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December 10, 2016 7:50 AM

Andaman: All 2376 stranded tourists evacuated

In Andaman Nicobar Islands, all the stranded tourists, including several foreign nationals, have been evacuated from Neil and Havelock Islands. An official of the UT disaster department said a fleet of seven ships and six helicopters evacuated all 2,376 tourists, from the two islands. <br/>&lt...

December 10, 2016 7:21 AM

SC modifies National Anthem order, exempts differently abled

The Supreme Court has modified its order on the National Anthem and exempted physically handicapped persons from standing before screening of a movie in cinema halls across the nation.It also clarified that doors of theatres need not be bolted when the National Anthem is played.<br/><br/&gt...

December 10, 2016 7:12 AM

India, China face threat from terrorism: S Jaishankar

Foreign Secretary S Jaishnakar says India and China both face threats from fundamentalist terrorism. But, the two sides do not seem to be able to cooperate as effectively they should in some critical international forums. <br/><br/>In his address to India China Think-Tanks Forum in New D...

December 10, 2016 7:02 AM

Human Rights Day being celebrated today

Human Rights Day is being celebrated today every year to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration was adopted and proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1948 as the shared standard yard stick to protect human rights across the globe. It recognizes i...

December 10, 2016 7:01 AM

India, China face threat from terrorism: S Jaishankar

Foreign Secretary S. Jaishnakar says India and China both face threats from fundamentalist terrorism. But, the two sides do not seem to be able to cooperate as effectively they should in some critical international forums. <br/><br/>In his address to India China Think-Tanks Forum in New ...

December 10, 2016 6:59 AM

PM Modi to address farmers' rally in Banaskantha district of North Gujarat

&apos;Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a farmers' rally in Banaskantha district of North Gujarat today. Prime Minister will also inaugurate a milk co-operative dairy plant and other dairy projects in Deesa. <br/> High security arrangements have been put in place in Banaskantha fo...

December 9, 2016 8:58 PM

Vietnam national Assembly President Ngan calls on PM Modi

President of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. During the meeting, Mr. Modi said that Ms. Ngan, as the first woman to head the National Assembly of Vietnam, is a source of inspiration to women across the world. <br...

December 9, 2016 8:54 PM

Manohar Parrikar to leave on 3 day visit to Mauritius

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will leave for Mauritius on a three-day visit tomorrow. During the visit, Mr. Parrikar will commission a fast patrol vessel for its Coast Guard and hand over two upgraded Cheetah helicopters to the local police. <br/><br/>He will also meet Prime Minister...

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