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World’s First Blood Test for accurate Prenatal Testing
London, Nov 9: Scientists at Plymouth University have developed a non-invasive, low risk and accurate blood test that can detect foetal blood group, sex, and genetic conditions in unborn babies.
"Although foetal blood grouping and sexing…
BJP defeat is good news, says Pakistani Daily
Islamabad, Nov 9: The BJP-led coalition's defeat in Bihar is "arguably the first good news to come from India in the last few months", a Pakistani newspaper said on Monday.
The News International also said in an editorial that the…
‘Chabahar Port links India, Iran’
Tehran, Nov 9: The Chabahar port in Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran enjoys remarkable capacities and serves as a point linking the governments in New Delhi and Tehran, Indian ambassador to Tehran Saurabh Kumar said on Sunday.
Saurabh…
Indian Astronomers detect dying, Giant Radio Galaxy
Pune, Nov 9: A team of astronomers working at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics here has discovered an extremely rare galaxy of gigantic size. This galaxy -- located about nine billion light years away -- emits powerful radio…
6.0-Magnitude Earthquake jolts Indonesia
Jakarta, Nov 9: An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia's North Sumatra province on Sunday.
The quake struck at 4.34 p.m. (local time) with the epicentre 85 km southwest of here in the Mandailing Natal region…
US boosts Airport Security after Russian Airliner Tragedy
Washington, Nov 7: The US introduced new airport security measures as a result of the ongoing investigation into the last week's Russian airliner tragedy on Egypt's Sinai peninsula, the country's Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has…
George H.W. Bush critical of son’s handling of 9/11 Attacks
Washington, Nov 6: In the midst of a presidential campaign by his second son, former President George H.W. Bush has criticised two top aides of his first son saying they ill served him after the Sep 11, 2001 terror attacks.
But even as he…
Bullet Proof Cars arrive for Modi’s Kashmir Visit
Jammu/Srinagar, Nov 5: Bullet proof luxury cars including a customized BMW reached Jammu on Thursday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Jammu and Kashmir visit on Saturday. Several bullet-proof cars, made to order sedans and critical…
A Great Day for Canada, says Indian Origin Ex-Minister
Toronto, Nov 5: The swearing-in of four Indian-Canadians as cabinet ministers is "a great day for Canada and a great day for India", said Herb Dhaliwal, the western world's first Indian-origin cabinet minister when he was appointed Canada's…
India seeks strong UN Action against groups attacking Peacekeepers
United Nations, Nov 5: India has demanded that the UN take strong action against groups attacking peacekeepers who are being mandated to deal with emerging new threats and take on expanded roles.
"We would like to urge the United…