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May 5, 2015

China՚s NDRC Released New Action Plan One Belt, One Road Initiative 

According to the, China՚s top economic planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released a new action plan One Belt, One Road initiative. The initiative will establish new routes linking Asia, Europe and Africa.

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Delhi՚s Indira Gandhi International Airport Adjudged Best in the World 

Delhi՚s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been adjudged the world՚s best airport in 25 - 40 million passengers per annum category of handling for the year 2014. Airports Council International (ACI) presented the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award to IGIA at a ceremo…

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Nepal Earthquake Damages World՚s Oldest Buddhist Shrine Swayambhunath Stupa 

A Nepal earthquake damage (7.9-magnitude) has partially damaged Swayambhunath Stupa located in Kathmandu which is believed to be the world՚s oldest Buddhist shrine. Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the main Buddhist shrine and most visited tourist sites in Nepal. It is also known as…

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Crime Writer Ruth Rendell is No More 

Eminent crime writer Ruth Rendell passed away on 2 May 2015 in London, United Kingdom in the age of 85. Ruth Rendell was best-known for creation of fictional character Inspector Wexford, which was turned into a highly successful TV series in Britain.

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Apr 30, 2015

Bank of Baroda Ties up with UAE Exchange for Instant Money Transfer 

Leading Indian public sector bank Bank of Baroda has partnered with UAE Exchange to offer Non-resident Indian (NRI) customers an instant cash transfer facility. According to the agreement, it was signed between both parties and it will facilitate customers can send money within m…

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Novelist Siddhartha Gigoo Wins 2015 Commonwealth Short Story Prize in Asia Region 

Novelist Siddhartha Gigoo has won 2500 pounds 2015 Commonwealth Short Story Prize in Asia region for his novel Umbrella Man. Other four regional winners for the 5000 pounds grand prize which will be announced in London on 8 September 2015. Commonwealth Short Story Prize in Asia O…

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NASA Develops First 3-D Printed Copper Rocket Engine Part 

NASA engineers of America have developed the first full-scale three dimensional (3-D) printed copper rocket engine parts. The rocket engine parts was developed a combustion chamber liner that operates at extreme temperatures and pressures using additive manufacturing technique. C…

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Rajya Sabha Passes “the Rights of Transgender Persons Bill” 2014 

Indian Parliament of Rajya Sabha unanimously passed The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014 by DMK MP Tiruchi Shiva to protect the rights of transgender persons. Bill is the first private members bill to be passed in 46 years. In the past, 14 Private Members Bills have been …

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Apr 27, 2015

Indo-French Naval Exercise VARUNA Commenced at Goa 

The 14th edition of Indo-French Naval Exercise named VARUNA-15 commenced off the coast of Goa for the ten-day long joint naval exercise will end on 2 May 2015. VARUNA-15 exercise will include the entire gamut of various maritime operations from aircraft carrier operations, mariti…

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World Happiness Report 2015 Released 

The World Happiness Report 2015 was released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) an initiative under the United Nations among 158 countries and is aimed at influencing government policy. Top five countries recently released World Happiness Report 2015 among th…

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