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Mumbai: As many as 43 winners in the just concluded Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections are facing criminal cases, says a report. This implies that nearly 19 per cent of the newly elected corporators have criminal charges…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the defence scientists for the successful testing of interceptor missile and said it is a proud moment for the entire country. "Hearty congratulations to our defence scientists for the…
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Mumbai: The benchmark BSE Sensex surged over 148 points to regain the 29,000-mark in early trade today as investors and domestic institutions widened bets, tracking rally in global markets. The 30-share index spurted 148.46 points, or 0.51…
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Cross LoC trade has been in news for good or bad reasons in Jammu and Kashmir as the recent seizure of weapons from a truck intercepted at the entry point in Uri proves. This is nothing new, arms running by the cross-border truckers must be…
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Can it be possible to hold municipal committees responsible for deaths due to potholes on the roads? Not maybe. In fact, the Draft Road Transport Safety Bill, which the ministry prepared after death of former Minister Gopinath Munde, had…
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 Gwynne Dyer For the first time in six years, there is famine in the world: A real, United Nations-declared famine, with more than 30 per cent of the affected population suffering acute malnutrition and more than a 1,000 people dying of…
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PRIYADARSHI DUTTA  The 15th edition of PravasiBharatiya Divas convention will be heldin Bengaluru, Karnataka from January 7 to 9, 2017. The first annual convention was held between January 9 and 11, 2003. January 9 was adopted as the…
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  Dr. Dipankar Sinha India’s service sector has been a major driving force in the growth of the economy. In 2015, India’s trade in services was valued at $277 billion, with $155 billion worth of export and $122 billion worth of imports.…
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Dear Editor, This refers to your report ‘India needs more scientists to harness technology: PM’ (ST- Feb 27). India has to put much more human efforts in science research. Progress could be achieved only through effective…
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Dear Editor, High levels of air pollution in Indian cities continue to be a cause of concern for the health of its citizens. A sharp rise in the number of vehicles on the roads has made the picture very grim. Remedial measures are required…
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