Not Educating Girls Costs $15-30 Trillion: World Bank July 12, 2018 12:41
According to the World Bank, the limited education opportunities or creating an obstruction in their school education globally costs between USD 15 to USD 30 trillion. In low-income countries, less than two-thirds of girls complete…
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2 Indian-origin Techies Listed in Forbes America's Wealthiest Self-made Women July 12, 2018 10:35
Forbes, an American business magazine has released its annual list of America's affluent self-made women list. 60 women features in the list who have a combined net worth of $71 billion - ahead from $61.5…
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American Airlines to Obviate Plastic Straws July 11, 2018 14:43
American Airlines, the world's ample airline is gearing-up to halt usage of plastic straws and drink stirs by replacing them with perishable alternatives. The American said on Tuesday that starting this month in its airport…
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Indian Troops to Use Russian Equipment for SCO Military Exercise in Russia July 11, 2018 10:17
India has chosen 200 military personnel, chiefly of the 5 Rajput Army unit of the Indian Army and airmen of the Indian Air Force, to take part in a military exercise to be held under …
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U.S. President Trump as Most Followed World Leader on Twitter July 10, 2018 16:05
The United States President Donald Trump is by far the most followed world leader on Twitter, with the Pope tracking him by about 4.5 million followers, according to a study. The number of Trump's followers…
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India, China Clinch Deal to Reduce Tariffs on Indian Medicines July 10, 2018 14:44
India and China have proclaimed on Monday regarding its agreement over diminution of import tariffs on Indian medicines including anti-cancer drugs, which are extremely high-priced in the country. Beijing said it will loosen up levy…
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Less than Half of Child Reunions will Meet Deadline: ACLU July 09, 2018 14:15
The American Civil Liberties Union said it seems the Trump administration will miss a court-ordered deadline to reunite young children who were separated at the border with their parents in more than half of the…
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One-third of NHS Medical Professionals are of Indian-origin, says Experts July 07, 2018 12:34
Nearly one-third of medical professionals are employed with United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) are of Indian-origin, according to doctors and experts said during the event held in Hyderabad to mark the 70th anniversary of…
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FCC Stands by Decision to Raise Broadband Prices on American Indians July 07, 2018 10:53
The Federal Communications Commission is refusing to reverse a decision that will take a broadband subsidy away from galore American Indians. In November 207, FCC voted 3-2 under Chairman Ajit Pai's leadership to make it…
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North Carolina Farmers Caught in Crossfire of Escalating Trade War July 06, 2018 12:40
In consequence to tariffs levied on imports by the United States President Donald Trump's Administration, Mexico on Thursday doubled its tariff on U.S. pork, and China on Friday is set to implement 25 percent tariffs…
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MEA'S Passport Seva App Registers One Million Downloads in Two Days June 30, 2018 13:20
The passport seva mobile application introduced by Ministry of External Affairs, which permits app users to apply for a travel document from anyplace in the country, has enrolled one million downloads in just two days…
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AIF Felicitates 27 Young Leaders from U.S., India June 29, 2018 18:04
The American India Foundation (AIF) today felicitated 27 young leaders from the United States and India on the completion of their 10-month service under AIF's William J Clinton Fellowship for Service in India."These young fellows…
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