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India to test Agni V; Beijing within range
December 14, 2016
India will be testing its latest Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) today, which reportedly is capable of targeting locations as distant as northern China.
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India-Indonesia talks emphasise on fight against terror
December 13, 2016
The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo gave importance to defence and security ties among other aspects in a bid to fight terrorism.
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UN points out regressive trade policies and higher costs in India
December 1, 2016
While the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) finds trade costs in India higher than the best-performing economies in the region, the 'Make in India' initiative is expected to ease foreign investment regulations.
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2016 most likely the hottest year on record
November 16, 2016
As COP22 entered its second week, WMO published a report stating that 2016 is likely the hottest year on record, with world leaders such as Trump urged to take action.
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Indians among largest number of international students in the US
November 15, 2016
A large number of international students in the US are from India, and this number is increasing in large volumes, says Open Doors report.
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Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority launches tourism campaign
November 8, 2016
The campaign highlights Abu Dhabi as the inspiring destination for those wanting to experience cultural authenticity and diverse natural assets aligned to the Abu Dhabi Plan’s objectives of delivering an original and attractive tourism and cultural destination.
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Paris Climate Agreement comes into force
November 5, 2016
After rolling ratifications of the Paris Climate Agreement by nations, the accord finally entered into a legal force on November 4, thus binding the governments, who have agreed to control the global temperature rise, to adhere to their promised contributions
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Call for boycott of Chinese goods gaining popularity in India
November 3, 2016
As a social media call for boycotting Chinese goods in India gains impetus, many are pointing out the impracticality and harm it entails to business in India.
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UNICEF report links air pollution to deaths of 600,000 children yearly
November 1, 2016
Air pollution affects health and lives of children across the globe on a large scale, with India at a critical situation, as pointed out by a UNICEF report titled ‘Clear the Air for Children’.
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India abstains from voting on nuclear weapons ban at the UN
October 28, 2016
In an assembly at the UN where member states expressed desires to start talks regarding the possibility of a ban on nuclear weapons, India abstained from voting.
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Coca-Cola sales down in India
October 28, 2016
Even after the summers were harsh and long in India, Coca-Cola experienced a downfall in sales of fizzy soft drinks as people in India switch to healthier alternatives.
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India crawls up one spot to 130 in Ease of Doing Business Index
October 26, 2016
While government campaigns such as 'Make in India' is trying to encourage international market players to start businesses in India, the World Bank continues to rank India lowly in 'Ease of Doing Business Index'.
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