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Nationwide survey shows 44 top Indian cities below global median of doctors

The IMS Health Physician and Chemist survey on the state of healthcare in the country disclosed that 44 of the top 120 Indian (metro and non-metro) cities are below the global...

August 3, 2013

BrahMos receives orders worth Rs 25,000 crore

Indo-Russian (49.5 % stake) joint venture, BrahMos Aerospace developed the world’s first supersonic cruise missile and has already bagged orders worth Rs 25,000 crore from the Indian defence...

August 3, 2013

Only 19% countries follow Breastfeeding Code

As per World Health Organisation (WHO), only 19% countries of 199 countries, subscribing to the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes have passed laws incorporating all Code’s...

July 31, 2013

British government to go ahead with Rs 2.7 lakh visa bond

The British government decided to go ahead with Rs 2.7 lakh Visa bond despite Prime Minister David Cameron’s gave assurance to exempt India from the controversial visa bond...

July 31, 2013

India and France concur to expand defence ties

India and France discussed about the ongoing military cooperation and future cooperation in the areas of defence equipment and technology. This will be a mutual benefit for both...

July 31, 2013

EU barred funding settlements for Israel

European Union (EU) has issued an instruction that will bar all 28 member states from funding projects connected to Jewish settlements in the occupied territories, including annexed east...

July 31, 2013

India to restore kerosene and LPG subsidy to Bhutan

Giving a significant relief , especially its 12 % poor, India has decided to restore the subsidy on cooking gas and kerosene by the first week of August...

July 31, 2013

IMF approves 1.7 billion euro bail out to Greece

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved 1.72 billion Euros bail out to Greece after reviewing the country’s performance under the international rescue program. This payout means Greece has received...

July 31, 2013

India, Nigeria ink Solar Power Plant Agreement

India and Nigeria inked a Solar Power plant pact to locate sites for solar power plants in Niger state. This would provide additional energy for the African country’s national grid. With this...

July 30, 2013

India, Belarus sign a deal to enhance trade ties

India and Belarus signed a deal to enhance the trade ties during the sixth session of the Inter-Governmental Commission. Sectors to be focused in deal between India and Belarus:...

July 30, 2013

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