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India ranks 7th in 2016 Global Terrorism Index

According to the 2016 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) India was ranked 7th among 163 countries in the list of most impacted by terrorism in 2015. The fourth edition...

December 9, 2016

Tropical Cyclonic Storm Vardah to hit Andhra Pradesh

The tropical cyclonic storm Vardah over southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to hit Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Kakinada. It is the third cyclonic storm of the...

December 9, 2016

Indian Army launches Veterans Outreach App to reach out to veterans  

The Indian Army has launched a “Veterans Outreach App” in a bid to reach out to its ex-servicemen. The app was launched by the Chief of the Army...

December 9, 2016

FSSAI bans use of newspapers for packing food

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned use of newspapers for wrapping and packing of food items. In this regard, FSSAI has issued an...

December 9, 2016

December 9: International Anti-Corruption Day

The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed annually on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. Observance of the...

December 9, 2016

India designated as major US defence partner

India has been designated as a major defence partner of the United States. It puts India on a par with the closest allies and partners of the US....

December 9, 2016

Union Government announces package for promotion of digital & cashless economy

The Union Government has announced package of incentives and measures for promotion of digital and cashless economy in the country. It was announced to supplement the surge in...

December 9, 2016

2016 India International Science Festival held in New Delhi  

The 2016 India International Science festival (IISF) has started at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Campus in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh....

December 9, 2016

Kerala Government launches Haritha Keralam Mission

Kerala Government has launched Haritha Keralam Mission, a comprehensive programme for creating new sustainable development perspectives in the state. It was launched by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in...

December 9, 2016

John Glenn, first American to Orbit Earth passes away

Former US aviator, astronaut John Glenn passed away in Columbus, Ohio, US. He was 95. He last surviving member of the Mercury Seven Mission. He was first American...

December 9, 2016

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