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US comedian Garry Shandling passes away

Legendary US writer, actor, and comedian Garry Shandling passed away in Los Angeles due to heart attack. He was 66. He has influenced a generation of comedians with...

March 25, 2016

Union Cabinet gives nod to implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the implementation of the rural housing scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be...

March 25, 2016

Kerala's popular Kadhaprasangam artistes and comedian V D Rajappan passes away

Kerala’s popular Kadhaprasangam (story telling) artiste and Malayalam film actor V D Rajappan passed away in Kottayam. He was 70. He was best known for his comic roles...

March 25, 2016

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson retires from International Cricket

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson (34) has declared his retirement from all forms of International Cricket after the end of his team’s campaign in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20....

March 25, 2016

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away

The Dutch football legend and coach Johan Cruyff passed away after a long battle with lung cancer in Barcelona, Spain. He was 68. Cruyff was one of the...

March 25, 2016

US lawmakers introduce legislation in Congress to help India join APEC

A group of influential US lawmakers have introduced a Bull in the Congress asking the US President Barack Obama administration to help India join the Asia Pacific Economic...

March 24, 2016

DIPP notifies 49% FDI under automatic route in Insurance and Pension sector

The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry has notified foreign direct investment (FDI) upto 49% in insurance and pension sector will be under automatic route. In this regard, Department...

March 24, 2016

Resolution introduced in US House to bring India on par with NATO allies

A Congressional resolution aiming to bring India on a par with America’s NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) allies in terms of Defence trade and technology transfer was introduced...

March 24, 2016

India Post releases commemorative stamp on HAL’s 75-Year of Service

India Post has released a customised commemorative stamp on Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) in recognition of the company’s 75 years of service to the nation. The stamp was...

March 24, 2016

Union Government launches Longitudinal Ageing Study in India

The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) to assess the needs of its elderly people and frame policies accordingly....

March 24, 2016

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