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Swachh Bharat cess of 0.5% on taxable services comes into effect

Cost for the issuance of PAN card has also become costlier by Re 1.

Nov 15, 2015

Isis suicide attack in Turkey as G20 readies to meet; 4 cops injured

An Isis militant blew himself up.

Nov 15, 2015

New gadget to harvest 'healthy' bugs as a replacement for meat

It can harvest between 200 and 500 grams of mealworms a week.

Nov 15, 2015

Despite attacks, France and US to go ahead with global climate change summit

The UN has the main responsibility for security inside the conference venue. Security will be tighter.

Nov 15, 2015

#PorteOuverte: Sikh Gurdwaras offer shelter to people stranded by Paris attacks

Parisians offer refuge to people stranded in Isis terror attack.

Nov 15, 2015

Syrian talks produce election plans; differences on Assad's fate continue

Foreign ministers and senior officials from a dozen countries agree to work for a ceasefire in Syria's civil war.

Nov 15, 2015

France: High-speed train trial accident kills 10, injures 32

The accident was caused by excessive speed, although it was too early to say why the train was speeding.

Nov 15, 2015

Lebanon bombing: Authorities arrest 5 Syrians and a Palestinian for involvement

The explosions were the first attacks in more than a year to target a Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon.

Nov 15, 2015

Veteran Tamil director KS Gopalakrishnan dies at 86

He was suffering from respiratory problems.

Nov 15, 2015

Belgium: Several arrested in connection with Paris terror attacks

Two cars used by the terrorists in the attack bear Belgian number plates, Belgium TV channel RTL reported.

Nov 15, 2015

Entire humanity must stand against terrorism: Modi at G20 Summit

US President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin, British PM David Cameron are also expected at the meet.

Nov 15, 2015

After Paris attacks, pressure builds for global military response to Islamic State

Washington will look to European and Arab allies to step up their military participation in Iraq and Syria.

Nov 15, 2015

Paris Attacks: Vigil in Trafalgar Square, French people are not afraid

A vigil was held in Trafalgar Square in London. Many French from the city gathered to show their support to Paris and to remind that they are not afraid

Nov 15, 2015

Paris Attacks: A pianist starts playing Imagine by John Lennon in front of Bataclan Concert Hall

A man brought his piano in front of Le Bataclan and started playing Imagine by John Lennon in protestation against the attacks in Paris.

Nov 14, 2015

Paris attacks: Eiffel Tower closed as army called into city

The famous monument has been closed after French President Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency following the deadly terror attacks of 13 November.

Nov 14, 2015