US, Mexico, Canada reaffirm commitment to security
April 3rd, 2012 - 12:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 3 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama, Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Monday concluded a summit that highlighted their commitment to greater cooperation ... Read more...
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Farming, business top US global agenda for women: Envoy
July 22nd, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The US is helping women in developing countries like India to become self-reliant in agriculture and small businesses by promoting education, health and providing easy ... Read more...
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Global women’s summit held in Istanbul
May 8th, 2011 - 7:59 am ICT by IANS
Istanbul, May 8 (IANS) A global summit for women was held in Istanbul for providing a platform to women to share "what works" in accelerating their economic advancement in society.The ... Read more...
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DMK offers free rice, grinders to poor, laptops to students
March 20th, 2011 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) From free grinders to 35 kg free rice every month for 1.6 million poor families, free bus passes for senior citizens to free laptops for Dalit ... Read more...
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Bangladesh launches business chamber just for women
March 11th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 11 (IANS) Bangladesh has set up a chamber of commerce and industry exclusively for women entrepreneurs.Commerce Minister Faruk Khan told the inaugural ceremony of the Dhaka Women Chamber ... Read more...
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Why smart men date less intelligent women
March 7th, 2011 - 11:16 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): Women usually want their perfect man to be smart and brainy, but the same can't be said in the opposite case - in fact, smart men seem to ... Read more...
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CCS fails to take decision on Kashmir situation, calls for all party meet
September 13th, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep.13 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) today could not take any decision on Kashmir situation or withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from some parts ... Read more...
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Cabinet panel meets as violence escalates in Kashmir
September 13th, 2010 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) began here Monday evening to discuss the situation in the Kashmir Valley as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh briefs Army Commanders on Kashmir unrest
September 13th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Ahead of the crucial Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on Monday to discuss the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the ... Read more...
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Ahead of key meet, PM offers talks to Kashmiri groups (Lead)
September 13th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Hours before he chairs a crucial Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on the situation in Kashmir, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday renewed his offer of ... Read more...
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Grievances of Kashmiri youth to be addressed: PM
September 13th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said his government was ready to talk to every person or group in Jammu and Kashmir if they abjured violence and ... Read more...
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India, Cambodia sign MoU in Water Sector
June 9th, 2010 - 11:19 pm ICT by ANI
Phnom Penh (Cambodia), June 9 (ANI): India and Cambodia on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Water Sector.The MoU will pave way for preparation of technically sound and economically sustainable ... Read more...
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First Lady Michelle Obama to make first solo official trip to Mexico
March 12th, 2010 - 10:35 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- First Lady Michelle Obama will make her first solo official trip as First Lady next month, the White House announced on Friday.Michelle Obama will visit Mexico City ... Read more...
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Rs.1,300 crore spent on ‘quality’ education of SC students
February 25th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The government is committed to the welfare of the marginalized sections of society through public-private partnerships for economic and social development, says the Economic Survey for ... Read more...
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Manipur hosts fair promoting rural handicrafts and handlooms
December 10th, 2009 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, Dec 10(ANI): A ten-day fair was recently held in Manipur which was aimed at promoting rural handicrafts and handlooms of the state in domestic as well as international market. 'Saras Fair- ... Read more...
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Kazakhstan using new legal system to sustain its socio-economic advancement (Part II)
September 18th, 2009 - 8:57 pm ICT by ANI
(Cont.) Perfection of the mechanisms of legal regulation is, to a great extent, connected with wide use of information technology in the law making and law enforcement process.The Government of Kazakhstan is ... Read more...
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Kazakhstan using new legal system to sustain its socio-economic advancement (Part I)
September 18th, 2009 - 8:55 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep.17 (ANI): Almost two decades after acquiring independence with the break-up of the erstwhile Soviet Union, Kazakhstan appears keen to maximize the benefits from globalisation and to meet the emerging ... Read more...
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Growth of Chinese Navy not surprising: US Admiral
April 20th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): The growth of the Chinese Navy is in line with its economy and "it's no surprise to see it develop the way that it has," a top ... Read more...
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Older adults in China leading a lonely life
January 22nd, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): Amid rapid economic and social change, many of Chinas 140 million elderly are leading a lonely life, according to a new study.According to the study led by ... Read more...
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Mani Shankar Aiyar reviews development work in Manipur villages
December 16th, 2008 - 9:10 pm ICT by ANI
By L.C.K Singh
Imphal, Dec.16 (ANI): Several people in Manipur despite living in a challenging environment marred by militancy are steadily exploring possibilities for economic advancement.
Union Minister of Development of North East ... Read more...
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Worldwide PC population surpasses 1bln mark
June 24th, 2008 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 24 (ANI): A research firm has revealed that the number of personal computers being used across the world has passed the one billion mark.Gartner Inc. says that markets ... Read more...
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Capacity building key to conflict management: Moily panel
March 18th, 2008 - 12:53 am ICT by admin
(Lead)New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) In order to tackle Maoist and extremist violence, the government should hold talks with extremist outfits as well as boost economic development in backward regions, a government ... Read more...
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Women play important role in nation-building: Study
February 28th, 2008 - 4:39 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Contrary to the opinions of policymakers, womens participation in nation-building plays an important role in achieving an equitable, peaceful and more prosperous society, says a new study.Most of ... Read more...
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Punjab farmers seek loan waiver, PM assures due help
February 25th, 2008 - 6:48 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday hinted at a relief package for small and marginal farmers from Punjab in the union budget for 2008-09 to be presented in ... Read more...
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Low carbon economy key to sustain competitiveness: Dr Pachauri
February 18th, 2008 - 2:59 pm ICT by admin
Chennai, Feb.18 (ANI): Indian industry should shift its focus towards low carbon economy to sustain its competitiveness said Dr R K Pachauri, Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Director General, The ... Read more...
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