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President Kovind, PM Modi congratulate Hima Das for scripting history
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have applauded Hima Das, who recently became the first Indian woman to win gold at IAAF World U-20 Athletics Championships.
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NATO summit: Germany is captive to Russia, says Trump
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], July 11 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday took an aim at fellow NATO ally Germany, calling it a "captive" of Russia because of its energy dealings.
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PriceMap Bridges 'Digital Divide' in retail sector, infuses new life into
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 09 (NewsVoir): Brick and Mortar retail is one of the biggest contributors to India's GDP as it comprises nearly 92 percent of total retail trade in the country which is worth $660 billion. However, this sector is under constant threat because consumers are preferring
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Chaiwala became PM because Congress preserved democracy: Kharge
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): A 'chaiwala' like Narendra Modi could become the Prime Minister of India because Congress preserved democracy, said the party's Maharashtra in charge, Mallikarjun Kharge.
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India beat England, Sachin hails Rohit for 'clean hitting'
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 9 (ANI): Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday congratulated opener Rohit Sharma for his well-paced century that became a reason for India's 2-1 series victory over England.
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High-altitude clouds becoming increasingly visible due to climate change
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] July 5 (ANI): The discovery of high altitude cloud formations was made possible in 1885 after the eruption of Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia increased the amount of water vapour in the air. Sightings of the clouds became more known during the 20th century, and scientists
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Meet India's first transgender lawyer, Sathyasri Sharmila
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 01 (ANI): In a step towards the inclusion of the transgender community into mainstream society, Sathyasri Sharmila became India's first transgender lawyer.
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Exiled Maldives former president Nasheed ends presidential bid
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 30 (ANI): Former president of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, who is currently in exile, has abandoned plans to contest the upcoming presidential election because of legal obstacles.
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China to World: Trust Pak's counter-terrorism efforts
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 30 (ANI): China's Foreign Ministry has apparently played down the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force's (FATF's) decision this week to place Pakistan on a "grey list" of countries who pose a risk to the international financial system because they need to do much mor
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Inter-state Athletics C'ship: Javelin thrower Shiv Pal joins 80m club
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 29 (ANI): Javelin thrower Shiv Pal Singh became the latest Indian to enter the 80m plus club, winning a gold medal at the 58th National Inter-State Athletics Championships here on Thursday.
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Colombia, Japan progress as yellow cards knock Senegal out
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Samara [Russia], June 28 (ANI): Colombian central defender Yerry Mina scored the only goal in their final Group H fixture against Senegal as the African side became the first team in history to be eliminated by virtue of the fair play rule.
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Ultimate Table Tennis: Dabang Smashers enter semis
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): Dabang Smashers TTC became the first side to qualify for the semi-finals of the second season of the Ultimate Table Tennis here on Tuesday.
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