TODAYS -SPECIAL-DAILY-National-International-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH -13-12-2016
WHO marks Universal Health Coverage Day with new data portal
WHO marks Universal Health Coverage Day with new data portal Universal Health Coverage Day was observed on December 12, 2016 to mark the anniversary of UN’s historic endorsement of universal health coverage in 2012. Aim : To promote the human right to health. WHO launched a new data portal to track progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) across the globe.
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International Mountain Day observed
International Mountain Day observed with the theme ‘Mountain Cultures: Celebrating diversity and strengthening identity’ International Mountain Dayi. Every Year 11th December is celebrated as “International Mountain Day” to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life. Aim : To highlight Mountain Cultures. Mountains host communities with ancient cultures and
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India-Special-Important-Daily-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH -13-12-2016
National Resource Centre for Tribal Livelihood to be launched
National Resource Centre for Tribal Livelihood to be launched Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with UNDP and National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) will launch “Vanjeevan” the National Resource Centre for Tribal Livelihood issues at Bhubaneswar, Odisha on December 22, 2016. Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs will
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President of India Launches ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign
President of India Launches ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee marked his 81st birthday by launching a ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign organized by the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 11, 2016). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that he was delighted to launch the campaign led
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President Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurates Vintage Tapestries and Carpets Museum
President Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurates Vintage Tapestries and Carpets Museum President Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of his 81st birthday on December 11, 2016 inaugurated a museum for vintage tapestries and carpets in the Marble Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.President Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurates Vintage Tapestries and Carpets Museum. The museum will showcase Zardozi
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Microsoft Launches First Cyber security Engagement Centre in India
Microsoft Launches First Cyber security Engagement Centre in India Technology giant Microsoft has launched its first full-scale Cybersecurity Engagement Centre (CSEC) in Delhi. It is the first such cyber security center of Microsoft to be bulid in India.The centre will offer Microsoft capabilities to promote deeper cybersecurity collaborations with public and private sector organizations
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Home Ministry renews Teesta Setalvad NGO’s FCRA licence
Home Ministry renews Teesta Setalvad NGO’s FCRA licence In a surprise move, the union home ministry has renewed the FCRA or foreign contribution regulation account licence of activist Teesta Setalvad’s NGO, Citizen for Justice and Peace (CJP). The non-government organisation (NGO) run by Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand was under the scanner for alleged misuse of grants to survivors
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GOVERNMENT SCHEME-APPROVAL-DECISION - DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
After JEE, Aadhaar to be linked to CAT, NEET and NET exams
After JEE, Aadhaar to be linked to CAT, NEET and NET exams New Delhi: Aadhaar, the 12-digit unique identification number, could become the base for all key examinations in a move to check fraud, including impersonation.The Union government is planning to link entrance examinations, including the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, the unified National
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-HEALTH- DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
ISRO’s satellites enable accurate prediction of natural disasters
ISRO’s satellites enable accurate prediction of natural disasters India has come a long way as far as predicting and preparing for extreme weather events are concerned. The super cyclone of 1999 in Odisha caused large scale loss of lives and property, but progress through the use of satellites and modern radars putting disaster management apparatus in place and generating awareness has helped
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Scientists Identifies Protein Called CD36 Responsible for Spreading Cancer
Scientists Identifies Protein Called CD36 Responsible for Spreading Cancer Scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), identified a specific protein called CD36 which is responsible for spreading cancer. scientists Identifies Protein Called CD36 Responsible for Spreading Cancer. CD36 is found in the cell membrane ands of tumour cells are dependent on fatty
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India to offer Tsunami Early Warning-System to SCS Countries
India to offer Tsunami Early Warning-System to SCS Countries India is looking forward to provide Tsunami Early Warning-System to South China Sea (SCS) countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia and Philippines as a part of a soft-diplomacy effort. The warning system has been developed by the scientists at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and uses
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China Launches First, Second Generation Weather Satellite ‘Fengyun-4’
China Launches First, Second Generation Weather Satellite ‘Fengyun-4’ China launched a new weather satellite, Fengyun-4 satellite, in the geostationary orbit, on December 11, 2016, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China’s Sichuan Province . Long March-3B carrier rocket took the satellite into orbit. China launched pulsar navigation satellite XPNAV-1ii. It was China’s
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Nanoceramic material material for safer, economical nuclear reactors created
Nanoceramic material material for safer, economical nuclear reactors created Scientists have created a nanoceramic material which will be used to produce safer and economical nuclear reactors.This can be used at higher temperatures and radiation fields, producing energy efficiently and the material becomes tougher under radiation. Generally, water has been used as the primary coolant in
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APPOINTMENT-resigns DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador
Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador , Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, appointed as UNICEF's newest global Goodwill Ambassador, urged people from across nations to become the "collective voice" of oppressed children in the world and join forces to leave a better future for the coming generations. Footballer David Beckham and 12-year-old British actress
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Akshaykumar Kale elected President of 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
Akshaykumar Kale elected President of 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan Marathi Writer and scholar Akshaykumar M Kale was elected as the President of the 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan which is scheduled to beheld from February 3 to 5, 2017 at Dombivili in Maharashtra. The three-day annual conference is expected to be attended by Marathi
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BANKING-DAILY- NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Currency Worth Rs 4.27 lakh crore issued post demonetization: RBI
Currency Worth Rs 4.27 lakh crore issued post demonetization: RBI The Reserve Bank of India made an announcement on December 9, 2016 that the currency notes worth over Rs 4.27 lakh crore have been issued to public through banks and ATMs after the demonetisation Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.The Apex Court also announced that about Rs.11.85 lakh crore demonetized notes have
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ECONOMICAL-DAILY -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Avail 0.75% discount for cashless refuelling from today
Avail 0.75% discount for cashless refuelling from today Consumers can now avail a discount of 0.75 per cent on petrol and diesel fuel purchases made using digital payment from today. The discount started from midnight yesterday and would be by way of cash back which will be credited to the buyer's account in three days from the transaction, said Indian oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel
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DGAD suggests imposing anti-dumping duty on China
DGAD suggests imposing anti-dumping duty on China The Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) has recommended imposing definitive anti-dumping duty on China for imports of steel tubes and pipes from the country. The product under consideration has been exported by China to India under its normal value which has resulted in dumping. As a result the
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Government Scraps 10 percent Import Duty on Wheat to improve Domestic Availibilty
Government Scraps 10 percent Import Duty on Wheat to improve Domestic Availibilty . The government on December 8, 2016, scrapped the 10 percent import duty on wheat due to the rising domestic prices and shortage in the buffer stocks arising out of the consecutive drought in the years 2014 and 2015. Government Scraps 10 percent Import Duty on Wheat to improve Domestic
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Railway Starts Giving Free Accidental Insurance Cover for Booking Railway Ticket Online
Railway Starts Giving Free Accidental Insurance Cover for Booking Railway Ticket Online
In order to promote Digital Transaction after demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency note, the Indian Railways has started to give free accidental insurance cover to the passengers who booked their tickets through online mode, from December 10, 2016. According to Indian Railway Catering and
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OPEC, non-OPEC Agree to Cut Oil Output to Boost Oil Prices
OPEC, non-OPEC Agree to Cut Oil Output to Boost Oil Prices
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC Russia, on December 10, 2016, reached a mutual agreement on their first deal since 2001, to jointly restrict oil production to control the excess global availability of the oil and thus boost oil prices. It is the first time in 15 years
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AWARD AND HONOUR - -DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Little science genius Rohit K conferred with National Child Award for developing a system that protects buildings from fire
Little science genius Rohit K conferred with National Child Award for developing a system that protects buildings from fire A young boy in his teens, Rohit K, has been conferred with the National Child Award for developing a system that protects buildings from fire. The ministry of Women and Child Development awarded the silver medal for hisexcellence in field of innovation. He has
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Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d'Or
Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d'Or Cristiano Ronaldo called it "a dream come true again" as he won his fourth Ballon d'Or on Monday to get one over his nemesis Lionel Messi for the title of best player in the world. It was the perfect ending to another fantastic year for the Real Madrid star, who won the Champions League for the second time in three seasons and then led Portugal to
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Golden Globe Awards 2016: Dev Patel earns his first nod for 'Lion'
Golden Globe Awards 2016: Dev Patel earns his first nod for 'Lion' Indian-origin actor Dev Patel has been nominated for the best supporting actor category at Golden Globe awards for his critically applauded turn as Saroo Brierley in "Lion". The 26-year-old actor, who shot to fame with 2008 hit "Slumdog Millionaire", has earned his first Golden Globe nod for his role in Garth Davis-directed
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John Kerry conferred with French Highest Civilian Award
John Kerry conferred with French Highest Civilian Award . US Secretary of State John Kerry was honored with the highest French civilian award, Legion of Honor ,on December 11, 2016 for his contribution in the favor of peace. He received the awardfrom the French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault in Paris. John Kerry conferred with French Highest Civilian Award. Kerry has visited
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SPORT-DAILY--NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Iqbal Sayed Becomes First Indian to Win Medal at Mr. Olympia Amateur Event
Iqbal Sayed Becomes First Indian to Win Medal at Mr. Olympia Amateur Event Iqbal Sayed Becomes First Indian to Win Medal at Mr. Olympia Amateur Eventi. Iqbal Sayed of Mumbai won the silver medal at the Mr Olympia amateur event held in Hong Kong, beating participants from 20 countries under the Olympia Amateur Asia 2016’s Classic Bodybuilding category. 27-year old Iqbal,
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Cheerleading and martial art of muaythai Becomes Provisional Olympic Sport
Cheerleading and martial art of muaythai Becomes Provisional Olympic Sport.The International Olympic Committee’s executive board on December 6, 2016, has granted provisional recognition to cheerleading and the martial art of muaythai as Olympic sports. the governing body for each sport will now be entitled to receive at least $25,000 annually from the committee along with the opportunity to
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Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championships title
Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championships title Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani on Monday won his 11th World Billiards (150-Up format) Championships title bybeating Peter Gilchrist of Singapore in the summit clash in Bengaluru. Advani beat multiple world champion Gilchrist by six games to three in a gripping final contest to wrap up his 16th world title overall. Coming into the
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ENVIRONMENT-DAILY- -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
NGT bench Directs Rajasthan Government to Cancel illegal salt pans in Sambhar Lake
NGT bench Directs Rajasthan Government to Cancel illegal salt pans in Sambhar Lake
The central zonal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Rajasthan government to cancel allotments of salt pans in Sambhar Salt Lake that fall within the wetland and run against to the order of Wetland Rules, 2010. The bench has given six months’ time to implement the
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BOOK IN DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH--13-12-2016
President Pranab Mukherjee Releases Three Books Based on Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Pranab Mukherjee Releases Three Books Based on Rashtrapati Bhavan
president Pranab Mukherjee on December 11, 2016, released three books at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 81st birthday. The three books include: Life at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Indradhanush-2 and Rashtrapati Bhavan – From Raj to Swaraj. President Pranab Mukherjee
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FOREIGN TOUR-FOREIGN RELATION- INTERNATIONAL -DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
World Bank 'pauses' Indus treaty processes of India, Pakistan
World-Bank-'pauses'-Indus-treaty-processes-of-India-Pakistan In a significant development, the World Bank has paused the separate processes initiated by India and Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty to allow the two countries to consider alternative ways to resolve their disagreements. "We are announcing this pause to protect the Indus Waters Treaty and to help India and Pakistan consider
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World’s longest Rail Tunnel Starts Operating in Switzerland
World’s longest Rail Tunnel Starts Operating in Switzerland The world’s longest rail tunnel, Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT), began operating on regular basis in Switzerland, on December 11, 2016, to provide service to the passengers.The GBT Tunnel had an opening ceremony in June which was accompanied by European leaders like German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President
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29-year-old Rafia Qaseem Baig becomes first Pak woman to join Bomb Disposal Unit
29-year-old Rafia Qaseem Baig becomes first Pak woman to join Bomb Disposal Unit Rafia Qaseem Baig(29) become the first Pakistani woman to join the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) in the restive province that frequently witnesses terror attacks. Rafia was joined the police force at the age of 22. She completed her master’s degree in 29-year-old Rafia Qaseem Baig becomes first Pak woman to join
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STATE -DAILY- NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Madhya Pradesh Inaugurates First Crop Insurance Claim Distribution Programme
Madhya Pradesh Inaugurates First Crop Insurance Claim Distribution Programme Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on December 10, 2016, inaugurated the programme to distribute Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojnaclaim worth 4 thousand 416 crore rupees to 20 lakh 46 thousand farmers of the state from Ujjain district. Madhya Pradesh is the first Indian state to
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Lt. Governor Puducherry, Kiran Bedi Launched Model Scheme
Lt. Governor Puducherry, Kiran Bedi Launched Model Scheme, Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi on December 11, 2016 announced the decision about the selection of Thimmanaicken Palayam village in the Manaveli Assembly constituency under Model Village Scheme.After conducting the survey of the village along with officials of various departments and local
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Mehbooba Mufti Flags off First Children Special Train in Kashmir
Mehbooba Mufti Flags off First Children Special Train in Kashmir Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti flagged off fortnightly special train ‘Vaadi ki sair’ (Tour of the Valley) on December 11, 2016, for children that will run between Banihal to Baramulla. Mehbooba Mufti Flags off First Children Special Train in Kashmir.The Chief Minister also boarded the train at Quazigund
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Madhya Pradesh CM Launches Five Months Long Narmada Seva Yatra at Amarkantak
Madhya Pradesh CM Launches Five Months Long Narmada Seva Yatra at Amarkantak Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launchedNarmada Seva Yatra at Amarkantak on December 11, 2016. five months long Yatrawhich will continue till May 11, 2017 aims to turn the Narmada river pollution free. The Narmada Sewa Yatra will cover more than 1,900 kilometres in 16
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Andhra Pradesh CM launches website of APEDB
Andhra Pradesh CM launches website of APEDB Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandababu Naidu launched the website of the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (AP-EDB), on December 10, 2016. The website, apedb.gov.in will provide the information about the policies of various sectors of the state, help to track the areas of investment in Andhra Pradesh and enable investor
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Uttar Pradesh Govt Approves 7th Pay Commission Recommendations
Uttar Pradesh Govt Approves 7th Pay Commission Recommendations Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday approved the recommendations of the seventh pay commission. As per new salary structure, entry salary that is of the lowest rung will be around Rs 18,000 and pay for highest office of Chief second will be around Rs
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DEFENCE -DAILY- -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Indo – Russian Bilateral Naval Exercise ( Indra Navy – 2016)
Indo – Russian Bilateral Naval Exercise ( Indra Navy – 2016) The 9th edition of exercise INDRA NAVY, an annual bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy will be conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 14 to 21 December 2016. The primary aim of exercise INDRA NAVY-16 is to increase inter-operability amongst the two navies and develop common understanding and
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Seventh Indo- Maldives joint military exercise to commence from 15 dec
Seventh Indo- Maldives joint military exercise to commence from 15 dec Seventh edition of Exercise EKUVERIN will be held from 15 to 28 Dec 2016 at Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives. The Exercise is a 14 day platoon level joint military exercise between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force conducted on a yearly basis.The aim of the exercise is to conduct military
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SURVEY AND REPORT-DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Urban households in debt rise to 22%, rural to 31%: NSSO survey
Urban households in debt rise to 22%, rural to 31%: NSSO survey , NEW DELHI: India's indebtedness rose sharply in both urban and rural areas over 2002 to 2013, with almost a third of rural households and more than a fifth of urban homes being in debt in 2013, a government survey showed.About 31.4% rural households and 22.4% urban homes were in debt, up from 26.5% and
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PASSES AWAY-DAILY- -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
PV Narasimha Rao's son Rajeswara Rao passes away
PV Narasimha Rao's son Rajeswara Rao passes away Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's son and former MP PV Rajeswara Rao passed away in Hyderabad on Monday. He was 73. Rao had been suffering from heart-related complaint and he passed away at around 4 PM on Monday at a private hospital in Hyderabad, his nephew and Telangana BJP spokesperson NV Subhash
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Chief national pistol coach Wajid Ali passes away
Chief national pistol coach Wajid Ali passes away PUNE: Indian shooting team's chief pistol coach Syed Wajid Ali passed away at the Balewadi shooting ranges on Monday evening.A respectable figure in the shooting fraternity, Wajid Ali, 59, had complained of chest pain in the morning and later had a massive heart attack before he breathed his last. A workaholic, Wajid sir, as he was known by the
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COMMITTEE-DAILY- -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
IAMAI Constitutes Ajit Mohan Committee to Fight Online Piracy
IAMAI Constitutes Ajit Mohan Committee to Fight Online Piracy. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has constituted a committee to fight against the problem of online piracy and develop suitable business standards and best practices for the digital entertainment industry. Ajit Mohan of Hotstar will be the chairman of the committee while it will be co-chaired by Uday Sodhi of
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AGREEMENT- -DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Uttar Pradesh and Tata Trust Ties to Strengthen Public Distribution System
Uttar Pradesh and Tata Trust Ties to Strengthen Public Distribution System Akhilesh Yadav lead Uttar Pradesh Government has tied up with Tata Trusts to acquire digital platforms to strengthen the public distribution system (PDS) in the state. Under the Agreement, Tata Trusts have installed electronic Point of Sale devices (ePOS) in various urban region shops of Lucknow, to ensure operation
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European Union signs Agreement with Mali to return migrants
European Union signs Agreement with Mali to return migrants The European Union has signed an agreement with the Malian government on December 11, 2016, to enable the return of strucked Malian migrants who have reached Europe’s shores and whose asylum requests have been refused. The deal was signed on behalf of the EU by Dutch foreign minister Bert Koenders. The aim of the agreement
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WHO marks Universal Health Coverage Day with new data portal
WHO marks Universal Health Coverage Day with new data portal Universal Health Coverage Day was observed on December 12, 2016 to mark the anniversary of UN’s historic endorsement of universal health coverage in 2012. Aim : To promote the human right to health. WHO launched a new data portal to track progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) across the globe.
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International Mountain Day observed
International Mountain Day observed with the theme ‘Mountain Cultures: Celebrating diversity and strengthening identity’ International Mountain Dayi. Every Year 11th December is celebrated as “International Mountain Day” to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life. Aim : To highlight Mountain Cultures. Mountains host communities with ancient cultures and
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India-Special-Important-Daily-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH -13-12-2016
National Resource Centre for Tribal Livelihood to be launched
National Resource Centre for Tribal Livelihood to be launched Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with UNDP and National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) will launch “Vanjeevan” the National Resource Centre for Tribal Livelihood issues at Bhubaneswar, Odisha on December 22, 2016. Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs will
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President of India Launches ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign
President of India Launches ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee marked his 81st birthday by launching a ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign organized by the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 11, 2016). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that he was delighted to launch the campaign led
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President Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurates Vintage Tapestries and Carpets Museum
President Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurates Vintage Tapestries and Carpets Museum President Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of his 81st birthday on December 11, 2016 inaugurated a museum for vintage tapestries and carpets in the Marble Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.President Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurates Vintage Tapestries and Carpets Museum. The museum will showcase Zardozi
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Microsoft Launches First Cyber security Engagement Centre in India
Microsoft Launches First Cyber security Engagement Centre in India Technology giant Microsoft has launched its first full-scale Cybersecurity Engagement Centre (CSEC) in Delhi. It is the first such cyber security center of Microsoft to be bulid in India.The centre will offer Microsoft capabilities to promote deeper cybersecurity collaborations with public and private sector organizations
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Home Ministry renews Teesta Setalvad NGO’s FCRA licence
Home Ministry renews Teesta Setalvad NGO’s FCRA licence In a surprise move, the union home ministry has renewed the FCRA or foreign contribution regulation account licence of activist Teesta Setalvad’s NGO, Citizen for Justice and Peace (CJP). The non-government organisation (NGO) run by Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand was under the scanner for alleged misuse of grants to survivors
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GOVERNMENT SCHEME-APPROVAL-DECISION - DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
After JEE, Aadhaar to be linked to CAT, NEET and NET exams
After JEE, Aadhaar to be linked to CAT, NEET and NET exams New Delhi: Aadhaar, the 12-digit unique identification number, could become the base for all key examinations in a move to check fraud, including impersonation.The Union government is planning to link entrance examinations, including the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, the unified National
Read more »
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-HEALTH- DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
ISRO’s satellites enable accurate prediction of natural disasters
ISRO’s satellites enable accurate prediction of natural disasters India has come a long way as far as predicting and preparing for extreme weather events are concerned. The super cyclone of 1999 in Odisha caused large scale loss of lives and property, but progress through the use of satellites and modern radars putting disaster management apparatus in place and generating awareness has helped
Read more »
Scientists Identifies Protein Called CD36 Responsible for Spreading Cancer
Scientists Identifies Protein Called CD36 Responsible for Spreading Cancer Scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), identified a specific protein called CD36 which is responsible for spreading cancer. scientists Identifies Protein Called CD36 Responsible for Spreading Cancer. CD36 is found in the cell membrane ands of tumour cells are dependent on fatty
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India to offer Tsunami Early Warning-System to SCS Countries
India to offer Tsunami Early Warning-System to SCS Countries India is looking forward to provide Tsunami Early Warning-System to South China Sea (SCS) countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia and Philippines as a part of a soft-diplomacy effort. The warning system has been developed by the scientists at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and uses
Read more »
China Launches First, Second Generation Weather Satellite ‘Fengyun-4’
China Launches First, Second Generation Weather Satellite ‘Fengyun-4’ China launched a new weather satellite, Fengyun-4 satellite, in the geostationary orbit, on December 11, 2016, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China’s Sichuan Province . Long March-3B carrier rocket took the satellite into orbit. China launched pulsar navigation satellite XPNAV-1ii. It was China’s
Read more »
Nanoceramic material material for safer, economical nuclear reactors created
Nanoceramic material material for safer, economical nuclear reactors created Scientists have created a nanoceramic material which will be used to produce safer and economical nuclear reactors.This can be used at higher temperatures and radiation fields, producing energy efficiently and the material becomes tougher under radiation. Generally, water has been used as the primary coolant in
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APPOINTMENT-resigns DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador
Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador , Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, appointed as UNICEF's newest global Goodwill Ambassador, urged people from across nations to become the "collective voice" of oppressed children in the world and join forces to leave a better future for the coming generations. Footballer David Beckham and 12-year-old British actress
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Akshaykumar Kale elected President of 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
Akshaykumar Kale elected President of 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan Marathi Writer and scholar Akshaykumar M Kale was elected as the President of the 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan which is scheduled to beheld from February 3 to 5, 2017 at Dombivili in Maharashtra. The three-day annual conference is expected to be attended by Marathi
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BANKING-DAILY- NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Currency Worth Rs 4.27 lakh crore issued post demonetization: RBI
Currency Worth Rs 4.27 lakh crore issued post demonetization: RBI The Reserve Bank of India made an announcement on December 9, 2016 that the currency notes worth over Rs 4.27 lakh crore have been issued to public through banks and ATMs after the demonetisation Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.The Apex Court also announced that about Rs.11.85 lakh crore demonetized notes have
Read more »
ECONOMICAL-DAILY -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Avail 0.75% discount for cashless refuelling from today
Avail 0.75% discount for cashless refuelling from today Consumers can now avail a discount of 0.75 per cent on petrol and diesel fuel purchases made using digital payment from today. The discount started from midnight yesterday and would be by way of cash back which will be credited to the buyer's account in three days from the transaction, said Indian oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel
Read more »
DGAD suggests imposing anti-dumping duty on China
DGAD suggests imposing anti-dumping duty on China The Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) has recommended imposing definitive anti-dumping duty on China for imports of steel tubes and pipes from the country. The product under consideration has been exported by China to India under its normal value which has resulted in dumping. As a result the
Read more »
Government Scraps 10 percent Import Duty on Wheat to improve Domestic Availibilty
Government Scraps 10 percent Import Duty on Wheat to improve Domestic Availibilty . The government on December 8, 2016, scrapped the 10 percent import duty on wheat due to the rising domestic prices and shortage in the buffer stocks arising out of the consecutive drought in the years 2014 and 2015. Government Scraps 10 percent Import Duty on Wheat to improve Domestic
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Railway Starts Giving Free Accidental Insurance Cover for Booking Railway Ticket Online
Railway Starts Giving Free Accidental Insurance Cover for Booking Railway Ticket Online
In order to promote Digital Transaction after demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency note, the Indian Railways has started to give free accidental insurance cover to the passengers who booked their tickets through online mode, from December 10, 2016. According to Indian Railway Catering and
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OPEC, non-OPEC Agree to Cut Oil Output to Boost Oil Prices
OPEC, non-OPEC Agree to Cut Oil Output to Boost Oil Prices
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC Russia, on December 10, 2016, reached a mutual agreement on their first deal since 2001, to jointly restrict oil production to control the excess global availability of the oil and thus boost oil prices. It is the first time in 15 years
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AWARD AND HONOUR - -DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Little science genius Rohit K conferred with National Child Award for developing a system that protects buildings from fire
Little science genius Rohit K conferred with National Child Award for developing a system that protects buildings from fire A young boy in his teens, Rohit K, has been conferred with the National Child Award for developing a system that protects buildings from fire. The ministry of Women and Child Development awarded the silver medal for hisexcellence in field of innovation. He has
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Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d'Or
Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d'Or Cristiano Ronaldo called it "a dream come true again" as he won his fourth Ballon d'Or on Monday to get one over his nemesis Lionel Messi for the title of best player in the world. It was the perfect ending to another fantastic year for the Real Madrid star, who won the Champions League for the second time in three seasons and then led Portugal to
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Golden Globe Awards 2016: Dev Patel earns his first nod for 'Lion'
Golden Globe Awards 2016: Dev Patel earns his first nod for 'Lion' Indian-origin actor Dev Patel has been nominated for the best supporting actor category at Golden Globe awards for his critically applauded turn as Saroo Brierley in "Lion". The 26-year-old actor, who shot to fame with 2008 hit "Slumdog Millionaire", has earned his first Golden Globe nod for his role in Garth Davis-directed
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John Kerry conferred with French Highest Civilian Award
John Kerry conferred with French Highest Civilian Award . US Secretary of State John Kerry was honored with the highest French civilian award, Legion of Honor ,on December 11, 2016 for his contribution in the favor of peace. He received the awardfrom the French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault in Paris. John Kerry conferred with French Highest Civilian Award. Kerry has visited
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SPORT-DAILY--NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Iqbal Sayed Becomes First Indian to Win Medal at Mr. Olympia Amateur Event
Iqbal Sayed Becomes First Indian to Win Medal at Mr. Olympia Amateur Event Iqbal Sayed Becomes First Indian to Win Medal at Mr. Olympia Amateur Eventi. Iqbal Sayed of Mumbai won the silver medal at the Mr Olympia amateur event held in Hong Kong, beating participants from 20 countries under the Olympia Amateur Asia 2016’s Classic Bodybuilding category. 27-year old Iqbal,
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Cheerleading and martial art of muaythai Becomes Provisional Olympic Sport
Cheerleading and martial art of muaythai Becomes Provisional Olympic Sport.The International Olympic Committee’s executive board on December 6, 2016, has granted provisional recognition to cheerleading and the martial art of muaythai as Olympic sports. the governing body for each sport will now be entitled to receive at least $25,000 annually from the committee along with the opportunity to
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Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championships title
Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championships title Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani on Monday won his 11th World Billiards (150-Up format) Championships title bybeating Peter Gilchrist of Singapore in the summit clash in Bengaluru. Advani beat multiple world champion Gilchrist by six games to three in a gripping final contest to wrap up his 16th world title overall. Coming into the
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ENVIRONMENT-DAILY- -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
NGT bench Directs Rajasthan Government to Cancel illegal salt pans in Sambhar Lake
NGT bench Directs Rajasthan Government to Cancel illegal salt pans in Sambhar Lake
The central zonal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Rajasthan government to cancel allotments of salt pans in Sambhar Salt Lake that fall within the wetland and run against to the order of Wetland Rules, 2010. The bench has given six months’ time to implement the
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BOOK IN DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH--13-12-2016
President Pranab Mukherjee Releases Three Books Based on Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Pranab Mukherjee Releases Three Books Based on Rashtrapati Bhavan
president Pranab Mukherjee on December 11, 2016, released three books at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 81st birthday. The three books include: Life at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Indradhanush-2 and Rashtrapati Bhavan – From Raj to Swaraj. President Pranab Mukherjee
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FOREIGN TOUR-FOREIGN RELATION- INTERNATIONAL -DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
World Bank 'pauses' Indus treaty processes of India, Pakistan
World-Bank-'pauses'-Indus-treaty-processes-of-India-Pakistan In a significant development, the World Bank has paused the separate processes initiated by India and Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty to allow the two countries to consider alternative ways to resolve their disagreements. "We are announcing this pause to protect the Indus Waters Treaty and to help India and Pakistan consider
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World’s longest Rail Tunnel Starts Operating in Switzerland
World’s longest Rail Tunnel Starts Operating in Switzerland The world’s longest rail tunnel, Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT), began operating on regular basis in Switzerland, on December 11, 2016, to provide service to the passengers.The GBT Tunnel had an opening ceremony in June which was accompanied by European leaders like German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President
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29-year-old Rafia Qaseem Baig becomes first Pak woman to join Bomb Disposal Unit
29-year-old Rafia Qaseem Baig becomes first Pak woman to join Bomb Disposal Unit Rafia Qaseem Baig(29) become the first Pakistani woman to join the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) in the restive province that frequently witnesses terror attacks. Rafia was joined the police force at the age of 22. She completed her master’s degree in 29-year-old Rafia Qaseem Baig becomes first Pak woman to join
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STATE -DAILY- NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Madhya Pradesh Inaugurates First Crop Insurance Claim Distribution Programme
Madhya Pradesh Inaugurates First Crop Insurance Claim Distribution Programme Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on December 10, 2016, inaugurated the programme to distribute Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojnaclaim worth 4 thousand 416 crore rupees to 20 lakh 46 thousand farmers of the state from Ujjain district. Madhya Pradesh is the first Indian state to
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Lt. Governor Puducherry, Kiran Bedi Launched Model Scheme
Lt. Governor Puducherry, Kiran Bedi Launched Model Scheme, Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi on December 11, 2016 announced the decision about the selection of Thimmanaicken Palayam village in the Manaveli Assembly constituency under Model Village Scheme.After conducting the survey of the village along with officials of various departments and local
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Mehbooba Mufti Flags off First Children Special Train in Kashmir
Mehbooba Mufti Flags off First Children Special Train in Kashmir Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti flagged off fortnightly special train ‘Vaadi ki sair’ (Tour of the Valley) on December 11, 2016, for children that will run between Banihal to Baramulla. Mehbooba Mufti Flags off First Children Special Train in Kashmir.The Chief Minister also boarded the train at Quazigund
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Madhya Pradesh CM Launches Five Months Long Narmada Seva Yatra at Amarkantak
Madhya Pradesh CM Launches Five Months Long Narmada Seva Yatra at Amarkantak Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launchedNarmada Seva Yatra at Amarkantak on December 11, 2016. five months long Yatrawhich will continue till May 11, 2017 aims to turn the Narmada river pollution free. The Narmada Sewa Yatra will cover more than 1,900 kilometres in 16
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Andhra Pradesh CM launches website of APEDB
Andhra Pradesh CM launches website of APEDB Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandababu Naidu launched the website of the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (AP-EDB), on December 10, 2016. The website, apedb.gov.in will provide the information about the policies of various sectors of the state, help to track the areas of investment in Andhra Pradesh and enable investor
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Uttar Pradesh Govt Approves 7th Pay Commission Recommendations
Uttar Pradesh Govt Approves 7th Pay Commission Recommendations Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday approved the recommendations of the seventh pay commission. As per new salary structure, entry salary that is of the lowest rung will be around Rs 18,000 and pay for highest office of Chief second will be around Rs
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DEFENCE -DAILY- -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Indo – Russian Bilateral Naval Exercise ( Indra Navy – 2016)
Indo – Russian Bilateral Naval Exercise ( Indra Navy – 2016) The 9th edition of exercise INDRA NAVY, an annual bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy will be conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 14 to 21 December 2016. The primary aim of exercise INDRA NAVY-16 is to increase inter-operability amongst the two navies and develop common understanding and
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Seventh Indo- Maldives joint military exercise to commence from 15 dec
Seventh Indo- Maldives joint military exercise to commence from 15 dec Seventh edition of Exercise EKUVERIN will be held from 15 to 28 Dec 2016 at Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll, Maldives. The Exercise is a 14 day platoon level joint military exercise between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force conducted on a yearly basis.The aim of the exercise is to conduct military
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SURVEY AND REPORT-DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Urban households in debt rise to 22%, rural to 31%: NSSO survey
Urban households in debt rise to 22%, rural to 31%: NSSO survey , NEW DELHI: India's indebtedness rose sharply in both urban and rural areas over 2002 to 2013, with almost a third of rural households and more than a fifth of urban homes being in debt in 2013, a government survey showed.About 31.4% rural households and 22.4% urban homes were in debt, up from 26.5% and
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PASSES AWAY-DAILY- -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
PV Narasimha Rao's son Rajeswara Rao passes away
PV Narasimha Rao's son Rajeswara Rao passes away Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's son and former MP PV Rajeswara Rao passed away in Hyderabad on Monday. He was 73. Rao had been suffering from heart-related complaint and he passed away at around 4 PM on Monday at a private hospital in Hyderabad, his nephew and Telangana BJP spokesperson NV Subhash
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Chief national pistol coach Wajid Ali passes away
Chief national pistol coach Wajid Ali passes away PUNE: Indian shooting team's chief pistol coach Syed Wajid Ali passed away at the Balewadi shooting ranges on Monday evening.A respectable figure in the shooting fraternity, Wajid Ali, 59, had complained of chest pain in the morning and later had a massive heart attack before he breathed his last. A workaholic, Wajid sir, as he was known by the
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COMMITTEE-DAILY- -NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
IAMAI Constitutes Ajit Mohan Committee to Fight Online Piracy
IAMAI Constitutes Ajit Mohan Committee to Fight Online Piracy. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has constituted a committee to fight against the problem of online piracy and develop suitable business standards and best practices for the digital entertainment industry. Ajit Mohan of Hotstar will be the chairman of the committee while it will be co-chaired by Uday Sodhi of
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AGREEMENT- -DAILY-NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH-13-12-2016
Uttar Pradesh and Tata Trust Ties to Strengthen Public Distribution System
Uttar Pradesh and Tata Trust Ties to Strengthen Public Distribution System Akhilesh Yadav lead Uttar Pradesh Government has tied up with Tata Trusts to acquire digital platforms to strengthen the public distribution system (PDS) in the state. Under the Agreement, Tata Trusts have installed electronic Point of Sale devices (ePOS) in various urban region shops of Lucknow, to ensure operation
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European Union signs Agreement with Mali to return migrants
European Union signs Agreement with Mali to return migrants The European Union has signed an agreement with the Malian government on December 11, 2016, to enable the return of strucked Malian migrants who have reached Europe’s shores and whose asylum requests have been refused. The deal was signed on behalf of the EU by Dutch foreign minister Bert Koenders. The aim of the agreement
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