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German carmakers launch new models in Autoexpo
By Damanjeet Kohli/ Uphaar PandeyNew Delhi, Jan 5(ANI): German carmakers Audi, BMW and Skoda launched dazzling new models at the Autoexpo, an annual automobile exhibition held in the national capital, on Tuesday. Audi announced the release of its new model, the A7 Sportback, and…
Govt. issues advisory for Indian students studying in Australia
New Delhi, Jan.5 (ANI): The Government on Tuesday issued advisory for all Indian students, who are studying or have plans to study in Australia, to take precautions about their personal security while moving around. “The Ministry of External Affairs cautions Indian students who are planning…
Bacteria ''could reduce addictiveness of cocaine’
London, Jan 2 (ANI): A naturally occurring bacterial enzyme could be used to tackle cocaine addiction, claim scientists. The discovery of Cocaine esterase, CocE, has been hailed as possible method of helping addicts get off cocaine, reports The Telegraph. The bacterial enzyme worked by breaking…
Northern Grid trips, delays trains
New Delhi, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Jan 2 (ANI): A heavy fog across North India on Saturday morning resulted in the Northern Power Grid tripping and causing a delay and cancellations of train services.Passengers were stranded at stations in New Delhi, Jalandhar and Amritsar.Stranded passengers…
Gogoi expresses satisfaction over militants returning to mainstream
Guwahati, Jan 2 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has expressed satisfaction over militants giving up arms and regaining the mainstream. Addressing a press conference here, Gogoi said: "All insurgent groups, have realised the futility of continuing with the armed struggle.” “They have realised it.…
Bikaner camel race fascinates tourists
Bikaner, Jan 2 (ANI): A camel race organised in Bikaner on Friday as a part of the three-day-long annual camel festival attracted thousands of foreign tourists. The festival began on Wednesday (December 30) at the Karni stadium named after Maharaja Karni Singh, an ace sportsman…
Assam Journalists Federation takes out a march against terrorism
Guwahati, Jan 2 (ANI): Members of the Journalist Federation in Assam staged a rally in Guwahati on Friday to highlight the need for the state government to counter terrorism.Representatives of 30 other organisations, including some political outfits joined the peace march."Those who are…
Cold wave continues to spread havoc in North India
Amritsar, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): A cold wave and a dense fog has thrown life out of gear across North India.In Amritsar, the temperature was recorded as low as three degree Celsius on Saturday morning.People were seen drinking tea and…
Tamil Nadu archer seeks government monetary support
Chennai, Jan 2 (ANI): Chinna Raju Srither, a national champion in archery, has requested the Central Government to provide him with financial support, so that he can pursue his dream of reaching the top.Srither has been ranked first in the selection for the upcoming…
Team India departs for ODI tri-series in Bangladesh
Mumbai, Jan 2 (ANI): The 15-member Indian cricket squad left for Dhaka on Saturday morning from Mumbai for the one-day international (ODI) tri-series between India, Sri Lanka and hosts Bangladesh beginning from January 4.Earlier on Friday, Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni had said…