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October 31, 2017 7:01 AM

India tops list of new TB cases in 2016

India has topped the list of seven countries, accounting for 64 per cent of the over 10 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide last year. <br/><br/>According to the Global TB Report 2017 released by WHO, India was followed by Indonesia, China, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria and So...

October 31, 2017 6:58 AM

Nation pays homage to former PM Indira Gandhi on her 33rd death anniversary

The nation is paying homage to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 33rd death anniversary today. <br/><br/>Political leaders and other dignitaries will pay floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorial, Shakti Sthal in New Delhi. A series of functions are being organised to mar...

October 31, 2017 6:56 AM

India, Tunisia agreed to jointly combat terrorism

India and Tunisia have agreed to jointly combat terrorism while ramping up co-operation in the field of security. <br/><br/>A review of bilateral ties was undertaken as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the 12th India-Tunisia Joint Commission Meeting with her Tunisian co...

October 31, 2017 6:53 AM

SC to frame comprehensive guidelines for safety of kids in schools

The Supreme Court has said, it would frame comprehensive guidelines to ensure safety and security of school children, and ordered compilation of norms formulated by the Centre and states for its consideration. <br/><br/>A bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, was hearing several pl...

October 31, 2017 6:53 AM

SC defers hearing on Article 35-A by 3 months

The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of a plea challenging Article 35A of the Constitution by three months. The article empowers the Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define its 'permanent residents' and bestow on them special rights and privileges. <br/><br/>The court&#0...

October 31, 2017 6:52 AM

Bhutan King to arrive in New Delhi for four-day visit today

King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is arriving in New Delhi today <br/><br/>King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is arriving in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India. He will be accompanied by his wife, Queen Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. <br/><...

October 31, 2017 5:06 AM

Nation to observe Rashtriya Ekta Diwas today

Nation will observe Rashtriya Ekta Diwas today on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Various events will be organised across the country to mark the 142nd birth anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the main event at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi whe...

October 31, 2017 12:58 AM

India tops list of new tuberculosis cases in 2016: WHO

According to a new report by the World Health Organisation, India topped the list of seven countries, accounting for 64 per cent of the 10.4 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide in 2016. <br/><br/>The Global TB Report 2017 released by the WHO said that India was followed by Indo...

October 31, 2017 12:27 AM

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale launches Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana in Mumbai

Union Minister for state for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale today launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana in Mumbai. <br/><br/>The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana has been launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an objective of making quality med...

October 30, 2017 11:54 PM

ISRO to launch Cartosat II remote sensing satellite in December

Indian Space Research Organisation has scheduled the launch of Cartosat II remote sensing satellite in the second half of December. <br/><br/>Informing this to media persons in Bengaluru today, the Chairman of ISRO, A S Kiran Kumar said, the powerhorse of ISRO, PSLV launch vehicle will c...

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