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The Indian Iris

Just like an iris controls the light levels inside the eye making it possible for us to see the outside world, The Indian Iris aims at shedding light on the ongoing political affairs, policies and schemes of the Government of India (GOI) and those of the State Governments.

Free Wi-Fi at Taj Mahal started

News Tourists visiting Taj Mahal will now be able to upload selfies or photographs clicked with their loved ones directly from the 17th century monument of love. BSNL has made special arrangements to introduce the facility with support from Quadgen, a Bengaluru-based company. Facility Half-an-hour free Wi-Fi Internet facility in ...

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Myanmar Surgical Strike: Geopolitical Aspects

Author: Pankaj Sharma Author is Expert on Public Policy, Geopolitical (China) and Economy The surgical operation by the Indian army’s elite 21 Para Regiment against NSCN (K) and Meiti militant groups who perpetrated one of the most deadly ambush, killing 18 Indian army soldiers has ushered a new phase for ...

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Why is India serious about Chittagong Port and Bangladesh?

News India is getting permissions from Bangladesh to use Chittagong and Mongla seaports during Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit on June 6-7. The matter of giving permission of use of two ports was discussed in all the inter-ministerial meetings held so far on Modi’s visit. An inter-ministerial meeting will be held ...

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India Bangladesh Border Disputes to end soon

India – Bangladesh border disputes While India and Bangladesh share one of the world’s longest land borders, crossing it isn’t easy. Cargo trucks drive hundreds of miles through a chokepoint known as the Chicken’s Neck to circumvent Bangladesh and reach India’s isolated northeast states. Shipping containers can make detours as ...

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Meekosam portal, Report Grievance based on Aadhar number

News ‘Meekosam’, a portal for people to report grievances, problems and give suggestions, was launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. About the Portal The portal, www.meekosam.ap.gov.in will record grievance based on Aadhar number. The person who posted grievance or suggestion could also track the progress of his/her ...

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Building Global Partnerships for Job Creation

News As part of creating jobs in various fields in Andhra Pradesh, there is an increase in number of  global players that are showing up their interest in the state. The Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has signed several Government-and-Business (G2B) and Government-to-Government (G2G) MoUs after Chief Minister of the state, ...

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Railways invites bids for Rs 2,500-crore train set project

News The Railways has invited global players for a Rs 2,500-crore project it has lined up under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ programme for the procurement and manufacture of 15 train sets which will be used for faster inter-city travel. While the successful bidder will be importing ...

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India, US to sign military cooperation agreement

News US Defence Secretary, Ashton Carter is making it a point to start with a visit to the Visakhapatnam based Eastern Naval Command that is tasked to maintain Indian presence in the South China sea region and the Strait of Malacca. India and US will not only sign a new ...

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