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‘International Women of Courage Award’ to Delhi victim

United States to honor the 23-year-old Delhi braveheart with the International Women of Courage Award. The first lady Michelle Obama and the secretary of state John Kerry will...

March 6, 2013

Neiphiu Rio: New CM o Nagaland CM

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the third consecutive term. The Naga People’s Front (NPF)-led DAN, having 40 elected members, along with the...

March 6, 2013

‘Walking with Lions: Tales from a Diplomatic Past’ a book by Natwar Singh released by Vice President

“Walking with Lions : Tales from a Diplomatic Past” A book authored by Shri K. Natwar Singh, former Union Minister for External Affairs was released by the Vice...

March 3, 2013

Vice Admiral Anurag G Thapliyal to be new Director General of Indian Coast Guard

Vice Admiral Anurag G Thapliyal will take the position of Director General of Indian Coast Guard succeeding the present Director General Vice Admiral MP Muralidharan

March 3, 2013

Fact Box “Anubhuti” Railway Coaches

Owing to increased popularity of Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains, there is also a demand for higher travel comfort. Thus, was felt the need for the special AC luxury...

February 28, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI will be known as ‘emeritus Pope’ – Vatican

The Vatican announced that the Pope Benedict XVI will be known as ‘emeritus Pope’. It also held that the Pope after his retirement will continue to wear a...

February 28, 2013

Park Geun-hye sworn in as South Korea’s first woman President

Park Geun-hye sworn in as South Korea’s first woman President. Ms. Park is the daughter of South Korea’s late military strongman Park Chung-hee who seized power in 1961....

February 28, 2013

Rajya Sabha approves President’s Rule in Jharkhand

The Rajya Sabha approved the proclamation of the President’s Rule in Jharkhand. Arjun Munda resigned as Chief Minister of Jharkhand after his government lost majority last month as...

February 28, 2013

Fact Box: February 28 – The National Science Day

Every year February 28 is celebrated as the National Science Day Rashtriya Vigyan Diwas (राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान दिवस). Why National Science Day is celebrated? 1928- To mark the discovery...

February 28, 2013

Rail Budget 2013: Highlights

Highlights of the Rail Budget 2013-14 as presented by Railway Minister Mr. P.K. Bansal relating to the following Headings: Manufacturing: A new wheel factory to be set up...

February 28, 2013

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