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Congress hits out at Modi govt over secretary-level talks with Pakistan

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Congress slammed the ruling BJP government over foreign secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan scheduled for next month. The decision to re-start secretary-level talks was taken during Prime Minister Narendra Modi_s meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif when the latter attended Modi_s swearing-in ceremony in May. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said the foreign secretaries will meet on August 25 in Islamabad. However, Congress leader Manish Tewari questioned U-turn of Modi government as it has always advocated for tough stance on Pakistan. Meanwhile, PDP leader Tariq Ahmad Karra, welcomed Indo-Pak dialogue. Jul 25, 2014
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Health ministry signs MoU to increase AIDS awareness

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Health minister, Harsh Vardhan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with minister for information and communication, Ravi Shankar Prasad, to enable advanced online services to impart education on HIV/AIDS in the country. Prasad said major steps were taken in this regard to infuse strong education and counseling services through information and technology. He said that as India is sitting at a cusp of big 'IT revolution', this step would help improve health conditions in the country through provision of online education and counseling to patients. Prasad also said the department will work to make broadband-enabled villages in India. Meanwhile, Vardhan said imparting education was the best way to control the deadly disease. Jul 24, 2014