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Indian government relaxes withdrawal norms

Indian government relaxes withdrawal norms

November 18, 2016

As demonetisation of INR 500 and INR 1,000 currency notes in India left the people with insufficient money to trade for daily necessities, the government has announced relaxations for farmers, families celebrating weddings, government employees and agricultural traders.

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Leaked memo reveals lack of planning for Brexit

Leaked memo reveals lack of planning for Brexit

November 18, 2016

A leaked memo claims that Britian is substantially prepared to withdraw from the European Union just yet.

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L’Agence française de développement finance le métro de Nagpur, au Maharashtra

L’Agence française de développement finance le métro de Nagpur, au Maharashtra

November 18, 2016

Le gouvernement indien et l'Agence française de développement (AFD) ont signé le 17 novembre un accord portant sur une facilité de crédit de 130 millions d'euros pour le financement du projet de métro de Nagpur, une des grandes villes de l’Etat indien du Maharashtra (Cent...

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City of joy enjoys Kolkata International Film Festival

City of joy enjoys Kolkata International Film Festival

November 16, 2016

The city of joy, Kolkata, which is the capital of eastern Indian state West Bengal has been buzzing with activity since the Kolkata International Film Festival commenced on November 11.

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Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks

Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks

November 16, 2016

The Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a six-day visit to India, strengthening ties between the two countries. With a large allocation of spending on defence and increasing focus on international security, it comes as no surprise that Indo...

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Goa launches motorised paraglide at Mandrem beach to boost tourism

Goa launches motorised paraglide at Mandrem beach to boost tourism

November 16, 2016

Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has tied up with Pune-based Flying Safari to bring powered paragliding to Goa’s Mandrem beach. The new adventure sport will be introduced at other beaches in a phased manner.

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2016 most likely the hottest year on record

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

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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Indian PM seeks support of perturbed citizens

Indian PM seeks support of perturbed citizens

November 15, 2016

As India is in a state of turmoil after demonetisation of INR 500 and INR 1000 currency bills in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the citizens from Goa asking people for their support and to give him some time to settle the chaos.

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Global tourism committed to fight climate change – COP22

Global tourism committed to fight climate change – COP22

November 15, 2016

While the capital of India remains choked with smog and rising air pollution, the 22nd session of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP22) discussed the role of tourism in accord to the Paris Agreement to fight the global challenge of climate change.

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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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Gujarat Tourism becomes state partner at NFDC’s Film Bazaar 2016

Gujarat Tourism becomes state partner at NFDC’s Film Bazaar 2016

November 14, 2016

Gujarat, which was given the national award for 'Most Film Friendly State' last year, participated in the Film Bazaar for the first time in 2012 and set up a film office in 2015 to promote Gujarat as a filming destination.

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