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Rocket takes off on ISS resupply mission

Orbital Sciences Corporation on Thursday launched its unmanned Cygnus cargo ship on the company's first regular supply mission to the International Space Station. Duration: 00:33 Jan 10, 2014
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Japanese companies come up with solutions for traffic and water supply issues

Yokohama, Jan 7 (ANI): A smart scheme for a smart society! Nissan Motor Corporation and the city of Yokohama recently launched “Choimobi Yokohama” –Japan’s first one-way sharing service. It’s a new concept for mobility within urban areas. People can rent units of “NISSAN New Mobility Concept”, an ultra convenient electric vehicle. They can drop off the vehicle at a different location from where they were hired, enabling one-way travel. The scheme aims at using ultra-compact vehicles to improve lifestyles of people in the urban areas. The small size of the electric vehicles holds out the prospect of easing traffic congestions, and improving access to tourist areas and communities. The ultra-compact electric vehicle produces no emission, making it ideal for use in crowded city streets. Jan 7, 2014
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Maneater Bengal Tiger Robs a Man While Fishing for Crabs

In what seems to be a bizarre incident, a tiger from the Sundarbans bordering India and Bangladesh snatched away a man while he was fishing with a group around the forest in 24 Parganas (South) district of West Bengal. Jan 4, 2014
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India cancels AgustaWestland deal; defence expert says it was predictable

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): India on Wednesday cancelled its Rs 3,600 crore deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland for supply of 12 VVIP choppers to the Air Force in view of charges that kickbacks to the tune of Rs 360 crore were paid in it. Speaking on the same, Defence Expert, Uday Bhaskar on Wednesday said that with the kind of investigation that has been carried out, it was almost predictable that it will be cancelled. He further said that the government must take a quick action on procedural transgression. Jan 1, 2014
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India hopes for early resolution of legal tussle of GMR group with Maldivian government

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs has hoped for a resolution of issues between infrastructure firm, GMR and Maldivian government, with both at loggerheads over the Male airport issue. The new President of Maldives Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom would visit India from January 01 to 04. President Gayoom would be accompanied by a high level delegation. GMR, a subsidiary of Bangalore-based GMR Infrastructure limited has been given seven days to leave the Indian Ocean island chain. In 2012, Maldives cancelled its biggest foreign investment project, a $511 million deal with Indian firm GMR Group to develop its international airport, raising questions over the future of foreign investment in the islands renowned for luxury resorts. MEA spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin said that it was important for both GMR and the government of Maldives to resolve their issues. Akbaruddin added that Maldives and India were committed for improving their bilateral relations. Jan 1, 2014
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Arvind Kejriwal now moves to reduce power bills in Delhi

Kaushambi, Dec 31 (ANI): After fulfilling his party's promise of providing free supply of 700 litres of water every day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday initiated steps to reduce power bills by asking the three private power distribution companies to present their case on their likely audit by the CAG. Dec 31, 2013
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Harsh vardhan questions AAP's decision on free water supply

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): BJP leader Harsh Vardhan questioned the AAP's decision to provide 20 kilo litres of water to consumers, having functional water meter, free of cost from January 1. He also added that there are many who don’t have any meters. Dec 31, 2013
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BJP questions AAP's decision on free water supply

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): The BJP on Monday questioned the AAP's decision to provide 20 kilo litres of water to consumers, having functional water meter, free of cost from January 1. The BJP sought to play it down and said that there are many who don't have any meters and 11 lakh households in Delhi don't get water at all. Dec 30, 2013