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India elated as WTO ministerial conference adopts Bali Package
07 Dec 2013
The trade facilitation part of the Bali Package, the most significant part of the deal, is expected to benefit the world economy between $400 billion and $1 trillion by cutting costs by 10-15 per cent and increasing trade flows
WTO looks set for historic trade pact
06 Dec 2013
WTO director-general Roberto Azevedo said he has drafted a text incorporating terms that are acceptable to all members, including India, which had raised vocal objections over agriculture
WTO looks set for historic trade pact
06 Dec 2013
WTO director-general Roberto Azevedo said he has drafted a text incorporating terms that are acceptable to all members, including India, which had raised vocal objections over agriculture
Japanese firms look to IIT for talent
06 Dec 2013
ISRO takes Mars Orbiter spacecraft’s orbit beyond 1,00,000 km
12 Nov 2013
The spacecraft’s apogee (farthest point from earth) has been successfully raised from 78,276 km to 1,18,642 km
ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission set for 5 November launch
23 Oct 2013
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its prestigious mission to Mars on 5 November
Nasa to launch 3D printer into space
01 Oct 2013
Nasa plans to launch a 3D printer into space next year to allow astronauts to manufacture spare parts and tools in zero gravity
Nasa to launch 3D printer into space
01 Oct 2013
Nasa plans to launch a 3D printer into space next year to allow astronauts to manufacture spare parts and tools in zero gravity
Harvard University to raise record $6.5 bn
23 Sep 2013
DRDO launches explosive detection kit in US
03 Aug 2013
ISRO gets set for Mars mission
08 Jul 2013
ISRO gets set for Mars mission
08 Jul 2013
ISRO gets set for Mars mission
08 Jul 2013
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