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April 1, 2010 9:19 PM

Biggest ever Census in human history begins

The biggest Census ever to be attempted in human history began today with President Pratibha Patil being the first to be enumerated in the decennial exercise. The 15th National Census exercise, which will see over 25 lakh officials capturing the socio-economic-cultural profile of India's 1.2 bi...

April 1, 2010 9:17 PM

China, India exchange greetings on 60th anniversary of ties

India and China today exchanged greetings at the highest level to mark the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between them .The top leadership of both the countries vowed to further strengthen bilateral relations which have assumed global and strategic dimensions.<br/>&#0...

April 1, 2010 9:16 PM

China, India exchange greetings on 60th anniversary of ties

India and China today exchanged greetings at the highest level to mark the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between them .The top leadership of both the countries vowed to further strengthen bilateral relations which have assumed global and strategic dimensions.<br/>&#0...

April 1, 2010 9:15 PM

Govt. started wheat procurement in Punjab, Haryana, UP & Bihar

The government on Thursday started wheat procurement in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for its buffer stock, the target for which has been set at 260 lakh tonnes this season.<br/>An official statement said that so far the government has procured 5.3 lakh tonne this season from Ma...

April 1, 2010 9:15 PM

EU launches pilot project in Rajasthan for improving water management

The European Union(EU) has started a pilot project in three districts of Rajasthan for improving water management in the state. The pilot project has started in Jodhpur,Nagaur and Churu distts. <br/><br/>Addressing a media workshop in Jaipur today Ambassador of EU in India Ms. Da...

April 1, 2010 9:14 PM

Govt. assures help to 17 Indians in UAE on death row

Government has decided to assist the families of 17 Indians awarded death sentence in UAE . Terming the development as very unfortunate the death sentence to 17 Indians in UAE for killing a Pakistani, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today instructed his ministry to assist them in filing an app...

April 1, 2010 8:57 PM

India launches it 3rd naval – INS Chennai

The country's 3rd indigenous naval destroyer, INS Chennai built at the Mazagon Docks was launched at a function in Mumbai on Thursday. The ship built under the code name of project 15 Alpha measures 163 meters in length and is propelled by four gas turbines, designed to achieve speed very fast....

April 1, 2010 8:49 PM

Security of coastlines cannot be ignored: Antony

Defence Minister A K Antony today warned that Security forces will face a hot summer with sustained attempts being made from across the border to sneak in more terrorists.<br/><br/>The minister told reporters that those inimical to India's interest are sending more and more ...

April 1, 2010 8:47 PM

Security of coastlines cannot be ignored: Antony

Defence Minister A K Antony today warned that Security forces will face a hot summer with sustained attempts being made from across the border to sneak in more terrorists.The minister told reporters that those inimical to India's interest are sending more and more terrorists across the border ....

April 1, 2010 8:45 PM

Biggest ever Census in human history begins

The biggest Census ever to be attempted in human history began today with President Pratibha Patil being the first to be enumerated in the decennial exercise. The 15th National Census exercise, which will see over 25 lakh officials capturing the socio-economic-cultural profile of India's 1.2 bi...

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