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India nominates 6 Rajasthan forts and Himalayan park for World Heritage Sites status

India has sent seven entries which include six hill forts in Rajasthan and the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh to seek World Heritage Sites status given...

May 12, 2013

Proposed US Immigration bill may impact Indian IT companies

The upcoming Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill which is yet to be signed into law by the US President has proposed eight killer provisions which may prove to be detrimental to...

May 12, 2013

Women's self-help groups to get cheaper loans (at 7%) under NRLM

The Indian Government has approved the proposal of providing loans to Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at a lower interest rate of 7% as compared to present rate ranging...

May 12, 2013

Wal-Mart replaced Exxon Mobil in US largest 500 companies as Revenue maker

In the annual list of US largest 500 companies, Wal-Mart – a largest retailer claimed 1st rank by earning revenues of 469.2 billion$ at a growth rate of...

May 10, 2013

Uttar Pradesh accounts for the Highest mobile subscribers in India

As per Telecom regulator data, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) – Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have been accounted for the highest mobile penetration market in India. Out of...

May 10, 2013

Government mulls to ban trade of peacock feathers

The government is considering banning the trade of peacock feathers to protect the national bird. The population of peacock is said to be declining because of its poaching...

May 9, 2013

President launches ‘Bichitra’: An online collection of Tagore’s work

President Pranab Mukherjee launched ‘Bichitra’, an online collection of Rabindranath Tagore’s works. He praised the initiative saying the website would inculcate the essence of humanity and eternal values...

May 9, 2013

Chinese ships enter disputed waters off Senkaku islands

Chinese ships have once again entered into the waters of disputed Tokyo-controlled Senkaku islands. The maritime surveillance ships entered the 12-nautical-mile zone (territorial zone) off the Senkaku islands,...

May 9, 2013

Vice-President inaugurates iCED in Jaipur

Vice-President of India Hamid Ansari inaugurated the International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED) in Kant Kalwar on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajastahan. About iCED It...

May 9, 2013

India and China withdraw troops from Daulat Beg Oldi sector

India and China ended their stand-off in the Daulat Beg Oldi sector in eastern Ladakh after a series of flag meetings and diplomatic talks with both countries ordering...

May 9, 2013

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