Saturday, 14 April 2012

Dubai International Peace Convention gets underway

Dubai International Peace Convention gets underway

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Dubai International Peace Convention gets underway

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 06:04 PM PDT


The 2nd edition of Dubai International Peace Convention got afoot in Dubai. Leading Islamic scholars and thinkers from all over the world are taking part in the event. Indian Islamic

North Korea admits rocket launch malfunction

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 05:56 PM PDT


North Korea has accepted that the launch of its long range rocket was futile and a satellite planned to send into the space has not entered into the orbit. North

ECOWAS condemns attempted coup in Guinea Bissau

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 05:45 PM PDT


The ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) condemned what it described as an attempted coup in Guinea-Bissau. Soldiers have taken control of much of the capital of the Guinea-Bissau.

Nepal ushers in the New Year

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 05:26 PM PDT


In Nepal, the New year 2069 is being celebrated with the beginning of the Nepali month of Baisakh.  New Year: It is known as "Navavarsha" in Nepal. Nepal has its

‘Kanya Vidya Dhan’ scheme to be revived in Uttar Pradesh

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 05:19 PM PDT


The CM of UP Akhilesh Yadav declared that the State Government would revive "Kanya Vidya Dhan" scheme to promote education among women. What is Kanya Vidya Dhan Scheme? Kanya Vidya

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack expresses fears about future of international cricket

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 05:07 PM PDT


'Wisden Cricketers' Almanack' (Wisden) expressed severe fears in its latest edition about the future of international cricket. It also criticised India for the slow death of Test matches. In its

Cabinet approves proposal to set up a SPV - Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 04:50 PM PDT


The cabinet approved a proposal to set up a SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) namely 'Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)'. What is GSTN? Goods and Services Tax Network is an

Industrial production growth dips 4.1 % in Feb 2012 against 6.7 % in Feb 2011

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 04:28 PM PDT


Industrial production growth slowed to 4.1% in February 2012 mainly due to poor performance of manufacturing sector and consumer goods segment. Growth in factory output, as measured by the Index

India finalizes new liberal Visa regime for Pakistan

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 04:06 PM PDT


While inaugurating the first Integrated Check Post (ICP) with Pakistan at Attari border, the Union Home Minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram revealed that India has settled a fresh liberal Visa regime

Earthquake hits Indonesia, Why No Tsunami?

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 03:57 PM PDT


A massive earthquake of 8.9 magnitude struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island on April 11, 2012. The focus of the quake was 29 km from the surface. Why tremors were experienced

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