showcased a collection of their movies in Mumbai. These movies were created by an all Deaf team.
World Cup 2019 : India Vs Afghanistan
India scrape through a win against Afghanistan winning in the last over after a bad outing by the batsmen
Star Media Suffers Big Loss This World Cup
Star Media to suffer huge losses this World Cup after 4 rained out matches and maybe even more to come.
World Cup 2019: India Vs Pakistan
The highly anticipated match between India & Pakistan at the World Cup turned out to be more one sided than expected with India cruising to victory and Pakistan never really taking control.
World Cup 2019 : India Vs NZ Match Washed Out
The India vs New Zealand match held in Nottingham, England was abandoned due to heavy rains. The ICC has been accused by all the fans of incompetence.
Bowlers Stumped By Immovable Bails
In the 2019 World, new bails that light up on impact but do not fall have stumped the bowlers.
World Cup 2019: India vs Australia
India defeats defending champions Australia in a thrilling match at the Oval in London.
Kerala Student Contracts Deadly Nipah Virus
A 23-year-old student in Kerala has contracted the deadly Nipah Virus. This is the first confirmed case of the virus in India, in 2019.
Narendra Modi Sworn into Second Term as Prime Minister
Narendra Modi takes oath and becomes the Prime Minister for the second time along with all his choices for cabinet ministers at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Virat Kohli's Wax Statue Revealed To Launch World Cup
Wax statue of Virat Kohli unveiled just in time for World Cup start. Will be shown at Madame Tussauds in London.
Festival Clin d'Oeil at Reims, France
The Festival Clin d'Oeil a festival for International Arts in Sign Language. This festival will be held from 4th July to 7th July 2019 in Reims, France. The Festival is a presentation of the internati
Jet Airways Helps Indigo Make Huge Profit
IndiGo has announced record profits, due to Jet Airways going out of business.
Celebrities Who Won & Lost in the Elections 2019
Many Celebrities ran for 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Some were winners, some were losers with a few newcomers winning seats in surprise victories.
Lok Sabha Election 2019: Modi Landslide Victory
Modi wins a majority in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections
Team India Reaches England for 2019 World Cup
Virat Kohli and Indian Cricket Team have reached UK for the 2019 World Cup Starting on May 30th.
India Launches 'Cloud-Proof' Spy Satellite
On 22nd May 2019, India successfully launched the RISAT-2B earth observation satellite into the earth’s orbit. This satellite has been dubbed as a spy satellite which will be used for military as well
Deaf Girl from Noida Participates in Miss World Deaf
21-year-old Vidisha Baliyan, Deaf Girl from Noida will represent India in the 2019 Miss Deaf World beauty pageant in South Africa.
Phase 7 of Lok Sabha Election Polls
The seventh and last phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections were held on 19th May 2019 and recorded a voter turnout of 66.3%.
2019 CPI(M) Manifesto Highlights
The CPI(M) for the first time, has released their manifesto in New Delhi.
Mumbai Indians Win 2019 IPL Finals
Mumbai Indians win the IPL 2019 in a nail-biting match for the fourth time.
Phase 6 of Lok Sabha Election Polls
The phase 6 of Lok Sabha elections were held on 12 May 2019, for 59 seats Lok Sabha, across seven states.
Biopic on PM Modi to Release After Elections
The biopic on PM Modi which was supposed to be released at the time of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, was stalled by the Election Commission. It will now be released on 24th May, a day after
Imran Khan Writes to Modi to Restart Talks
Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan writes a letter to Indian Prime Minister, Modi, to restart talks between the two nations.
India Prepares for Second Lunar Mission
India is gearing up to launch its second lunar mission in the month of July. It is expected to land on the moon in September.
15 killed in a Shootout in Sri Lanka
On 26th April 2019, extremists struck again, and began a shootout in Sri Lanka. Many people, including children, have died. All religious institutions have been asked to close their doors until the si
Aam Aadmi Party Manifesto 2019
With the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Aam Aadmi Party has presented its manifesto to the people of the country. One of the main focus of the AAP is to attain complete statehood.
Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election Polls
The fourth Phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections for 72 parliamentary constituencies, were held yesterday on 29th April 2019.
Mega Deaf Conference - Excellentia’19
The Interactive Foundation for the Deaf (IFD) had organised a Mega Deaf Conference called Excellentia’19 on 31st March 2019 at Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala. With more than 800 attendees, the conferenc
Indian Army Recruits Women Jawans
With the urgent need of women personnel to facilitate swift action by the armed forces, the army has begun online registrations for women jawans in the forces.
Interview with Devotees of Lord Krishna
21st April 2019 the RadhaKrishna Deaf Association organised a lecture on Lord Krishna. Which was presented by Nirmal Gauranga Das and Shilpa, from the UK.
2019 Congress Manifesto Highlights
On 3rd April 2019, the1 Indian National Congress released their Manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, in the presence of President Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Sin
Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Election Polls
The second phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections voering 95 constituencies across 12 states, saw an overall turnout of 68.1%.
Interview with President and Vice President of YAD
Youth Association of the Deaf (YAD) had organised a programme on 14th April 2019, celebrating their 9th Anniversary. Many Deaf individuals attended the programme and enjoyed the various games and qui
Interview with Leaders at DAM Conference
Deaf Association Mumbai (DAM) had organised their 1st Seminar on Inclusion and Accessibility for the Deaf on 7th April 2019. ISH News conducted detailed interviews with each of the guests and spoke to
Radhakrishna Deaf Association Organises Lecture
21st April 2019 the Radhakrishna Deaf Association have organised a lecture. Nirmal Gauranga Das and Shilpa, from the UK will be giving a presentation as well.
Phase 1 of Lok Sabha Election Polls
The first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha Elections held on 11th April 2019, saw long lines of voters across 20 states. According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout matched the percentag
2019 BJP Manifesto Highlights
In New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi,BJP President Amit Shah and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the BJP party’s Manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. The BJP’s Manifesto has 75
Imran Khan’s Take on Indian Elections
Pakistani Prime Minister- Imran Khan believes that the Kashmir issue could be solved more efficiently by the BJP coming to power in the upcoming elections.
2019 Lok Sabha Elections: What Is NOTA?
The Election Commission introduces new NOTA in the Electronic Voting Machines as per the order from Supreme Court that the voters have a right to it.
ISH News Features in The Times of India
ISH News is extremely honoured to be featured in an article by The Times of India on 2nd April 2019. The article was headlined “Online News Channel for India's 1.8 Crore Deaf People Signs in”. We are
Dena Bank & Vijaya Bank Merge with Bank of Baroda
For the first time in India, on 1st April 2019, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank merged with Bank of Baroda to form India’s second largest Nationalised Bank worth Rs 15 lakh crore.
National Deaf Islamic Leadership Development Workshop
Interactive Foundation for Deaf (IFD) was set up in 2016 in Malappuram, Kerala. Their main aim is to fight for accessibility. They organised a workshop 1st, 2nd and 3rd March 2019, in Indore, Madhya P
IPL 2019: KKR Beat KXIP to Continue Winning Streak
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the Kings Eleven Punjab (KXIP) and continue their winning streak. Their latest win has put them at the top of the IPl table.
Kamal Haasan Withdraws from Lok Sabha Elections
South Superstar Kamal Haasan has decided against contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. He released the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party’s Manifesto which promised to work on several topics ranging f
2019 Interim-Union Budget
Piyush Goyal’s financial budget.
Jet Airways Default on Pilots Salaries
Jet Airways has not paid it’s pilots since December 2018. The pilots have threatened to stop flying if the airlines does not pay the salaries by 1st April 2019.
Modi Launches Main Bhi Chowkidar Campaign
PM Modi launched the “Main Bhi Chowkidar” campaign,for the 2019 Lok Sabha Election by posting sharing a video online. The video has been retweeted 20 lakh times and has gone viral all over the interne
2 Killed in Karnataka Building Collapse
A four-storey under-construction building in Dharwad Karnataka collapsed 19th March 2019. 2 have been killed and more than 30 people are still trapped under the wreckage.
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar Passes Away
The Chief Minister of Goa after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer succumbs at his residence on 17 March 2019. An IIT alumni, Manohar Parrikar helmed the post of Defence Minister as well and lead th
Assam CM Lays the Foundation for Deaf School
On 7 March 2019, The Chief Minister of Assam Mr Sarbananda Sonowal, laid the foundation stone for the “North East College for Hearing Impaired”. Students from all over the Northeast will now be able t
Kumbh Mela Sets Three Guinness World Records
The 2019 Kumbh Mela sets 3 World Records.The Pragyaraj Mela Authorities have managed to involve more than 18,000 to achieve this record.
4th Deaf Cricket Tournament
The 4th Deaf Cricket Tournament has been organised by Mumbai Association Cricket For Deaf. It will be held on 23nd and 24th March 2019. Last date for registration is 10 March 2019.
SLAD Leaders Answer Important Questions
25th February 2019, witnessed one of the biggest Deaf protests ever to be held in the country. Deaf Individuals bravely fought for their basic Human Rights. Their struggles have lead to the approval o
1st National Deaf Women's T-20 Cricket 2019
The Deaf Cricket Society hosts the first, Women Premier League 1st T-20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf in Vadodara.
100% Use of Voting Machine in Lok Sabha Elections
Election Commission, confirms the use of VVPAT voting machines in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections.
31 March 2019, Last Date to Link PAN Card and Aadhar Card
Government threatens to cancel PAN cards if citizens fail to link it with Aadhar card.
India International Deaf Film Festival IIDFF 2019
The 6th India International Film Festival [IIDFF] is going to be held in Delhi from the 1st to 3rd February.
Plastic Bags Make a Comeback in 2019
Consumers continue to use plastic bags regardless of the ban.
Deaf Festival 2019 - 20 January 2019
3rd day of the Deaf Festival in Bhopal.
Deaf Festival 2019:19 Jan 2019
The Deaf Can Foundation organises amazing events at the Deaf Festival 2019.
Actor Prakash Raj Contests 2019 Lok Sabha Elections
Prakash Raj announces his political career on New Year.
Deaf Festival 2019
The 2019 Deaf Festival has many exciting events this year. Please do attend!
New Year 2019
On the eve of the New Year, each member of ISH News shares with you his/her messages of what ISH News does for you all.
Navi Mumbai Societies to Get Cash for being Eco-friendly
Navi mumbai buildings are encouraged to be more eco-friendly by giving them a cash benefit. This is so that they become a zero waste city by 2019.
Italy Considers Land-For-Kids Plan in Order to Boost Population
State may give Agricultural land for 20 years to parents who have a 3rd child between 2019 & 2021
