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February 8, 2016 12:09 PM

Prospects of Vizag becoming int'l city brightens after IFR-2016: Venkaiah Naidu

Union Parliamentary Affaris and Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that with the conduct of IFR-2016 in Visakhapatnam, the Port City has brightened its chances of becoming an international city in the near future. Mr. Naidu was in Visakhapatnam yesterday to have a glimpse of the O...

February 8, 2016 10:50 AM

Parl Standing committee on Home Affairs in Jaisalmer to review border security

In Rajasthan, Parliamentary Standing committee of Ministry of Home Affairs reached Jaisalmer today on two day visit. The twelve member committee led by P. Bhatacharya will review security measures along Indo-Pak international border. They will also visit security posts along the border. Tomorrow, th...

February 8, 2016 10:50 AM

Devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya

Amawasya bathing continues at Sangam and other ghats in Allahabad. Bathing began very early this morning as thousands of devotees had reached Sangam area yesterday. The Magh Mela officer told AIR that more than 40 lakh people had taken the holy dip in Sangam until 10 am. There are no reports of any ...

February 8, 2016 10:49 AM

Simple blood test may spot five types of cancers

Scientists say, a simple blood test may be used to diagnose five common types of cancers at early stages. These cancers include lung, breast, intestine, stomach and the womb. Researchers from National Institute of Health in US have identified a striking signature in tumour DNA that occurs in these t...

February 8, 2016 10:48 AM

Delhi sixth worst Indian city on Air quality index in Jan: CPCB

The National Capital stood sixth in the country in terms of air pollution in January, with Muzaffarpur and Varanasi topping the list, according to the latest data published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).<br/> The data compares pollution levels of 24 cities on the basis of their...

February 8, 2016 8:02 AM

India, China hold first joint tactical exercise in Ladakh

Indian and Chinese border troops conducted the first 'joint tactical exercise' in Chushul-Moldo area of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The day-long exercises focused on the aspects related to disaster relief and humanitarian operations.<br/>The exercises are part of the ong...

February 8, 2016 8:01 AM

Deployment of troops in Siachen based on security needs: Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has dissmissed suggestions for withdrawal of troops from Siachen. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an international maritime conference in Visakhapatnam yesterday, he said, the military presence in Siachen is in consonance with the country's security ne...

February 8, 2016 7:52 AM

Devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya

Holy dip in the Sangam and other ghats of the river Ganga began early morning today on the auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya. According to magh mela control room, bathing is underway smoothly at sangam and other ghats at Allahabad. It said, about 25 lakh people took holy bath till 6.30 am. Pilgrims o...

February 8, 2016 7:40 AM

26/11 terror attack: David Headley deposes before Mumbai court

The deposition of Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Taiba operative David Coleman Headley before a special Mumbai court has begun a short while ago. Headly&apos;s deposition is being recorded via video conferencing this morning and it will continue for next few days as well. Mumbai Special court Judge GA...

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