General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-08-10 0

1. Archer Atanu Das and boxer Vikas Krishan entered the pre-quarterfinals, while the men's hockey team stood up to the challenge posed by Argentina to virtually sew up a last-eight spot on a reasonably successful day for Indian athletes in the Olympic ...
2. Being Bindra: A true Indian hero gracefully exits leaving behind lessons for everyone
3. Democratic US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 84th Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana United States
4. (From ) Indian human rights activist Irom Sharmila ended a 16-year hunger strike on Tuesday against an army law that she said led to atrocities in her northeastern state, and she vowed to press on with her fight by entering…
5. Gold hallmarking companies plan to invest '100 crore in setting up 100 new centres across the country as the Bureau of Indian Standards enforces hallmarking on all gold jewellery.
6. Great Britain tames Indian women
7. Harper's stiff neck has not improved enough for him to start Tuesday night against the Indians.
8. How heartening it would be if an Indian politician took a leaf out of Obama's book .
9. In an Olympics clouded by doping speculation, a bold stand is taken by 19-year-old from Indiana.
10. Indian and Great Britain Women Hockey players vie for the ball during their match at Rio Olympics..
11. Indian Motorcycles Launches the Scout Sixty in Hyderabad
12. Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank post Q1 loss as bad loans jump
13. Indian Railways to run magnetic trains soon
14. Kashmir has the same freedom that any other Indian state enjoys: Modi
15. Member, Rolling Stock(earlier called Member Mechanical), Railway Board Shri Hemant Kumar gave details of six initiatives of Indian Railways pertaining to his Directorate at a press conference held in Rail Bhawan today i.e. 09.08.2016. The briefs of these six initiatives are given as below
16. Movie Artists Association today condoled the death of veteran South Indian actress Jyothi Lakshmi...
17. On-board internet up in the air in Indian skies
18. PSU lender Indian Overseas Bank has reported a net loss of ' 1450 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 when compared with a net profit of ' 15 crore in a year-ago period. .
19. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan, who announced his last policy on Tuesday, leaves the Indian economy in a better state than it was when he took over. A look at what has changed in his three years in office:
20. Rio 2016: Indian boxer Vikas Krishnan enters pre-quarters of men's middleweight 75 kg category
21. Rio Olympics: Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal out of medal contention
22. Rising drug resistance has left Indian doctors struggling to treat complex infections.
23. 'S African Indians must not abdicate role in democracy'
24. The data is based on registries maintained by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The report was released in May this year and is based on Consolidated Report from Hospitals between 2012 and 2016.]]
25. The dismal performance by the Indian contingent so far at the Rio Olympics is a reminder of the sorry state of sports in the country. The screening for participation in the Olympics needs to be to...
26. The Indian batsmen went into their shell as the visitors crawled to 130 for five at tea on day one of the third Test against the West Indies here today.
27. The Indian security planners have to analyze whether Pakistan is a bigger threat or China is a larger menace to the security of the country. There can also be a scenario of two-front war, when India has to face the combined might of China and Pakistan. India has had three full-fledged wars with...
28. The Indian women were tamed 3-0 by Great Britain in the second league match of the women's hockey at the Deodoro Olympic Hockey Centre on Monday evening. After a quiet first quarter, Britain took con...
29. They're short, they waddle, and they're coming to eat the snails. Meet the quack squad, nature's very own pest control. Every morning, duck farmer Denzel Metthys releases over 1,000 Indian Runner ducks on the Vergenoegd Winery in South Africa. Trained to march in a long line en route to the vineyard, these ducks mean business.
30. Twitterati slam Shobhaa De for her comment on Indian Olympians in Rio
31. United Bank of India has a new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Pawan Kumar Bajaj.Bajaj, who is currently executive director at Indian Overseas Bank, has been appointed to the po...
32. When it comes to Mumbai's street fare, Pav Bhaji (Pav: Indian bread, Bhaji: Mashed vegetable curry) is one of the most popular local favorites. The dish is served every street corner. Few know it, but Pav Bhaji originated from Mumbai ...
33. 10 pics that show India having best sports infra
34. 2016 Olympics: India at Rio, Day 4
35. 2016 Rio Olympics : Dattu Baban Bhokanal (IND) of India competes.  Photo.
36. 3rd test match: West Indies win toss; elect to field against India
37. 3rd Test: R Ashwin fifty pulls India on drip-drip day
38. 74 years ago on August 9, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India movement which caused an irreparable dent to the foundation of the colonial rule. The ground from wher...
39. Ahead of Foreign Minister Wang's India visit, China stresses on consensus'
40. Air India has not suffered any operating loss this year: Ashok Gajapathy Raju
41. Apropos Anup Roy's report, "Raghuram Rajan leaves repo rate unchanged at 6.5%" (August 9), the decision of the outgoing Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor to maintain status quo at his final monetary policy review meeting wasn't a surprise; it was ...
42. Archer Atanu Das has scorched the opposition  a Nepali and Cuban  so far, even as India ended a 7-year dry run by defeating Argentina in men's hockey 2-1.
43. Archer Atanu, men's hockey provide joy for India
44. Archery, hockey give India reason to smile on Day 4
45. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, of India's largest bank SBI said, The RBI dec...
46. As a precursor to the three day visit by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India commencing August 12, our media reports that Chins seeks India's help' on the SCS. Nothing could be...
47. Ashwin-Saha lead India's recovery on opening day
48. Ashwin shines again for India in third test
49. Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer
50. Boxing: India,s Vikas Krishan Yadav cruises into round of 16
51. China FM’s India visit to maintain momentum in ties despite differences
52. China is a Bigger Threat to India than Pakistan
53. China Wants India's Help on SCS ' Who Are We Kidding?
54. DELHI, India ' With increasing food prices, India's central bank governor Raghuram Rajan has left interest rates unchanged at his last policy review keeping the repurchase rate at 6.5 percent - ...
55. Didi Chuxing's (滎滎出行) acquisition of Uber Technologies Inc's China business last week reshapes the landscape in Asia's growing ride-hailing sector and leaves India's Ola more vulnerable to attack by Uber in its US$12 billion home market.
56. Didi-Uber China deal a game changer for India
57. Expects India to become one of the top markets for the cuisine
58. First isolate, then negotiate: How India's GST deal was done
59. Ford India has reduced prices of select variants of its Ford Aspire and Figo models by up to Rs.91,000 in a bid to push sales. For compact sedan Ford Aspire, the price cut is in the range of Rs.25,00...
60. Former Asian Games gold medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) gave a perfect start to India's boxing campaign in the Olympics, beating American greenhorn Charles Conwell to enter the pre-quarterfinals here today.
61. Getting India off the blocks
62. Getting Wi-Fi connectivity while flying in India remains a pipe dream for travellers - whether domestic or international.
63. Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the Reserve Bank of India is comfortable with the bad loans recognition process by banks and there would be no backtracking on the same.Banks have certainly ta...
64. 'GST means Great Step by Team India'
65. ICC sanctions two India-Windies T20Is in Florida
66. In a daring heist in a moving train, ' five crore out of ' 340 crore cash being sent to Reserve Bank of India here from Salem in Tamil Nadu was found stolen today, police said. A sum of ' five crore ...
67. India,s pain of finishing fourth at Olympics
68. India's 'Iron Lady' ends 16-year hunger strike over military law
69. India at Rio: On Day 4, archer Atanu Das enters pre-quarter-finals
70. India awoke late to risks of antibiotic overuse and is scrambling to contain the surge in drug resistance.
71. India blasts Pak for supporting terror
72. India confronts Pakistan with confessions of an LeT terrorist
73. India confronts Pak with confessions of terrorist
74. India defying global slowdown, poised to seize opportunity: Finance Minister Jaitley
75. India holds nerve to go past Argentina
76. India is planning to start extensive research on the use of solar power to bring about a "revolution" in this field, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said.
77. India loses early wickets
78. India lost the wickets of Rohit Sharma (9) and Rahane (35) in reaching 126 for five shortly before tea. Ashwin (20) was joined by Saha (0) at the crease.
79. India News, Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India: TOI
80. India on the cusp of 30-year cycle of good monsoons
81. India on Tuesday summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit and issued strong demarche' over recurring incidents of cross-border terrorism which the government believes is being supported by P...
82. India protests to Pakistan against infiltration
83. India recovered to 234 for five at stumps on day one of the third Test against the West Indies, courtesy an unbeaten 108-run stand between Wriddhiman Saha and Ravichandran Ashwin here today.
84. India results summary on Day 4 of the Olympic Games here today.
85. India's Atanu Das entered the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games archer
86. India's boxing campaign at Rio Olympics kicked off on a positive note as boxer Vikas Krishan stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the men's middleweight (75 kg) bout after knocking down USA's Charles Conwel 3-0 here on Wednesday.The 24-year-old, ...
87. India's Chinglensana celebrating with team members after scoring a goal against Argentina...
88. India's coach Roelant Oltmans was pleased with the team's win over Argentin
89. India's Consul General in Dubai today met the family of the fire fighter who lost his life while rescuing passengers on board the Emirates plane that crash landed here and lauded the valour shown by him.
90. India's Heena Sidhu wrapped up her Olympic Games campaign on a dismal note,
91. India should not get 'entangled' in South China Sea dispute: Chinese media
92. 'India should not get entangled in SCS row'
93. India's Iron Lady' ends 16-year hunger strike over military law
94. India's monetary policy framework has come a long way: the flexible inflation-targeting framework is enshrined in law; a monetary policy committee is being formed with a 4 per cent target set
95. India's on Southeast Asia...
96. India's RBI leaves interest rates unchanged, as expected
97. India's reinvention is a work in progress
98. India's stand on the South China Sea row and defence deals are likely to heighten tensions
99. India summons Pak envoy over cross-border terrorism
100. India summons Pakistan high commissioner over militant infiltration
101. India summons Pakistani High Commissioner, issues demarche over cross border terror
102. India survive Argentina burst to steal 2-1 win
103. India survive Argentina scare
104. India to launch extensive research on solar power
105. India took 45 yrs to decriminalise suicide bids
106. India,US to sign key defence logistics deal
107. India were 130 for five at tea on day one of the third Test against the West Indies here today.
108. India were 234 for five at stumps
109. India were struggling at 130 for 5 wickets in the third Test against West Indies at tea on Tuesday after losing two wickets during the lunch session at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in this island city.
110. In January, Max India decided on a three-way demerger, in which Max Financial Services, Max India and Max Ventures and Industries became separate companies
111. In January, Max India decided on three-way demerger, in which Max Financial Services, Max India & Max Ventures became separate firms
112. In one of the biggest mergers in the insurance sectors, HDFC Life and Max India have decided to merge their life insurance businesses, which will create a company with '255 billion annual premium, ma...
113. Intel India, DST, IIT-Bobmay planning hardware startup incubator plugin
114. Is De's Jibe a Direct Insult to India's Athletes in Rio?
115. It's a crucial for India, who now face Canada in their next match
116. JOYOUS: India's Kothajit Singh (centre) is congratulated by team-mates after his goal against Argentina on Tuesday. 
117. Kashmir youth partner in India's development: PM
118. LeEco India to hire over 1,100 engineers by next year
119. Live scorecard: India vs West Indies, 3rd Test
120. Mobile app, powered by Nirbhaya Jyoti Trust, is a personal safety application for smartphone users developed in association with Mobile Standards Alliance of India
121. Move would help in enabling ease of payment, the Securities and Exchange Board of India said in a statement
122. Needling India yet again, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said that he was "obliged" to become ...
123. Nepal eager to have trilateral ties with India and China: Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'
124. New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) has bagged the India Seatrade (Coastal Shipping and Inland Water Transport) Award 2016 for being the major port of the year' in coastal shipping category. The award h...
125. North-eastern region have a huge role to play in India’s “Act East” policy: Meghalaya Governor
126. Observing that Air India, despite its massive loans, is trying to stay afloat, he said its financial status "is fairly precarious".
127. Opinions are bound to be varied on the issue of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to the complexities and uncertainties associated with it. In the present situation such complexities and uncertainties appear to be under control, ...
128. Over 1.3 lakh deaths projected due to climate change in India, says study
129. Pakistan on Tuesday rejected India's claim of cross-LOC infiltration after Pakistani envoy was summoned and served a "strong demarche" against the issue, as bilateral ties took another dip.
130. pAs a precursor to the three day visit by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India commencing August 12, our media reports that Chins seeks India's help' on the SCS. Nothing could be...
131. Rail ministry has floated a tender to explore possibility of Maglev trains in India, which can hit 500 kmph
132. Rajan cautions on inflation, India Inc demands rate cut
133. Rajan keeps India rates steady, ready to baton pass policy to panel
134. Rajan leaves India rates unchanged
135. Rajan will step down as governor of the Reserve Bank of India had raised speculation that some of his speech had upset Narendra Modi's nationalist govt
136. Raju said in Rajya Sabha during Question Hour 'we of course would like Air India to survive, so, we are trying that on government side and we are supporting it'
137. RCEP effect: Hope springs eternal in India's readiness to cut tariff
138. Read more about China Wants India's Help on SCS ' Who Are We Kidding?
139. Reliance Jio will set the standards for India's data market: Analysts
140. Reliance SecuritiesMarico (Reduce)CMP: '294Target: '270Marico is one of India's leading consumer products companies operating in the beauty and wellness space. Empowered with freedom and opportunity,...
141. Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan left interest rates unchanged at his last policy review as food prices threaten to push inflation above the nation's target.
142. Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan provided no surprises in his final monetary policy announcement as he kept the central bank's unwavering focus on inflation by leaving interest rates unc...
143. Rio 2016: Archer Atanu, Men's Hockey Give India Reason to Smile on Day 4
144. Rio 2016: Atanu Das, hockey provide joy for India
145. Rio 2016: India men's hockey team beat Argentina 2-1
146. Rio 2016: India Survive Argentina Burst to Steal 2-1 Win in Men's Hockey
147. Rio Olympics 2016 Live Updates: India Beat Argentina in Hockey, Archer Atanu Das in Pre-quarters
148. Rio Olympics: Archer Atanu, men's hockey provide joy for India
149. Rio Olympics: India beat Argentina 2-1 in crucial hockey playoff
150. Rio Olympics: India win Men's Hockey match; beat Argentina 2-1
151. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 India launch on August 11: Here,s all you need to know
152. Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, who are being touted as India's best bet for a tennis medal in the Olympics, have been seeded fourth and will be up against the Australian duo of Samantha Stosur and John Peers in their opening mixed doubles match ...
153. Scoreboard at tea on the opening day of the third Test between India and the West Indies here today:
154. Should Shobhaa De Apologise to India's Rio Contingent?
155. State-run United Bank of India (UBI) reported a near 27 per cent dip in net profit to Rs 38 crore for the first quarter (April to June) of this fiscal; primarily on account of increased bad loans.
156. State your case: West Bengal’s proposal to drop the ‘West’ from its name could have an all-India effect
157. Subir Roy: How India is governed, or not
158. Tax experts at EY India say that non-levy of GST on petroleum products like diesel could have a cascading tax impact for telecom tower companies, especially since the telecom sector is the second-biggest buyer of diesel after the railways.
159. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's quality of service portal will go live on August 10, which will show the performance of the operator for a service area, district, city or a particular base station, besides call drop rate in different areas.
160. Telenor India on Tuesday launched of a pilot roll-out of high speed 4G services for its customers in Anand, making it the first city under Telenor 4G in Gujarat.The pilot in Anand follows the successf...
161. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) district committee will hold a Maha Dharna' here on August 10 to safeguard the rights of tribals over podu lands' as enshrined in the Forest Rights Act (FRA) ...
162. The company brings its global campaign to India, looks for trust and a way to grow its business in the country
163. The decision was taken by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after c...
164. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed it has sanctioned two T20 International matches between India and the West Indies to be held at Fort Lauderdale in the USA on August 27 and August 28.In light of United States of America Cricket ...
165. The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted an At Home' reception for freedom fighters on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the Quit India Movement today (August 9, 2016) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
166. The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosting the At Home' reception for freedom fighters on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the Quit India Movement at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 9, 2016.
167. The second win in the Pool stage has virtually secured India a quarterfinal berth
168. The stock of Eveready Industries India jumped almost 6 per cent accompanied by good volume on Tuesday. This rally has decisively breached its moving average compression (21, 50 and 200-day moving ave...
169. The Taj Mahal is reflected in a puddle in Agra, India
170. The Yaad Karo Kurbani is 15-day programme aimed to commemorate 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement (QIM) and 70 years of Independence.
171. Turkey envoy urges India to close Fethullah institutions in Mumbai, linked to military coup
172. Uber said to plan boosting India, Southeast Asia resources
173. Uber, which counts India as its third largest market in terms of number of trips after the US and China, currently has about 350 people at its Hyderabad facility.
174. Vedanta recently sweetened the deal for minority shareholders of Cairn India, increasing the chances of the merger being completed soon
175. Vikas gave a perfect start to India's boxing campaign, beating American greenhorn Charles Conwell to enter the pre-quarterfinals.
176. Vikas Krishan of India reacts after winning his bout against Charles Conwell of USA. 
177. Vikas Krishan Yadav gave India's boxing campaign a winning start at the Rio Olympics with a dominant victory over Charles Conwell of the US at the Riocentrio Pavilion here.
178. Vodafone India has renewed its multi-million dollar agreement with IBM to manage IT services support for its infrastructure and applications for another five years.While the companies did not disclos...
179. Vodafone India renews IT outsourcing deal with IBM to transform customer experience
180. Watch: India @9 With Zakka Jacob
181. West Indies vs India, 3rd Test - Live Scores
182. While the shadow of the impending Supreme Court-directed reforms looms large over the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hierarchy, a section of the Board continues to strive for its smooth ...
183. With a lick of some honey that was spooned onto her palm, human rights activist Irom Sharmila on Tuesday ended her 16-year hunger strike in India -- the longest such fast in the world.
184. With a view to further front-loading the provision of liquidity, Reserve Bank of India said it will conduct an open market operation (OMO) purchase auction of five government securities for an aggrega...
185. With foreign currency non-resident (bank) ' FCNR(B) -- deposits taken by banks in 2013 under a special scheme maturing from September, the Reserve Bank of India once again reiterated that it will be m...
186. With reference to Sahil Makkar's article, "India's temple of democracy needs expansion" (August 9), any proposal to shift Parliament to another building should be deliberated upon carefully, because the present building has witnessed many a historic ...
187. With Reliance Jio rolling out its service soon, analysts feel it will catalyse the development of new powerful paradigms in India's data market, but also with incumbents having to think innovativsly to reverse slowing data revenue growth.
188. Withstanding a fierce Argentine assault in the fourth quarter, India notched up a 2-1 victory to take a firm step towards quarterfinals...
189. Young disrupters: Given India’s youth bulge and ageing leadership, they could be a sign of the times
190. 9 August 2016 ' 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. 
191. A five-day training programme on aquifer information system and aquifer management plan by Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) under the aegis of Rajiv Gandhi National Groundwater Training and Research ...
192. As Park Service battles sexual harassment, Sports Illustrated snaps swimsuit models in national parks
193. ATM Cards Cloned to Rob People, Kerala Police Suspect International Gang
194. Australia's central bank will cut interest rates to 1 percent within a year to combat weak inflation and rising unemployment and could then turn to unconventional monetary policy, according to Alan Oster, the chief economist at National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB).
195. Bold steps were needed to build capacities, introduce innovative technologies and reconfigure national statistics systems so developing countries could shape the policies required to trigger sustainable development gains, stressed speakers as the Commission on Population and Development continued its forty-ninth session today.
196. Bryce Harper out of Nationals lineup, status called 'day-to-day'
197. China issued a national scientific and technological innovation plan aiming to build the country into an innovative country.
198. Chinese nationalism a raging bull
199. Entering the second day of its inaugural forum on financing for development follow-up, the Economic and Social Council held three round tables and a panel discussion today focused on the global framework for financing sustainable development, domestic and international public resources, global infrastructure forum, and private business and finance.
200. For distribution among the poor people in the state, under the National Food Security Act
201. General Michael Hayden, former director of the CIA and NSA defended his letter signed by 49 other Republican national security officials saying Donald Trump is unqualified to be President and a clear and present danger.
202. Govt panel moots National Water Commission
203. Hackers create 'Eye of Sauron'-inspired malware to spy on international agencies and has already hit 30 organizations, experts say
204. ) helped create the teams in close association with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
205. If Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Wang Jin-pyng (王金平), the former legislative speaker, takes over as chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), he will not be the blank slate that foundation Chairman Lin Join-sane (林䞭森) has been. 
206. International Court of Justice
207. International Day of Friendship (30 July)
208. International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August)
209. International links emerge in Kerala ATM fraud case
210. International Peace and Security
211. JAKARTA, Indonesia ' Jakarta officially opened its new terminal on Tuesday at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Domestic flights have started at the terminal and international flights ...
212. Last year I arrived early for a lunch address by Gen. Michael Hayden, who ran the National Security Agency and later the Central Intelligence Agency in the George W. Bush administration. Hayden was already there, and glad to chat. The conversation…
213. More than half a century before the Zika virus grabbed international headlines and photos of newborns with abnormally small heads were splashed across our screens, a different outbreak that affected pregnancies fueled change in the United States.
214. Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July)
215. On International Day, UN spotlights indigenous peoples' right to education
216. Ravi Goyal is the Chairman and Managing Director of AGS Transact Technologies Ltd, a provider of payment solutions and technology productsMy favourite airportBeijing International Airport What I like ...
217. Some 8.5 million trees have been planted in central England under the National Forest scheme, but the rate of planting has dwindled ' here's why
218. Soon, an international film institute in Telangana
219. South African voters clearly showed that the African National Congress, which has lead the country since the end of apartheid in 1994, has lost the people's faith. The stunning upset reveals a population fed up with scandal
220. Statute of the International Court of Justice
221. Stressing that sustaining peace was an inherently political process requiring coherent, international coordination and support, the General Assembly adopted a wide-ranging resolution today aimed at improving the United Nations peacebuilding architecture before holding a day-long debate on the subject.
222. Taiwan has strongly protested the deportation of five of its nationals from Kenya to mainland China, the second such incident in recent months.
223. Tamil Nadu Sugarcane Growers' Association has sought setting up of an enquiry commission to probe into various irregularities reportedly taken place in the National Cooperative Sugar Mills in Alangan...
224. The current design for the National Defence University falls far short of the original ambition.
225. The data records of El Faro, a ship that sank with all hands on board last year near the Bahamas, have been found by the National Transportation Safety Board.
226. The Madhesis and various indigenous nationalities have been demanding the identity based federalism to be incorporated in the statute, that was promulgated in September last year.
227. The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Kabul on 19 April centred on a National Directorate of Security (NDS) office in the Puli Mahmud Khan area, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility.  The attack resulted in at least 28 deaths as well as in more than 300 wounded persons.
228. The research, based on the performance of 15-year-old Australians in the globally recognized Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests,
229. The Security Council today expressed its deep concern over piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, and stressed the importance of a comprehensive approach  led by States of the region, with international support  to address the problem and its root causes.
230. The Security Council today extended until 31 July the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), determining that the situation in that country constitutes a threat to international peace and security.
231. The situation in Syria was at risk of slipping backwards if the international community failed to work towards a sustainable political solution that would allow a more effective humanitarian response, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator told the Security Council today.
232. The Tamil Nadu Vivasaayigal Sangam staged a novel demonstration at Vadakarai on Tuesday demanding a hike in copra procurement price and waiver of crop loans availed by farmers from nationalised banks.
233. This year's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is devoted to the right to education. The right of indigenous peoples to education is protected by a number of other international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
234. Two Chinese nationals kidnapped by gunmen near Nigeria's capital, Abuja, last weekend have been released, police said today.
235. WASHINGTON, U.S. - Slamming Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, 50 Republicans who have held national security positions have signed a letter saying that they will not be voting for ...
236. With billions of lives hanging in the balance, the next phase of development depended on the international community's commitment to build on recent multilateral agreements and put the world on a sustainable path, stressed Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as the Economic and Social Council opened its inaugural forum on financing for development follow-up today.
237. 9 August 2016 ' As the United Nations relief wing warned today that soaring temperatures and dwindling medical supplies are deepening the woes of some two million people trapped by fighting in and around Aleppo, the world body kept up its call for an immediate halt to the hostilities and, at a minimum, a two-day weekly humanitarian pause so the city's heavily damaged water and electrical systems can be repaired.
238. 9 August 2016 ' Following five months of negotiations, United Nations Member States agreed on 2 August by consensus upon a political declaration that will serve as the basis for discussions and the outcome of the first-ever UN Summit on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants which will be held, on 19 September, at UN Headquarters in New York.
239. 9 August 2016 ' Four children were reportedly killed and three were injured on 7 August in the Nihm District, east of the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a statement today.
240. 9 August &#150 Mourning those who perished in the 1945 atomic bombing and suffered through its horrendous after-effects, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today conveyed his solidarity to a peace memorial ceremony in Nagasaki, Japan, and urged all to recommit to building a safer and more secure future.'
241. 9 August &#150 Voicing concern over a number of worrying developments regarding capital punishment in the Maldives, the United Nations human rights chief today called on the Government to refrain from carrying out planned executions and to uphold the de facto moratorium that has been in place in the country for over six decades.
242. A bountiful oil-based economy has allowed the Arab nation to recruit an Olympic team, mostly from beyond its borders.
243. Acting by acclamation today, the United Nations Forum on Forests elected Peter Desseau, Canada's Director of Forest Services and Natural Resources, President of its twelfth session.  His candidacy was presented by the Group of Western European and Other States.
244. Anti-dumping duty on HR steel from 6 nations
245. Antonio Chiang (江春男) yesterday did the right thing by tendering his resignation as the nation's representative to Singapore and apologizing for embarrassing the government after being cited for drunk driving. 
246. As more areas previously controlled by Boko Haram become accessible to humanitarian assistance, a critical opportunity has arisen to tackle “alarming levels” of food insecurity in north-east Nigeria, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said today.
247. As the United Nations relief wing warned today that soaring temperatures and dwindling medical supplies are deepening the woes of some two million people trapped by fighting in and around Aleppo, the world body kept up its call for an immediate halt to the hostilities and, at a minimum, a two-day weekly humanitarian pause so the city's heavily damaged water and electrical systems can be repaired.
248. a, the United Nations Children&#8217
249. Concerned by escalating violence and political gridlock in eastern Ukraine, senior officials of the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) called on all parties to the three-year old conflict to immediately lay down their weapons and make good on their commitments under the Minsk agreements, during a Security Council meeting this afternoon on the subject.
250. Concluding Coordination Segment, Economic and Social Council Fills Vacancies on Remaining Subsidiary Bodies
251. Did Bill Maher lie to Assange, viewers about $1 million Clinton donation?
252. Disseminating information on the Sustainable Development Goals, building awareness around the need for a humane global approach to refugees, and explaining the impacts of the work of the United Nations during its upcoming leadership change were three priorities for the Department of Public Information in 2016, the Committee on Information heard today, as it opened its thirty-eighth session.
253. Following five months of negotiations, United Nations Member States agreed on 2 August by consensus upon a political declaration that will serve as the basis for discussions and the outcome of the first-ever UN Summit on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants which will be held, on 19 September, at UN Headquarters in New York.
254. Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's video message to the seventh United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum, in Baku today:
255. Four children were reportedly killed and three were injured on 7 August in the Nihm District, east of the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a statement today.
256. General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Improving United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture Ahead of Day-long Debate
257. Govt takes food, mouth disease vaccination to 16 more states
258. Govt to take up food, mouth disease vaccination in 16 states
259. In accordance with Article IV of the United Nations University (UNU) Charter, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Director-General Irina Bokova of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have appointed 12 new members to the governing United Nations University Council.  The new appointees, who will take office as of 3 May, replace the retiring 2010'2016 cohort of UNU Council members and will serve for terms of either three or six years.
260. Israel charged a United Nations aid employee in the Gaza Strip with assisting Islamist movement Hamas, its second such indictment against a Palestinian humanitarian worker in recent days.
261. Israel said on Tuesday it had arrested and charged a United Nations employee for allegedly aiding Islamist movement Hamas, in the second such case involving a humanitarian worker in a week.
262. Joint Briefing of Two United Nations Security Council Committees Stresses Need for Member States to Do More to Counter Terrorism Financing
263. Kyoto most-favored destination for Taiwanese couples: Agoda
264. Malady Nation: The resistance of the superbugs
265. More protection for steel industry with dumping levy on products from 6 nations
266. Mourning those who perished in the 1945 atomic bombing and suffered through its horrendous after-effects, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today conveyed his solidarity to a peace memorial ceremony in Nagasaki, Japan, and urged all to “recommit to building a safer and more secure future.”
267. New technological platforms should be leveraged by the Department of Public Information, the lead communications body of the United Nations, bearing in mind the digital divide that still existed in many parts of the world, speakers told the Committee on Information today.
268. On 20 April 2016, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of the entries specified below to its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.
269. Pakistan's lawyers boycotted courts and staged protests nationwide on Tuesday after a horrific suicide bombing at a Quetta hospital which killed 72 people including many of their colleagues.Police sto...
270. Political Assassination - the American Way
271. Qassemi on Tuesday offered condolences to the Pakistani government and nation on the deadly suicide bombing that claimed the lives of at least 70 and wounded more than 100 others, mainly lawyers and ...
272. Secretary-General Appoints 12 New Members to Council of United Nations University
273. Security Council Authorizes Final Extension for United Nations Operation In CÃŽte d'Ivoire, Welcoming Country's Remarkable' Progress
274. Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic
275. Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Central African Republic
276. Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2282 (2016) on Review of United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture
277. Sharif said that the denial of right of self-determination for Kashmiris is one of the persistent failures of the UN
278. Ten Facts About the United Nations
279. The Economic and Social Council today concluded the first set of coordination and management meetings of its 2016 session, completing the election of representatives to several of its subsidiary bodies.
280. The economic plan that Donald Trump presented on Monday in Detroit, while light on details, provides a good glimpse into what the nation can expect from a Trump presidency. Though the plan had a few noteworthy ideas, it misfired on issues ranging from tax reduction and reform to regulatory reform and trade policy.
281. The four major units of Formosa Plastics Group (台塑集團), the nation's largest industrial conglomerate, yesterday reported combined revenue totaled NT$111.4 billion (US$3.54 billion) for last month, down by 0.6 percent from June and 3.9 percent from the same period last year.
282. The Secretary-General today announced the appointment of Abiodun Oluremi Bashua of Nigeria to lead the Special Investigation into the attack against the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) protection-of-civilians site in Malakal.
283. The Security Council today welcomed the nationwide cessation of hostilities in Yemen and the launch of peace talks, commenced on 10 April and 21 April 2016, respectively.
284. The United Nations health agency and its partners are continuing their programmes against yellow fever outbreaks even though the epidemic, first reported in January 2016, appears to be declining, with no new cases confirmed in the last six weeks.
285. TokyoJapanese Emperor Akihito makes a rare speech to the nation on August 8, saying his advanced age and poor health mean he may not be able to carry out his duties. The 82-year-old emperor, who has had heart surgery and prostate cancer, appeared to be suggesting he wants to abdicate, which would be an unprecedented move in modern Japan and require a change in the law.
286. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin that the two nations can rebuild their damaged ties and make them even closer, promising to back major energy projects with Russia
287. United Nations Forum on Forests Elects President, Vice-Presidents to Bureau
288. Voicing concern over a number of worrying developments regarding capital punishment in the Maldives, the United Nations human rights chief today called on the Government to refrain from carrying out planned executions and to uphold the de facto moratorium that has been in place in the country for over six decades.
289. Welcoming CÃŽte d'Ivoire's remarkable progress towards lasting peace, stability and economic prosperity, the Security Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in that country for a final period, extending it until 30 June 2017.
290. Welcoming the signing by Sudanese opposition groups of an African Union-brokered roadmap for ending conflicts in the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called the parties to “maintain this positive momentum” and work towards agreement on cessation of hostilities.
291. Welcoming today the announcement by Somalia of a timetable for the 2016 electoral process, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon noted that process for the upcoming polls, which sets October for presidential elections, is an important milestone in the country's journey towards democracy.
292. What happens when there is unregulated and rampant misuse of antibiotics? It's the perfect combination to creating a superbug -- an antibiotic-resistant microbe that can become a major health problem.
293. With the sound of crashing waves and smooth bossa nova, the Summer Games kicked off with a rainbow-colored dance party that highlighted the glories and tragedies of South America's largest nation.
294. Young people are at the heart of many of today's challenges, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today in Buenos Aires, urging a gathering of youth and civil society delegates to claim the new UN Sustainable Development Agenda as their own and to hold their leaders accountable for its implementation.
295. Classified documents show that US military members have been awarded Silver Stars for their fight against ISIS. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.
296. Fiona Harrison, principal investigator of NASA,s NuSTAR (Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array) mission, has been selected to receive the 2016 Massey Award, given by the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR).
297. Four U.S. troops were awarded the Silver Star, the third highest award for valor, for their acts of heroism in the war against ISIS. Barbara Starr reports.
298. Seatrade Award for NMPT
299. The 2016 Emmy Awards Honest Trailer Takes Down
300. The Supreme Court appointed Justice RM Lodha Panel today categorically instructed BCCI to implement a 15-step reform by October 15 ranging from constitutional reforms to principles of awarding variou...
301. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is likely to visit the US later this year, and both the countries are likely to sign the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), which was finalised by P...
302. Kuwait Ministry of Defence Places Order for 30 H225M Caracal Helicopters
303. A mild defense of the rationally ignorant voter
304. China, Mongolia hold 9th defense consultation
305. The leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group for the so called Khurasan province has been killed during an operation of Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defense of ...
306. The Ninth Sino-Mongolian Defense and Security Consultation was held in Ulan Bator Tuesday, focusing on exchanges of views on military cooperation between the two countries.
307. After 16 years of struggle demanding repulsion of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Human rights activist Irom Sharmila ended her hunger strike today. After her release, Sharmila will contest Manipur state polls scheduled to be held this year.
308. American special operations forces working with Afghan partners in Afghanistan's Nangahar province had to abandon some of their gear when Islamic State jihadists attacked them, the Pentagon said today.
309. Dalit protests across the country against being hounded by Hindutva forces for playing their timeless role in the cow economy offer a powerful lesson on how the country runs
310. Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Kashmir, the security forces continued to battle stone-throwing protesters amid curfew and restrictions in parts of the Valley on the 32nd day of c...
311. Facebook takes on ad blockers: Site installs new software that forces users to see adverts
312. Fleet Forces Senior Enlisted Sailor Visits NATTC
313. For the first time, U.S. Special Forces are coordinating American airstrikes and providing intelligence information to local forces battling to oust the group from a militant stronghold.
314. Irom Sharmila started her hunger-strike on November 4, 2000 two days after 'Malom Massacre' where 10 people at a bus-stop near Imphal were shot dead by security forces
315. Nine months after Turkish forces shot a Russian warplane out of the sky near the Syrian border, the bad blood between the countries is over.
316. Out-of-control California wildfire grows, forces schools to close
317. Syrian government forces bombard rebels in Aleppo, insurgents deny setbacks
318. The commander of U.S. naval forces in the Pacific said China had taken several destabilizing steps in the South China Sea—including conducting air patrols and announcing joint drills there with Russia—since a tribunal ruling against Beijing's maritime claims in July.
319. U.S. Special Operations troops aiding Libyan forces in major battle against Islamic State
320. With 29 electoral votes, Florida is the biggest prize of the battleground states. CNN's Martin Savidge reports.
321. A FORMER Australian soldier originally sentenced to death for murdering a colleague which was later commuted to 20 years in jail in Afghanistan, has been released after a presidential pardon. Robert ...
322. A judge is seeking to revive an investigation into former President Cristina Fernandez over an alleged cover-up on behalf of Iranians suspected in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Argentina's capital.
323. An Australian soldier sentenced to death for murdering an Afghan security guard in 2011 has been released from a Kabul prison early following a presidential ...
324. A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed in the Madras High Court Bench here accusing the president of Putheri village panchayat in Kanyakumari district of having granted layout app...
325. Australian soldier freed from Afghan prison after presidential pardon
326. Billionaire Carl Icahn believes the U.S. economy will tank unless Donald Trump is the next president.<img
327. Continuing its rigorous growth spree after securing the Series A funding, Bengaluru based B2B on-cloud marketplace Shotang has roped in Krishan Nagpal as the Vice President- Technology.
328. Critics claim Trump is unfit to be President
329. Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Union Ltd. (DKMUL) has now achieved self-sufficiency in milk production and has stopped procuring milk from other milk unions, according to its president Raviraj Heg...
330. Donald Trump said that if Hillary Clinton becomes president and appoints Supreme Court judges who would seek to erode gun rights, "Second Amendment people" may be able to stop them.
331. ECOSOC President
332. Electoral officials on Tuesday set a timetable for a recall drive against President Nicolas Maduro that makes it unlikely Venezuela will have an early presidential election that could put the opposition in power.
333. GA President
334. Georgian President Ready to Meet With Russian Leadership
335. In commemoration of the country's Women's Day, South African President Jacob Zuma unveiled statues of four women holding petitions.
336. Interview with President & chief executive, JLL
337. Iran's former hard-line leader is pressuring President Barack Obama to return billions of dollars in seized Iranian assets, though it's almost certain his appeals will go nowhere.
338. Maverick Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump attempted to steady his floundering White House bid on Monday with sweeping economic proposals even as moderate GOP lawmakers, foreign policy stalwarts, and long time party loyalists publicly renounced him and polls showed him falling behind Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
339. Opponents of President Nicolás Maduro say a tentative schedule for a recall referendum would delay the vote long enough for the ruling party to stay in power regardless of the outcome at the polls.
340. Prachanda, told that he is keen to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is expected to visit Nepal in a couple of months
341. President Barack Obama listens as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for the first time since a rash of civilian casualties during Israel's summer war with Hamas heightened tensions between two leaders who have long had a prickly relationship.
342. Presidential Statement Condemns Murders, Kidnappings, Hostage-Taking, as Security Council Expresses Deep Concern over Piracy
343. President to visit indigenous communities in Taitung
344. Press Conference by Security Council President on Work Programme for November
345. Press Conference by Security Council President on Work Programme for October
346. Press Conference by Security Council President on Work Programme for September
347. Prime Minister and CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda said he was keen to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
348. Russia and Turkey took a big step toward normalizing ties on Tuesday when Russian President Vladimir Putin met his visiting Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan, at a time when both countries&#8230
349. Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister Theresa May have agreed to meet in "the near future", the Kremlin has said.
350. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan mended fences in a high-profile meeting, bolstering their governments' ties as both face strained relations with the West.
351. SC President
352. Secretary-General Welcomes Return, Swearing-In of South Sudan First Vice-President
353. Security Council Presidential Statement Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities, Launch of Peace Talks in Yemen
354. South African President Jacob Zuma is well known for his antipathy toward urban black intellectuals, whom he labels the clever blacks.'
355. Spot turmeric prices at Erode markets remained stable. The arrivals have increased, but the prices are stable due to quality and also good buying by the traders,' said RKV Ravishankar, President, Er...
356. ST. PETERSBURG, Russia ' Turkish President Erdogan reached Russia on Tuesday for a meeting with Russian President Vladmir Putin, after relations between the countries had soured last year ...
357. The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Liu Jieyi (China):
358. The Kremlin says Russia's President Vladimir Putin has spoken to British Prime Minister Theresa May for the first time since she took office. Over the phone both leaders expressed dissatisfaction wi...
359. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the 'At Home' reception for Freedom Fighters, hosted by the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 09, 2016.
360. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the 'At Home' reception for Freedom Fighters, hosted by the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 09, 2016. 
361. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Freedom Fighters, during the 'At Home' function, hosted by the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 09, 2016.
362. The World Bank's executive board has begun considering a second term for its controversial President Jim Yong Kim.
363. Trump And Tragedy In America: Could angry white voters propel The Don to be the First Loose Cannon US President?
364. Trump as president is unthinkable. That's why so many find it fascinating.
365. Tuesday: The Brazilian Senate votes today on whether or not to go ahead with an impeachment trial of President Dilma Rousseff; and thousands of protesters are arrested as Kashmir marks the anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah.
366. Venezuela officials dash hopes of 2016 presidential recall
367. Venezuelaofficialsdashhopesof2016presidentialrecall', 'width
368. Vice President-designate's Return to Capital Should Clear Way for Transition in South Sudan, Peacekeeping Chief Tells Security Council
369. While a former CIA director thinks that Hillary Clinton is the safer choice in the upcoming US presidential election, he has some frightening policy proposals of his own.
370. While it is commendable that U.S. President Barack Obama has finally displayed the guts to depart from the usual U.S. stand of denial, the timing of his intentions are probably only best known to him...
371. World Bank Board Weighs Second Term for President
372. A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong rebuke to cow protectors, the Centre accepted the Opposition's demand...
373. After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's disapproval of cow vigilantism, the Centre on Tuesday asked the states...
374. After Prime Minster Modi's strong message against cow protection vigilante groups, the governments in Haryana...
375. Breaking his silence on the 32-day turmoil in Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday advocated...
376. Bulandshahr gangrape: Prime accused arrested
377. Bulandshahr Gangrape Victims Identify Prime Accused
378. Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for action against fake cow protection groups, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a strongly-worded advisory to the States that there should be no t...
379. He said in a democracy one can criticise the Prime Minister's policies 'but you cannot call names'
380. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.  file photo
381. Prime Minister Modi told BJP MPs that the government was serious about getting the Transgender Bill granting certain protections and a legal status to the transgender community. This is a progressiv...
382. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting at Bhabra village in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. PTI
383. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Yaad Karo Kurbani (remember the sacrifices) celebrations at birthplace of freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad at Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh.
384. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement against atrocities on Dalits came in for greater criticism from Opposition parties on Tuesday, a day after BSP chief Mayawati described him as the Kumbha-kar...
385. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Kantilal Bhuria sought action against all those whose photos appear in the advertisement in Hindi issued for the Prime Minister's function in his Jhabua constituency
386. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, right, gestures as Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan listens to him on during a joint press conference with in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010
387. Sao Tome and Principe,s Prime Minister happy satisfied by election outcome
388. Sao Tome and Principe,s Prime Minister happy satisfied by election outcome" Sao Tome and Principe,s Prime Minister happy satisfied by election outcome
389. second chance: Newly elected Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, aka Prachanda, (L) greets outgoing PM Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli (R). Prachanda has been given another chance to help build a more egalitarian, federal and multicultural Nepal. 
390. Spain's Ciudadanos opens door to supporting Rajoy as prime minister
391. s Prime Minister happy satisfied by election outcome
392. s Prime Minister happy satisfied by election outcome" Sao Tome and Principe&#039
393. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi departs from Indore, Madhya Pradesh after the launch of 70th Freedom Year Celebrations, on August 09, 2016.
394. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Kalikho Pul.
395. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the Village Pradhans from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency, in New Delhi on August 09, 2016.
396. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today paid homage to the great freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad at his birthplace at Bhabra in Alirajpur District of Madhya Pradesh.
397. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today welcomed Village Pradhans from the Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency at his residence in New Delhi. This is the second such group to meet the Prime Minister.
398. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the Village Pradhans from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency, in New Delhi on August 09, 2016.
399. UK Prime Minister's Office Confirms May's Meeting With Putin at G20 Summit
400. Uttar Pradesh police have arrested the prime accused Salim Bawria in the Bulandshahar Highway gang rape case. 
401. Why Did The Action Against Gau Rakshaks Need To Wait For A Prime Ministerial (Cattle) Prod?
402. A group of pro-Vidarbha activists, demanding statehood for the region, today protested outside Union minister Nitin Gadkari's residence here.
403. Belgium's Interior Minister Jan Jambon said the weekend machete attack on two police officers in the city of Charleroi appears to be an “isolated act” and the assailant wasn't a member of the Islamic State network.
404. Belgium Minister Says Machete Attacker Acted Alone
405. BJP MP Anurag Thakur has urged the Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar to expedite foundation laying of Central University at Dehra.
406. CBI files charge sheets against former Union Minister Matang singh
407. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed shock over the sudden and premature demise of his former colleague Kalikho Pul who breathed his last this morning
408. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj helped a woman get a duplicate passport after her husband...
409. First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, and Minister of State for Europe, Michael Roth © AA" alt
410. Following persistent demand by a united Opposition, the government on Tuesday agreed to have a debate on the prevailing situation in the Valley in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, with Home Minister Ra...
411. Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Kalikho Pul committed suicide at the chief minister's official residence...
412. Former economics minister to oversee trade negotia...
413. Former economics minister to oversee trade negotiations: Cabinet
414. Hours after the news of the former Arunachal Chief Minister, Kaliko Pul's death hit the headlines on Tuesday, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, who represents Arunachal Pradesh in the Lok Sabha...
415. I am not a goddess, I want to be a human being. I want to be Chief Minister of Manipur to make a positive difference,&quot
416. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today ordered action against 20 government officials for their involvement in encroachment of storm water drains in the city, officials said.
417. Labour and Employment Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said the government was committed to ensure protection of jobs, wages, social security and fair wages to workers
418. Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya will introduce the Factories (Amendment) Bill of 2016 in the Lok Sabha today.The Bill, which seeks to allow women to work in night shifts in a factory with adequate...
419. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Slams Collegium System
420. link points to: Scotland's First Minister visits Berlin
421. Lower oil prices have pushed the country into a rare budget deficit, ending 16 straight years of surpluses, Minister of Finance Anas al-Saleh said. The government recorded a budget shortfall of 4.6 billion dinars (US$15.23 billion) in the fiscal year that
422. Maharashtra Home dept should be led by separate minister: NCP chief Sharad Pawar
423. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, visited Berlin on 9 August. She met the Minister of State for Europe at the Federal Foreign Office, Michael Roth.
424. One hour after lunch on Wednesday, as many as 79,78,626 children in the age group of one to 19 in the State will be administered Albendazole 400 mg, a deworming tablet, in schools and anganwadis.As p...
425. PM condoles the demise of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Kalikho Pul
426. Pul, 47, was found dead at the chief minister's residence he was yet to vacate
427. Road Minister Nitin Gadkari introduced the Bill in the Lok Sabha; the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016 will be taken up for discussion and passing in the winter session of Parliament
428. Scotland's First Minister visits Berlin
429. Scrap 11-plus for new grammar schools, Tory group backed by cabinet ministers says
430. The committee of ministers on installation of the 125-foot statue of B.R. Ambedkar has decided to examine the tall statues installed in various parts of the country and set up a technical committee f...
431. The grant under the Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities' has been raised from Rs.10 lakh to Rs.20 lakh.
432. The judicial custody of LIC agent Anand Chauhan, arrested in a money laundering case against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, was on Tuesday extended till August 22 by a special court...
433. The Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal reiterated the government's commitment to meeting the April 1, 2017, deadline for the rollout of GST.Now that it (the GST Bill) has been cleared by...
434. The study conducted by Oxford University has projected losses in some crops, change in the composition of the forest and spread of malaria in new areas, said Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave
435. We are working with neighbours  Bangladesh has shut most terror camps on its soil: Minister
436. Africa has potential to become a world reference in renewable energy, new study
437. After 22 years at MullenLowe Lintas and a total of 30 years in the ad world, R Balakrishnan bids adieu; will continue working on film projects
438. Amazon Boss Jeff Bezos Becomes World's Third Richest
439. A new smartphone application that allows its users to capture videos of themselves and broadcast it instantly, Bigo Live is becoming widely popular in Southeast Asia. Before the "Pokemon Go" storm took the world by surprise a few weeks back, ...
440. A power outage in Delta's hometown of Atlanta that started around 2:30 a.m. ET forced the airline to ground all of its departing flights around the world.
441. As all eyes turn to Brazil, the host of the 2016 Olympic Games, we bring you an alternative, cultural guide to the country that gave the world Gisele, Pelé and Walter Salles. Watch the video above for your A to Z of Brazil.
442. Brazil and world football legend, Pele, has revealed on Tuesday evening that he would be participating in the closing ceremony of the ongoing ...
443. Breaking into tears, Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila on Tuesday broke her 16-year-old hunger strike, the world's longest, and declared that she wants to become ....
444. China's active role in G20 to benefit world economy
445. Contrary to a popular assertion that nuclear bombs used on civilians at Hiroshima and Nagasaki were necessary to end World War II, US government documents have indicated that the atomic-bomb atrocities were "test blasts" to "justify" weapons development expense.
446. Dolphin Snatches iPad Right Out of Tourist's Hand at SeaWorld
447. Donald Trump once again turned heads throughout the political world when he said the "Second Amendment people" might be the only answer to Hillary Clinton's potential judicial appointments.
448. From today, Facebook users around the world who access the site via their desktops will be shown adverts, regardless of whether they have a blocker installed.
449. Global and at home in the world
450. How Bugatti Crafted the Chiron, the World&#8217
451. How Bugatti Crafted the Chiron, the World's Last Truly Great Car
452. How horses around the world got their 'funny walk': Ancient DNA traces the root of their ambling gait to medieval England
453. Imagine a world where you become a refugee by accident. Michael Holmes has the story of a man who signed an asylum request while backpacking around Europe.
454. In October, the Security Council would focus on a range of issues, from the women, peace and security agenda, to the fight against terrorism, to humanitarian crises around the world, the Permanent Representative of Spain said today at a Headquarters press conference.  Among his country's priorities for October were also the Council's methods of work and the situation in the Middle East.
455. Inside a New Video Game That Could Change the World
456. Inside the System That Turned China Into the Most Dominant Divers in the World
457. Man United breaks world transfer record to re-sign Pogba
458. NAGASAKI, Japan - Nagasaki's Mayor Tomihisa Taue, invited the world to benefit from its collective wisdom' and say no to nuclear weapons on the 71st anniversary of the atomic bombings in the ...
459. On world tribal day, Soni Sori begins 185 kms long 'Tiranga Yatra' in Bastar
460. People at Disney World Were Convinced This Girl Was Ariana Grande
461. Procter & Gamble, the world's biggest advertising spender, will move away from ads on Facebook that target specific consumers after deciding they have limited effectiveness.
462. Randstad Holding said it agreed to buy Monster Worldwide Inc. for $429 million—snapping up a pioneer of the online job-posting industry and bolstering the Dutch recruitment giant's position in the U.S.
463. Randstad to Buy Monster Worldwide for $429 Million
464. Rio 2016: China's Deng Wei Wins Weightlifting Gold With World Record As Rival Withdrawn
465. Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, Iran's top female player, was supposed to be the top seed at the World junior girls' chess championship here, but she opted out. According to the Iranian manager Sadat Mans...
466. See the world through these four poets' eyes
467. Sen. Collins said that Trump could make the world "more dangerous" and that his values represent a threat to the Republican Party.
468. Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday that Donald Trump could make the world "more dangerous" and that his values represent a threat to the Republican Party.
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