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Birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, 31 October to be celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

The Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which falls on 31 October, will be celebrated as National Integration Day of Rashtriya Ekta Divas from now on. Objective of...

October 24, 2014

International Boxing Association (AIBA) suspends Sarita Devi

Indian boxer L.Sarita Devi has been provisionally suspended by the AIBA for refusing to accept the bronze medal she won after losing the semifinal fight over a controversial...

October 24, 2014

Government approves four strategic rail lines along China border

The Central Government has granted approval to four out of the 14 identified strategic rail lines. The project has been in deliberation for years. High Level Meeting At...

October 24, 2014

India-Mexico sign pacts for space cooperation

India and Mexico have signed pacts to cooperate in the field of space technology. Joint Commission meeting The pacts were signed at the sixth session of the Joint...

October 24, 2014

UNHRC asks China to ensure universal voting rights in Hong Kong

The UNHRC ( United Nations Human Rights Committee) asked China to ensure universal suffrage in Hong Kong, specifying that universal voting rights included the right to stand for...

October 24, 2014

69th United Nations Day observed on October 24

The 69th UN Day was celebrated all around the world in UN’s member states. UN day falls on October 24 and it marks the anniversary of the entry...

October 24, 2014

Syrian army recaptures Morek from Al-Qaeda

The Syrian Army along with militias loyal to Assad has recaptured the central town of Morek. Morek was seized by the rebels and their Al-Qaeda allies nine months...

October 24, 2014

Key facts about Oscar De La Renta

Fashion designer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and fashion icon Oscar de la Renta passed away at age 82 at his home in Kent, Connecticut. Some of the important facts of...

October 23, 2014

E-Diplomacy

E-diplomacy, also known as digital diplomacy or cyber diplomacy, refers to the use of digital technologies, information and communication tools, and online platforms by states, diplomats, and international...

October 23, 2014

Government substantially increases fellowship amount to research scholars

The Central Government has substantially increased the amount it pays to over 70,000 research scholars.  Details of changes in benefits The new fellowships will be effective retrospectively from...

October 22, 2014

Oscar Pistorius sentenced for five years

The judgment sentencing Olympian Oscar Pistorius for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, was passed by Judge Thokozile Masipa.  Conviction Oscar Pistorius was convicted earlier by a...

October 22, 2014

Government orders to merge NSEL to parent firm FTIL

The Central Government has passed an order to merge NSEL (National Spot Exchange Ltd.) with FTIL (Financial Technologies India Ltd) Public interest The order has been passed by...

October 22, 2014