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SC: ‘No commercial, tourism activity in Jarawa Reserve’

July 5, 2012

With a view to protecting the indigenous people, the Supreme Court has banned all commercial and tourism activities within a 5-km radius of the Jarawa Tribal Reserve on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Supreme Court upheld an October 30, 2007 ..

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World’s longest cable-stayed bridge unveiled by Russia

July 3, 2012

Russia has brought out the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge (1,104 m) linking Vladivostok to Russky Island. Russia is spending 20 billion US dollars in pursuit of its Soviet-era dream of turning the port into a Russian version of San Francisco ..

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The Indian Embassy in UAE to hold Open Days

June 30, 2012

The Indian Embassy in UAE decided to organize Open Days on a regular basis on the first Sunday of each month. The move aims to attend to the grievances of the local Indian community regarding consular, community and other matters.

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Draft of SPA gets finalized b/w Afghanistan & Norway

June 28, 2012

Afghanistan and Norway gave final shape to the draft of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) b/w the two countries. The draft of the agreement is ready for signature and the two countries will ink it in September 2012. Afghanistan has ..

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Delhi Investment Summit on Afghanistan in New Delhi

June 28, 2012

Delhi Investment Summit on Afghanistan in New Delhi – This was the first ever investment summit in India for another country. External Affairs Minister, S M Krishna while addressing the Delhi Investment Summit on Afghanistan in New Delhi assured that ..

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Joint River Commission of India and Bangladesh hold meeting in Tripura

June 27, 2012

The Joint River Commission of India and Bangladesh organized a meeting at Belonia district in Tripura. The Joint River commission negotiated on the issues pertaining to embankment in Belonia on Indian side and Amzadnagar in Bangladesh. The members thoroughly discussed ..

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US announces $ 6million grant to Nepal

June 13, 2012

US announced a $ 6million dollar grant to Nepal. It is for the school feeding program in Nepal. It will continue to provide mid-day meals for over 2 lakh children at 1,800 schools in 11 districts of Nepal for the ..

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No decision on Siachen confrontation between India-Pak

June 13, 2012

No progress was achieved on resolving the military dispute on the Siachen glacier b/w India and Pakistan and both the sides stuck to their stated positions. Pakistani restated its call for demilitarization of the Siachen and moving the troops back ..

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