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By 2016, India to be the 3rd largest automobile market: IHS

July 31, 2013

As per IHS Automotive, a global market information provider India will become the 3rd largest automotive market in the world by 2016 ahead of Japan, Germany and Brazil with its domestic automotive sales. China, the US and Japan were the top three global ..

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India, Japan to strengthen defense relationship

July 17, 2013

In a recent meeting between India’s National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon and visiting Japanese Senior Vice-Minister of Defence Akinori Eto, both the nations discussed on the possibilities of expanding the defence ties, which will include joint development and production of ..

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IOR countries to pursue open regionalism to stimulate growth

July 10, 2013

Trade and industry ministers of Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC) member nations agreed to promote trade within the grouping to encourage economic cooperation and development in the strategic Indian Ocean region. India (Gurgaon) and Mauritius co-hosted the ..

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“Joint Sea-2013”: China-Russia’s largest-ever naval drill

July 7, 2013

China and Russia are together conducting their largest-ever joint naval exercise named “Joint Sea-2013” in the Sea of Japan, a further sign of the broad-based progress in relations b/w the former Cold War era rivals. Those participating in the drill ..

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Port Pipavav retains top spot in seafood exports

July 1, 2013

Pipavav port located in Saurashtra (Gujarat), has retained the top position for the second consecutive year in seafood exports in FY13 in terms of quantity. The port has recorded an increase of 6% over the previous fiscal. As per Marine Products Export Development Authority, ..

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Government bans sale of Analgin, Pioglitazone and Deanxit

June 28, 2013

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has banned the sale of three widely popular medicines – painkiller Analgin, anti-diabetes drug Pioglitazone and anti-depressant Deanxit in the wake of health adversities associated with these drugs. What is the reason behind the ban? ..

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Fact Box: "Kirobo" : World’s first talking robot-astronaut ready to take off

June 28, 2013

“Kirobo” : World’s first talking robot-astronaut ready to take off Japanese have developed the world’s first robot-astronaut that can communicate with humans. It will be launched to International Space Station (ISS) from Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Tanegashima Space Center atop ..

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UNESCO allows 19 new additions to World Heritage List

June 26, 2013

The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has recognized 19 sites to be added into the World Heritage List.  The new additions have brought the grand total of World Heritage Sites to 981 in 160 nations. Of those, 759 sites are cultural, 193 natural ..

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India to provide 'Visa-on-Arrival' services to 30 countries

June 24, 2013

The Indian Government is planning to start Visa-on-Arrival services for 30 countries including China. As per the Tourism Ministry, Beijing has a huge potential for exchanges in the sector. The proposal has to be cleared by the Home Ministry. About Visa-on-Arrival Service: Objective: To ..

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UNESCO world heritage status to Mount Fuji and Mount Etna

June 24, 2013

The World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO, which recently held a meeting in Cambodia, has granted World Heritage status to Japan’s cone-shaped, snow-topped volcano, Mount Fuji. The mountain has been selected as a “cultural” rather than a “natural” heritage site. As per UNESCO, ..

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