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Jallikattu agitation: NHRC issues notices to TN Govt., Police Commissioner
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 24 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took suo motu cognizance of media reports that after the passage of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the State Assembly, police, without any prior caution, resort
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ICC confirms final squads for Women's WC Qualifier 2017
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], Jan.24 (ANI): The squads of the 10 sides participating in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo from February 7 to February 21 have been confirmed.
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SAD unveils path breaking manifesto, commits to make agriculture sustainab
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 24 (ANI-NewsVoir): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today unveiled its election manifesto for the 2017 assembly elections by coming up with a slew of initiatives which will make agriculture a sustainable profession, revolutionize rural infrastructure, create 20 lakh jobs
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IIMs declared as 'Institutions of National Importance'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 24 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bill, 2017 under which the reputed string of Universities would be declared as Institutions of National Importance.
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Afghanistan: UN-backed $550 million aid plan aims to reach 5.7 million peo
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [United States], Jan. 24 (ANI): A newly-launched United Nations-backed humanitarian response plan for Afghanistan is seeking $550 million in 2017 to support the most vulnerable and marginalized population of the conflict-torn country.
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itel launches 4G VoLTE-enabled Smart phone it1518 at INR 7550
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 23 (ANI): itel, the mobile brand from Transsion Holdings Conglomerate, marked the beginning of 2017 with the launch of it1518 smartphone under Selfie Pro series at INR 7550.
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Tackling unemployment, poverty tops Congress' Goa poll manifesto
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Panjim, Goa [India], Jan 23 (ANI): Amid the hustle and bustle of assembly polls in five states, the Indian National Congress released their manifesto for the 2017 state assembly elections in Goa in Panjim on Monday.
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GST, Skill India, Housing for All, Khadi and Green India - Clean India wil
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 23 (ANI): Goods and Services Tax (GST), India's single biggest tax reform initiative undertaken since independence, will be part of the 23 tableaux to be showcased on this year Republic Day Parade on Rajpath. Apart from this "Transforming India through Skill
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Lokmanya Tilak, strongest voice of 'Swaraj' will be part of 2017
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 23 (ANI): Many people might not be aware that Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak, India's famous freedom activist and a social reformer, was also a mathematician, news reporter, editor, writer and orator. Thus, Maharashtra has prepared very special Tableau on Lokmanya B
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Chinese cultural troupe woo Delhiites to celebrate 'Chinese New Year,
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 22 (ANI): Chinese Cultural Show, Programmed by Xinjiang Art Theater Song and Dance Troupe, China took place early this week, on January 18, 2017 at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.
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Jallikattu row: TN Guv promulgates ordinance titled 'The Prevention o
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan. 22 (ANI): In the wake of protest against ban on Jallikattu and considering the sentiments of Tamil people, it has been decided to promulgate an ordinance titled "The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Ordinance, 2017" to amend
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India participates in JITSIC meeting on 'Panama Papers'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 21 (ANI): India participated in the Joint International Taskforce on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) meeting held in Paris on January 16 and 17, 2017 where 30 revenue authorities shared their findings on investigations arising from the Panama Papers inc
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