IMPORTANT NEWS 4TH MARCH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Govt launches health scheme for minority students New Delhi: In a bid to woo minorities, the government today launched the Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme which would see a Sehat Card being issued to each minority student enrolled in institutions aided by the Maulana Azad Education Foundation. Putin: troops to bases; warning shots in Crimea Sevastopol (Ukraine): Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops in military exercises near Ukraines border to return to bases as US Secy of State John Kerry was on his way to Kiev New Zealands Maori king snubs Prince William Wellington: New Zealands Maori king has refused to meet Prince William during a royal tour next month, with his office saying today he is not a carnival act for visiting dignitaries. EU threatens to impose targeted sanctions From K Mammen Mathew Berlin, Mar 4 (PTI) The European Union has threatened to impose a set of targeted sanctions against Russia if it does not take steps to de-escalate the crisis sparked by its military build up on the Crimean peninsula of Ukraine. UNSC discusses Ukraine, Russia defends action as appropriate United Nations: Russia has told UNSC that Ukraines deposed Prez Viktor Yanukovich had requested it to use Russian army to restore law and order & protect its people. US sees greater cooperation with India on space security From Lalit K Jha Washington, Mar 4 (PTI) Facing challenges from countries like China, the US sees greater co-operation with India on space security issues, a senior American official has said. Myanmar asks BIMSTEC countries to deal with mounting problems Nay Pyi Taw: Warning about threats of climate change, natural disasters & food security, Myanmar called on BIMSTEC members to deal with these problems. Michelle Obama plans maiden visit to China From Lalit K Jha Washington, Mar 4 (PTI) US First Lady Michelle Obama plans a weeklong maiden visit to China later this month along with her mother and two daughters, the White House has announced. US suspends all military engagements with Russia From Lalit K Jha Washington, Mar 4 (PTI) The US has put on hold all its military-to-military engagements with Russia, attributing the move to Russias intrusion into Ukraine. Worlds richest tech list include 6 Indians: Forbes New York: The technology boom has helped propel numerous fortunes lately, as the Forbes global rich list boasts of a record 123 billionaires including six Indians who derived their fortunes from technology ventures. Two Indian women on Forbes billionaire list New York: Two Indian women - Savitri Jindal and Indu Jain - have made it to the Forbes list of the worlds billionaires that saw a record number of women this year. BIMSTEC leaders to expedite agreement on trade From V Mohan Narayan Nay Pyi Taw, Mar 4 (PTI) BIMSTEC leaders today resolved to expeditiously conclude an agreement on trade in goods to promote commerce among member nations India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal. AIBA terminates India, says office-bearers damaging sport Lausanne: Furious with logjam in suspended IBF has terminated IBF from its fold stating current set of office-bearers are damaging image, reputation & interest of the sport. thegatecoach
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