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Kyoto Protocol on climate change: India approves ratification of UN climate deal

The Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 2012. So far, 65 countries have ratified the Second Commitment Period.

Jan 24, 2017

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Budget 2017: EC asks Centre not to announce schemes, highlight achievements for poll-bound states

The EC order came after a delegation of Opposition parties met CEC Nasim Zaidi demanding that the presentation of the Budget be postponed.

Jan 24, 2017

Ethics watchdog to sue US President Donald Trump over business' foreign profits

The watchdog comprises prominent constitutional scholars, Supreme Court litigatos and former White House ethics lawyers.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu Protests: Locals call off bull-taming event in Madurai's Alanganallur village demanding permanent solution to the ban

The event was supposed to be inaugurated by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam at 10 am.

Jan 22, 2017

India news live updates: RBI in talks with banks to reduce transaction costs

TN CM Panneerselvam says draft ordinance on Jallikattu may be ready by Friday evening.

Jan 20, 2017

Jallikattu protests: Centre, state to find solution by Friday evening or Saturday, says Environment Minister Anil Dave

DMK workers plan to observe one-day fast on Saturday, with DMK working president MK Stalin leading the protest in Valluvar Kottam.

Jan 20, 2017

Jallikattu ban TN Live: Music composer AR Rahman to fast tomorrow to show solidarity with people protesting for Jallikattu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Tamil Nadu chief minister that Jallikattu ban was sub-judice, but they would support the state government.

Jan 19, 2017

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Formula One news: F1 set to be taken over by Liberty Media in a £6 billion deal

Liberty Media plans to give the sport a major facelift to increase its appeal and fan base with the goal of making each race "the equivalent of the Super Bowl."

Jan 18, 2017

India news live updates: Bollywood actor Salman Khan acquitted in Jodhpur arms case

Salman Khan had earlier been acquitted in the blackbuck or chinkara poaching case as well.

Jan 18, 2017

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Budget 2017: Provide incentives for travel, tourism start-ups, says Nirvana Excursions

Tourism is not just a money spinner but also provides jobs to millions; sops for start-ups in Budget 2017 would help, says Nirvana Excursions.

Jan 17, 2017

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GST Council resolves dual control issue; July 1, 2017 rollout looks realistic

At its ninth meeting on Monday, the GST Council chaired by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tackled the issue of dual control for assessment.

Jan 17, 2017

Government vehicles killed over 4,000 people in road accidents in 2015

Fatalities by private vehicles in road accidents were shockingly over 18 times more than government vehicles.

Jan 16, 2017

Brawl breaks out in Turkish parliamentary debate over new constitution

Brawls erupted as politicians from AK Party tried to prevent CHP MP, Fatma Kaplan from filming the voting session with her mobile. Politicians from two parties traded kicks and punches as acting parliament speaker adjourned the session. The fights broke out during a debate at general assembly on constitutional changes that would hand President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers as an executive president.Under the reform, President Erdogan will be able to appoint and dismiss government ministers, take back the leadership of the ruling party, and govern until 2029.Erdogan and his supporters argue that Turkey needs the strong leadership of an executive presidency to prevent a return to the fragile coalition governments of the past, but opponents fear the reform will fuel authoritarianism.

Jan 12, 2017

Syria ceasefire: President Bashar al-Assad says ready to 'negotiate on everything'

The peace talks between the Assad government and rebel group's supporter Turkey has been brokered by Russia.

Jan 9, 2017

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With more reinsurers making a foray, India on way to emerge as global reinsurance hub

Soon, at least half a dozen global reinsurers are expected to enter the India insurance market. It is expected to quadruple from its current size of $60 billion over the next 10 years.

Jan 5, 2017

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