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Science expo in Panaji displays country's military, technological might

Panaji, Feb 07 (ANI): A science expo in Goa is drawing huge audiences with displays from various Indian scientific and military organisations, aiming not only to attract investors and buyers, but also to educate students. The Fourth Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan and Expo, an initiative of the Goa government, Goa University and the largest people's science campaign in India, Vijnana Bharti, aims at bringing people together who have had achievements in the field of science and technology and disseminate their achievements to the masses. The theme for this year is 'Innovation in science and technology in service of mankind'. The Expo will see workshops and seminars on various topics along with exhibitions of various technologies under one roof. Goa governor, Mridula Sinha, who inaugurated the event, said the Expo was a display of India's technological might to the world.

Feb 7, 2015

Kerala hosts first edition of World Ocean Science Congress, focuses on threats to coastal life

Kochi, Feb 07 (ANI): The first edition of World Ocean Science Congress (WOSC) is being held in Kerala with an aim to discuss ways and means to use ocean resources without disrupting the environment. The event, which will also be attended by oceanographers and environmentalists, will address issues like "Protect Oceans for Posterity" and "Blue Economy". The first edition of the event, taking place at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, was inaugurated by Governor of Kerala, P Sathasivam, who while addressing the gathering of experts, expressed concern over the increasing commercialisation of oceans. Meanwhile, Director of National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, Dr Syed Wajih Ahmad Naqvi, said oceans were already responding to climate change, but their management, particularly of Indian Ocean is challenging.

Feb 7, 2015

French minister at Delhi summit says climate disruption will hamper development

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Thursday said that efforts to reach an agreement, which is due at the United Nations summit in Paris in December, would fail if any country believed it would hurt their economic prospects. Speaking at the inaugural session of 15th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) along with former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and chairman UN Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change Rajendra Pachauri, Fabius said that rich and developing nation should work step-by-step against climate disruption. Lauding Modi's efforts, Schwarzenegger said the prime minister started a solar revolution. Meanwhile, Pachauri emphasised on implementing solutions.

Feb 5, 2015

Budget 2015: RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan Favours Higher Tax Exemption Limit On Financial Investments

A rise in the limit will improve savings rate

Feb 5, 2015

supporter of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie poses with election memorabilia after his victory speech in Asbury Park, New Jersey on November 5, 2013

Presidential Candidates 2016: List of Democratic and Republican Hopefuls; Campaign Websites, Facebook, Twitter Links

Here is the list and details of Presidential candidates from Democratic and Republic for the 2016 US elections.

Feb 4, 2015

₹80,000 Cr of Unspent Funds at Jaitley's Disposal to Help Limit Fiscal Deficit to 4.1%

The finance minister is expected to use the amount unspent by government agencies to help cover the budget deficit.

Feb 4, 2015

RBI Holds Rate; Says Tracking Govt Fiscal Consolidation and Inflation

The RBI has decided to hold rates steady, at least until the Fiscal Budget to be presented on Feb 28. Instead, it decided to lop off 50 basis points on SLR, which frees us additional funds for banks to increase lending.

Feb 3, 2015

Sunni volunteers carry weapons during a parade as they prepare to fight against militants of the Islamic State, in the town of Amriyat al-Falluja in Anbar province, January 8, 2015.

US to 'Train and Arm' Sunni Militia in Anbar as ISIS Focuses on Vulnerable Areas: Report

The United States has agreed to 'arm and train' militias in Sunni-majority areas like Anbar province.

Feb 3, 2015

Most Admired Woman in the World: Angelina Jolie Beats Malala Yousafzai, British Queen and Others

Pakistani child rights activist and Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousufzai was voted second.

Feb 2, 2015

A Saudi man release his falcon during a hunt in a desert in Saudi Arabia. (Representation Pic)

Pakistanis Outraged at Saudi Prince's Arrival for Hunting Rare Birds Despite Court Ban

Last year, the Saudi prince drew international condemnation after it emerged that he and his guests killed 2,100 rare houbara bustards.

Feb 2, 2015

Sergio Mattarella, 73-Year-Old Judge is Italy's New President

He exhorted Europe to unite to fight terrorism the way allied nations came together to defeat 'Nazi hate'.

Feb 1, 2015

J and K governor NN Vohra meets PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): JandK Governor NN Vohra on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. It is expected that an in-principle nod for a flood relief package for the state would be given after the meet. Earlier on Friday, Vohra also briefed about the financial problems in the state to Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and sought immediate central assistance for providing relief to people who had been affected by September's worst-ever flood.

Jan 31, 2015

Republican Romney Opts Out of 2016 Run for President

The move will likely boost Bush, the brother of former President George W. Bush and son of former President George H.W. Bush

Jan 31, 2015

Sheikh Abu Omar Maqbool, a former spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban, pledges allegiance to the Islamic State in this still from a video released by an Islamic State media wing

Taliban Captures ISIS Afghanistan Chief Mullah Abdul Rauf, 45 Others

Rauf, who once used to be a member of Taliban's inner circle, recently swore allegiance to ISIS and had started a recruitment cell in Afghanistan.

Jan 30, 2015

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 67th death anniversary

Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 67th death anniversary, and to every martyr who laid down his or her life for the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to twitter to share his reverence for the Father of the Nation. “My tributes to Pujya Bapu,” tweeted Prime Minister Modi. “On Martyrs' Day I pay homage to each and every Martyr who laid his or her life for our Nation. Their bravery and courage will always inspire,” he added. Meanwhile, Gujarat is paying rich tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary as the entire state will observe two minutes silence at 11 AM. An all-religion prayer meeting has been organised at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and Kirti Mandir in Porbandar, the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi. Gujarat Governor OP Kohli also reached the Sabarmati Ashram to pay tributes to Gandhi.