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India US trade dispute

India US trade dispute

May 18, 2019

Even while he negotiates a deal with China, the US President Donald Trump has turned his attention to India. New Delhi would do well to stand its ground and rebuff any threats.

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The march of Indian democracy

The march of Indian democracy

April 18, 2019

India has conducted its electoral democracy successfully over the last seven decades.

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Replacing traditional stoves with solar cooking solutions

Replacing traditional stoves with solar cooking solutions

October 17, 2018

In order to encourage the development of solar operated facilities in the country, the Indian government is inviting researchers from academic and research institutions, organisations and industries, to submit designs for solar chulhas (traditional Indian cooking stove) before De...

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India tops the world in internet shutdowns

India tops the world in internet shutdowns

May 28, 2018

According to the UNESCO report, almost half of the numbers of shutdowns in India have been enforced in the Kashmir valley alone for prolonged periods. Five of the six largest shutdowns recorded in the time span occurred in India.

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No-Frills Airports

No-Frills Airports

October 31, 2017

In line with its policy to make flying affordable for more people, the Indian government has developed a policy to promote low-cost or no-frills airports to complement the low-cost carriers. Currently, fewer than three pc of India’s 1.3 billion people fly and the Government of ...

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Supreme Court of India’s ruling on privacy

Supreme Court of India’s ruling on privacy

August 24, 2017

In a historic ruling, perhaps the most significant and far reaching one in decades, the Indian Supreme Court has held that privacy is a fundamental right, delivering a big jolt to the Indian government and its pet scheme of generating biometric ID for all citizens.

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IndiGo craves to fly global with Air India

IndiGo craves to fly global with Air India

July 7, 2017

As the Indian government announced its disinvesting plans for the national carrier, Air India; IndiGo was the only private airline that expressed its interest, however, the intentions were clarified only yesterday.

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India moves up 12 places in Travel & Tourism Competitive Index of the WEF

India moves up 12 places in Travel & Tourism Competitive Index of the WEF

April 13, 2017

India has moved 12 places up in this ranking from 52nd to 40th position in the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index (TTCI) of World Economic Forum. The tourism sector in the country has been on a growth trajectory since the present government came into power.

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The obscurity of Minority Affairs in India

The obscurity of Minority Affairs in India

March 18, 2017

Equal opportunities and a dignified acceptance are probably the most critical demands of the minority groups in India. Some of the schemes rolled out by the Indian government deserve applause while large scale negligence remains prominent.

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India’s first museum on Indian Diaspora to open in New Delhi

India’s first museum on Indian Diaspora to open in New Delhi

January 7, 2017

The Indian government is looking for curators to design and build India’s first museum on the Indian diaspora. Over the centuries, this community has made countries across the world its home.

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Apple to roll out manufacturing unit in Bengaluru

Apple to roll out manufacturing unit in Bengaluru

December 30, 2016

Apple will soon be manufacturing iPhones in the South Indian city of Bengaluru to address the demand in India; however, the strategic move also sparks few imperative questions.

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Indian government plans rail routes for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Indian government plans rail routes for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

December 26, 2016

The young Indian diaspora who will take part in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will have the opportunity to travel by Indian Railways to discover various shades and features of India, its tradition and rich art and culture.

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