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GSI to induct Rs 600 crore Samudra Ratnakar for sea research

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) will induct Rs. 600-crore state-of-the-art research vessel Samudra Ratnakar built by Korean manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries for survey and exploration of the...

October 8, 2013

Airtel is among Africa's top ten most admired global brands

Indian telecom company Airtel has found a place in the list of top ten global brands admired most in Africa. As per a survey conducted by the African Business Awards, Airtel bagged...

October 4, 2013

North, South Korea to reopen Kaesong joint industrial park

Following long negotiation, North and South Korea decided to reopen their Kaesong joint industrial park next week. The industrial complex has been shut for the last five months...

September 12, 2013

No proposal to increase FDI ceiling in banks

The government has clarified that there is no proposal to raise foreign investment limit in the banking sector. What is the current status of foreign investment in banking...

August 24, 2013

U.N. Chief asks nations to contain declining Official Development Assistance (ODA)

Ban Ki-moon, the U.N. Secretary-General, has expressed concerns over the continuous decline in Official Development Assistance (ODA) and has asked the nations to reverse the fall. In a progress report...

August 20, 2013

"Incheon": The World Book Capital for 2015

International committee of experts representing the book industry and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named the city of Incheon in the Republic of Korea...

July 25, 2013

UNESCO allows 19 new additions to World Heritage List

The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has recognized 19 sites to be added into the World Heritage List.  The new additions have brought the grand total of World Heritage...

June 26, 2013

India enters Arctic Council with Observer status

India has got observer status in the Arctic Council along with that of five other nations — China, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. India has welcomed this...

May 18, 2013

S. Korea rebuilds Namdaemun: National Treasure Number One

South Korea has unveiled its cultural gem ‘Namdaemun’ gate after completing works of its restoration. Namdaemun which is also known as country’s National Treasure Number One, was destroyed...

May 2, 2013

North Korea ends war armistice

North Korea has confirmed the end of the 60-year-old armistice signed after the end of the Korean War, and warned of “merciless” military retaliation against its enemies. The...

March 17, 2013

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