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Agni-5 successfully test fired April 19, 2012 09:35

India has successfully test fired its Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile off the Odisha Coast this morning.  Amidst a gathering of talent and intellect comprising scientists and other engineers who took part in the development of the…

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Baby with 6 legs April 18, 2012 18:46

A baby with six legs was born in Sindh province of Pakistan on April 12. The incident, however, came to light recently when the doctor briefed the media that the separation of limbs was a…

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CBI conducts raids in connection with Tatra case April 18, 2012 15:32

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that is probing the alleged irregularities that took place in Tatra deal has conducted searches in Delhi and Noida in connection with the case. According to the sources, the…

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UK to allow post-study work permits to Indian students April 18, 2012 15:03

Sharma said. "What they have shared with me is that they (students) should get appropriate jobs which are commensurate with their qualifications or degrees. Now that is something which could be discussed," he added. Commerce…

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Illiteracy costs India over $ 5,300 crore a year April 18, 2012 12:46

Literates constituted 74 per cent of the total population in India aged seven and above, and illiterates form 26 per cent, as per the provisional data of the 2011 census. World Literacy Foundation pointed out…

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Capitalist growth is the best way to create jobs: New WB Chief April 18, 2012 12:39

Jim Yong Kim has said that capitalist "market-based growth is a priority for every single country". Dr Kim said that was the best way to create jobs and lift people out of poverty.  He explained…

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Centre keen on universal health care: Azad April 18, 2012 11:33

Health issues and rapidly spreading diseases including HINI are becoming pain in the neck of the UPA. That’s probably one of the reasons for the Centre for coming out with statement—giving equal medical care to…

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Mysterious missing Mexican, Murdered April 18, 2012 09:51

A 36-year old Mexican woman was missing from April 09, when her boyfriend put her in a bus bound to Thrissur. Later she was found murdered….. The Madurai Police in Tamil Nadu found a suitcase…

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India test fires Agni 5 April 18, 2012 09:38

India is going to test fire the 5000 kilometre range Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Agni 5 in Wheeler island off the Orissa coast. Briefing about the missile, DRDO chief V K Sarawat has said that…

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Loans to cost cheaper, RBI makes first cut in 3 yrs April 17, 2012 16:42

In a welcome move the RBI, the governing authority in the country made the first cut in policy rate. And this cut was the first one in three years. The Reserve Bank of India announced…

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Himachal CM demands apology from Army April 16, 2012 18:47

The Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal came down heavily on the Indian Army and warned that he would fileda defamation suit against the defence for leveling allegations him stating that the Himachal Pradesh…

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Father sets son ablaze April 16, 2012 18:36

The incident of a son set ablaze by his father has sent shock waves among the people in Tirunelveli of Tamil Nadu. The physically challenged 58-year-old Veeraputhirapandian splashed kerosene on 24-year-old mentally challenged son after…

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