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Floods in Assam are a threat to the one-horned rhinoceros population
August 20, 2016
Floods in Assam, a North-east Indian state, have led to dwindling of number of Indian rhinos, also known as the one-horned rhinoceros. This animal finds a place on the endangered species list, with the status of being vulnerable. More conservation efforts for this animal are need...
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Delhi government aims at establishing 42 Eco-forests
August 20, 2016
Aiming to increase green cover area in the Indian capital, the Delhi government is working on the development of 42 city forests in the city.
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Uttarakhand to open India’s first Tiger protect cell
August 17, 2016
Great deal of tigers have been killed in India in the recent past and to protect the endangered species, the country will soon be up with its first tiger cell in Dehradun (Northern India).
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Indian PM Modi speaks on Terrorism on Independence Day
August 16, 2016
Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi gave a 90 plus minute long speech on Indian Independence Day that made clear the government’s stance on violence and terrorism with special relation to Pakistan, drawing reactions from within the country and outside.
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DeshKaTv service offers 100 TV channels Online for INR20 a month
August 15, 2016
The newly launched Desh ka Tv (Nation’s Tv) by dittoTV in India is offering monthly subscription for as low as Rs. 20 a month or close to 0.4 Euros for a 100+ channels on web enabled devices. This has caught the attention of social media platform Twitter and could be interprete...
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Five facts about the Indian National Flag
August 15, 2016
As India celebrates its 70th Independence Day this 15th August, we take a look at the Indian National Flag. From undergoing various changes to making space trips, the Indian flag has come a long way.
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Modi and Putin inaugurate Kudankulam Nuclear power plant
August 12, 2016
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin over a video conference at the launch of Kundalkulam nuclear power plant, in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, signifying deeper ties between India and Russia.
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Facebook to launch Express Wi-Fi in India
August 12, 2016
With the increasing number of smartphone users in India, the internet potential is also growing. After the failure of ‘Free Basics’, Facebook has yet another opportunity to bring internet access to all by aiming to launch express Wi-Fi in the country.
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Shortage of Doctors in India
August 11, 2016
The Minister of State for Health in India brought to attention the poor condition of healthcare in India last week by specifically focusing on doctor shortage. Problems with qualification add to troubles, bringing forward the need for changes.
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City Palace of Udaipur
August 11, 2016
Udaipur, the city of lakes, is home to spectacular palaces that are a showcase of the rich heritage of the region. The City Palace, perhaps the most visited spot in the city, is a shining example of such a place and is a delight for those looking to experience the colourful cultu...
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Goods and Services Tax bill in India gets a go-ahead
August 10, 2016
Ever since the first proposal of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill in India in 2005, there has been a lot of delay and amendments. But after years of revisions, after the Bill was passed by Indian Parliament, it finally gives way to make all transactions liable to a unified t...
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India’s performance at the Olympics so far
August 9, 2016
India appeared in the Olympics Games for the first time in 1900 and has been making a move towards meaningful participation since then. With a mixed performance so far at Rio 2016, optimism still remains.
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