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Scientists discover details about dinosaur-era birds' feather
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov.14 (ANI): If you are curious about the birds of dinosaur-era then there is good news as the scientists have recently discovered a new bohaiornithid bird specimen from the Early Cretaceous Period of China with remarkably preserved feathers.
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Demonetization will be beneficial in long term: LS Speaker
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 9 (ANI): Lauding the Centre's move of demonetizing 500 and 1000 rupee notes in a crackdown against corruption and black money, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday said that it would cause inconvenience for short period but will prove to be beneficial i
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Remove anomalies before imposing GST across sectors, says ASSOCHAM-KPMG pa
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 2 (ANI): Sharp anomalies in the taxation rates and structure across different industries such as telecom, tobacco, textiles, food processing and tourism, should be addressed to as the country moves in a transition period for implementing the Goods and Services Tax, the
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JK: BSF successfully foils three infiltration bids by terrorists along IB
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Jammu [India], Oct. 31 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully foiled three recent infiltration bids by terrorist groups from Pakistan, during the period of 36 hours on 29th and 30th October in Hiranagar Sector, Kathua on the International Boundary of Jammu.
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Australian couple imprisoned for raping, torturing daughter for 14 years
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct. 28 (ANI): A father who raped, mutilated and tortured his young daughter over a 14-year period has been sentenced by a Sydney court to at least 36 years in jail, while the mother has been sentenced to a minimum of 11 years for her role in the couple's physical and psych
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Volvo records third quarter profit
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi[India], Oct. 27(ANI): Volvo Car Group, the premium car maker, has reported third quarter operating profit of SEK2,067m compared to SEK1,276m in the same period last year and a year-on-year increase in revenue to SEK41,1bn from SEK36.1bn previously. The operating margin raised from
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BCCI agrees to use DRS during India vs England Test series
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 21 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has agreed the use the Decision Review System on a trial basis in the forthcoming Test series between India and England starting from the 9th of November, so as to evaluate the improvements made to the system,
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EU doubles development aid to Sri Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], Oct.19 (ANI): The development assistance to Sri Lanka has nearly been doubled by the European Union to €210 million (approximately Rs. 34 billion) up to 2020 compared to the previous period (2007-2013).
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Shopping malls facing e-commerce challenge: ASSOCHAM
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct.18 (ANI): Faced with heavy discounts from e-commerce, shopping mall owners in major cities are shaping back, going aggressive in the run up to Diwali offering freebies and easy finance options, hoping to win back the footfalls and increase their business by at least 45
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Pak's SC adjourns 'blasphemy convict' Asia Bibi's fina
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Oct. 13 (ANI): Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of blasphemy convict Asia Bibi's appeal against her execution for an indefinite period.
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Direct tax collections till Sept. grew 8.95 pct to Rs 3.27 lakh cr: Financ
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 13 (ANI): Direct tax collections during the six months ended September show that net collections are at Rs.3.27 lakh crore which is 8.95 percent more than the net collections for the corresponding period last year.
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Teary Deepika Padukone thanks mother for support through depression
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 10 (ANI): Deepika Padukone, who had earlier opened up about her battle through depression, broke down in tears on Monday while launching a national public awareness campaign about mental health called 'Dobara Poocho', where she also thanked her mother for he
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