Private sector lender, RBL Bank has entered into a slew of tie ups and partnerships essentially to further boost its offering in the highly competitive banking industry in the country. RBL Bank has collaborated with Bajaj Finance to launch a series of co-branded credit cards for the customers in the country. Credit cards would be offered to the customer by the last quarter of this fiscal. Coming together of
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UNESCO Salon Competition: Toonz wins award for ‘Magical Piano’
UNESCO Salon Competition: Toonz wins award for ‘Magical Piano’, ‘Magical Piano’, a short film by the Toonz Media Group has won an award at the prestigious UNESCO Salon Youth Video Competition 2016. In an event held in Marrakech, Morocco at the iconic COP 22 Green Zone in the UNESCO Pavilion on November 14, Salon Films Chairman Fred Wang and Armelle Arrou, Chief of Public
Government launches e-Pashuhaat portal to connect farmers and breeders of bovine animals
The Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare launched e-pashuhaat portal to connect farmers and breeders of bovine animals. The portal will act as a single online e-trading market platform, including availability of bovine germplasm. It will enable the farmers to buy bovine animals, frozen semen and embryo. Key Facts e-pashuhaat portal will connect farmers with breeders- State, Central, Co-operative,
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board sets up two advisory committees
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has set up two high-level advisory committees to gather inputs from experts, including on service providers and corporate liquidation. IBBI has been set up under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and is expected to soon operationalize. The two committees have begun their deliberations. Key Facts The advisory committee on services: It will be
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu to head CMs Committee on Demonetisation
The Union Government has decided to constitute a sub-committee of Chief Ministers of five states in the wake of demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination notes. The committee will be headed by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu. It will suggest measures to normalise the situation. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has called up Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Karnataka CM
PM Narendra Modi launches Indian Police at Your Call mobile app
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently had launched the ‘Indian Police at Your Call’ mobile app at a national police conference held in Hyderabad. It was organised by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). The app is a GIS Map based interface for the citizens to locate police stations near to their current location so that they can easily reach the police station in case of emergency. Key Features The app was developed
Iranian film Daughter wins Golden Peacock award
Iranian film “Daughter” has won the coveted Golden Peacock award at the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). It has been directed by Reza Mirkarimi. It is a family drama set in southern Iran. It brings out intergenerational conflict between a strict father and a young daughter. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore conferred these
Union Government to introduce Direct Transfer of Fertilizer Subsidy
The Union Government has decided to introduce Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for fertilizer subsidy payments. Under the proposed system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades will be released to the manufacturers and importers on basis of actual sales made by the retailer to the beneficiaries. Key facts Initially, the modified subsidy procedure under DBT system will be introduced
Gross NPAs of PSBs touch over 6 lakh crores in July-September 2016
The Union Government has announced that the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of the Public sector banks (PSBs) have touched around 66 lakh 40 thousand in the three months period from July to September 2016. As on September 30, 2016 gross NPAs of the PSBs in the country rose to Rs. 6,30,323 crore as against Rs. 5,50,346 crore by end of June 2016. It shows increase of Rs. 79,977
Sex Ratio at Birth at decline in India: CRS data
According new data from Civil Registration System ( CRS) released by the Office of the Registrar General of India, Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) continues to worsen in India. The SRB has declined to 887 in 2014 from 898 in 2013. The ratio has been declining since 2011 when the figure was 909. Thus, Sex ratio at birth is still on the decline. Key facts The SRB based on CRS figures indicate the gap
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People - Nov 29. The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is a UN-organized observance. Events are held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, as well as at the United Nations offices at Geneva and Vienna. It is generally held on November 29 each year to
Penguin acquires Sunita Narain’s book on India’s Green Movement
Penguin acquires Sunita Narain’s book on India’s Green Movement. Penguin India has acquired Sunita Narains “Conflicts of Interest: My Journey through Indias Green Movement“, a personal account of one of India’s foremost environmentalist experts. The book includes an “environmental manifesto” in which Narain lays out a blueprint for the direction India must take, if it is to deal with the exigencies of
Cognizant to acquire Mirabeau BV to expand digital expertise
Cognizant to acquire Mirabeau BV to expand digital expertise. American multinational corporation Cognizant will acquire Mirabeau BV for an undisclosed amount to expand Cognizant’s digital business capabilities in the Netherlands and across Europe. The 15-year old digital firm Mirabeau specialises in verticals like travel and hospitality, financial services, retail, and B2B sectors. Its clients includes brands
Stripe’s co-founder, John Collison, is world’s youngest self-made billionaire
Stripe’s co-founder, John Collison, is world’s youngest self-made billionaire. As per the report of Forbes, the co-founder brothers of Stripe Inc., Patrick Collison and John Collison, are officially the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after a fresh funding round nearly doubled their San Francisco-based company’s valuation to US $9.2 billion. Stripe’s co-founder, John Collison, is world's youngest
Government approves 6 new SEZs for IT, biotech
Government approves 6 new SEZs for IT, biotech . Union government lead by PM Narendra Modi has approved six proposals from four developers to set up new special economic zones (SEZs) IT and biotechnology across Telangana, Haryana and Karnataka . The decision was taken by the Board of Approval (BoA), headed by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia during the board meeting on November
Morgan Stanley lowers India’s growth forecast by 40 bps to 7.3% for FY’17
Morgan Stanley lowers India’s growth forecast by 40 bps to 7.3% for FY’17. American Morgan Stanley has lowered its growth forecast for FY’17 to 7.3% from 7.7% earlier on account of currency replacement programme. As global growth accelerates to 3.4% in 2017 from 3% in 2016, Morgan Stanley expect India’s exports to support overall recovery in 2017 after being a drag in 2016.
ICICI Bank to convert 100 villages into digital in 100 days
ICICI Bank to convert 100 villages into digital in 100 days. Mumbai based ICICI Bank announced to transform 100 villages into ‘ICICI Digital Villages’ in 100 days to enable villagers go in cash less banking and payments transactions. People from 100 villages will be able to open bank accounts using Aadhar-based e-KYC and make cashless payments to retail stores through a unique SMS/USSD-based
Amitabh Bachchan Starrer Pink To Be Screened at UN Headquarters on Special Invitation
Amitabh Bachchan Starrer Pink To Be Screened at UN Headquarters on Special Invitation. Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s first Bollywood movie Pink has been invited to screened at United Nations(UN) headquartes in New York, US announced by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan who plays a lawyer role in the film. The movie ‘PINK’ was dealt with crime against women and it was released on
Zimbabwe Launches ‘Bond Notes’ To Ease Cash Crunch
Zimbabwe Launches ‘Bond Notes’ To Ease Cash Crunch , Zimbabwe launches ‘bond notes’ currency in bid to ease cash crunch.Currency hold its value against the U.S. dollar. The bright green bond notes, introduced by the southern African nation’s central bank to try to ease a shortage of dollars, were accepted by most businesses and black market tradersZimbabwe currency.
WHO settles India, EU medicine dispute issue.
WHO settles India, EU medicine dispute issue. In a meeting on November 24, 2016, the World Health Organisation (WHO) settled a long standing dispute and battle between India and the European Union (EU) about labeling of drugs by clarifying that ‘counterfeit’— will now be used by member States with respect to protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). This decision to drop the term ‘counterfeit’
Telangana village renamed ‘Kavithapuram’ after CM’s daughter, TRS MP Kalvakuntla Kavitha
Telangana village renamed ‘Kavithapuram’ after CM’s daughter, TRS MP Kalvakuntla Kavitha. Villagers of Khanapur in Telangana’s Nizamabad district have renamed their village as ‘Kavithapuram’ after the daughter of CM K Chandrasekhar Rao. The residents of Khanapur gram panchayat passed the resolution as a “token of reverence” towards TRS MP Kalvakuntla Kavitha, who helped the villagers
Manipur hosts WWII Vintage Jeep Rally
Manipur hosts WWII Vintage Jeep Rally, Manipur Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh flagged off World War II Vintage Jeep Rally from Koirengei Old Air Field as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival on November 27, 2016. Objective: To spread a message of peace and reconciliation and evils of war. Nine vintage jeeps, 30 to 35 motorcycles and cycles were took part in this rally.The participants from
78 schemes covered under DBT system so far
78 schemes covered under DBT system so far, As many as 78 schemes including Jhan Dhan and MGNREGA being implemented by 17 ministries and departments are covered under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The government has decided to introduce DBT system for fertilizer subsidy payments. It is slightly different from the normal DBT being implemented in LPG subsidy.
Losar Festival being celebrated in J&K
Losar Festival being celebrated in J&K , 10 day long festival named Losar festival has begun in Ladakh region of J&K to mark the beginning of New Year in this Himalayan region. Losar is Tibetan word for ‘new year’ and this festival is an important social and religious celebration in Ladakh. Losar celebrations in the Ladakh district can be regarded as the most elaborate and convoluted of the different
Asia’s first cycle highway inaugurated in UP
Asia’s first cycle highway inaugurated in UP, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has inaugurated India’s first and Asia’s longest bicycle highway between Agra and Etawah in UP. A rally of 90 cyclists from five countries and across India followed the inauguration ceremony at the Lion Safari in Etawah. The track begins from the lion safari in Etawah. On its way to Agra are tourist destinations
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to head CMs Committee on Demonetisation
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to head CMs Committee on Demonetisation, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has been nominated by the Central Government to head the sub-committee of Chief Ministers of five States constituted to deal with the situation arising out of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination notes. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley requested Chandrabab Naidu to
ICICI Bank’s Adopted Akodara Village becomes India’s first Digital Village
ICICI Bank’s Adopted Akodara Village becomes India’s first Digital Village, A tiny village Akodara in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat has become the first Digital Village in India. The village, located 90 km from Ahmedabad, was adopted by the ICICI Bank under Digital Village project in 2015 that developed it as a digitized village with a rural branch of the bank.India’s First Digital Village. The campaign was
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UPSC declares Engineering Services Exam Final Result, Check at upsc.gov.in , Final results have been declared for UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2016. Candidates who had appeared for it can now check their result here or else at the official portal of UPSC (upsc.gov.in). Union Public Service Commission had conducted the personality test for Engineering Services Exam in September-
UPSC declares Engineering Services Exam Final Result, Check at upsc.gov.in
UPSC declares Engineering Services Exam Final Result, Check at upsc.gov.in , Final results have been declared for UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2016. Candidates who had appeared for it can now check their result here or else at the official portal of UPSC (upsc.gov.in). Union Public Service Commission had conducted the personality test for Engineering Services Exam in September-
HPPSC Subordinate Allied Services Examination (Prelims) 2016 Result Declared
HPPSC Subordinate Allied Services Examination (Prelims) 2016 Result Declared, HPPSC has declared the HP Subordinate Allied Services Examination 2016 result; total 1445 candidates have been declared qualified on the basis of examination held at various centers located in Himachal Pradesh on 21 August 2016. Qualified candidates are required to download the application format, which has been
SBI Specialist Officers recruitment 2016: Apply for 103 posts
SBI Specialist Officers recruitment 2016: Apply for 103 posts, The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification inviting eligible candidates to apply for 103 Specialist Officers posts on contract basis. The last date to apply is December 12, 2016.
Karnataka most preferred for hiring employees in BPO/KPO, ITES, Software, IT sectors in 2017
Karnataka most preferred for hiring employees in BPO/KPO, ITES, Software, IT sectors in 2017.Karnataka will see an increase of five to 10 per cent in hiring from BPO/ KPO, ITES, Software and IT sectors, for the coming year, according to India Hiring Intent Survey 2017. As per the report, Maharashtra has emerged as the preferred state for talent acquisition by firms in automobile, banking,
UP Jal Nigam Junior Engineer JE Admit Card 2016 issued, download them here
UP Jal Nigam Junior Engineer JE Admit Card 2016 issued, download them here, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Lucknow has released a notification inviting interested and eligible candidates to apply for the posts of Junior Engineer posts. This notification is released for filling 853 vacancies of Junior Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer
AP Police Constable PET PMT Admit Card 2016 Exam Schedule Download @ recruitment.appolice.gov.in Now
AP Police Constable PET PMT Admit Card 2016 Exam Schedule Download @ The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh is scheduled to conduct Police Constable PET & PMT from 5th December 2016. About 1,16,217 candidates who had qualified in the AP Police Constable preliminary exam are searching for the admit card as it is the crucial document to
SSC JE Admit Card 2016 To Be Issued On Ssc.Nic.In; Exam From December 8
SSC JE Admit Card 2016 To Be Issued On Ssc.Nic.In; Exam From December 8, e admit card for SSC JE exam 2016 will be released in next 2 days for all regions to candidates to appear for the Junior Engineer exam poised to start from December 8. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the computer based examination for the
IIM Jobs Notification: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) invited applications for the post of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors.
IIM Jobs Notification: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) invited applications for the post of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors. The eligible candidates can apply to the post through the prescribed format on or before 18 December 2016.
ESIC Gulbarga Recruitment 2016 for 32 Teaching Faculties, Sr. Residents and Jr. Residents Posts
ESIC Gulbarga Recruitment 2016 for 32 Teaching Faculties, Sr. Residents and Jr. Residents Posts, ESIC Gulbarga Job Notification: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Gulbarga invited applications for recruitment to the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident and Junior Resident. The candidates eligible for the post can appear for
NHPC Assam Fellowship Scheme 2016: Graduates, Post Graduates can apply for 214 Seats
NHPC Assam Fellowship Scheme 2016: Graduates, Post Graduates can apply for 214 Seats , NHPC invited applications for ‘NHPC Fellowship Scheme for Assam 2016’ for short listing meritorious candidates domiciled in Assam for awarding Scholarship. The eligible meritorious candidates can apply online in prescribed format on or before 15 January 2016.
Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2016: Apply against 306 Sports Quota Vacancies
Punjab Police SI Recruitment 2016: Apply against 306 Sports Quota Vacancies , Punjab Police invited applications for recruitment to the posts for Sub Inspector and Constable, against the Sports quota. The candidates possessing minimum educational qualification and required achievements in the mentioned sports are eligible to apply; Eligible candidate can apply online in prescribed format on or
Karnataka PSC Recruitment for Stenographer & Typist Posts, Apply at kpsc.kar.nic.in
Karnataka PSC Recruitment for Stenographer & Typist Posts, Apply at kpsc.kar.nic.in, Karnataka Public Service Commission (Karnataka PSC) Job Notification:Karnataka PSC invited applications for recruitment to 526 Stenographer & Typist posts. The candidates eligible for the post can apply in prescribed format on or before 15 December 2016.
PPSC Recruitment for Audit Officer & Other Posts, Details at ppsc.gov.in
PPSC Recruitment for Audit Officer & Other Posts, Details at ppsc.gov.in , PPSC Job Notification: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) invited applications for the posts of Audit Officer, Inspectors Audit and Child Development Project Officer. Eligible candidates can apply online to the post on or before 20 December 2016. Details can be found here or else from the official portal of
Jharkhand SSC 513 PGT Jobs, Apply by 30 Dec 2016
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) invited applications for recruitment to the posts of Post Graduate Trained Teacher (PGT). The eligible candidates can apply online to the post in the prescribed format along with necessary documents on or before 30 December 2016 @jssc.in.
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NGO starts 16-day campaign ‘Every 8 Minutes’ against child trafficking , Association for Promoting Social Action (APSA), a Bengaluru based NGO, has NGO starts 16-day campaign 'Every8Minutes'against child traffickinglaunched a 16-day campaign ‘Every8Minutes’ to create awareness against child trafficking and missing children in the city. The step was taken after a report
Tony winning-actor Fritz Weaver passes away
NEW YORK: Fritz Weaver, the veteran of Broadway and the big screen, who stood out in films like "Fail-Safe" and "The Day of the Dolphin", has passed away. He was 90.Weaver died Saturday at his home in Manhattan, reported The New York Times. Weaver received his Tony in 1970 for his performance as strict Catholic boarding school teacher Jerome Malley in Robert Marasco's long-
Congress leader Kagzi passes away
Veteran Congress leader Salim Kagzi passed away at a hospital in Gurgaon. He was 87.The former president of the Jaipur District Congress Committee was admitted at the hospital for some time and died yesterday, state Congress spokesperson Archana Sharma said. He was buried today at Sanganer burial ground here. Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot paid floral tributes to Kagzi and former chief
Lok Sabha passes Taxation Amendment Bill
Lok Sabha passes second amendment to Taxation Laws Bill; Bill seeks to tax up to 85 percent on those caught with undisclosed income post demonetisation. Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the second amendment to Taxation Laws Bill. The Bill is aimed to levy tax up to 85 per cent on those caught with undisclosed income after demonetization. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in Parliamnet that
Drone reveals details of new Apple "spaceship" campus
Drone reveals details of new Apple "spaceship" campus, Recently released drone video shows the new campus of Apple Inc. located in Cupertino, California. In a brochure mailed out to local residents in 2012, Apple said the new 176-acre campus would include wooded walking areas, restaurants and a 100,000 square foot fitness center. On the company's website, Apple says it expects to move in around
Govt unveils National Software Policy, eyes 3.5 million jobs by 2025
New Delhi: The government has issued the draft of first ever National Software Policy with an aim to increase share of Indian software products in global market by 10 fold to estimated $148 billion and create employment opportunity for 3.5 million people by 2025.The policy will “strive for a tenfold increase in share of the global software product market by 2025 by promoting easy access to local
RBI hikes cash reserve ratio; maintains sanctity of its policy rate
November 28, 2016: Over the past year or so, the RBI has been using liquidity as a key instrument of monetary policy. In the April policy, it decided to move from a deficit to a neutral liquidity position, to ensure better transmission of rate cuts. Now, by increasing the cash reserve ratio temporarily, the RBI wants to suck out the excess liquidity, to maintain the sanctity of its policy rate. In the two weeks
Pankaj Advani settles for bronze at IBSF World Snooker Championship
Pankaj Advani settles for bronze at IBSF World Snooker Championship, Pankaj Advani DOHA (QATAR): Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani went down against Andrew Pagett of Wales in the semi-finals at the IBSF World Snooker Championship to settle for a bronze medal here in Doha.Advani, the fifteen-time World Champion, suffered a 14-74, 8-71, 0-87, 78-64, 0-81, 70-37, 7-80, 37-68, 19-74
Black Caps win dramatic second test against Pakistan in Hamilton, take series
Black Caps win dramatic second test against Pakistan in Hamilton, take series ,No doubts about it, test cricket is still alive and well.It threatened to deceive for a while on Tuesday, but after the Black Caps bowled their way to a stunning 138-run victory on the final day of the second test against Pakistan, in Hamilton, all the things so great about the five-day game were there to light up the gloomy skies above
Devendra Bundela set to break Ranji Trophy’s longevity mark
Madhya Pradesh skipper, Devendra Bundela will become the most capped Ranji Trophy player when he leads his team out against tie against Baroda at Dharamsala on Tuesday. The 39-year-old will be playing in his 137th Ranji tie, surpassing Mumbai stalwart Amol Muzumdar’s record. Bundela credited his longevity to his focus owing to his modest background. “Cricket has taught me discipline,” he told
Pay 50% tax on unaccounted deposits, or 85% if caught: Government
NEW DELHI: Providing a window to black money holders, the government on Monday proposed to levy a total tax, penalty and surcharge of 50 per cent on the amount deposited post demonetisation while higher taxes and stiffer penalty of up to 85 per cent await those who don't disclose but are caught. Nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced junking high denomination
Court lets Hindu girl live with Muslim boyfriend
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat high court permitted a 19-year-old Hindu girl to live-in with her Muslim boyfriend, who is just 20 years old and is currently ineligible for marriage. While allowing this reunion to take place on the wishes of the girl in a remote town of Dhanera in the border district of Banaskantha, a bench of Justice Akil Kureshi and Justice Biren Vaishnav observed, "Our society puts
Russia Eyes Supplying Military Hardware To The Philippines
Russia Eyes Supplying Military Hardware To The Philippines, MANILA: Russia's ambassador says his country is not discussing a military alliance but partnership and friendship with the Philippines, with Moscow interested in supplying arms, weapons and transferring technology to the United States' long-standing ally. Ambassador Igor Khovaev said Tuesday that the two countries' economic and trade
New Way To Create Fuel From Water
MELBOURNE: In a breakthrough, scientists have found an economically viable way to create fuel from water by splitting it into oxygen and hydrogen, using an ultrathin catalyst.Just as solar light can generate electricity, the water splitting process could do the same via the generation of clean chemical fuel such as hydrogen, said Huijin Zhao, Director of Griffith University's Centre for Clean Environment
Susan Kiefel, former receptionist, becomes Australia's first female High Court chief justice
Susan Kiefel, former receptionist, becomes Australia's first female High Court chief justice, Canberra: A former law firm receptionist who left school at 15 was on Tuesday named the first woman to become Australia's highest ranking judge.High Court Justice Susan Kiefel, 62, will in January become the senior judge on the seven-judge bench with the retirement of Chief Justice Robert French, the government
1992 securities scam: After 24 years, court convicts six, including Harshad Mehta’s brother
1992 securities scam: After 24 years, court convicts six, including Harshad Mehta’s brother, With charges for the involvement in the 1992 securities scam, the Bombay High Court had convicted six accused including prime accused Harshad Mehta’s brother Sudhir Mehta and five others. The twenty-four years old scam involved defrauding of money of the amount Rs 700 crore, from the National
Balochistan court issues arrest warrant against Musharraf
Balochistan court issues arrest warrant against Musharraf, The Balochistan High Court on Monday issued a bailable arrest warrant against former Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf in connection with the murder of former Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti in a military operation in 2006. A divisional bench of the Balochistan High Court in Quetta passed the order during hearing of
US Supreme Court Rejects Hawaiian Church's Appeal Over Marijuana Laws
WASHINGTON: The United States Supreme Court won't take up an appeal from a Native American church in Hawaii that wants to be exempt from federal marijuana laws. The justice on Monday let stand a lower court ruling that said laws banning the possession and distribution of cannabis don't interfere with church members' right to exercise their religion. The Oklevueha Native American Church of
Emma Morano, Last Person Alive Born In 1800s, Turns 117
ROME, ITALY: An alert and chatty Italian woman, Emma Morano, on Tuesday celebrates her 117th birthday as the last known person alive who was born in the 19th century. Born November 29, 1899, she is the world's oldest living person and the secret to her longevity appears to lie in eschewing usual medical wisdom. "I eat two eggs a day, and that's it. And cookies. But I do not eat much because I
Denmark Picks Eurosceptic Anders Samuelsen As Foreign Minister
COPENHAGEN: Denmark's new coalition government on Monday picked an outspoken Eurosceptic as its new foreign minister, marking a potential political shift in a country where opposition against the European Union is growing. Anders Samuelsen, 49, has maintained a skeptical attitude towards Denmark's participation in the European Union since his Liberal Alliance party was founded in 2007 and
Lieutenant General AK Bhatt Appointed Army's Director General Of Military Operations
Lieutenant General AK Bhatt Appointed Army's Director General Of Military Operations. NEW DELHI: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday approved appointment of Lieutenant General AK Bhatt as the Indian Army's new Director General of Military Operations. He will replace Lt Gen Ranbir Singh who moves to Mathura as commander of the army's 1 (strike) Corps. The cabinet panel
Donald Trump To Name Georgia Lawmaker Tom Price As Health Secretary Pick
Donald Trump To Name Georgia Lawmaker Tom Price As Health Secretary Pick, NEW YORK: President-elect Donald Trump is set to announce on Tuesday that he has chosen Republican US Representative Tom Price, an orthopedic surgeon and vociferous critic of the Affordable Care Act, as health and human services secretary, two sources told Reuters.If confirmed by the Senate, Georgia's
Donald Trump To Pick Seema Verma For Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services: Transition Official
Donald Trump To Pick Seema Verma For Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services: Transition Official. NEW YORK: US President-elect Donald Trump is set to name Indiana health policy consultant Seema Verma as his pick for administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a transition official told Reuters on Monday.Trump is expected to officially announce his
Over 90% projects got green nod in 2015
NEW DELHI: Ninety percent of projects got environmental clearance in the country last year as compared to nearly 54% in 2014. Informing this in the Rajya Sabha, environment minister Anil Madha Dave in a written response to a Parliament question said, "Average percentage of such projects for the period from 2009 to 2014 was 87.79%". He noted that 53.86% of the projects had got clearance in
Highly-contagious bird flu found in Japan, culling start
TOKYO: Japanese health authorities have confirmed a highly contagious avian flu strain in poultry in two prefectures in northern Japan, with culling of hundreds of thousands of birds starting Tuesday at the affected farms. The government confirmed that the highly virulent H5 strain was detected in birds at a chicken farm in Niigata, where about 40 of them were found dead Monday. Dead ducks at a farm
Great Barrier Reef Sees Record Coral Deaths This Year
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Australian scientists say warming oceans this year have caused the biggest die-off of corals ever recorded on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies said Tuesday that the worst-affected area was a 700-kilometer (400-mile) swath in the north of the World Heritage-listed 2,300-kilometer (1,400-mile) chain
California Targets Dairy Cows To Combat Global Warming
GALT, CALIFORNIA: California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm. The nation's leading agricultural state is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock. Despite strong opposition from farmers, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation in September that for the first time regulates heat-trapping gases from livestock operations and landfills. Cattle and
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India Wins 15 Medals And Is Ranked No. 1. Can You Guess The Game?
The Indian contingent has emerged as the top country at the International Memoriad Games in Las Vegas with an impressive haul of 15 medals, which include 3 gold. Living up to the billing as the land of Aryabhatta and 'Human Computer' Shakuntala Devi, the Indian team retained its number 1 rank at the memory games. Fourteen-year-old Jainum Shah, who won the gold medal for calendar dates
PM Narendra Modi Leads Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin In Time's 'Person Of The Year' Poll
PM Narendra Modi Leads Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin In Time's 'Person Of The Year' Poll , NEW YORK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading an online poll of readers' choice for Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' in 2016 honour, which has contenders like US President-elect Donald Trump, the outgoing US leader Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin. For the fourth year in a row,
Sahara Force India Seals Historic Fourth Place Finish In F1 Championship
Sahara Force India Seals Historic Fourth Place Finish In F1 Championship , Abu Dhabi: Sahara Force India clinched a historic fourth position overall, their best ever, in the Formula One Championships this season after Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez finished seventh and eighth respectively at the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The team got 10 points from Abu Dhabi GP with
India beat Malaysia to finish third in Four Nations Hockey tournament
India beat Malaysia to finish third in Four Nations Hockey tournament. Indian Hockey team defeated Malaysia 4-1 in the third-place playoff match to secure bronze in the 4 Nations Tournament in Melbourne. Akashdeep, captain VR Raghunath, Talwinder Singh and Rupinder Pal Singh scored goals
Indian team wins silver in World Robot Olympiad
Indian team wins silver in World Robot Olympiad , Out of 450 teams, team “High Voltage” from India (Gurugram) won a silver in the Regular Junior High category in the 13th World Robot Olympiad (WRO) that concluded at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. The two-day international championship, jointly organised by National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) under the aegis of the Ministry of
Argenitna win their first ever Davis cup
Argenitna win their first ever Davis cup. Argentina defeated Croatia to win their first ever maiden Davis Cup tennis title in Zagreb, Croatia on November 28, 2016. Del Potro and Federico Delbonis are layed a remarkable play to win the title. Argentina had lost in the final of the tournament four times earlier while Croatia won the title in 2005.
UP IAS officer Suhas LY wins gold in Asian Para-Badminton Championships
UP IAS officer Suhas LY wins gold in Asian Para-Badminton Championships, UP IAS officer Suhas LY wins gold in Asian Para-Badminton Championshipsi. IAS officer Suhas LY from Uttar Pradesh cliched gold medal after defeating Indonesian player Harry Susanto in the Asian Para-Badminton Championships in Beijing, China. Suhas defeated Wang Hwan Sing of Korea in the semifinals.
Aditi Ashok wins inaugural Qatar Ladies Open
Aditi Ashok wins inaugural Qatar Ladies Open . Indian teen golfer Aditi Ashok defeated Nanna Koerstz Madsen to win the inaugural Qatar Ladies Open in Doha, Qatar on November 26, 2016. It is her second successive victory on the Ladies European Tour. She cliched her maiden win at the Hero Women’s
Gautam Kumra elected McKinsey & Company’s India managing director
Gautam Kumra elected McKinsey & Company’s India managing director .Gautam Kumra, partner at McKinsey & Company’s New Delhi office has been appointed as the new managing director for India by the consulting firm’s Asia chief Kevin Sneader at an India partners meet held in New Delhi on November 28, 2016. He will replace Noshir Kaka who recently appointed as one of the leaders of the
Government removes excise duty on Point of Sale machine
Government removes excise duty on Point of Sale machine , Government removed excise duty on goods for manufacturing of POS (Point of Sale) machines that are in great demand as merchants are being compelled to use them in the wake of currency crisis. POS machines will be exempted from 12.5
Mobiwiki launched mobile app ‘MobiKwik Lite ‘to make life easier for small business holders
Mobiwiki launched mobile app ‘MobiKwik Lite ‘to make life easier for small business holders. Mobiwiki launched mobile app 'MobiKwik Lite 'i. MobiKwik has launched mobile wallet app ‘MobiKwik Lite’, which will work on basic Internet connection. ‘MobiKwik Lite’ app available in English and Hindi, later the app will be available in all major Indian languages. This app works on EDGE connection
BoFA lowers GDP forecast to 7.1% for FY 2017
BoFA lowers GDP forecast to 7.1% for FY 2017, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA) has lowered India’s economic growth estimates by 30 basis points to 7.1 per cent for the current fiscal after the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. Besides, the global financial services major has lowered its GDP number by 30 bps to 7.3 RPT 7.3 per cent for the next fiscal (2017-18). Earlier, BofA had
HSBC rolls out UPI solution for corporates in India
HSBC rolls out UPI solution for corporates in India , HSBC has rolled out ‘Unified Payments Interface‘ (UPI) solution for corporates in India. This UPI offering will provide improved collection solution to corporates, enabling them to drive sales through increased digitization of flows. Corporates adopting HSBC’s UPI offering can expect to reduce the incidence of paper and extent of cash and provide their
Utkarsh Micro Finance gets final nod to set up Small Finance Bank
Utkarsh Micro Finance gets final nod to set up Small Finance Bank , After Ujjivan Small Finance Bank got final license from RBI for its set up in November, Utkarsh Micro Finance has also received final license from RBI to start operations as Small Finance Bank (SFB). It is one of the 10 entities that got in-principle approval to set up Small Finance Bank in September last year. Utkarsh Micro Finance gets
Delhi displaces Mumbai as India’s economic capital, claims Oxford Economics report
Delhi displaces Mumbai as India’s economic capital, claims Oxford Economics report , i. As per the latest data released by Oxford Economics, Delhi has dislodged Mumbai as the economic capital of India. The data revealed that Mumbai ranks 31st among 50 top metropolitan economic entities in 2015 whereas Delhi has moved up to grab the 30th rank in the global ranking. Mumbai Extended Urban
Swiss reject plan to speed up exit from nuclear energy
Swiss reject plan to speed up exit from nuclear energy, Swiss Parliament have rejected a plan to force their government to accelerate the Swiss reject plan to speed up exit from nuclear energycountry’s exit from nuclear energy after it received a majority from swiss council of states. The plan supported by the Green party would have meant closing three of Switzerland’s five nuclear plants in 2029.
GoV sign MoU to boost to skill initiatives in the Hydrocarbon Sector
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas sign MoU to boost to skill initiatives in the Hydrocarbon Sector , MSDE Secretary Rohit Nandan and MoPNG Secretary K. D. Tripathi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to scale up skill development initiatives in the Hydrocarbon and allied sectors among other areas of cooperation.
NGO starts 16-day campaign ‘Every 8 Minutes’ against child trafficking
NGO starts 16-day campaign ‘Every 8 Minutes’ against child trafficking , Association for Promoting Social Action (APSA), a Bengaluru based NGO, has NGO starts 16-day campaign 'Every8Minutes'against child traffickinglaunched a 16-day campaign ‘Every8Minutes’ to create awareness against child trafficking and missing children in the city. The step was taken after a report
Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 introduced in Lok Sabha
Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 introduced in Lok Sabha , In the Ongoing Winter Session Union Finance Minister ArunJaitly has introduced a bill in the LokSabha to amend the Income Tax rules levying a tax of 60 per cent on undisclosed income or unaccounted credits in the bank accounts. The amended bill introduced comes with a new ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016’
India host the golden jubilee celebrations of UNCITRAL in New Delhi
India host the golden jubilee celebrations of UNCITRAL in New Delhi . In celebration of the 50th anniversary of United Nations Commission on International Trade uncitralLaw (UNCITRAL), UN organised the two day conference “Global Standards for Rule-based Commerce” at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi from November 28, 2016. Global Standards for Rule-based Commerce conference is
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IBPS RRB Officers Scale I, II, III Mains Exam 2016: Admit cards released at ibps.in , The call letters/admit cards for the RRB Mains examination have been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on its official website. The candidates who will appear in the exam are requested to download the admit card from the official website, www.ibps.in
IBPS RRB Officers Scale I, II, III Mains Exam 2016: Admit cards released at ibps.in
IBPS RRB Officers Scale I, II, III Mains Exam 2016: Admit cards released at ibps.in , The call letters/admit cards for the RRB Mains examination have been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on its official website. The candidates who will appear in the exam are requested to download the admit card from the official website, www.ibps.in
IBPS CWE RRB V Office Assistant prelims exam 2016: Results declared, check here
IBPS CWE RRB V Office Assistant prelims exam 2016: Results declared, check here , IBPS CWE RRB V Office Assistant (Multipurpose) prelims 2016: The Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the result of the Common Recruitment Process’ (CWE) Regional Rural Banks (RRB) V Office Assistants (Multipurpose) online preliminary exams 2016 on its official website.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair Recruitment for Associate Professor Posts
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair Recruitment for Associate Professor Posts , Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair Jobs Notification: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair invited applications of candidates for the Associate Professor Posts. The eligible candidates can apply to the post through prescribed format on or before 27
BEL Recruitment for Contract Engineer Posts, Apply at bel-india.com
BEL Recruitment for Contract Engineer Posts, Apply at bel-india.com, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Job Notification: BEL invited applications for recruitment to 15 Contract Engineer posts. The candidates eligible for the post can apply in prescribed format on or before 13 December 2016.
AYCL Recruitment for Engineer & Supervisor Posts, Apply at andrewyule.com
AYCL Recruitment for Engineer & Supervisor Posts, Apply at andrewyule.com , Andrew Yule & Co. Ltd (AYCL) Job Notification: AYCL invited applications for recruitment to 03 Engineer & Supervisor posts. The candidates eligible for the post can apply in prescribed format on or before 18 December
SAIL Recruitment 2016 for Operator-cum-Technician Trainee (S-3) and Other Posts
SAIL Recruitment 2016 for Operator-cum-Technician Trainee (S-3) and Other Posts , Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), Bokaro invited online applications from the eligible candidates for the posts of Operator -cum- Technician Trainee (S-3) and Attendant -cum- Technician Trainee (S-1) for the Bokaro Steel Plant. Attendant Post will be under ‘Special Recruitment Drive for ST Candidates’. Appointee
National Fertilizers Limited Recruitment 2016: Apply for Cost Acc. /Cost and Management Accountant
National Fertilizers Limited Recruitment 2016: Apply for Cost Acc. /Cost and Management Accountant, National fertilizers Limited invited applications for recruitment to the post for Cost Accountant/Cost and Management Accountant, on contractual basis. The candidates eligible for the post can apply in prescribed format on or before 12 December 2016.
CG Police Recruitment 2016, Apply for 2976 Constable (GD) and Constable (Tradesman) Posts
CG Police Recruitment 2016, Apply for 2976 Constable (GD) and Constable (Tradesman) Posts , Chhattisgarh Police Jobs Notification: Chhattisgarh Police invited applications for the post of Constable (General Duty) and 276 Constable Tradesman for appointment as Water Carrier, Sweeper, Cook, Barber and Other. The eligible candidates can apply online to the post in prescribed format on
Goa PSC Recruitment 2016, Apply online for 11 Junior Scale Officer of Goa Civil Service Posts
Goa PSC Recruitment 2016, Apply online for 11 Junior Scale Officer of Goa Civil Service Posts, Goa Public Service Commission invited applications for recruitment to the post for Junior Scale Officer under Goa Civil Service. The candidates possessing a valid degree from a recognised university can apply online in prescribed format on or before 15 December 2016.
CGPSC Recruitment 2016, Apply for State Service Examination for 293 Posts
CGPSC Recruitment 2016, Apply for State Service Examination for 293 Posts, Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Jobs Notification: Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission invited applications for the post of State Civil Service General Administration Department and Other Posts. The eligible candidates can apply to the post through the prescribed format on or before 03 January 2017.
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