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NASA releases new space tourism posters
New York, Feb 10: The US space agency NASA is not only full of scientists but it is also home to artistic dreamers and thinkers who once again stormed the internet with the release of new space tourism posters.
These artists were behind…
President Mukherjee to host a lunch for 100 women achievers on Jan 22
New Delhi, Jan 21: The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will host a lunch for 100 women achievers tomorrow (January 22, 2016) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of first anniversary of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme.
These…
Production of ‘FLAME tablet’ stopped in MP, Centre informs NHRC
The Department of Food and drugs administration of Madhya Pradesh has ordered to stop the production of a pain killer supplied to the different parts of country with post dated manufacturing date.
This order has come after National…
Show us the money, say developing nations at climate change meet
Paris, Dec 11: As negotiations grind down to the last day on Friday, the hopes for an agreement seemed to be stuck on one major point-money. Unless the developed countries come out with specific commitment, the climate change conference may…
57 army personnel killed fighting terrorists in last one year
New Delhi, Dec 9: A total of 57 army personnel have died fighting terrorists between December 2014 to November this year, parliament was told on Tuesday.
"From December 1, 2014, to November 27, 2015, 57 Aamy personnel have attained…
Moderate expectations, low chance of major agreement at CoP21
Paris, Dec 9: As negotiations at the climate change conference went into the second day of the high-level segment, the chances of a strong agreement emerging appear to be low, with the developed countries insisting that all developing…
Centre’s nod for doubling of three rail tracks
New Delhi, Nov 18: In view of rising freight traffic, the Centre on Wednesday approved the doubling of three railway lines totalling 464.06 km at a cost of Rs.7,178.40 crore, an official statement said.
The doubling of 189.278-km…
Modi expresses ‘deepest condolences’ on Saeed Jaffrey’s demise
New Delhi, Nov 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey, saying that the multifaceted actor “will always be remembered” for his versatility.
“Saeed Jaffrey was a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemns France attacks
New Delhi, Nov 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condemned the deadly attacks in France capital Paris, and said the tragedy is anguishing and dreadful.
"News from Paris is anguishing and dreadful. Prayers with families of the…
Veterans returning medals insulting nation: Parrikar
New Delhi, Nov 13: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said the government had kept its promise on One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme and veterans burning or returning their medals were insulting the nation.
"OROP is a part of…