Articles By Ambrosia Sabrina

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Typhoon Bopha Death Toll Touches 230; Thousands Left Homeless, Many Still Missing in Philippines

Around 230 people are feared to have perished in the flash floods brought by Typhoon Bopha - the strongest tropical storm this year to have struck southern Philippines on Tuesday.

Indian Dietetic Association To Hold Golden Jubilee Celebration On Nov 29

The Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) will hold a three-day Golden Jubilee Conference in association with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Hyderabad.

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Samsung Galaxy Grand With 5-Inch Display, Jelly Bean OS To Launch December End: Reports

Electronics giant Samsung is reportedly set to introduce a smartphone-tablet hybrid, dubbed Galaxy Grand, aimed at budget-conscious consumers.

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Kejriwal To Hold First Official 'Aam Aadmi Party' Meeting On Sunday

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal will kickstart the proceedings of his newly formed Aam Aadmi Party in its first official meeting on Sunday.

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi

2G Row: PAC Chief Joshi Demands Apology From Sonia Gandhi Over 'BJP Exposed' Remark

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi and senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi sought an apology from Congress president Sonia Gandhi for going offensive with her remark in the latest 2G spectrum allocation controversy.

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India Issues Visas With Arunachal, Aksai Chin Maps To Protest China’s Claim

India has begun issuing visas to Chinese nationals with maps showing Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of its territory, Press Trust of India reported.

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Former CAG Official RP Singh Claims Innocence In 2G Scam Audit; Government Orders Probe

A former official of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Friday said he was instructed to sign the agency's 2G spectrum audit that projected a loss of ₹1.76 lakh crore, despite his reservations.

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India's Fiscal Deficit Could Touch 5.6 Percent In 2013

India's fiscal deficit could miss the revised official target and swell to as much as 5.6 percent of GDP, a top government official told Reuters on Thursday, making it tougher for the government to avoid a credit rating downgrade.

Today's Wrap Up, Nov 22: Parliament Adjourned On FDI, Kasab's Hanging Raises Security Concern

Government convenes all-party meet over FDI in retail. Taliban says will attack India to avenge Kasab's death. Indian Telcos seeks revenue boost by cutting down freebies and talktime. Actress Kajol was not invited to 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' Premier.

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FDI Deadlock In Parliament Continues: Government Calls For All-Party Meet On Monday

The government has called for an all-party meet on Monday after both houses of Parliament were adjourned over differences on the controversial FDI issue.