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Full Text of the Indo Pak Joint Statement at Sharm-el-SheikhThe two prime ministers had a cordial and constructive meeting. They considered the entire gamut of bilateral relations with a view to charting the way forward in India-Pakistan relations. Both leaders agreed that terrorism is the main threat to both countries. Both leaders affirmed their resolve [...]

Report on UntouchabilityUnion social justice ministry has commissioned a study of impact of Protection of Civil Rights Act on untouchability. A survey has been initiated by National Law School, Bangalore. The survey was carried out in six states and 24 villages, a mix of those with highest and lowest crimes under PCR Act. S Japhet, [...]

Mahatma Gandhi Peace award conferred on Aung San Suu Kyi The pro-democracy Myanmar leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been felicitated with the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation here.    Send article as PDF   

Frisking of Kalam unpardonable: Praful The frisking of the former President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here is an “unpardonable act,” Minister of State for Civil Aviation Praful Patel told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.    Send article as PDF   

Gangubai Hangal passes away The doyenne of Hindustani classical music and one of the foremost exponents of the Kirana Gharana, Gangubai Hangal, died at a private hospital here on Tuesday morning following cardiac arrest. She was 96.    Send article as PDF   

Millions in Asia watch as moon darkens the sun A total solar eclipse on Wednesday swept across a narrow swathe of Asia, where hundreds of millions of people watched the skies darken, though in some places thick summer clouds blocked the sun.    Send article as PDF   

Unique ID numbers in 12-18 months High-profile Information Technology expert and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani on Thursday took charge as Chairman of the newly created Unique Identification Authority of India (UIAI) and promised to roll out the first set of unique identification numbers within 12-18 months.    Send article as PDF   

Composite dialogue only after Pakistan’s action    Send article as PDF   

India can be model for rest of the world: Gates NEW DELHI: Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has said India’s leadership on HIV/AIDS prevention can be a model for the rest of the world.    Send article as PDF   

FinMin to finalise bailout package for AI The Finance Ministry would give a final shape to a bailout package for Air India over the next fortnight and present it before the second meeting of the high-level Committee of Secretaries on August 29, official sources said.    Send article as PDF