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Patna to Become Asia's First Dolphin Research Centre

Patna to Host Asia's First Dolphin Research Centre

India's Bihar state is planning to set up Asia's first Research Centre dedicated to aquatic mammals in Patna. The project mainly aims at strengthening conservation efforts to save the endangered mammal. Apr 16, 2012
Indonesia Earthquake: India Tsunami Warning Withdrawn

Top 10 Largest Earthquakes Since 1990-2012

A massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude hit the western part of Indonesia, Aceh on Wednesday. Following the quake a Tusnami warning was issued to 28 Indian Ocean countries by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii. Here is a fact-box about the largest earthquake by order of magnitude. Apr 13, 2012
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Indian States on Tsunami Alert; People Asked Not to Panic

India has issued tsunami warning for coastal regions following the massive earthquake that hit Indonesia on Wednesday. Coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been put on alert on fear that 8.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia could trigger tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Apr 11, 2012
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BSE Sensex Expected to Rise by 26 Percent This Year

The BSE Sensex is likely to rise this year in spite of concerns over the government's finances and political stability. A poll conducted by Reuters indicated that BSE Sensex might gain 26 percent this year, hoping on interest rate cuts to bolster growth. Mar 30, 2012
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Indian Economic Survey 2012-13: Summary

Indian economy is estimated to grow by 6.9% in 2011-12 mainly due to weakening industrial growth. This indicates a slowdown compared not just to the previous two years, when the economy grew by 8.4%, but also from 2003 to 2011, except 2008-9 economic downturn, when the growth rate was 6.7 percent. Mar 15, 2012
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Economic Survey 2012-13: Highlights

The Finance Ministry has tabled the Economic Survey in Parliament on Thursday. It is customary to present it in Parliament a day before the Union Budget, highlighting its view on the state of the economy. Here is the highlights of Economic Survey 2012-13 presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. Mar 15, 2012
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