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India Develops Low-Cost Vaccine Against Diarrhea-Causing Rotavirus

The Indian government on Tuesday announced the development of a low-cost vaccine that is effective against the diarrhea-causing Rotavirus. The vaccine named Rotavac, will help prevent the death of over half a million children who die annually across the globe due to the illness.

May 15, 2013

Hospital Building Collapses in Bhopal: 2 Killed, 26 injured

Two people were killed and 26 others injured after a hospital building collapsed in Bhopal on Friday evening.

Apr 27, 2013

Kapil Sibal Seeks Bailout Package for Unprofitable BSNL and MTNL

Communications and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal has been consistently seeking revival plans for the loss making state owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL).

Apr 26, 2013

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Five Indians Killed in Sudan as Rebels Attack UN convoy

Five Indian soldiers belonging to the UN peace keeping convoy in South Sudan were killed in an ambush, reported PTI.

Apr 10, 2013

Kapil Sibal Seeks PM’s Intervention to Revive BSNL, MTNL Profits

Communications and information technology minister Kapil Sibal has sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention to perk up the unprofitable state-owned telecommunication companies - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL).

Apr 8, 2013

Padma Awards 2013: Rajesh Khanna, Sridevi, Jaspal Bhatti and Dravid Honoured [Complete List]

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday conferred the Country's highest civilian awards, Padma Awards, to 108 personalities.

Apr 5, 2013

BSNL Internet Capacity Slows Down Due to Under-Sea Cable Cuts

State-run telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) on Monday announced that its internet connectivity capacity is down by 21 percent due to multiple cuts in undersea cables.

Apr 1, 2013

Dhanush-Sonam Kapoor's 'Raanjhana' First Look Unveiled [POSTER]

The first look of Dhanush's Bollywood debut film "Raanjhana" co-starring Sonam Kapoor was unveiled on the colourful festival season of Holi.

Mar 28, 2013

National Awards: Parineeti Chopra Bags Special Jury Mention, Promises to Work Harder

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra who received a Special Jury Mention at the 60th National Award on Friday said that she feels driven to work harder.

Mar 19, 2013

National Film Awards 2013: ‘Paan Singh Tomar’, ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Kahani’ Lead Feature Film Section [Complete List of Winners]

UTV produced films "Paan Singh Tomar", "Kahani" and "Vicky Donor" bagged the limelight with various awards in the feature film section. A total of 38 films rounded up the Feature film list with films in 14 different languages winning the top slots.

Mar 18, 2013

Railway Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Pawan Bansal's Speech

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal presented his maiden Railway Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Tuesday. He stressed on modernization of Indian railways and providing better facilities to passengers. He chose not to hike passenger fares in spite of the recent increase in diesel price. Here is the full text of Pawan Bansal's Speech while presenting Railway Budget 2013-14.

Feb 26, 2013

Oil Marketing Companies to Sell 90% of LPG Cylinders at Subsidised Rates

Several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), namely, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have stated that 90 percent of cylinders will be sold at subsidized rates annually resulting in only 10 percent of cylinders to be sold at market prices at the current cap level of nine.

Feb 24, 2013

TMC Supporters Damage Man's Eye for Participating in Nationwide Strike

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters allegedly attacked a brick kiln worker on Thursday for participating in the two-day Bharat Bandh called by the Central Trade Unions. The victim, who was hit in the eye, has been admitted in the National Medical College Hospital, Calcutta.

Feb 23, 2013

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Trade Union Strike: TMC Workers Chop Off Panchayat Employee's Ear

In a shocking incident, Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) workers allegedly chopped off the ear of a panchayat employee in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on Thursday for not reporting to work on the first day of the two-day bharat bandh called by central trade unions.

Feb 21, 2013

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Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of President Pranab Mukherjee's Address to Parliament

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament during the Budget session 2013-14 which began on Thursday. He touched upon various issues from slow economic growth to insecurity among women in his hour-long speech, and stressed on the need for greater transparency, probity and accountability in governance.