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Reliance Industries and General Electric enter global partnership

Reliance Industries and General Electric enter global partnership

November 19, 2016

In a global partnership, two of the world’s largest conglomerates have come together to provide Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to various industries. Reliance Industries and General Electric will collaborate on a large scale.

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India and Japan tied with diplomacy on nuclear deal

India and Japan tied with diplomacy on nuclear deal

November 15, 2016

Ahead of the civil nuclear agreement signed between #India and #Japan, India has agreed to link the nuclear testing with the termination of the agreement #Japan makes an exception for #India under the civil #nucleardeal by doing so. The deal could be terminated on N-testing by In...

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Indus Waters Treaty back in spotlight as World Bank intervenes

Indus Waters Treaty back in spotlight as World Bank intervenes

November 11, 2016

Following Pakistan’s objections over two hydropower projects in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, the World Bank has appointed a neutral expert and has also formed a Court of Arbitration for resolving the dispute; India slams the decision and Pakistan’s objections.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Japan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Japan

November 10, 2016

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three day visit to Japan for the annual bilateral summit between India and Japan. On his trip, Modi will work towards strengthening deeper ties with the east-Asian country and close deals left hanging earlier.

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Indian scientists detect crack in Earth’s magnetic shield

Indian scientists detect crack in Earth’s magnetic shield

November 4, 2016

A team of Indian scientists in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu recorded an explosion of galactic cosmic rays indicating a crack in the Earth’s magnetic shield. Moving at a speed of about 2.5 million kilometres per hour, the explosion caused a severe compression of the m...

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A noble initiative in form of National Ayurveda Day

A noble initiative in form of National Ayurveda Day

October 28, 2016

It is National Ayurveda Day today. The Ministry of AYUSH is promoting Ayurveda for prevention and control of diabetes, which is their theme this year. The day is being celebrated with events across the nation and a newly-designed logo is further commemorating the event.

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Bird flu reported in New Delhi

Bird flu reported in New Delhi

October 21, 2016

As the news of avian influenza spreads across New Delhi, the Indian capital, authorities take precautionary measures and poultry traders prepare for fall in demand. Visitors to Delhi should be alert too.

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Ecological effects of idol immersions

Ecological effects of idol immersions

October 13, 2016

Navratri celebrations just concluded in India. The nine days of worshipping, singing, dancing, feasting and fasting ended on the tenth day with immersion of idols of Goddess Durgain the holy Yamuna River. While many people remain oblivious toissues pertaining to pollution, many h...

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Vibrant Gujarat Navratri Festival 2016

Vibrant Gujarat Navratri Festival 2016

October 6, 2016

The city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat is hosting one of the grandest Navratri festivals in India. The inaugural day witnessed a myriad of events and performances which were enjoyed by many government and social figures besides visitors and tourists.

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Google play music service now in India

Google play music service now in India

September 30, 2016

Google officially announced a bunch of services related to India but the Google Play Music service was not among them; the service was quietly launched on their website and confirmed of later. The good news comes with its set of drawbacks.

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Eight satellites launched by India

Eight satellites launched by India

September 26, 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today launched its weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and seven co-passenger satellites. The satellites were launched in two different orbits using the space organisation’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). This will be PSLV’s thirt...

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India Runway Week 2016

India Runway Week 2016

September 17, 2016

Weaving together a story for fashion designers from across India, the India Runway Week (IRW) is the platform uplifting young talent and bringing together fashion enthusiasts.

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