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India-Canada hold Strategic Dialogue

October 16, 2014

The second India-Canada Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi on October 14. The dialogue was co-chaired by Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird.  Baird who is on a five day visit, also ..

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National Judicial Appointments Commission

October 2, 2014

The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was established by the Union government of India by amending the constitution of India through the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014. The amendment act was passed by both the houses of Parliament with two-thirds ..

Modi terms US visit a great success

October 2, 2014

PM Narendra Modi has termed his US visit a great success and a landmark in Indo-US relations. Modi was overwhelmed by the warmth and love he received at US. During his 5-day stay on US soils he had a very ..

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India’s golden girl Mary Kom gets another gold

October 1, 2014

Boxer Mary Kom has won her first major goal of the ongoing Asian games at Incheon. She has become the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold at Asian games. The five-time world champion Mary had raced her way ..

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Madison Square Modi-fied

September 29, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once again at his personal best when he addressed a huge crowd gathered of about 20000 people at Madison Square at US. The PM arrived at the complex only to be greeted with a lot ..

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Key Points: PM Modi's address to UN General Assembly

September 29, 2014

PM Modi’s first speech before the UNGA has been commended by his supporters and critics alike. He touched upon various topics concerning India and the world in his address, which was delivered in Hindi. The speech which lasted a little ..

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Swachh Bharat Abhiyan approved by Cabinet

September 29, 2014

The Union Cabinet has granted its approval for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) which will be officially launched on October 2, 2014. The main goal of the programme is a clean India with all gram panchayats being open defecation free ..

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Justice H.L.Dattu sworn in as 42nd Chief Justice of India

September 29, 2014

Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu was sworn in as the CJI (Chief Justice of India) by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee. He succeeds Justice R.M.Lodha, who was also appointed this year in April. Justice Dattu began his career in 1975 ..

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PM Modi’s UN Speech

September 28, 2014

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is known for his speech truly enthralled the world. The PM opened his speech with a tribute to the ancient civilisations of India from which basic philosophy of India of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or world ..

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Justice Dattu sworn-in as the new CJI

September 28, 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee has administered the oath of office on Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu as the Chief Justice of India. 63-year-old Justice Dattu took oath at a brief ceremony held at the chandeliered Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Prominent ..

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