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Govt to Impose 36.05% Import Duty on Flat Screen TVs from 26 August

Imports of LED/Plasma/LCD television screens by air travellers will be levelled with 36.05 percent customs duty at the Indian airports from August 26 onwards, as per a government notification.

Aug 20, 2013

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Snowden Leak Case: Brazil, Amnesty International Fume over Journalist's Partner Detention under UK's Terrorism Act

The Brazilian government has expressed concern after its native David Miranda, partner to Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald was detained at London's Heathrow Airport for nine hours under the Terrorism Act. Miranda helped Greenwald publish documents leaked by National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden.

Aug 19, 2013

Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand

An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hit New Zealand's South island on Friday. No casualties have been reported yet and the quake did little damage in the city of Wellington.

Aug 16, 2013

Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of Independence Day. He expressed pain on the loss of INS Sindurakshak submarine in which 18 sailors are feared to have lost their lives. Here is full text of his speech.

Aug 15, 2013

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Cable TV Channels Blocked on 7th Day of Gorkhaland Strike; Normal Life Hit

On the eve of the seventh day of the 'indefinite bandh' called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), Darjeeling authorities blocked airing of news in the hills by three local cable TV operators.

Aug 9, 2013

Pakistan Live Talk Show Host Gives Away Babies on Air, Draws Flak

A Pakistani television show host boosted the ratings as well as drew flaks from critics by giving away free babies on air as gifts to couples.

Aug 3, 2013

Heavy Rains Hit Gujarat; 2000 Evacuated from Bharuch, 21 Villages on Narmada Banks Alerted

South Gujarat witnessed heavy rains in Bharuch, Narmada and Surat districts since past two days. Overflowing rivers due to heavy rainfall has lead to reinstate more than 2,000 people from Bharuch district in Gujarat to safer outlets.

Aug 3, 2013

Mystery Solved: Why Certain Species of Turtles Breathe through Anus (Reuters)

Custom Officials Seize Over 10,000 Exotic Turtles at Kolkata Airport; Suspected Smugglers Detained

The baby turtles that were seized from Kolkata airport have been identified as red-eared sliders that are native to southern America and Mexico.

Jul 20, 2013

UP Violence: BSP Leader Shot Dead; Protesters Take to Streets and Attack Police Station

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader and former member of legislative assembly Sarvesh Singh was shot dead along with his security guard at his Azamgarh home in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, sparking off violence with his supporters hitting the streets and shouting anti-government slogans.

Jul 19, 2013

Students Refuse Mid-Day Meals in Bihar; HRD Sets up Committee to Monitor Scheme

Students in various government schools of Bihar refuse to eat free mid-day meals as Centre announces a new committee to probe and monitor the quality of food served under the scheme.

Jul 19, 2013

Manipur Rice Scam: Foodgrains Meant for Poor Misappropriated; Ration Cards Not Issued

Exposing yet another indifferent attitude of the Manipur government towards the poor in the hilly districts of the state, food items meant for the impoverished in the state have been allowed to siphon off for many years despite complaints and agitations by the public.

Jul 18, 2013

The Open Championship 2013 Preview: Live Streaming Information for British Open First Round

The third major tournament of the golf calendar, The Open Championship, begins Thursday (18 July) in Gullane, Scotland at Muirfield Golf Club.

Jul 17, 2013

Chinese Museum Shuts Down After 40,000 Fake Displays Discovered

In what turned out to be a major humiliation, an $88 million Chinese Museum in Jizhou city has been shut down after thousands of artifacts on display were proved to be forged.

Jul 17, 2013

Kate Middleton Delivery: What the Royal Couple Should Pack Before Heading to Hospital [PHOTOS]

With the reported due date of the birth of their child drawing near, Prince William and Kate Middleton may head to the hospital anytime.

Jul 10, 2013

Political Parties Should be Restrained from Distributing Freebies, Says Supreme Court

Coming down heavily on political parties that promise freebies to voters in their election manifestos, Supreme Court on Friday asked the Election Commission to frame guidelines to restrain such activities, saying that it shakes the foundation of democracy by influencing the voters.

Jul 5, 2013

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