Monthly Archives: May 2016

India tops global slavery index

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According to the 2016 Global Slavery Index, released by Australia-based human rights group Walk Free Foundation on 31st May, an estimated 45.8 million people, including women and children, are subject to some form of modern slavery in the world, compared to 35.8 million in 2014. The report said India has the highest absolute numbers of […]

Sunil Lanba takes charge as Navy chief

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Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, took charge as the Chief of Naval Staff in New Delhi as the current CNS Admiral R.K.Dhowan retired after four decade of service. On May 6, 2016, the government appointed Lanba, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command as the Chief of Naval Staff. Vice Admiral Lanba, 58, is a qualified […]

Padma Award 2016

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Padma Vibhushan 2016 Winner  Field Ms. Yamini Krishnamurthi Art – Classical dance Shri Rajinikanth Art – Cinema Smt. Girija Devi Art-Classical Vocal Shri Ramoji Rao Literature Source: Padma Award 2016