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November 14, 2015 8:39 AM

India witnesses a surge in rape cases since 2001:Report

India has witnessed a surge in rape cases since 2001, when the crime more than doubled; besides, cruelty against married women has risen nearly 2.5 times. The findings are part of the report on the 'Status of Women in India', released at the International Conference on Gender Equality at T...

November 14, 2015 7:28 AM

Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay to arrive in Goa today

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay will arrive in Goa today to attend 'India Ideas Conclave' in Panaji, which will take place tomorrow. Bhutan's Prime Minster Mr Tobgay will be the Chief Guest at the conclave. During his stay in Goa, Mr Tobgay is likely to meet Goa Governor ...

November 14, 2015 7:19 AM

World has started recognizing India as an upcoming power: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the world has started recognizing India as an upcoming power and a land for fulfilling expectations. Addressing a huge gathering of Indian community at Wembley Stadium in London Friday night, he said Indian economy is the fastest growing economy in the worl...

November 14, 2015 7:18 AM

Nation pays homage to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary today

Nation pays homage to first Prime Minister of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary today. Eminent leaders and dignitaries will pay tributes to him at his memorial Shanti Vana in the national capital. A series of functions will be organised to highlight his contribution to nation buil...

November 14, 2015 7:18 AM

21st Kolkata International Film Festival begins today

The 21st Kolkata International Film Festival begins today. Bollywood legends Amitabh Bacchan, Jaya Bacchan and Sharmila Tagore will be present at the inauguration of the festival. South India's Superstar Rajnikant is also expected to attend the opening ceremony. AIR correspondent reports that 1...

November 14, 2015 7:17 AM

Today is Children's Day

Children's Day is being celebrated today. A number of functions are being organised to mark the occasion. Union Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising National Child Awards ceremony in New Delhi to recognise the achievements of children and the services of individuals and institu...

November 14, 2015 7:17 AM

35th IITF to begin today at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi

35th India International Trade Fair,IITF, will begin today at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. About 7,000 firms from India and abroad are participating in the fair, which will be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee. The fortnight-long event has been divided into two segments-business days (Novemb...

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