Indian Flag On Moon On 2018 Republic Day: One Startup's Audacious Goal

Indian Flag On Moon On 2018 Republic Day: One Startup's Audacious Goal

BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Team Indus plans to send rover to moon. Startup secures launch deal with ISRO, hopes to win Google Lunar XPRIZE, Plans launch for end of 2017, plant Indian flag on moon on 26 Jan, 2018. It may be just one step for a small startup, but it is a giant leap for India's space

16th century Kerala temple relaxes dress code for women

16th century Kerala temple relaxes dress code for women

Women can now enter the Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple, the richest temple in the world, wearing a churidar. Breaking an age-old tradition at the temple, executive officer K N Satheesh put churidars on the allowed list , against the opinion of the chairman of the temple administrative committee, K Haripal,

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Crop cover scheme to be Rs 18k-crore business

Mumbai: Out of almost nowhere, the government has created a new market of Rs 17,000-18,000 crore with its new crop insurance scheme. This segment will be almost twice the size of the fire insurance business of non-life companies, which includes premium from covering buildings, factories, houses and shops. Until last year, crop insurance was a business that generated less than Rs 5,000 crore of premium and most of it was

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Government may offer foreign auditors direct access in India

MUMBAI: In a move that signals the government's intent to allow foreign audit firms to register and operate directly in the Indian market, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has written to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to seek its views and recommendations on the government proposal. Currently, Indian laws don't allow any multinational accounting firm to be registered in India as auditors. The thinking

Delhi Poised to get New Air Force Aerospace Museum

Delhi will soon have a sprawling new Aerospace Museum close to the international airport focused mainly on Nation’s rich aviation history. New Aerospace Museum is not only meant to preserve the glorious tradition of the IAF but also to create awareness in general public about India’s rich Aerospace heritage. The IAF believes that the Museum would be a popular tourist attraction and a landmark in India’s capital city. A

To clamp down on black money, government set to ban cash transactions over Rs 3 lakh

NEW DELHI: The government is set to ban cash transactions over Rs 3 lakh as it seeks to clamp down on black money in the economy following recommendations from the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team. The government, however, is yet to decide on the SIT's other proposal to bar cash holdings over Rs 15 lakh due to opposition from trade and industry, sources told TOI. "There are concerns

Finance Secretary (FS) inaugurates the Training Program on Government E-Marketplace (GeM) for Government Users

Finance Secretary (FS) inaugurates the Training Program on Government E-Marketplace (GeM) for Government Users; FS: Training will enable the Government Procurement Officers to make best use of new technologies to procure goods and services in a more transparent, accountable and efficient manner. The one-day hands on training program for Procurement Officers of the Central Government

National Convention of Pradhans of Ganga bank villages organized in Allahabad

The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in association with the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, today organized a National Convention of Gram Pradhans in Alaahabad, with the support of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.The objective of the National Convention was to rally Gram Pradhans of 1651

Digital India: Government websites fail to clear transparency test

New Delhi: The Digital India initiative may be aiming to make all government services electronically available, but a recent study has found 10 government websites in Delhi lacking in several transparency parameters. The study, published in Delhi Citizen's Handbook 2016, audited the websites against predefined parameters of Section 4 of Right to Information (RTI) Act that sets

India's real estate sector can be 3rd largest globally by 2030

 MUMBAI: The real estate and construction sector in India is expected to be the third largest globally by 2030, contributing over 15% to Indian GDP and emerging as the largest employer in India providing employment opportunities to over 75 million people. A recent background paper by KPMG in India and the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) provides an

Trai extends data packs validity to 1 year from 90 days

To boost usage by marginal consumers and attract first-time internet users, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Friday allowed the telecom operators to offer data packs with the validity of 365 days, extending the maximum permitted time period for such offers from 90 days.The move will benefit the entry level users, who go for cheaper data plans with longer validity

INDIAN AIR FORCE BEGINS HUNT FOR SMART AIRFIELD SECURITY SYSTEM

The air force’s western air command has asked Indian companies to bid for the pilot project that would then be replicated at air bases across the nation. NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force has initiated its search for a new smart airfield protection system eight months after the Pathankot attack exposed several chinks in the perimeter security at a vital airbase, leading to the death of seven security personnel and a close call for

Further import of pulses to strengthen buffer stock: Govt

The Government to import further 20,000 Metric tonnes Chana, 80,000 Metric tonnes Masoor to strengthen buffer stock. Inter Ministerial Committee on prices of essential commodities headed by Union Consumer Affairs Secretary, Hem Pande reviewed availability and prices of essential commodities specially pulses . The

'Tiranga Yatra' being taken out across the country

A week-long "Tiranga Yatra" to evoke nationalism and patriotism is being undertaken across the nation on the occasion of 70th Independence Day celebrations. In the series, a number of union ministers and Parliament members conducted Tiranga Yatra on Thursday in various parts of the country and paid tributes to the freedom fighters.  Minister of state for law and justice PP Chaudhary and Union minister Giriraj Singh

Steps taken to provide Aadhaar cards for newborns

To ensure unique identification number for everyone by March 2017, steps have been taken to provide for Aadhaar cards for new born babies. An Aadhaar card could be generate for a new born once he or she is 21 days older and is given a name.  Newborns across the country will soon start getting Aadhaar as part of the Modi government's efforts to provide the unique identification number to all residents by March 2017. 

Kharif Crop Sowing Crosses 992 Lakh Hectare Areas

The total sown area as on 19 th August, 2016 as per reports received from States, stands at   992.76 lakh hectare as compared to 938.57 lakh hectare at this time last year. It is reported that rice has been sown/transplanted in 346.38 lakh ha, pulses in 136.04 lakh ha, coarse cereals in 180.20 lakh ha, oilseeds in 175.49 lakh ha, sugarcane in 45.55 lakh hectare and cotton in 101.54 lakh ha.The details of the area

Indian Railways Ties Up with Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara

Indian Railways Ties Up with Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara for award of MBA Degree To Railway Probationary Officers In Specific Railway Fields . In a significant move aimed at professional enrichment of its manpower, Ministry of Railways has decided to send its officers for acquiring MBA degree. Accordingly, the National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR), Vadodara, which is the apex level training

17.1% Growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in July 2016 Over the Same Period in 2015

Bangladesh Accounts for Highest Share of Tourist Arrivals Followed by USA and UK in July 2016 .Rs. 14, 319 Crore Foreign Exchange Earned Through Tourism in July 2016 . 17.1% growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in July 2016 over the same period in 2015. Bangladesh accounts for highest share of tourist arrivals followed by USA and UK in July 2016. Rs.14, 319 crore Foreign Exchange earned through tourism

IIT-Kanpur adopts five villages under Namami Gange programme

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kanpur has adopted five villages in Uttar Pradesh under the Namami Gange programme. These five villages are Ramel Nagar, Khoyra Katree, Pratapur, Hari Hindpur, and Katri Ladhva Khera. Key Facts Under the initiative, IIT-Kanpur will use its expertise to restrict the flow of sewage into the River Ganga. The task will be undertaken by the institute’s civil engineering department. It

MEA launches mobile App integrating various social media handles

The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched a mobile app that integrates various social media handles of over 170 Indian missions on a common platform. The application will help to further expand digital presence of MEA and serve as a common platform to further its public outreach. Key Facts The application has been developed by social media giant Facebook for free. It will help people connect with