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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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New Delhi’s numerous hit-and-run cases
August 13, 2016
Delhi has been a major hotspot for accidents, especially in the recent past. A lot of people lose their lives as the city is increasingly turning a blind eye towards the victims. Witnessing the seriousness of the situation, the government will soon provide incentives for saving a...
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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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India bans some selfies during Independence Day week
August 11, 2016
A selfie ban order was issued by the Tourism Ministry on Wednesday as part of security measures being implemented for the Independence Day celebrations.
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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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Indians in Saudi Arabia fall victims to drop in oil prices
August 3, 2016
Thousands of jobless Indians are grounded in Saudi Arabia after losing their jobs to the fall in oil prices that hit the Gulf region and its economic activities this year. The Indian government is working to evacuate its people who are being denied both their pays and passports b...
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Poor road infrastructure
August 2, 2016
The problem of poorly constructed roads is long engraved in India, not only in the rural areas but the issue concerns urban population alike. Potholes, roads under construction, poorly concreted speed breakers and down-and-out drainage system on the roads are a cause of increasin...
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WHO to promote Indian Yoga and Medicines
July 21, 2016
India signed an agreement with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to globally promote the conventional Indian healing treatments including Yoga, Ayurveda, Unani and Panchkarma.
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Indian economy may escalate by 7.8 pc in 2017
July 21, 2016
According to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Indian economy may grow by 7.4 pc in the current fiscal period and by 7.8 pc in 2017, despite the challenges.
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Indian girl raped again by same men after three years
July 20, 2016
The protestors in the streets of Rohtak, Haryana (North India) are filled with rage after a girl was raped again by the same five men who raped her in 2013 and are out on bail since then.
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Fat tax introduced in Kerala
July 19, 2016
In an attempt to counter the rising incidence of obesity and many other lifestyle diseases, the Kerala government has decided to impose a 14.5 pc tax on junk food and drinks sold in the state.
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