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China observes first Constitution Day
chinaBeijing: China today celebrated its first Constitutional Day to highlight the importance of the rule of law amid a nationwide clamour for independent judiciary, free from the influence of the ruling Communist Party of China, which…
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USD 650 bln spent on climate projects globally in 2011-12
A whopping USD 650 billion was spent on climate change projects aimed at adaptation and emissions reduction across the globe in 2011-12, according to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.The UN Framework Convention on Climate…
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Films by women directors the highlight at IFFK 2014
Thiruvananthapuram: Reflecting on the increasing presence of women in world cinema, the 19th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will showcase works of over 20 women directors from across the globe.The week-long…
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Fadnavis ministry expansion tomorrow
Mumbai: The 34-day-old Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry in Maharashtra will be expanded tomorrow, amid indications of a "patch up" with former ally Shiv Sena.The ceremony will be held at Vidhan Bhawan premises at 4 PM, an official said.…
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FM for more global cooperation to check tax evasion, smuggling
New Delhi: Calling upon revenue intelligence agencies to enhance cooperation with their global counterparts to check tax evasion and smuggling, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said free trade should also mean fair trade.Although the…
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10 thalassemic children in Pak get HIV due to transfusion
Islamabad: At least 10 Pakistani children suffering from thalassemia have tested positive for the HIV virus after allegedly receiving a transfusion of infected blood.The news about the children aged between 5 and 16 getting the deadly…
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CRPF orders inquiry into blood-stained uniforms found in dump
New Delhi: The CRPF today said it has ordered an inquiry into the shocking recovery of uniforms, suspected to be that of troopers martyred in a recent Naxal ambush in Chhattisgarh, in a garbage dump near a hospital in state capital Raipur.…
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Polls: Japan ruling party landslide in coming vote
Tokyo: Japan's ruling party may be headed toward an even larger-than-anticipated victory in upcoming national elections, according to major media polls published today.The Liberal Democratic Party could take more than 300 of the 475 seats…
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Oil from Bombay High cause for tar balls on Gujarat coast: NIO
Panaji: Scientists at Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) have found that the source of tar balls deposited along the Gujarat coast are from Bombay High oil fields or nearby rigs.Tar ball is the remnant of oil spills formed…
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Enrique Iglesias leads 2015 Premios Lo Nuestro nominations
London: Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias is hoping for another big awards haul after landing 10 nominations for the 2015 Premio Lo Nuestro.The 'Hero' hitmaker, who recently won three Latin Grammys, is up for the top honour of Premio Lo…
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