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In a first, Pope Francis calls China's Uyghurs 'persecuted'
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Vatican City [Vatican], November 25 (ANI): Pope Francis has for the first time called Chinese Muslim Uyghurs a "persecuted" people, breaking his silence over Beijing's atrocities on its minorities.
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Ministers, mayors in South Germany extends Diwali wishes through video mes
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): In a first of its kind, high ranking ministers and mayors of cities in South Germany partnered with the Consulate General of India in Munich for first virtual Diwali celebrations.
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US Presidential elections being held during one of worst COVID-19 phases
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 4 (ANI): In a first, scores of mask-clad voters flock to the polling stations as the US Presidential elections commenced on Tuesday amid the rapidly escalating COVID-19 pandemic, which might just be the most significant challenges to be faced by the winner of the pr
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In a first, Dr Dangs Lab begins bacteriophage susceptibility testing to co
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): In an initiative that will enable thousands of Indians suffering from unresolved and antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections to get bacteriophage susceptibility testing done locally, Dr Dangs Lab, a Delhi-based diagnostic laboratory, has begun diagno
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully touches asteroid
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington (US), October 21 (ANI): NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft unfurled its robotic arm on Tuesday, and in a first for the agency, briefly touched an asteroid to collect dust and pebbles from the surfac
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HDFC Bank, Apollo Hospitals join hands for quality healthcare
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7 (ANI/BusinessWire India): In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, HDFC Bank and Apollo Hospitals have joined hands to launch The HealthyLifeProgramme, a holistic healthcare solution which makes healthy living accessible and affordable on A
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Experience Australia with the new 8D audio escapes from Tourism Australia
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] October 7 (ANI/NewsVoir): In a first for any tourism organization, Tourism Australia has launched a new series of immersive videos that harness the innovative 8D audio technology and take viewers on a sensory journey of Australia's unique sights, sounds, and t
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In a 'first', Kim Jong-un wishes Trump quick recovery from COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], October 3 (ANI): North Korea leader Kim Jong-un on Friday wished US President Donald Trump quick recovery from COVID-19 after he was admitted to Walter Reed hospital in Washington.
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Why can't we drive?: In a first, car rally held in Kashmir to encourage fe
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 3 (ANI): In a bid to encourage women to drive, a car rally was organised by an NGO in collaboration with Srinagar Traffic Police here to bust myths related to female drivers.
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A win-win situation for Railways and investors: NITI Aayog CEO on private
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): In a first, private entities will source and operate modern technology trains for undertaking passenger business using Indian Railways' infrastructure, Amitabh Kant, NITI Aayog CEO said while speaking on the Public-Private Partnership in passenger train
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Aditya Puri conferred Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney Awards of Ex
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI/BusinessWire India): In a first-of-its kind recognition for an Indian corporate leader, Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney Awards of Excellence 2020.
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In a first, MPs use 'Attendance Register' app to mark attendance in Parlia
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): In a first of its kind initiative, the members of Parliament marked their attendance through an app on Monday, according to the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
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