One Billion Smokers In The World Now: Study
One billion people in the world smoke tobacco while 240 million have an alcohol use disorder, according to a new study that compiled the most...
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Indian-Origin Harbhajan Kaur Dheer Becomes First Asian Elected Mayor In UK
An Indian-origin councillor woman has became the first Asian woman elected mayor of Ealing Council in London.
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
Cabinet Approves Project-Exit Policy For Highways Developers
The government approved a project-exit policy for highway developers and also authorised the state-run National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
India Takes Lead In Drafting UNGA Res On Nepal
India has taken the lead in negotiating a draft UN General Assembly resolution on the Nepal earthquake that will underline the need for the...
Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST
'Indian Diaspora Should Move Beyond Culture'
PORT-OF-SPAIN: The Indian diaspora must move beyond culture, heritage and traditions into present day areas of sustainable development, according to a well-known academic here. Clement Sankat, principal of the St. Augustine Campus,...
Cabinet Okays Benami Transactions Bill To Curb Black Money
BANGALORE: To check the generation of black money in the country, the Cabinet approved the new Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Bill which provides for stringent measures against violators. "The Benami Transactions (Prohibition)...
