US issues worldwide alert for its citizens post France attacks In view of the horrific terrorist attacks in France, the US has issued a caution for its citizens worldwide, including in India, saying attacks against Americans are becoming increasingly prevalent. "Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that US citizens need to maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness," the State Department said. Giving details of the threats that the US assets and Americans face worldwide, State Department said India continues to experience terrorist and insurgent activities which may affect US citizens directly or indirectly. "Anti-Western terrorist groups active in India include Islamist extremist groups such as Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, Indian Mujahideen, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Lashk...
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Obama to France: ´The United States stands with you´ "I want the people of France to know that the United States stands with you today, stands with you tomorrow," Obama said at a speaking engagement in Tennessee, describing France as America´s "oldest ally." "The moment that the outrageous attack took place, we directed all of our law enforcement and counterintelligence operations to provide whatever support that our ally needs in confronting this challenge," Obama added. Obama was speaking hours after the crisis that began with the massacre of 12 people at satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo reached a dramatic climax, with French police storming two hostage sites, killing two brothers wanted for the magazine attack and a jihadist ally. "We´re hopeful the immediate threat is now resolved. The French government continues to face the threat of terrorism and has to remain vigilant. The situation is fluid," Obama added. "Presid...
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Unemployment rate up at 4.9% in 2013-14 Highlights of the key findings of Employment and Unemployment situation in India, released by Labour Bureau, Government of India in its Report on Fourth Annual Employment & Unemployment Survey 2013-14 According to the latest survey report by the Labour Bureau, unemployment rate in India rose to 4.9% in 2013-14 from 4.7% in 2012-13, mainly on account of increase in joblessness in rural areas despite the government’s employment scheme MGNREGA. However, the unemployment rate dropped in urban areas from 5.7% in FY13 to 5.5% in FY14. The survey has been conducted in all the States/UTs by covering all the districts. A total sample of 1,36,395 households which includes 83,385 households in the rural sector and 53,010 households in the urban sector. The employment-unemployment situation- The unemployment rate is estimated to be 4.9% at All India level under the Usual Principal Status (UPS) approach. The unemployme...
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Ravi Shankar Prasad to Commission India First Hi-Speed Rural Broadband Network in Kerala Hon’ble Minister for Communications & IT Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad will be commissioning India’s First Hi-Speed Rural Broadband Network in Idukki District, Kerala under the Digital India Programme at a function to be held in Thiruvananthapuram at 12th January, 2015 at 5.30 p.m. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala Shri Oommen Chandy will be the Guest of Honour at the function which will be held in the august presence of Shri P.K. Kunhalikutty, Hon’ble Minister for Industries & IT, Govt. of Kerala, Shri M.K. Muneer, Hon’ble Minister for Panachayats & Social Welfare, Govt. of Kerala, Shri P.J. Joseph, Hon’ble Minister, Irrigation, Govt. of Kerala, Shri V.S. Achuthanandan, Hon’ble Leader of Opposition, Kerala, Shri V. Muraleedharan, State President BJP, Kerala and Shri Joice George, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Idukki. The event marks a key milestone in ushering in a new era of D...