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March 25, 2016 12:46 PM

PM to share his thoughts on 'Mann Ki Baat' on 27th March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts on a number of themes and issues in the next edition of Mann Ki Baat programme of All India Radio on Sunday. This will be the 18th edition of the programme. People can share their thoughts in MyGov Open Forum and can also dial the toll free number...

March 25, 2016 8:56 AM

Good Friday being celebrated across world today

Good Friday, the day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is being observed across the world today. Prayers and masses have been organised in the Churches and Chapels. On this day, priests narrate the sufferings that Jesus Christ took upon himself for the sake of humanity.

March 25, 2016 8:56 AM

China releases 2 Indians detained for visa violations

Two Indian nationals, who were detained by authorities in China for allegedly violating visa regulations, have been released. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said in a tweet that she has been informed by consulate officials that Dipankar Dutta and Kiran Pakhare have been released from a Chin...

March 25, 2016 8:55 AM

Mint can help fight cancer: CIMAP experts

Scientists at CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP?) Lucknow? have identified that a compound called 'L-Menthol' derived from Mentha plant, popularly known as mint, can also be used in anti-cancer drugs.? ?S?enior principal scientist Ajit Kumar Shasany? said, they...

March 25, 2016 8:41 AM

30 killed during Holi revelry in Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, at least 30 people were killed ?and dozens others injured ?during Holi revelry in different parts of the state in the past two days, as cops failed to avert firing, group clashes and drunken driving. As many as ?19 people were killed in ?Lucknow alone in group clashes, ?road accide...

March 25, 2016 7:50 AM

86 Indian fishermen released from Pakistan arrive at Ahemdabad

Eighty-six Indian fishermen, who were released by Pakistan recently, reached the coastal town of Veraval in Gujarat yesterday. The fishermen were arrested by Pakistani authorities for allegedly trespassing into territorial waters. They were released from a Karachi jail on Sunday, and crossed over to...

March 25, 2016 6:54 AM

Sri Lanka Coast Guard arrests three Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka Navy on Thursday said that the Coast Guard has arrested three Indian fishermen for illegal poaching in Sri Lankan waters.<br/><br/>According to the Sri Lankan Navy media office, the fishermen along with one Indian fishing trawler were taken into custody North-West of Delft Isla...

March 24, 2016 9:47 PM

Holi celebrated across the country

Holi, the festival of colours, celebrated across the country with traditional fanfare and gaiety on Thursday. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion.<br/><br/>In Delhi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh...

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