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PM Modi’s UN Speech

September 28, 2014

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is known for his speech truly enthralled the world. The PM opened his speech with a tribute to the ancient civilisations of India from which basic philosophy of India of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or world ..

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Justice Dattu sworn-in as the new CJI

September 28, 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee has administered the oath of office on Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu as the Chief Justice of India. 63-year-old Justice Dattu took oath at a brief ceremony held at the chandeliered Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Prominent ..

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Former CAG Vinod Rai stresses on Collegium System for CAG Selection

September 26, 2014

Former CAG Vinod Rai has stressed that there is a need for selection of CAG under a collegium system on the lines of the selection process employed for Election Commissioners, Information Commissioners and Vigilance Commissioners. This will ensure transparency in ..

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America is Natural Global Partner: Modi

September 26, 2014

PM Narendra Modi is on his maiden visit to US. The visit is expected to usher a new era of partnership between India and US as both sides are eagerly looking forward to events which will unfold in the next ..

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98th Birth Anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Observed

September 25, 2014

The 98th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was celebrated on the 25th of September, with the Madhya Pradesh Government establishing a Chair in his honour at Makhanlal University. Pandit Deendayal was an eminent political activist and philosopher. He was ..

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India's ex-Ambassador to the UN Hardeep Singh Puri named Secy-general of ICM

September 24, 2014

Hardeep Singh Puri appointed as Secretary General of Independent Commission on Multilateralism (ICM). Hardeep Singh was former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the UN. Independent Commission on Multilateralism (ICM) Independent Commission on Multilateralism (ICM) launched by International Peace ..

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PM Modi to fast during Navratri Festival

September 22, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is highly religious and a man of high principles. It is said that he has been ardently involved in religious affairs and is known for indulging in severe fasts known as ‘nakkoda’ which he has been ..

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John Key wins third time

September 21, 2014

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key emerged victorious for the thirds consecutive win in the general election. John Key who belongs to the National Party had won 48% votes as compared to David Cunliffe from Labour Party which could only ..

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Judicial Independence is supreme and non-negotiable: CJI

September 13, 2014

Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha has voiced his concerns about the growing attempts by various stakeholders to interfere and encroach upon judicial independence. He asserted that in times where Indian executive and legislature has lost its sheen due to ..

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Sushma Swaraj in Afghanistan

September 11, 2014

Sushma Swaraj in her first trip to Afghanistan in the backdrop of withdrawal of NATO-troops by the end of the year met President Hamid Karzai. She expressed willingness of India to do everything possible to work with Afghanistan for its ..

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