CPI-M opposes amendment of MNREGA
July 18th, 2012 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The CPI-M Wednesday opposed the reported attempt to amend the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act that it said will hit hard millions of ... Read more...
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Pakistan issues guidelines on exporting conventional arms
July 3rd, 2012 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 3 (IANS) Pakistan has promulgated guidelines on the export of conventional arms and ammunition, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.The initiative reflects the abiding commitment of Pakistan to ... Read more...
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Chinese daily stresses political discipline
April 10th, 2012 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 10 (IANS) A commentary published Tuesday in the official newspaper of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has stressed strict political discipline and the party's absolute leadership over the ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Don’t support foreign interference, Syria urges BRICS
March 29th, 2012 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Syria has urged the BRICS leaders to oppose any foreign interference in its internal affairs.Wishing success to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and ... Read more...
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Bengal institutes Krishi Ratna award for best farmers
March 23rd, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) The West Bengal government has instituted the Krishi Ratna award for the best farmer in a block, Finance Minister Amit Mitra announced in his budget ... Read more...
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EC to act on Khurshid after hearing from PM (Lead)
February 14th, 2012 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Even as Law Minister Salman Khurshid "bowed" to the "wisdom" of the Election Commission and regretted his remarks on sub-quota for backward sections of ... Read more...
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US, Russia to conduct joint inspection in Antarctica
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:07 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) The US and Russia will jointly inspect foreign stations, installations and equipment in Antarctica Jan 23-28, the US state department has said.The US-Russian team will review ... Read more...
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Well-informed people eat better
January 17th, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 17 (IANS) People who keep themselves better informed with the help of the print and electronic media and the internet tend to stick to the healthiest eating pattern ... Read more...
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Chinese, Bangladeshi legislators hold talks
October 13th, 2011 - 12:37 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 12 (IANS) Top Chinese and Bangladeshi legislators met Wednesday and vowed to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries."China and Bangladesh are friendly neighbours. It is a ... Read more...
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Neyveli Lignite blames BHEL for production hitch
May 28th, 2011 - 12:27 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Integrated mining-cum-power generation company Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) is facing production problem because of the hitch in the boiler provided by power equipment major Bharat Heavy ... Read more...
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World’s smallest insulin injection needle launched
May 25th, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The world's smallest pen needle insulin injection for diabetics promising relief from pain was launched here Wednesday, said a statement from its manufacturer Becton, Dickinson ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Defence ministry launches land audit to curb scams
May 5th, 2011 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Stung by scams involving its land, the defence ministry has launched a series of measures, including the audit of its real estate, using modern techniques. ... Read more...
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Following cancer prevention guidelines lower risk of death from all-causes
April 16th, 2011 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): A study of more than 100,000 men and women over 14 years has found non-smokers who followed cancer prevention guidelines had a lower risk of death from cancer, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Global economy recovering steadily but risks remain: G20
April 16th, 2011 - 11:23 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The global economic growth is increasing but there are still certain risks of a decline, the G20 finance ministers and central bankers have said in ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Polypill ‘a viable treatment option for patients at high risk of CVD’
March 22nd, 2011 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Window sills lined with prescription bottles - a pill for cholesterol, another for blood pressure, and an aspirin to keep blood thin and flowing - the list can ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Now, Muslim Brotherhood calls for Mubarak’s exit for Egypt’s interim govt
February 4th, 2011 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Cairo, Feb 4(ANI): The Muslim Brotherhood, the largest opposition group in Egypt, has issued a statement asking President Hosni Mubarak to step aside and pave way for a transitional government."We demand that ... Read more...
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Diabetes affects both patient and spouse’s well being
January 28th, 2011 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): A new study has found that older patients with diabetes who are not dealing well with the disease are likely to have symptoms of depression, and their spouses ... Read more...
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PM asks parties not to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir
January 22nd, 2011 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) With the BJP's youth wing planning to hoist the national flag in Srinagar on Republic Day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday asked all political parties to ... Read more...
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Building a trade wall to offset India-China differences (News Analysis)
December 18th, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Despite largely negative media perceptions of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's just-concluded visit, the Indian government considers the talks a "success" where India got China ... Read more...
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India, China reiterate desire to resolve boundary question through talks
December 16th, 2010 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): India and China on Thursday reiterated their firm commitment to resolve outstanding differences, including the boundary question at an early date through peaceful negotiations.In a joint ... Read more...
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Botswana president wants a ‘tall and slim’ wife
November 20th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): Botswana's president has turned to his aides to help him find a 'tall and slim' wife in a country of 'traditionally built' ladies.Ian Khama, 57, is still ... Read more...
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With eye on NSG, India stresses commitment to non-proliferation
November 2nd, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) With an eye on joining elite nuclear clubs like the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), India Tuesday underlined its strong commitment to non-proliferation, an issue that will ... Read more...
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Type 2 diabetes, insulin use linked to colorectal cancer in men
October 19th, 2010 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): A new study has revealed that type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) among men.Hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, which are especially pronounced during the early stages ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Don’t vilify judges: Pakistan Supreme Court
October 3rd, 2010 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 3 (IANS) In a rare statement, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has warned against "unwarranted and uncalled for comments" on the court's judgments, but welcomes fair comments in "temperate language" ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Jinnah’s 62nd death anniversary observed in Pakistan
September 11th, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Pakistan Saturday observed the 62nd death anniversary of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the country's first governor-general.
President Asif Ali Zardari, in a message to the nation, said the best way ... Read more...
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Regular statin use ‘cuts rheumatoid arthritis risk’
September 8th, 2010 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 8 (ANI): A new study has revealed that taking statins reduces the risk of developing the chronic inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis.The researchers studied 1.8-million members of Maccabi Healthcare Services (a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Priyanka Chopra Is Quite The Hitler On Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi x 3
August 25th, 2010 - 12:36 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):She's hardly the dost-host in Rio de Janeiro where the stunts for Khatron Ke Khiladi (Fear Factor) are being shot.According to news filtering out of the beaches ... Read more...
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Priyanka Chopra - quite a whip-wielding dictator in Brazil
August 24th, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K Jha
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra is hardly a friendly host in Rio de Janeiro where the stunts for Colors' adventure reality show "Fear Factor - ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
1 in 4 stroke patients discontinue prescription drugs within 3 months
August 10th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 10 (ANI): A quarter of stroke patients discontinue one or more of their prescribed secondary stroke prevention medications within three months of hospitalisation for an acute stroke, finds a study.Dr. ... Read more...
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Home-based diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea viable: Study
August 3rd, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 3 (ANI): Diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) at home may after all be a viable option for patients who do not have access to a sleep laboratory for ... Read more...
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Arthritis patients should stick to exercise to improve physical function
July 28th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 28 (ANI): Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip should stick to physically active lifestyle to improve their physical function and reduce pain, suggests a new study.Maintenance of ... Read more...
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Development, security in South Asia should not be a zero sum game: Nirupama Rao
June 14th, 2010 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has proposed that development and security in South Asia should not be a zero sum game."India neither sees Afghanistan as a battleground ... Read more...
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World Bank approves two projects in India
June 3rd, 2010 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The World Bank Thursday approved two projects on microfinance and reforming government statistics sector in India worth $407 million.
A statement from the bank's Washington headquarters said a ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi Police alert people on summer fire accidents
May 26th, 2010 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 26 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Police have urged people to remain alert and follow the safety rules to avoid fire accidents as the soaring summer heat increases the risk ... Read more...
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Frequent booze tied to faster HIV disease progression
May 14th, 2010 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 14 (ANI): HIV disease progresses faster in infected individuals who down two or more alcoholic drinks a day, claims a new study.The study has been published in AIDS Research and ... Read more...
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