Why Japan eased sanctions against North Korea
Hoping that carrots rather than sticks do the trick, Japan has rewarded North Korea for its decision to reinvestigate the decades-old kidnappings of Japanese nationals by easing a slew of …
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FDI boost to revamp India’s railways
In an important policy move that could be a game-changer in modernizing and bolstering the rail infrastructure, the Indian government has hinted at permitting 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in …
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Unfurling Digital India Dream
It is our dream to make a Digital India – where latest technology reaches every home” Narendra Modi had declared on the micro-blogging website Twitter a while ago. Now, with …
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Presence of the past: Buddha engravings found in Arunachal Pradesh
With the discovery of two engravings of Buddha in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, the state has rediscovered a link to its 400-century-old Buddhist tradition. An excavation led by …
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US blames LeT for Herat attack
In a move that vindicates India’s concerns over the insidious influence of trans-national terror networks, the United States State Department has designated Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the suspected mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai …
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World Cup magic: Football cheers drown protesters’ cries
The carnival of celebrations has drowned the din of protest that threatened to ruin the world’s biggest party in Brazil. While sporadic protest continue, the world’s attention has rapidly shifted …
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33% reservation in Indian Police Force: Women set to play tough cops
It is time now for women to play tough cops in India. With the Modi government sending out advisories to Union Territories (UTs), asking them to ensure 33% reservation for …
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Climate-smart development can generate up to $2.6 trillion: World Bank
Amid mounting concerns about the negative impact of climate change on economic stability, researchers at the World Bank are optimistic that climate-smart development can increase global output by $1.8-2.6 trillion. …
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Iran blames US intervention in Iraq crisis
Amid speculation that Iran and the United States might cooperate to fight the insurgency in Iraq, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the ongoing Iraq crisis. He …
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Blurring borders: A mystical-musical Bangladeshi evening in Delhi
A saffron blaze illuminated the contours of her crown and the skull-garland sitting on her bosom as she emerged from the darkness. Fiery and graceful, swift and steady at the …
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