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9,800 US troops to remain in Afghanistan after 2014

The US President Barack Obama announced that he will leave 9,800 US troops in Afghanistan through much of 2015 and refrained from ending America’s longest war until at...

May 27, 2014

Sachin Tendulkar chosen as Goodwill Ambassador of the 35th National Games

Kerala Government has announced cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as the Goodwill Ambassador for the 35th edition of National Games, slated to be held across seven cities in Kerala...

May 27, 2014

Ahmed Maitiq is Libya’s new PM

Ahmed Maitiq took oath as Libya’s new Prime Minister along with his cabinet ministers amidst objections against his election process. Libyan Parliament has been in an impasse since...

May 27, 2014

Badminton: Japan beat Malaysia to win its first Thomas Cup

Japan clinched its first Thomas Cup defeating Malaysia in the final match held at Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi. Japan defied all the odds and pre-tournament...

May 26, 2014

Delhi Govt approves scheme to provide financial help to children of prisoners

A scheme that will provide a fixed amount of money to children of imprisoned parents has been approved by the Delhi Government. The scheme will provide money on...

May 26, 2014

Japan defeats Australia to lift AFC Women’s Asian Football Cup 2014

Japan won its maiden women’s Asian Football Cup (AFC) defeating defending champion Australia in the final match held in Vietnam. With this win, Japan became the first country...

May 25, 2014

Real Madrid defeats Atletico to clinch Champions League title

Real Madrid clinched the Champions League for a record 10th time beating Atletico Madrid in the final match held in Lisbon, Portugal. The UEFA Champions League which is...

May 25, 2014

Olive Ridley Conservation programme restarted after nearly 25 years

The wildlife flank of the Forest Department has re-started the Olive Ridley conservation after nearly 25 years by setting up a hatchery at Besant Nagar in Chennai. The...

May 25, 2014

Performance ratings of Banks’ customer services to be made public from 2015

From 2015, performance ratings of Banks on customer services will be put in public domain by Banking Codes Standards Board of India (BCSBI). BCSBI is rating banks on...

May 25, 2014

China's maritime Silk Road development to get a boost with 10 billion yuan

The development of China’s Maritime Silk Road will be supported by 10 billion yuan (1.6 billion US dollars).  The city government of Fuzhou, capital of east China’s Fujian...

May 25, 2014

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