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October 16, 2016 2:24 PM

Hamid Ansari to have bilateral discussions with Hungary's PM

Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will have bilateral discussions with Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban and other leaders in Budapest today during his ongoing visit to the European country. <br/><br/>Officials told AIR correspondent that two agreements will be signed with Hu...

October 16, 2016 2:17 PM

World Food Day being observed

Today is World Food Day. The day marks the foundation of Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in 1945. In 1979 for the first time it was observed as a Day for action against hunger.<br/><br/>Fifty lakhs children die from malnutrition every year across the globe. The gl...

October 16, 2016 2:12 PM

Nearly 200 countries agree to reduce greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 countries including India have reached a historic agreement to reduce greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air-conditioners. <br/><br/>The agreement, to reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) announced yesterday at a climate meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, is considered a major ste...

October 16, 2016 12:45 PM

Varanasi stampede: Five officials suspended for negligence

Uttar Pradesh Government has suspended five police officers including two Superintendents of Police following yesterday's stampede that claimed 24 lives and left 50 others injured in Varanasi. <br/><br/>The incident took place on an over crowded Raj Ghat bridge on the border of Vara...

October 16, 2016 10:06 AM

Theresa May to visit India in first trade mission since taking office

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May will visit India from 6th of next month, accompanied by a business delegation. <br/><br/>This will be her first bilateral visit outside Europe. She will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and review all aspects of India-UK Strate...

October 16, 2016 8:34 AM

Theresa May to visit India in first trade mission since taking office

British Prime Minister Theresa May will lead a delegation of small and medium-size businesses to India next month as part of efforts to bolster trade with countries outside the European Union as Britain prepares to leave the bloc. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister's Downing Street office...

October 16, 2016 8:23 AM

Modi to distribute 500 charkhas to women spinners in Ludhiana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 500 traditional wooden charkhas (spinning wheel) to women spinners belonging to the five Khadi local institutions in Ludhiana on Tuesday. <br/><br/>Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chairman V K Saxena said that the women spinners...

October 16, 2016 8:21 AM

Pakistan again violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K

In yet another incident of ceasefire violation, Pakistani forces today resorted to heavy firing and shelling in Rajauri District along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir. <br/><br/>Defence sources said, the Pakistani forces started unprovoked firing and shelling on Indian positions...

October 16, 2016 8:15 AM

Govt constituted expert committee finds Saraswati river did exist

Government constituted expert committee has said that the Saraswati river was not mythical and it existed. The seven-member committee, headed by Professor K.S. Valdiya yesterday, submitted the report to the government. <br/><br/>Professor Valdiya, an eminent geologist, said this report i...

October 16, 2016 8:14 AM

Govt to set up five dedicated centres for divyang athletes

The central government will set up five national-level sophisticated sports centres for differently-abled sports persons, with an objective of catering to their special needs like training and diet. <br/><br/>Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot said in Vadod...

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