India
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Fewer Indians use tobacco, but country still world’s No. 2 consumer, producer
By Ojaswi Rao Fewer Indians used tobacco in 2015-16 than a decade ago, but only China consumes and produces more…
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India emerges as world’s third largest aviation market: Jayant Sinha
New Delhi–Indian government on Tuesday said that India has emerged as the third largest aviation market in the world with…
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Declare cow national animal, says Rajasthan High Court
Jaipur– The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday said the cow should be declared a national animal. “Keeping in mind Articles…
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Kashmir problem limited to just 5 districts: Minister
By V.S. Chandrasekar and Sarwar Kashani New Delhi–The government has ruled out talks with separatists in Kashmir and insists that…
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Indian online education industry to hit $1.96 billion by 2021
New Delhi–With increased internet penetration amid a surge in smartphone ownership, the online education industry in India is poised to…
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Bihar Class 12 results see drastic fall in pass percentage
Patna– Nearly 70 per cent students who took the Class 12 Science stream exams of the Bihar School Examination Board…
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CBI court orders framing of charges against Advani, Joshi, others
Lucknow– The special CBI court on Tuesday ordered framing of charges against BJP leaders L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma…
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Opinion: Whither India’s culture? The curious silence at the top
By Saket Suman It seems to be yesterday once more with the deafening silence of the Sahitya Akademi and other…
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Solar juggernaut to keep rolling despite higher taxes in India
By Soumya Sarkar The government’s surprise announcement that solar photovoltaic cells and modules will attract a levy of 18 per…
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Three Years of Modi: Government in celebratory mode but concern over Hindutva outfits remain
By V.S. Chandrasekar New Delhi– Stepping into its fourth year in power on Friday, the Narendra Modi government is in…
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