- The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on 9 August to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) supports freedom of speech but there should be a line drawn between freedom to speak and "trash talk".
- The International Olympic Committee today urged athletes to show "respect" to each other in the wake of a war-of-words involving drug-tainted swimmers and their rivals.
- The International Paralympic Committee on Sunday banned Russia from participating in the upcoming 2016 Paralympic Games for allegedly violating international doping rules.
- The Jenny Lake Rangers at Grand Teton National Park save lives in some of the most rugged terrain in the national parks system.
- The Kerala police has sought the help of Interpol to nab some foreign nationals suspected to be behind the fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 2.50 lakh from ATMs using duplicate cards.
- The Loomba Foundation, a global NGO accredited with the United Nations under DPI and ECOSOC, has announced a partnership project with the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Lions Clubs International British Isles and Ireland to provide ...
- The National Council for Teacher Education (a statutory body of the Union government), Southern Regional Committee (SRC), has issued an order declaring that two teachers, Poornima Pattanshetty and Ye...
- The organic coffee being grown in the picturesque Araku valley in the eastern ghats of Visakhapatnam district will be promoted in the domestic and international markets by the AP Government in a big w...
- The Pakistani national flag flew at half-mast as the Pakistan government announced a national mourning.
- The Paralympic flag and the Russian national flag. (File)
- The "Aviadarts-2016" international contest wrapped up in Moscow at 7 pm on August 6, 2016, local time. The Chinese PLA Air Force won the runner-up in the group of bomber.
- The replica firearm - discovered at a security checkpoint at Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Nevada - was assembled with parts made from a 3D printer.
- The right of indigenous peoples to education is also protected by a number of other international instruments including Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development also calls for ensuring equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including indigenous peoples.
- The seizure of narcotics like cocaine and heroin suggests that Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here is becoming a transit point for drug smuggling, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
- The violent protests by anti government groups in the Oromia and Amhara regions claimed more lives with Amnesty International saying more than ...
- This tightly bonded mountain rescue group uses trust and technique to save people at the stunning Grand Tetons National Park in Wyoming.
- This year, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 August) is devoted to indigenous peoples' right to education, given the persistent gaps between indigenous and non-indigenous students in terms of access to education, school retention and graduation rates in all regions of the world.
- Those attacking Dalits are 'anti-national': RSS
- Three Airbus A330 aircraft from Sri Lankan Airlines has been acquired by the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on a wet lease, reports said.The aircraft will be used for a 'Premier Service' from Aug 14 and will be operated for flights from ...
- To mark the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, senior United Nations officials are calling on Governments to improve access to education and ensure that the most vulnerable are not left behind as the journey to achieve the new UN Sustainable Development Goals gets under way.
- To mark the International Day of the World&#39s Indigenous Peoples, senior United Nations officials are calling on Governments to improve access to education and ensure that the most vulnerable are not left behind as the journey to achieve the new UN Sustainable Development Goals gets under way.
- Trump would be dangerous President, say 50 Republican national security experts
- Trump would be dangerous President, say national security experts
- Trump would be dangerous Prez, say 50 Republican national security experts
- Two foreign national professors kidnapped in Kabul
- Unitech International to hold board meeting
- United Nations Marks International Day of Indigenous Peoples with Call to Promote Their Right to Education
- UN marks international Day for World’s Indigenous Peoples…
- Video games' bad reputation may be unfair. Teens who were regular gamers scored higher than average in math, reading and science on an international exam, a new study found.
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- 12 must-visit destinations in Uttarakhand
- 43 lawyers tender resignation
- 8 August 2016 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned an attack in Mali on a convoy of the UN mission in the country that resulted in the death of a peacekeeper.
- 8 August 2016 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned today’s terrorist bombing at the Civil Hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, underscoring that the targeting of mourners at a civilian hospital made the attack “particularly appalling.”
- 8 August 2016 – Vowing to “fight” to the end to see that all perpetrators of rape and violence against women and girls in crisis-torn South Sudan are held to account, the United Nations envoy on sexual violence in conflict today said it is extremely important for the Government to take all necessary action to put an end to such crimes.
- 8 August – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned today’s terrorist bombing at the Civil Hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, underscoring that the targeting of mourners at a civilian hospital made the attack “particularly appalling.”
- A group of 43 lawyers who were panel advocates of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) here tendered their resignations on Monday to express their protest against the recent amendments to the ...
- Airline computer systems know your name, credit card info and destination. You can't travel on a major airline without them. And when they go down, fliers and carriers come to a virtual stop.<img
- Anti-dumping duty imposed on hot rolled steel products from six nations
- Anti-dumping duty slapped on steel products from 6 nations
- Argentina ‘a Pioneer for Women’s Political Participation’, Says Secretary-General at Opening of United Nations Office
- A splinter group of Nigerian oil militants accuses former President Goodluck Jonathan and other politicians in the oil-rich Niger Delta of sponsoring attacks on oil installations that have slashed the West African nation’s petroleum production.
- As the crisis-stricken South American nation seeks to
- 2016 Rio Olympics: 'Sub-standard' equipment given to Indian players, says Kumari Selja
- 56% Indian employees fear dismal retirement life compared to parents: Survey
- A CAG report has highlighted the loss of life and property due to non-compliance of safety requirements in the operation and maintenance of oil and gas transmission pipelines by State-run Indian Oil ...
- Actress Prachi Desai says the reason behind Azhar's lackluster performance at the box office was that people couldn't forgive former Indian cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin, who was implicated in a march-fixing scandal in 2000.
- Adani Power, Adani Ports and SEZ, Apollo Tyres, AstraZeneca, Atul Auto, Century Textiles, Concor, Geometric, Godrej Properties, Indian Overseas Bank, JBM Auto, JK Tyre, Jubilant Life, Lupin, Manappu...
- A day after Shobhaa De sparked controversy by mocking the Indian athletes participating at the Rio Olympics, former marathon runner Sunita Godara on Tuesday joined the chorus of those criticising the author for her stinging remark."Goal of Team ...
- Ajit Balakrishnan: Indian salaryman: Changing times
- Alibaba, with its affiliate payments company Alipay, has already built a significant toehold in Indian online retail with around 40% stake in Paytm.
- Alluri Seetharama Raju was one of the greatest sons that India produced. He laid down his life to break the shackles of the mother land. The awe-inspiring heroics of Rama Raju still inspire Telugus. Though his battle with the British lasted only for two years, he made an indelible mark in the history of the Indian Freedom Struggle and found a permanent place in the hearts of the countrymen.
- Amazon: Amazon Great Indian Sale: Upto 85% Off on Various Categories Extra 10% Cashback on App & 7.5% Cashback on Site via SBI Cards
- Amazon's Great Indian Sale creates milestone, first 100K units sold instantly
- An all-expense paid trip to the birthplace of Alfred Nobel awaits the winners of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016, the first qualifying round of which is to be held at Indian Institute of Management - Indore on Wednesday, the Embassy of ...
- A new report by consulting firm Deloitte analyses the likely impact of slowing growth and a weaker pound on Indian businesses
- An extensive underwater hunt in the southern Indian Ocean has not yet found the crash site, fueling speculation it may be outside the current search zone, particularly if someone was at the controls at the end of the flight.
- An international team of researchers including one of Indian-origin, has found new biophysical markers that could help improve the understanding of treatments for sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder.
- Author Shobhaa De has been slammed by many for mocking the Indian athletes participating at the Rio Olympics, but she has refused to apologise for her statement.
- A vault into history books! India's #DeepaKarmakar becomes the first Indian to make it to the final of Olympics gymnastics
- Bassi, who has lived in New Jersey for 30 years, said he told the manager he is Indian and not connected to the Islamic fundamentalist and terrorist organisation, NJ.com quoted the recent federal lawsuit as saying. Reuters file photo
- Brexit: Impact on Indian businesses
- Bumpy road to recovery for Indian economy: Citigroup
- Caution over the upcoming monetary policy review, along with lower global crude oil prices, dented the Indian equity markets during early morning session on Tuesday.
- Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), Greater Visakha...
- Chinese Internet firm LeEco plans to hire about 1,100 engineers for its Indian R&D centre by 2017.
- CII-Young Indians Mysuru, supported by Columbia Asia Hospital, JSS Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital and Vikram Hospital, organised an organ donation initiative programme fo...
- CPI-M will become irrelevant in Indian politics by 2017, says TMC leader Mukul Roy
- Entertainment – The Indian Express
- Ex-athlete Sunita Godara blasts Shobhaa De for mocking Indian athletes in Rio
- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj faced sharp criticism in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, with Congress MPs demanding to know the fate of 39 Indians kidnapped by the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq in 2...
- Fever during the monsoon can be deceptive since malaria, dengue, chikungunya, jaundice and typhoid can all cause fever, said an advisory issued by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).Issuing a serie...
- Five Indian inventions that you have probably never heard of
- Foot Mouth Disease (FMD) is one of the most economically devastating contagious viral animal diseases affecting all susceptible cloven-footed animals. As per the estimates by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), direct loss due to milk and meat is to the tune of RS. 20,000 crores per annum.
- Former national champion Tania Sachdev said Indian chess has "come a long way" since her nascent playing days but feels a lot more needs to be done to make the game popular in the country.
- Four Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan navy, boats seized
- Global internet and technology conglomerate LeEco is ramping up its recruitment effort in India with its plan to hire over 1,100 engineers for its Indian Research and Development centre by 2017.The company plans to hire from tier-I engineering ...
- Government is not considering any proposal to adopt a uniform policy to take care of families of Indian spies killed or tortured in Pakistan, Lok Sabha was informed today.
- Gymnast Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian to make the cut for the individual vault finals in her debut Olympic Games after finishing 8th in the qualifying round at Rio...
- He said Kashmir has the freedom which is felt by Indians everywhere
- He was one of the first professional physiotherapists imported from Australia, the hub of sporting culture, to help Indian cricketers understand their bodies and manage injuries better. Twelve years ...
- HeyBnb enters Indian market
- How Indian education industry is bracing up for upskilling
- How Indian railways is using Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms
- IFMR Chennai, IFIM Bengaluru win goldat Indian Management Conclave 2016
- Indian actress Priyanka Chopra's international portfolio seems to be turning stronger by the day. After TV show "Quantico" and Hollywood film "Baywatch", she is set to be seen as a guest judge for season 15 of American TV series "Project Runway", ...
- Indian actress Priyanka Chopra will be seen in the season 15 of American TV series "Project Runway".
- Indian-American's Moon Express to take human remains to moon
- Indian-American sweeps Washington open primary
- Indian antinarcotics and intelligence officials say overlapping groups of drug smugglers, criminals and Islamist fighters in Pakistan are ferrying Islamist extremists and weapons across the border into Punjab.
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- Indian chess has come a long way since my childhood: Tania
- Indian cold pills pour over remote border to fuel Myanmar narcotics boom
- Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja was let off by Gujarat forest department after he paid a fine of Rs 20,000 for a taking selfie with lions at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary at Sasan in Junagadh, an act strictly prohibited by law.
- Indian entrepreneurs’ tendency to invest only in capital-intensive businesses or those requiring high-level skills is to blame for the employment crisis in the country, according to Arvind Panagariya...
- Indian forces arrest more than 1,000 protesters in Kashmir
- Indian homes are estimated to have over Rs 78,300 crore worth of used goods like clothing, utensils and books, a study by used goods marketplace OLX said today.
- Indian homes have Rs 78,300 cr worth of used goods: OLX-IMRB
- Indian Motorcycle Ambulance New Savior for Sick People, Pregnant Women
- Indian-origin cancer expert warns of Brexit impact
- Indian-origin lawyer among controversial UK peerages
- Indian Overseas Bank reports standalone net loss of Rs 1450.50 crore in the June 2016 quarter
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has provided 2,000 ready-to-eat food packets as part of national relief measures for Assam, which is currently battling devastating floods.
- Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal, who was among the few bright spots on the opening day of the competition, will compete in the quarterfinals of the men's single sculls event here at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday.The 25-year-old armyman, hailing from ...
- Indians-Nationals primer: Can Nats keep rolling against one of the AL's best?
- Indian Sucrose to hold board meeting
- Indian tech skills to the rescue of Wikipedia's diverse tongues
- Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has taken the country's cricket to another level, according to ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin."When Virat Kohli first came in, we almost started playing for India at the same time. The way he was perceived and the ...
- Indian weaves meet Italian exuberance
- Indian women's hockey team could not produce the performance of their opening match against Japan as Great Britain convincingly overpowered them 3-0 in the second match of t...
- International ocean drilling expedition to understand causes of the Indian Ocean 2004 earthquake and tsunami
- In the final, he went as high as second at one point, but with four shooters left, he went into a shoot-off to stay in the final. He lost the shoot-off and ended fourth in is fifth Olympics. Bindra is the only Indian to have an individual gold medal at the Olympics.
- IOC bonus, global offering for divestment in offing After VSNL, Indian Oil Corporation is emerging as the Government's next candidate for disinvestment through an international offering of seconda...
- Issues directive to ensure payment of salaries to immigrant workers, many of them Indians.
- It also requested Indian authorities to drop all charges against Sharmila
- Joint Venture agreement between Tesla and Indian Automobile Companies
- Karnataka has offered to partner with Indian Railways to offer bachelor degree course in railway engineering.
- Kohli has taken Indian cricket to another level: Ashwin
- Lankan Navy detains four Indian fishermen, boats
- Looks like Abhishek Bachchan and Arjun Kapoor did not take Shobhha De's comment on the Indian athletes in the ongoing Rio Olympics well.De embroiled herself in a controversy after she tweeted, "Goal of Team India at the Olympics: Rio jao. Selfies ...
- Malaysia admits MH370 pilot flew Indian Ocean route on flight simulator
- MH370 may have crashed into the Indian Ocean: Report
- MH370 Plunged into Indian Ocean at High Speed, Says Report
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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