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Pak Army chief calls on Chinese military leadership in Beijing
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Oct 8 (ANI): Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa called on the top military commanders of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) here on Tuesday and discussed regional security environment, including the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan military's Inter-Services
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Himachal CM takes part in Dussehra celebration at Jakhu temple ground
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Ahead of Dusshera, it rained here but quick action by an active local team prevented the effigies of Ravana and others from getting drenched, enabling chief minister Jai Ram Thakur to participate in the festival celebrations organised at the
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China hopes India will provide more fair, friendly and convenient business
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): As the future of Chinese tech giant Huawei's 5G roll-out in India hangs in balance, Chinese envoy to India, Sun Weidong said "China encourages Chinese companies to invest in India and hopes that India will provide a more fair, friendly and convenient business
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Much needs to be done to deal with stubble burning, says Javadekar
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi[India], Oct 7 (ANI): Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that much needs to be done to address the issue of stubble burning that impacts Delhi's air quality in the winter months and noted that the central government has provided Rs 1150
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Use only green firecrackers during Diwali: Javadekar
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 7 (ANI): Environment and Forests Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday urged people to use only green firecrackers during Diwali and noted that the government has taken a "historic initiative" for their production to reduce pollution.
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BS6-compliant vehicles in Delhi from April 2020, says Javadekar
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 7 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that BS6-compliant vehicles will be coming to Delhi from April 2020.
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Study reveals lasting impact of declining winter
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Oct 6 (ANI): Decline in winters or frost days could have lasting impacts on ecosystems, water supplies, the economy, tourism, and human health, says a study.
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Reduction in repo rate to benefit people, industry: Javadekar
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 5 (ANI): Hailing the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) decision to cut repo rate, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said on Saturday that the government has asked banks to transmit accruing benefits to loan borrowers.
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Modi's call on protecting environment just crowd-pleaser: Congress on Aare
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 5 (ANI): Hitting out at the government over Aarey forest row, Congress on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives on environment protection were a "crowd pleaser" for the global audience.
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Javadekar backs cutting trees at Aarey, says development and environment p
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 5 (ANI): Amid ongoing public protests against the cutting of trees at Aarey colony in Mumbai, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday backed the proposed metro shed in Aarey forest area and said that development and environment protection
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Chandigarh-based youth organisation plans to recycle used 'diyas' to keep
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Oct 3 (ANI): While the government is putting in place the efforts, initiatives and policies to keep the environment clean, citizens are also contributing to saving the planet.
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Modi renews call to shun single-use plastic by 2022
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Oct 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said plastic is a major threat to sanitation and conservation of animal and environment and renew his call for stopping the use of single-use plastic by 2022.
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