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Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Renowned Urdu Poet and well known Bollywood lyricist Nida Fazli passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra following a heart attack. He was 78 years old. He was best known...

February 9, 2016

Joshna Chinappa wins gold medal in women’s individual squash at SAG

India’s ace squash player Joshna Chinappa has won the gold medal in women’s individual category at the 12th South Asian Games (SAG). In the final match played at...

February 8, 2016

Sapna Devi wins gold medal in women Wushu Taulu competition

India’s Sapna Devi has won gold for India in the women Wushu Taulu (Changquan) Competition at the 12th South Asian Games (SAG). She won the medal after scoring...

February 8, 2016

Union Government launches 24×7 multi-lingual helpline

Union Ministry of Tourism has launched 24×7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Info Line for international tourists in 12 international languages. The 12 languages include 10 International languages besides...

February 8, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates Paradip Oil Refinery to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOC’s) new state of the art refinery at Paradip in Odisha to the nation. It is overall IOC’s 11th refinery...

February 8, 2016

India, China hold first joint tactical drill on border

For the first time, border troops of India and China have held their first joint tactical exercise codenamed Sino-India Cooperation 2016 in Chushul-Moldo in Jammu and Kashmir. This...

February 8, 2016

Paper waste turned into non-toxic green Aerogel for first time

For the first time, scientists from National University of Singapore (NUS) have successfully converted paper waste into green nontoxic cellulose aerogels. Aerogels are among the lightest solid materials...

February 8, 2016

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates NISER campus in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the permanent campus of National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Jatani near Bhubaneswar, Odisha. NISER has been established on the...

February 8, 2016

Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks passes away

Renowned American singer-songwriter Dan Hicks passed away after a two-year long battle with throat and liver cancer. He was 74. He was known for his traditional mix of...

February 8, 2016

Geographical Indication tag for Basmati rice of 7 states approved

The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) has ordered Chennai based Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) to issue ‘Geographical Indication’ tag for basmati rice. This GI tag will be issued...

February 6, 2016

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