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Pranab to meet jewellery manufacturers on Friday April 05, 2012 16:25

In order to understand their concerns, the Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has convened a meeting with representatives of jewellery manufacturers from major cities on Friday 6th April, 2012 at New Delhi. The concerned associations…

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India Ready for the transition: E&Y’s attractiveness survey April 05, 2012 16:17

Although the ongoing global uncertainty may have prompted global investors to become more cautious, India's inherent advantages and proven resilience to counter-act macroeconomic challenges generally outweighs these concerns. Foreign investors see India as an attractive…

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Defence manufacturing sector can create 1 million new jobs: CII April 05, 2012 16:08

With several large equipment and modernization programs in the pipeline, analysts are projecting an overall spend of USD 80 – 100 Billion in the next 5 years. This makes India one of the world’s most…

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World's highest and longest bridge in China April 05, 2012 03:05

An ambitious bridge in China's Hunan province has become world's highest and longest suspension bridge spanning 1,102 feet up and 3,858 feet across. On Tuesday April 3, The Anzhaite Long-span Suspension Bridge in Jishou was officially opened…

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Facebook launches new mobile applications in Indian languages April 05, 2012 02:01

On Tuesday March 3 Facebook declared the launch of its mobile applications in three languages globally as Hindi, Malay and Vietnamese.In India initially the mobile users will be able to access in eight different languages as…

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India to become second-largest mobile broadband market by 2016: GSMA April 04, 2012 17:39

The provision of Mobile Broadband in rural and remote areas will help India bridge the so-called ''digital divide''. It will improve productivity, help overcome the constraints of transport infrastructure and provide much needed services such…

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Ajit Singh appreciates BCAS services April 04, 2012 11:55

The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ajit Singh releasing a Commemorative Special Cover, designed by Department of Posts to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), in New Delhi on…

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First test run for world's first flying car April 04, 2012 03:43

World’s first flying car named Transition makers Terrafugia released the video of its first test flight run over Plattsburgh, N.Y. It is said to be first successful test where the flight consists of two-seat personal…

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Ice cream prices might increase worldwide April 04, 2012 01:15

Experts have warned the prices of Vanilla ice cream may increase due to shortage of vanilla pods.Its market growth mainly in Madagascar, Mexico and India which is the most expensive and worlds favourite flavours are served.…

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CBI to probe Regency riots April 03, 2012 12:14

The Puducherry assembly on Monday saw chaotic scenes as the discussion on Regency riots came up. Both parties had heated arguments on the issue. The Regency Ceramics violent incidents in Yanam had included the murder…

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Siberia: Plane crashes kills 31, 12 survive April 03, 2012 03:44

Russian emergency officials mentioned on Monday April 2, a passenger plane bursted into flames and crashed after takeoff in Siberia killing atleast 31 of the 43 people on board. Thirteen survivors were pulled from the wreckage…

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Vijay Mallya assures salaries, employees set deadline April 03, 2012 02:59

Kingfisher airlines boss Vijay Mallya assured to clear the pending dues for its employees as the accounts were unfrozed by the authorities.The employees demanded part payment by Tuesday April 2 setting deadline as 8 PM.…

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