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October 5, 2016 6:44 PM

Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai scales world's sixth highest mountain

Professional Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai today scaled the world's sixth highest mountain Cho Oyu.<br/><br/>The 23-year-old reached the summit before dawn along with his sherpas and another expedition member after leaving from Camp 3 post midnight.<br/><br/>With the C...

October 5, 2016 6:36 PM

Cabinet approves amendments to HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014

The Cabinet has approved amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. The Bill seeks to safeguard rights of HIV-affected people, as well as to prevent and control spread of HIV and AIDS. <br/><br/>Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Health Minister J ...

October 5, 2016 6:34 PM

Rly Minister flags off newly manufactured solar powered guard van of goods

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today flagged off the newly manufactured guard van of goods train at Delhi Safdarjung Station. <br/><br/>The newly manufactured guard van has been equipped for the first time with Solar powered light, fan, mobile charging point along with the facility of ze...

October 5, 2016 6:33 PM

J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti calls on PM Modi in New Delhi

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This is the first meeting of Ms. Mehbooba with Prime Minister after recent surgical strike on terror launch pads across the LoC.

October 5, 2016 6:33 PM

India, Singapore express serious concern at growing extremism & terrorism

India and Singapore today expressed serious concern at growing extremism and terrorism which are common threat to the entire international community. <br/><br/>Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During the meeting, Mr Mukh...

October 5, 2016 6:32 PM

BSF seizes Pakistan boat with nine people on board from Sir Creek area

Border Security Force (BSF) has captured a Pakistani boat with 9 persons on board from Sir-Creek area of Kutch in Arabian Sea. This is the second instance in a week, that Pakistani boat crossed in to the India water. <br/><br/>Earlier Indian Coast Guard had seized Pakistani boat with Pak...

October 5, 2016 6:32 PM

Govt closely monitoring prices of sugar, pulses and edible oils

Government is keeping a close watch on prices of sugar, pulses and edible oils to check hoarding and ensure adequate availability in the market during the festival season. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan today said, Centre has been constantly m...

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