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October 1, 2015 8:07 AM

IDOP: 20% of population to be elderly by 2015

Today is International day of Older Persons. The day is observed every year to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly and to appreciate the contributions that older people make to society. <br/><br/>The theme this year is, 'Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urb...

October 1, 2015 7:39 AM

Sushma Swaraj calls for better ties with Caribbean, Latin-American nations

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has called for coordination between India and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on global issues like terrorism, Climate Change and UN Security Council Reform. <br/><br/>Addressing the CELAC Quartet Ministerial Meeting with F...

October 1, 2015 7:34 AM

Society should care elderly, cherish their contribution: President

President Pranab Mukherjee has called upon people to renew their commitment to the welfare of elders and ensure them a healthy, dignified and productive life. <br/><br/>In his message to Helpage India, on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons today, the President said, the e...

October 1, 2015 7:28 AM

Society should care elderly, cherish their contribution: President

Pranab Mukherjee has called upon people to renew their commitment to the welfare of elders and ensure them a healthy, dignified and productive life. In his message to Helpage India, on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons today, the President said, the elderly constitute a growing prop...

October 1, 2015 7:06 AM

Core sectors growth slows to 2.6% in August

The growth of eight core sectors increased to 2.6 per cent in August after a slower 1.1 per cent in July. The 2.2 per cent cumulative growth in April to August, however, still remains less than the corresponding figure previous year, which was 5.6 per cent.<br/><br/>According to the data...

October 1, 2015 7:05 AM

Diesel price hiked by 50 paise per litre

Diesel prices have been hiked by 50 paise per litre, including VAT. The new rates came into effect from midnight last night. Diesel will now cost Rs 44.95 per litre in Delhi, Rs 48.71 in Kolkata, Rs 52.08 in Mumbai, and Rs 46.08 in Chennai. There is no change in the prices of Petrol.<br/><b...

September 30, 2015 9:05 PM

Distribution of Krishna river water: SC fixes final hearing on Oct 15

The Supreme Court today fixed for final hearing on October 15th, a batch of petitions filed by Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra relating to a row over distribution of Krishna river water among them. <br/><br/>Newly-created Telangana has sought to be considered as an e...

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