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New Delhi, Feb 14: The Home Ministry has ordered tightening of security of diplomatic missions throughout India, after an explosion in an Israeli Embassy car took place in New Delhi on Monday.
Love finds the right track - on Delhi Metro
By Prathiba Raju New Delhi, Feb 13 : Cupid can strike in the unlikeliest places, even in the congested confines of a Delhi Metro station or train.
India, Pakistan to open new gate for trade by April-end
Indian Commerce Minister Anand Sharma and his Pakistan counterpart Makhdoom Amin Fahim talk with journalists during a joint press conference at Pakistan-India Wagah border, near Lahore, Pakistan, yesterday A dedicated gate at the Attari-Wagah border to facilitate movement of goods between India and Pakistan will open by the end of April this year, ... (more)
Foreign Minister of Seychelles to visit India for three days
New Delhi, Feb 13 : Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles, Jean Paul Adam, will be on a three-day visit to India beginning on Tuesday.
India agrees to double transit fee
India has agreed to nearly double the annual maintenance fees it pays to Bangladesh for using waterways facilities under a protocol between the two countries.
IRB Infra subsidiary ties up Rs 3,300 cr for NHAI project
Jobs Commodities Automobiles Insurance Real Estate Travel & Tourism Health & Pharma Lifestyle Media Power Telecom Infotech Retail Infrastructure Editor's Picks New Delhi: IRB Infrastructure Developers today said its subsidiary has tied up the Rs 3,300 crore required to execute a project awarded by the National Highways Authority of India.
International hotel chains make a beeline to India
By Priyanka Sahay New Delhi, Feb 12 : As the number of middle-income families going on domestic vacations and business travellers on a tight budget keeps rising, international hoteliers are rushing in to capture the mid-market segment bridging the gap between luxury and budget hotels in India.
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Malaysia Lures More Tourists From India, Pakistan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13, -- Tourism Malaysia is mounting a 10-day sales mission to India and Pakistan as the Southeast Asian country eyes more tourists from South Asia.
India missing out on civil aviation front: IATA
NEW DELHI: India was "missing out" on the potential of civil aviation as a key economic contributor as its policies were not supportive of competitiveness in the sector and stunted its growth, global airlines' body IATA said on Monday.
In the cold winter nights of Rajasthan, wrapped in my overcoat and two layers of blankets, I have a recurring dream revolving around a deep-dish Chicago-style Gino's East pizza.
Business as usual for Indian companies in Maldives
It is business as usual for Indian companies and the economic interests of India are safe in the Maldives, wracked by political tumult and violence after the deposition of former president Mohamed Nasheed, diplomats and others said.
Abu Dhabi Authority for Tourism and Culture concludes promotional tour of India
WAM Abu Dhabi, Feb 12th, 2012 -- A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Authority for Tourism and Culture has concluded its promotional tour in India.
Huntsville Literary Association president embraces love of art, poetry
Dr. Monita Soni grew up in a home full of books and art, with a mother who painted and a father who held poetry sessions.
Expat Ride - new book on Gulf NRIs released
RIYADH: An important book containing substantial information about non-resident Indians living in the Gulf countries was released by senior Indian politician Mohammed Ali Shabbir at a brief ceremony in Riyadh recently.
In India, shifting social norms lead to desire for privacy
The Indian government's recent announcement that it taps nearly 300 new phones every day has sparked a debate about privacy in a country that traditionally views such concerns as an ugly offshoot of Western individualism.
Railways to move RPF Bill 2012 in Budget session
Jobs Commodities Automobiles Insurance Real Estate Travel & Tourism Health & Pharma Lifestyle Media Power Telecom Infotech Retail Infrastructure Editor's Picks New Delhi: A legislation to make Railway Protection Force the sole body responsible for passenger security is likely to be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament.
SOS to President on 'hang-me' Salman
New Delhi, Feb. 11: The Election Commission this evening took the extraordinary step of approaching the President to seek 'immediate and decisive intervention' against Union law minister Salman Khurshid for his defiance on minority reservation.
Agra tourist police gear up for V-Day
By Azera Rahman, Agra, Feb 11 : Valentine's Day is round the corner and Agra's tourist police are on alert.
More snow in store for Shimla, Manali
Shimla, Feb 11 : After a two day lull, Himachal Pradesh's popular tourist destinations of Shimla and Manali are in line for more snow, a weatherman here said Saturday.
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