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Pranab Mukherjee: 13th President of India

Pranab Mukherjee sworn-in as the 13th President of India. He was administered oath of office and secrecy by the Chief Justice of India Justice, SH Kapadia, in the...

July 25, 2012

Disinvestments of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited shares: Trade unions protest

Several trade unions of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) went on a day’s strike to urge for their demand to withdraw the 10 per cent disinvestment of the...

July 25, 2012

Captain Lakshmi Sehgal passes away

Captain Lakshmi Sehgal (97), a great revolutionist in the Indian National Army and very close aide of Netaji Subhash Chandra died at Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. She was...

July 25, 2012

Bradley Wiggins: First British cyclist to clinch Tour De France

Bradley Wiggins became the 1st Briton to cinch the Tour de France. He also helped Sky teammate Mark Cavendish achieve his fourth straight sprint victory on the Champs-Elysees.

July 25, 2012

Derek O’ Brian: First Anglo-Indian to Vote in Presidential Election

Derek o’ Brian, became the first Anglo Indian to vote in the Indian Presidential elections. Brian, a Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal, belongs to Trinamool Congress. The...

July 25, 2012

India, Mozambique inked pact on Bilateral Security Cooperation

With the objective to discuss cooperation and enhance relationship in various fields for mutual benefits, India and Mozambique signed an agreement on Bilateral Security Cooperation. According to estimates...

July 25, 2012

UN Resolution vetoed by China, Russia: Situation intensifies in Syria

UN Security Council resolution on Syria has been vetoed by Russia and China. However, India and 10 other countries voted in favor. Pakistan and South Africa abstained from...

July 24, 2012

Rs 57800 Cr Annual Plan for UP: Planning Commission

The Planning Commission of India allocated Rs 57800 crore  for UP Annual Plan for fiscal year 2012-13. It marked an increase of 23 % over last plan. In...

July 24, 2012

EU intensifies arms embargo & sanctions against Syria

The European Union intensified arms embargo and sanctions against the Syria government in reaction to rising violence in the country. The 27-member Union adopted the conclusion according to...

July 24, 2012

China promises $ 20 Billion Loan to Africa

China has promised to provide $ 20 billion loan to African countries over the next three years. The announcement was made by the Chinese President Hu Jin Tao...

July 24, 2012

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