Gurugram, Nov 16 (IANS) Aiming to tackle rising incidence of respiratory diseases caused by deteoriating air quality, experts from various arenas such as health research and state pollution boards on Wednesday launched an anti-pollution campaign…
Rewari (Haryana), Nov 16 (IANS) Defending the Centre’s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said in Haryana town of Rewari on Wednesday that the move will bring…
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Wednesday demanded that the central government immediately install Point of Sale (POS) machines at monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India for the…
Chandigarh, Nov 16 (IANS) Punjab’s ruling Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday announced its first list of 69 candidates for the forthcoming state assembly elections early next year. Prominent names in the first list, released by…
Hong Kong, Nov 16 (IANS) A large-scale event commemorating the 150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth was held in Hong Kong on Wednesday with more than 1,000 people participating. The event was jointly held by…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not providing civil defence volunteers to manage the crowds outside bank branches and ATM kiosks as promised by him…
Kochi, Nov 16 (IANS) India is yet to utilise the benefits of space applications to conserve the marine ecology of the country, according to a British marine scientist. “India should use remote sensing data to…
Panaji, Nov 16 (IANS) The Congress in Goa on Wednesday demanded an apology from Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar for what the party spokesperson Jitendra Deshprabhu said was “spineless prostration” before Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Parsekar…
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) The central government will publish country’s first rating report for mines in the first fortnight of December, a top official said on Wednesday. The star rating system for the operating mines…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The NDA government on Wednesday came under severe attack for its demonetisation move with opposition parties accusing it of enforcing the decision without any preparation and causing innumerous hardships to…
By Arul Louis New York, Nov 16 (IANS) An Indian External Affairs Ministry official has thanked a 17-year-old hacker who exposed flaws in Indian diplomatic missions’ web sites that allowed intruders to gain access to…
Colombo, Nov 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Wednesday launched a national action plan to address sexual and gender-based violence. The action plan was officially launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs and the…
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Actress Kajol, who believes in a regular skin care regime, says it took some time for her to believe that she is beautiful. “I believe it is wise to take up…
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has risked his own political career by demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes in an attempt do something unique…
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) The implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement on Wednesday got a major boost with the launch of a $55 million fund by 11 developed countries to help deployment…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for kidney failure, might have to wait for at least 15-30 days before she…
Paris, Nov 16 (IANS) Former French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he will join the 2017 presidential race as an independent candidate. “I’m ready. I’m a candidate for the Presidency of the Republic…
Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Pakistan?s foreign policy chief, Sartaj Aziz, has said he will travel to India early next month for the Heart of Asia Conference, describing it as a “good opportunity to defuse the…
Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Continued outflow of foreign funds, coupled with negative global cues and political bickering on the government’s demonetisation move, subdued the Indian equity markets on Wednesday. The key equity indices closed on…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to media before the winter session at Parliament House in New Delhi, on Nov 16, 2016. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to media…