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WTA rankings: Li Na climbs to World No.2 spot

In the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings, Chinese tennis ace Li Na ranked World No.2 following her second Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open 2014....

February 20, 2014

Study: Titled “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”

The researchers from University of Tennessee, USA studied the tree-climbing and basking behavior in reptiles, under the title, “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”. They noticed crocodilian species on...

February 20, 2014

Belgium became second country to allow Mercy Killing for children

The Catholic country, Belgium became the first country to allow euthanasia for terminally ill children of any age. This action of legalizing death for the children came 12...

February 20, 2014

Mount Kelud Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono declared a state of emergency on the main island of Java because of a major volcanic eruption. Mount Kelud in the east Java...

February 20, 2014

SEBI approved the new Corporate Governance norms

The Market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the new corporate governance norms that restrict the number of independent directors on a company board, spell...

February 20, 2014

‘1093’ – Delhi Police launched a Helpline number for North-Eastern People

Delhi Police launched a new helpline number 1093 for North Eastern people living in Delhi. This helpline number has 5 direct lines and all calls are received at...

February 20, 2014

Ms. Hillary R Clinton launched a new global review of data on women empowerment

Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton launched a new global review of data to analyze the advancement of women and girls around the world since the mid-1990s. Objective: To promote...

February 20, 2014

“Tropex 2014”: Indian Navy started largest combat exercise with dedicated satellite G-SAT 7

Indian Navy started largest combat exercise called “Tropex 2014”, with both the western and eastern fleets amassing in the Bay of Bengal for intensive combat manoeuvres. This month...

February 20, 2014

India hosted third World Congress on Agro-forestry 2014

The third World Congress on Agro-forestry 2014 (WCA14) held in New Delhi, India and was inaugurated by President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. This was the First ever World Agro-forestry...

February 19, 2014

Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014 passed by the Assembly of the state

Odisha Legislative Assembly passed the Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014, with provision of keeping Chief Minister, ex-Chief Ministers, other ministers and public servants under the purview of a six-member...

February 19, 2014

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