Arun Jaitley Proposes Payments Regulatory Board in RBI New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed creation of a six-member Payments Regulatory Board in the RBI, headed by its Governor, as part of bringing about structural reforms in the payment eco-system. For the purpose, necessary amendments are proposed in the Finance Bill 2017 to create a Payments
Thursday, 2 February 2017
Hillary Clinton's New Book To Include 2016 US Election Experience
Hillary Clinton's New Book To Include 2016 US Election Experience WASHINGTON: Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will publish a new book of personal essays which will include her experiences in the 2016 presidential campaign. The essays will be inspired by the hundreds of quotations she has been collecting for decades. "These are the words I live by," said Ms Clinton,
Adi Godrej chairman emeritus in major reshuffle at Godrej Properties
Adi Godrej chairman emeritus in major reshuffle at Godrej Properties Realty firm Godrej Properties on Thursday announced a major shuffle (प्रमुख साधा) in the leadership of the company with Adi Godrej assuming (यह सोचते) the charge as Chairman Emeritus(जो सम्मानपूर्वक सेवामुक्त हुआ हो) position in the company while Pirojsha Godrej, currently the Managing Director and CEO, becoming
India Signs Agreement With World Bank To Improve Technical Education
India Signs Agreement With World Bank To Improve Technical Education NEW DELHI: India has signed a $201.50 million financing agreement with the World Bank to improve the quality of technical education in the country. "Financing agreement for credit of $201.50 million for the 'Third Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP III)' was signed with the World Bank
Eminent Artist Asim Basu Passes Away
Eminent Artist Asim Basu Passes Away Bhubaneswar: Eminent artist, stage artiste, theatre director, painter and writer Asim Basu passed away in the Capital Hospital this afternoon. He was 82. He was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after his health condition became critical(महत्वपूर्ण). The veteran stage artiste was suffering from acute(तीव्र) lungs infection. Notably, the state Culture
Nirmal Shekar, former Sports Editor of The Hindu, passes away
Nirmal Shekar, former Sports Editor of The Hindu, passes away Nirmal Shekar, former Sports Editor of The Hindu and former editor of Sportstar, passed away here on Wednesday night. He was 60. Nirmal, who was one of India’s most widely read sportswriters in a career that spanned (फैला) more than three decades(दशकों), joined The Hindu in 1980 and was with the institution till he retired on
Neil Gorsuch is new Supreme Court justice
Neil Gorsuch is new Supreme Court justice The verdict is in. If confirmed, Neil Gorsuch will take the place of the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. For such an anticipated (प्रत्याशित) move, the appointment is unsurprising. Out of an original list of 21 potential candidates, three main contenders (दावेदार) had come into focus in recent weeks. Thomas Hardiman, Neil Gorsuch, and William Pryor
Rex Tillerson sworn-in as US Secretary of State
Rex Tillerson sworn-in as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's job as chief US diplomat (राजनयिक) became harder before it even began because of White House moves that have antagonised(नाराजगी) Muslim nations, European allies, Mexico and US bureaucrats(नौकरशाहों) , current and former US officials said. Hours after the Senate confirmed Tillerson as the 69th secretary
'Tuberculosis-resistant' cattle developed in China
'Tuberculosis-resistant'(प्रतिरोधी) cattle developed in China Scientists in China say they have produced cloned cattle (पशु)with increased resistance to bovine(मंद) tuberculosis. Twenty calves(बछड़ों) were born, of which 11 survived for more than three months. Bovine TB is a risk to cattle in many countries, including parts of the UK, Africa and Asia. Researchers in China used a
UBI an alternative to subsidies for poverty alleviation, a powerful idea whose time has come: Economic Survey
UBI an alternative to subsidies for poverty alleviation, a powerful idea whose time has come: Economic Survey The Economic Survey has proposed a Universal Basic Income (UBI) that ensures (सुनिश्चित करता है) every citizen has a right to a minimum income to cover their basic needs as a long-term solution to reduce poverty in the country. “The UBI must be embraced (गले लगा लिया) in a
US: Senate approves Jeff Sessions as US Attorney General
US: Senate approves Jeff Sessions as US Attorney General The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions as US Attorney General after several delays forced by Democrats (प्रजातंत्रवादी) following President Donald Trump’s controversial (विवादास्पद) firing of acting Attorney General Sally Yates. In an 11-9 vote on Wednesday, Sessions finally made it through
'India blocking Pak diplomat's appointment as SAARC Secy Gen'
'India blocking Pak diplomat's appointment as SAARC Secy Gen' India is attempting (का प्रयास) to block on "procedural grounds" the appointment of a Pakistani diplomat as SAARC's next secretary general, according to a media report here which has been strongly dismissed (ख़ारिज)by New Delhi. "The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), beleaguered (परेशान) by internal
Samantha to be brand ambassador of Telangana handlooms
Samantha to be brand ambassador of Telangana handlooms(हथकरघा) With back-to-back blockbusters like Theri and Janatha Garage, 2016 was a year for Samantha for all the right reasons. After years of speculation(सट्टा), Samantha and Naga Chaitanya got engaged on January 29 amid (के बीच) the presence of superstar Nagarjuna, wife Amala Akkineni, younger son Akhil Akkineni and
FRBM Panel in favour of meeting 2.4% fiscal deficit target by 2023: Report
FRBM Panel in favour of meeting 2.4% fiscal deficit target by 2023: Report The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Committee, headed by former Revenue and Expenditure Secretary N.K. Singh, submitted its report to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recently with recommendations on the future fiscal framework (ढांचा) and roadmap for the country. Some sources
SAARC programming committee meeting begins in Kathmandu
SAARC programming committee meeting begins in Kathmandu The 53rd meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (सहयोग) (SAARC) Programming Committee began on 1 February 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The two-day meet held at joint secretary level is aimed at discussing budget allocation to the five SAARC regional centres and special bodies and their annual
Minister sets up committee for Ambedkar memorial in London
Minister sets up committee for Ambedkar memorial (शहीद स्मारक) in London The restoration (मरम्मत ) work at a four-storey Victorian building here, used by Babasaheb Ambedkar during his student days in the UK, will be completed by July, a senior Maharastra minister has said as he set up a committee to oversee( देखरेख) the completion work at the memorial. The international memorial is
Maharashtra to set up committee to study Union budget
Maharashtra to set up committee to study Union budget MUMBAI: The Maharashtra state government has decided to set up a committee of secretaries to analyze (विश्लेषण)the Union Budget who will study and submit suggestions to receive maximum funds for the state through various schemes. State finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar stated that the committee will comprises (शामिल) 5-6
West Indies All rounder Andre Russell gets one-year ban for doping breach
West Indies All rounder Andre Russell gets one-year ban for doping breach ( दरार)
Jamaican cricketer Andre Russell(28) has been banned from all cricket for a year over a doping code violation(उल्लंघन) by the Jamaican Anti-Doping Commission (आयोग) on February 1, 2017. Under World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines, elite ( अभिजात वर्ग ) athletes must file his/her details
Anushka appointed ambassador of Swachh Bharat campaign
Anushka appointed ambassador of Swachh Bharat campaign (अभियान)
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma was appointed the first female ambassador (दूत ) of the campaign ‘Swacch Bharat Abhiyan’ by the Ministry of Urban (शहरी) Development (MoUD). Anushka will works with bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan for a nationwide(राष्ट्रव्यापी) health and sanitation
Rajasthan, Telangana bag eGov awards
Rajasthan, Telangana bag eGov awards Rajasthan, Telangana bag eGov awardsi. Rajasthan and Telangana are bagged (जीता) the eGovernance awards for Excellence (उत्कृष्टता) under the state category at the CSI -Nihilent eGovernance Awards held in Coimbatore on January 31, 2017. Odisha and Nagaland bagged the Award of Recognition (मान्यता) for the year 2016. eGovernance Awards are
Lucideus Wins Best IT Startup At National Entrepreneurship Awards 2016
Lucideus Wins Best IT Startup At National Entrepreneurship (उद्यमिता) Awards 2016
An IT Risk Assessment ( मूल्यांकन) and Digital Security Services Providing Firm, Lucideus, was awarded the best IT Startup under the IT (Information Technology) and ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services) category on January 30, 2017 during the National Entrepreneurship
Arnab Goswami’s Republic changes its name to Republic TV
Arnab Goswami’s Republic (गणतंत्र) changes its name to Republic TV Arnab Goswami, managing director and editor-in-chief of ARG Outlier Media has changed the name of his proposed news channel Republic into Republic TV. This changes after BJP parliamentarian Subramanian Swamy raised (उठाया) issue against usage of the word ‘Republic’ Subramanian mentioned that letting (दे) a
India to be Guest Country at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
India to be Guest Country at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
India is invited as the Guest country (अतिथि देश)for the upcoming (आगामी) 2017 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum which was scheduled to be held (आयोजित) from June 1 to 3, 2017. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (मंच )
Israel sanctions to build 3000 new settlements
Israel sanctions to build 3000 new settlements Israel Government decided to build 3000 units for Jewish settlers (बसने ) in the West Bank, and in occupied (कब्जा कर लिया) East Jerusalem. An Israeli official stated that Israel will be constructing the buildings in settlements located in the West Bank, and in occupied East Jerusalem. The official added that the decision was made “in response (प्रतिक्रिया) to
World’s Largest Battery Storage Plant Unveiled in California
World’s Largest Battery Storage Plant Unveiled in California
Tesla Motor Inc. and Southern California Edison have jointly launched World’s largest energy storage facilities on January 30, 2017 at the utility’s ( उपयोगिता की) Mira Loma substation in Ontario, California. The facility was unveiled ( अनावरण किया) as part of the massive (बड़ा ) deployment
USD 3.3 billion assistance Launched by UNICEF
USD 3.3 billion assistance Launched by UNICEF The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched an appeal for the year 2017 on January 31, 2017 for USD 3.3 billion to help over 48 million children across the globe (दुनिया भर में) who are driven (चलाया हुआ) Nepal designated to UNICEF's executive board member from their homes due to conflict(संघर्ष) , disasters and climate change. The
Venkaiah Naidu Inaugurates Digital Radio Round Table Conference
Venkaiah Naidu Inaugurates Digital Radio Round Table Conference
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting M Venkaiah Naidu was inaugurated the Digital Radio or All Round Table Conference in New Delhi on January 31, 2017. Organiser: Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) and Broadcast ( प्रसारण)Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL).Aim: To stimulate the
Introduction of Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament Approved by Cabinet
Introduction of Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament Approved by Cabinet The Union Cabinet approved introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament on February 1, 2017. The Bill seeks (चाहता है) to amend the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, which defines the
Cabinet approves Extension of tenure of loans under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme
Cabinet approves Extension of tenure (कार्यकाल) of loans under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) of PMAY from 15 to 20 years The Union cabinet led by PM Modi has given its approval on February 1, 2017 to extend (बढ़ाएँ) the tenure of loans under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission from the current 15 years to 20
High-Level Consultations on Counter-Terrorism Held Between India & Russia in New Delhi
High-Level Consultations (परामश) on Counter-Terrorism Held Between India & Russia in New Delhi A high-level consultation was held between India and Russia on January 31, 2017 in New Delhi to share views on threats posed by terrorism. Indian side was led by Preeti Saran, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs while Russia was led by H.E. Oleg V. Syromolotov, Deputy Foreign
Union Cabinet Gives Green Signal to Amend Bill to Modify Scheduled Castes list in Odisha
Union Cabinet Gives Green Signal to Amend (संशोधन) Bill to Modify Scheduled Castes list in Odisha The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship (अध्यक्षता) of Prime Minster Narendra Modi on February 1, 2017 gave its approval to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes अनुसूचित जाति ) Order, 1950 Bill to make changes the list of Scheduled Castes in Odisha. Besides (के अतिरिक्त), the
Government Clears that Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has no provision for cash transfer component
Government Clears that Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has no provision for cash transfer component (अंग) The Ministry of Women and Child Development has clarified that there is no provision for individual cash transfer component in Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme. The Scheme simply focuses on generating awareness about girl child and changing the mindsets (मानसिकता) and deep rooted
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SSC CGL 2016 Tier III exam to be held on March 19 SSC CGL 2016: Staff Selection Commission will conduct Combined Graduate Level (Tier III) Examination 2016 on March 19, 2017. The exam was earlier tentatively scheduled to be held on March 5. SSC had conducted CGL (Tier-II) exam between November 30 and December 2, 2016. The Commission claims that the exam went off without any
Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2017, 1315 Clerk Officer BOM Jobs Apply Online @ bankofmaharashtra.in
Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2017, 1315 Clerk Officer BOM Jobs Apply Online @ bankofmaharashtra.in Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2017 Latest BOM Notification published for 1315 Clerk and Officer Vacancies to apply online application form at www.bankofmaharashtra.in official website. Hello, dear job finders..!! Now we have come up with the fresh update for you all who
ERDO Recruitment 2017, 14732 BTT DEO BEO Govt Teacher Jobs Apply Online @ erdoclasses.com
ERDO Recruitment 2017, 14732 BTT DEO BEO Govt Teacher Jobs Apply Online @ erdoclasses.com ERDO Recruitment 2017 Notification released for latest 14732 vacancies of DEO, BEO, and BTT posts to apply online application form at www.erdoclasses.com official website. The Education Research & Development Organization, Allahabad now comes up with latest employment
Bank of India Recruitment 2017, 539 Specialist Officer JMGS MMGS Vacancies, Apply Online @ bankofindia.co.in
Bank of India Recruitment 2017, 539 Specialist Officer JMGS MMGS Vacancies, Apply Online @ bankofindia.co.in Bank of India Recruitment 2017 Notification released for 539 Specialist Officer Posts along with BOI Online Application Form link to apply at www.bankofindia.co.in: Wonderful news today for the job-finders interested in BOI Specialist Officer Jobs after completing their
MP Patwari Recruitment 2017, 9129 Vacancies Bharti Notification, Apply Online @ Vyapam.nic.in
MP Patwari Recruitment 2017, 9129 Vacancies Bharti Notification, Apply Online @ Vyapam.nic.in MP Patwari Recruitment 2017 Bharti Exam Notification released for 9129 vacancies to apply Madhya Pradesh Vyapam Online Application at www.vyapam.nic.in: Latest news for the people of MP state!! The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board is soon going to release latest MP
UP Police SI Recruitment 2017, 3307 Sub Inspector Platoon Commander Jobs Apply Online @ prpb.gov.in
UP Police SI Recruitment 2017, 3307 Sub Inspector Platoon Commander Jobs Apply Online @ prpb.gov.in UP Police SI Recruitment 2017 Latest Notification released for 3307 Sub Inspector Platoon Commander Fire Brigade Officer Posts along with UPPRPB Online Application Link at www.prpb.gov.in: Here comes the most awaited news on latest Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs 2017 for
AP Police Recruitment 2017, 5991 Andhra Pradesh Constable ASI HC Jobs appolice.gov.in (Apply Online)
AP Police Recruitment 2017, 5991 Andhra Pradesh Constable ASI HC Jobs appolice.gov.in (Apply Online) AP Police Recruitment 2017 Notification released for 5991 job openings of Constable, HC, ASI, DSP, CI & other posts along with Online Application Form link at www.appolice.gov.in: Today we have some very exciting news for candidates who are searching latest updates on Andhra Pradesh
Admit card released, 02-02-2017
Admit card released, 02-02-2017
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Maintainer, CRA exams 2016 (DMRC)
The admit cards for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Maintainer, CRA exams 2016 have been released. The exams will begin on Feruary 14, 2017 and carry on till February 28, 2017. Candidates can download the admit cards from the official website. The exams will be conducted in shifts at the time mentioned in the admit cards. It is advised that candidates should report to their respective centers
KPSC SDA FDA Admit Card 2017 to be released soon for download @ www.kpsc.kar.nic.in
KPSC SDA FDA Admit Card 2017 to be released soon for download @ www.kpsc.kar.nic.in This is to bring to the kind notice of all the candidates who are going to appear in the KPSC SDA FDA Examination 2017 that the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) will soon release the KPSC SDA FDA Admit Card 2017 on its official website i.e. www.kpsc.kar.nic.in. The candidates would be
KCET Admit Card 2017 to be released for Download @ www.kea.kar.nic.in
KCET Admit Card 2017 to be released for Download @ www.kea.kar.nic.in This is to inform all the candidates who are going to appear in the Karnataka Common Entrance Test KCET Examination 2017 that the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is soon going to make the KCET Admit Card 2017 available on its official website i.e. www.kea.kar.nic.in. The candidates will be allowed to
CG Vyapam PET Admit Card 2017 to be released soon for download @ www.cgvyapam.choice.gov.in
CG Vyapam PET Admit Card 2017 to be released soon for download @ www.cgvyapam.choice.gov.in This is to notify all the candidates who are going to appear in the CG Vyapam PET Examination 2017 that the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board will soon release the CG Vyapam PET Admit Card 2017 for download on its official website i.e.
Rajya Sabha Secretariat Admit Card 2016 Released for Download at www.rajyasabha.nic.in for Junior Clerk Physical Exam
Rajya Sabha Secretariat Admit Card 2016 Released for Download at www.rajyasabha.nic.in for Junior Clerk Physical Exam It is to notify all the candidates who have been selected for the Rajya Sabha Secretariat Physical Exam 2016 that the Rajya Sabha Secretariat has released the Rajya Sabha Secretariat Admit Card 2016 for download on its official website i.e. www.rajyasabha.nic.in. The
DMRC Admit Card 2016-2017 For Maintainer CRA Posts Download @ www.delhimetrorail.com
DMRC Admit Card 2016-2017 For Maintainer CRA Posts Download @ www.delhimetrorail.com Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is going to conduct written examination for filling up Maintainer, CRA posts from February 14th to February 28th, 2017. A huge number of candidates who are looking for the jobs applied for the exam. Candidates who had applied
MSRTC Admit Card 2017 Download Driver Conductor Clerk Assistant Exam Date/Hall Ticket @ msrtc.gov.in
MSRTC Admit Card 2017 Download Driver Conductor Clerk Assistant Exam Date/Hall Ticket @ msrtc.gov.in MSRTC Admit Card 2017 Download Link, Maharashtra State RTC Driver Conductor Bharti Exam Dates, Maha ST Assistant Mechanic Hall Ticket and Jr Clerk Call Letter available online check at www.msrtc.gov.in: Hey, Candidates!! Hurry up Download MSRTC Recruitment Exam 2017
Delhi Police Constable Admit Card 2017 Download PET/PMT Exam Date Call Letter @ delhipolice.nic.in
Delhi Police Constable Admit Card 2017 Download PET/PMT Exam Date Call Letter @ delhipolice.nic.in Delhi Police Constable Admit Card 2017, DP Constables Physical Test Dates Schedule, DP PET/PMT Exam Call Letter download available online at www.delhipolice.nic.in & www.ssc.nic.in: Hello, male and female candidates!! For Delhi Police Constable Recruitment 2017
APPSC Group 3 Admit Card 2017 Download AP Panchayat Secretary Hall Ticket @ psc.ap.gov.in
APPSC Group 3 Admit Card 2017 Download AP Panchayat Secretary Hall Ticket @ psc.ap.gov.in PPSC Group 3 Admit Card 2017 Download Link, AP Panchayat Secretary (Grade-IV) Exam Hall Ticket and Andhra Pradesh PSC Grp-III July Exam Call Letter available online at www.psc.ap.gov.in official website: Check Out Latest Information on AP Panchayat Raj Subordinate
NIACL AO Phase II Score Card 2016 Released at www.newindia.co.in for the Posts of Administrative Officer
NIACL AO Phase II Score Card 2016 Released at www.newindia.co.in for the Posts of Administrative Officer It is to bring to the kind notice of all the candidates who appeared in the NIACL AO Phase II Examination 2016 that the New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) has released the NIACL AO Phase II Score Card 2016 on its official website i.e. www.newindia.co.in. The
SSC CGL 2016 Tier III exam to be held on March 19
SSC CGL 2016 Tier III exam to be held on March 19 SSC CGL 2016: Staff Selection Commission will conduct Combined Graduate Level (Tier III) Examination 2016 on March 19, 2017. The exam was earlier tentatively scheduled to be held on March 5. SSC had conducted CGL (Tier-II) exam between November 30 and December 2, 2016. The Commission claims that the exam went off without any
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
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Martyrs Day (शहीद दिवस)Celebrated on January 30, 2017 to Pay Homage to Gandhiji
i. India celebrated the Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas on January 30, 2017 to commemorate (पुण्यस्मरण करना) the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Godse. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was unofficially called as Father of the
Maharashtra Top Cop Rakesh Maria Retires, Says Will Pen Memoirs
Maharashtra Top Cop Rakesh Maria Retires, Says Will Pen Memoirs MUMBAI: Maharashtra's Director General of Police (Home Guards) Rakesh Maria retired on Tuesday after putting in 36 years of distinguished service and said he plans to pen his memoirs. A high-profile police officer, Mr Maria, 60, hogged the limelight for handling the investigations into some of the biggest cases like the March 1993
Former Minister E Ahamed Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest
Former Minister E Ahamed Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest ( हृदय गति रुकना) Former Union Minister E Ahamed, who collapsed Tuesday morning in parliament after suffering a cardiac arrest, has died. He was 78. Ahamed was admitted at Ram Manohar Lohia hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest while both houses of parliament were being jointly addressed by President Pranab
FM Arun Jaitley presents Union Budget
FM Arun Jaitley presents Union Budget Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents Path breaking Union budget; says India a bright spot in current economic landscape; Merges Railways budget merged with for the first time in Indian History; Also does away with plan and non-plan expenditure; government to spend 21.47 lakh crore in 2017-18.
Universe expanding faster than thought: study
Universe expanding faster than thought: study The universe is expanding at a rate faster than previously believed, scientists have confirmed, a finding that may completely overturn (उलट) our understanding of the cosmos. Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have made a measurement of how fast the Universe is expanding. The Hubble constant - the rate at which the
Union Budget: Rail safety to be a priority in Railway Budget
Union Budget: Rail safety to be a priority in Railway Budget(आय व्यय पत्र) With 2017 going down in history as the year when the Rail Budget was subsumed in the General Budget, all eyes are set on the Budget Session scheduled to take place from Wednesday. Following a long list of derailments (पटरी से उतरना) that saw so many loss of lives, with more than 150 people from Kanpur train accident
India Post Gets Payments Bank Licence to Start Services
India Post Gets Payments Bank Licence to Start Services India Post has received payments bank licence from the Reserve Bank of India to start roll-out of banking operations commercially under the permit. "India Post has received payments bank licence. The service will be launched as per schedule," a Department of Posts official said. India Post Payments Bank is the third entity to receive payments
Denmark Creates the World’s First Ever Digital Ambassador
Denmark Creates the World’s First Ever Digital Ambassador ’s a digital world out there. And Denmark’s decided to get with the times. On Friday, Denmark unveiled (अनावरण किया) plans to put in place a digital ambassador to liaise with some of the world’s top tech companies, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft. It’s the first position of its kind anywhere in the world. Big companies “affect Denmark just
Father of Pac-Man Masaya Nakamura Dies at 91
Father of Pac-Man Masaya Nakamura Dies at 91
Japanese Businessman Masaya Nakamura, who founded the leading video game Father of Pac-Man Masaya Nakamura Dies at 91developing company Namco, died on January 22, 2017. He was 91. Nakamura is considered the Father of Pac-Man. In 1980, he played significant role to introduce the
Moussa Faki Mahamat appointed as new AU head
Moussa Faki Mahamat appointed as new AU head Chadian foreign affairs minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected as the head of AU Headthe African Union Commission on January 30, 2017. He will replace Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. He defeated favourites Amina Mohamed of Kenya, Senegal’s Abdoulaye Bathily, Botswana’s foreign minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi and Mba Mokuy of
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Presents 2016 National Entrepreneurship Awards
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Presents 2016 National Entrepreneurship Awards
The First ever National Entrepreneurship (उद्यमिता) Awards 2016 was presented by the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi on January 30, 2017. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was the guest of
ICRA Estimates Banks Credit Growth to Remain Subdued at 5-6 percent in FY17
ICRA Estimates Banks Credit Growth to Remain Subdued at 5-6 percent in FY17
As per the report of the rating agency, ICRA, the bank credit growth rate is likely to float between 5-6 percent in the current fiscal year.The reason cited includes weak loan demand as the rate of return offered by debt market is better in comparison to banks. Besides, the deposit rate was also projected to
FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey Projects GDP to grow 6.8 Percent in FY 17
FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey Projects GDP to grow 6.8 Percent in FY 17
Based on the latest Economic Outlook Survey report released by FICCI on January 30, 2017, the India’s GDP is projected to grow 6.8 percent this fiscal which is 0.5 percent points less than FICCI’s previous estimate of 7.3 percent. FICCI conducted the last round of survey between December 2016
Lakshmi Vilas Bank Partners with Fisdom for Mission FINFIT
Lakshmi Vilas Bank Partners with Fisdom for Mission FINFIT
The private sector lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank in partnership with Bangalore based fin-tech startup firm Fisdom, has launched a mobile application “Mission FINFIT” to offer the customers of the bank financial planning and personal wealth management services based on Robo advisory. The mobile app
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Presented Economic Survey 2016-17 in the Parliament
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Presented Economic Survey 2016-17 in the Parliament
The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley presented the Economic Survey 2016-17 in the Parliament on January 31, 2017 that provides a base for the government to prepare the annual Budget. The Economic Survey has estimated that the GDP growth rate for FY18 will be in the range of 6.75
Ireland became the world’s first country to stop investing in fossil fuels
Ireland became the world’s first country to stop investing in fossil fuels
Ireland has become the first country in the world to divest coal (कोयला अपहरण) , oil and gas investments from Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. The bill was passed in the Irish parliament by gaining 53 votes out of 90. It was introduced by Deputy Thomas Pringle.Ireland. The law regarding
US House of Representatives Introduces H-1B Visa Reform Bill
US House of Representatives Introduces H-1B Visa Reform(सुधार) Bill (एच-1बी इमीग्रेशन एण्ड नैशनॅलिटी ऐक्ट (Immigration and Nationality Act) The US House of Representatives has introduced a legislation on January 30, 2017 making it mandatory to raise the minimum salary of the H-1B visa holders to more than double at USD 1,30,000 from the previous USD 60,000.
Income Tax Department (ITD) launches Operation Clean Money
Income Tax Department (ITD) launches Operation Clean Money
Income Tax Department (ITD) lead by Sushil Chandra has launched Operation Clean Money on January 31, 201 to verify the cash deposited in the banks during November 9th to December 30th 2016. An online Verification process will be carried out by comparing the demonetisation data CBDT
E-Paathsala Launches Unique Technology-Backed Services for Educational Institutions in India
E-Paathsala Launches Unique Technology-Backed Services for Educational Institutions in India
Bangalore based Start-up firm E-paathsala has launched an integrated accreditation and ERP technology solution for the colleges and universities to enable them better manage their multiple accreditation (मान्यता) standards in an easy, efficient (कुशल) and fast manner and bridge the gap
Ministry of Defence to Set up Rs 1500 cr Defence Unit in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry of Defence to Set up Rs 1500 cr Defence Unit in Madhya Pradesh
The Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Narendra Singh Tomar announced on January 31, 2017 that the Ministry of Defence is set to open its Defence . Unit in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. The unit would be set up in Kailaras and Sabalgarh tehsil areas and span over 969.735
Textile Ministry Inaugurates Meghalaya’s First Ever Apparel and Garment Centre at Ampati
Textile Ministry Inaugurates Meghalaya’s First Ever Apparel and Garment Centre at Ampati
Meghalaya’s first ever Apparel and Garment Making Centre was inaugurated on January 30, 2017 jointly by Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani and Chief Minister of Meghalaya Dr. Mukul Sangma near Ampati in South West Garo Hills. The centre would enable to create job opportunity for
India’s First Multi-Sports Museum Inaugurated in Kolkata
India’s First Multi-Sports Museum Inaugurated in Kolkata
India’s first multi-sports museum, Fanatic Sports Museum (FSM), was inaugurated on January 29, 2017 at the Ecospace in New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata jointly by Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Abhinav Bindra, Deepa Malik and Devendra Jhajaria. The museum, spread over 6700 square feet, has
Karnataka Govt Approves Amending Laws to Lift Ban on Kambala & Bullock Cart Race
Karnataka Govt Approves Amending Laws to Lift Ban on Kambala & Bullock (बैल) Cart(गाड़ी) Race The Karnataka state cabinet on January 28, 2017 approved amending Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bill, 1960 Act to legalize the Kambala and Bullock Cart Race which is a traditional festival held annually in Karnataka. The amendment Bill will be introduced by the state
Bombay Natural History Society launches climate change programme in Central Himalayas
Bombay Natural History Society launches climate change programme in Central Himalayas
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has launched climate change programme to assess the status, distribution and conservation of pheasants (तीतर) and finches in the Central Himalayas. Aim: To evaluate the socio-economic activities of local communities and involve them in conservation efforts
Trump Bans 7 nations from Entering US on Security Issues
Trump Bans 7 nations from Entering US on Security Issues
American President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on January 27, 2017 to temporarily ban visas for refugees belonging to seven Muslim-majority countries namely Trump Bans 7 nations from Entering US on Security Issues Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The decision aims at protecting United States from the entry of foreign terrorists to keep the nation safe.
Mauritius & six other countries joins global efforts to curb profit shifting by MNEs
Mauritius & six other countries joins global efforts to curb profit shifting by MNEs
Mauritius along with Gabon, Hungary, Indonesia, Lithuania, Malta and the Russian Federation signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement for Country-by- Country Reporting (CbC MCAA). Now the total number of signatories increased to 57 while India signed the agreement in May 2016.This
Reliance Defence Signs Contract with Ministry of Defence to Construct 14 Fast patrol Vessels for Indian Coast Guard
Reliance Defence Signs Contract with Ministry of Defence to Construct 14 Fast patrol Vessels for Indian Coast Guard Reliance Defence and Engineering Ltd (RDEL), a wholly owned arm of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra), has signed a contract worth Rs. 916 crore with the Ministry of Defence on January 30, 2017 to design and construct 14 Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast
KSEZ, Subsidiary of GMR group Signs MoUs With Firms to Set Up Manufacturing Units at Kakinada SEZ
KSEZ, Subsidiary of GMR group Signs MoUs With Firms to Set Up Manufacturing Units at Kakinada SEZ Kakinada SEZ Ltd (KSEZ), a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure Limited (GIL), signed several MoUs with various companies during the CII Partnership Summit 2017 held on GMRJanuary 27-28, 2017 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The MoU aimed at setting up World Class
Madras Engineer Group Adjudged Best Marching Contingent in Services Category
Madras Engineer Group Adjudged Best Marching Contingent in Services Category
The Union Ministry of Defence announced the result of the Republic Day Parade – 2017 on January 28, 2017. For this the Ministry appointed three panels of judges for honoring the participants of the event with the awards in different categories. In Service Category, Madras Engineer Group has been
Iris Mittenaere of France Crowned Miss Universe 2017
Iris Mittenaere of France Crowned Miss Universe 2017
Iris Mittenaere of France was crowned as the Miss Universe 2017 in the international beauty pageant event which was held on January 29, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Miss UniverseManila, Philippines organized by the Miss Universe Organization. The 24-year-old dental surgery student was
Dushyant Chautala appoited as New TTFI President
Dushyant Chautala appoited as New TTFI President
Dushyant Chautala is elected as youngest president of Table Tennis Federation of India during the Annual General Body meeting held in Gurugram on January 30, 2017. Chautala with two observers are selected for four years, extends until 2021.
Ashok Amritraj Appointed UN in India Goodwill Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals
Ashok Amritraj Appointed UN in India Goodwill Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals. Ashok Amritraj Appointed UN in India Goodwill Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Amritraj is the first Ambassador for the UN in India. He is responsible to generate momentum and commitment to achieve the SDGs by 2030 and to foster (पालक) engagement of new
AP Singh Appointed as the Interim Head of India Post Payment Bank
AP Singh Appointed as the Interim Head of India Post Payment Bank
AP Singh has been appointed as the interim Managing Director and CEO of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) by the government. Earlier, he worked as a Joint Secretary in the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management. He was one of the founding members of the Unique Identification
Amulya Patnaik appointed as Delhi Police Chief
Amulya Patnaik appointed as Delhi Police Chief IPS officer from Union Territories cadre, Amulya Patnaik is appointed as Chief of Delhi police on January 30, 2017. He is succeeded (सफल हुए) by Alok Verma, who has been moved as the director of CBI.
Atomic clocks of Satellite IRNSS-1A Develops Technical Snag
Atomic clocks of Satellite IRNSS-1A Develops Technical Snag
The atomic clocks on the first satellite IRNSS-1A of the NAVIC, an indigenously built satellite system has developed technical complications.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman, A.S. Kiran Kumar informed that one of the three crucial rubidium clock on IRNSS-1A spacecraft failed six
INSAT-3DR Satellite to Enable Detecting Farm Fires
INSAT-3DR Satellite to Enable Detecting Farm Fires
The Indian Weather Satellite, INSAT-3DR, launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in September 2016, has led to a remarkable achievement in Indian weather forecasting. The Next Generation INSAT-3DR, will enable detecting Farm Fires, which was till now ISRO's GSLV-F05
Supreme Court Appoints Vinod Rai as BCCI Committee’s Head
Supreme Court Appoints Vinod Rai as BCCI Committee’s Head
Vinod Rai, the former Comptroller and Auditor General of India (भारत के नियन्त्रक एवं महालेखापरीक्षक) (CAG) was appointed as the head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) administrative committee by the Supreme Court on January 30, 2017. The main aim of the committee would be look
PV Sindhu Clinches Her Maiden Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold Title
PV Sindhu Clinches Her Maiden Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold Title
The 2016 Olympic Silver Medallist PV Sindhu clinched her maiden Syed Modi International Grand Prix Gold women’s singles title on January 29, 2017 at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow. The Indian ace shuttler (बैडमिंटन)defeated Gregoria Mariska of Indonesia 21-13, 21-14 to win PV
French Actress Emmanuelle Riva Dies aged 89
French Actress Emmanuelle Riva Dies aged 89
Renowned(प्रसिद्ध) French Actress Emmanuelle Riva, died on January 27, 2017 in Paris at the age of 89 due to Cancer. She was well-known for her roles in Hiroshima mon amour (1959) and Amour (प्रणय) (2012). She was nominated in Oscars for the movie Amour. In 2013, she was nominated for the
Martyrs Day Celebrated on January 30, 2017 to Pay Homage to Gandhiji
Martyrs Day (शहीद दिवस)Celebrated on January 30, 2017 to Pay Homage to Gandhiji
i. India celebrated the Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas on January 30, 2017 to commemorate (पुण्यस्मरण करना) the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Godse. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was unofficially called as Father of the
President Mukherjee Launches Pulse Polio Programme on National Immunization (प्रतिरक्षा) Day
President Mukherjee Launches Pulse Polio Programme on National Immunization (प्रतिरक्षा) Day The National Immunization Day was observed on January 29, 2017 to spread awareness about eradicating polio. As a part of the day, President Pranab Mukherjee launched the pulse polio programme on January 28, 2017 by administering polio drops to children aged below five years at
World Leprosy Day-January 29, 2017
World Leprosy(कुष्ठ रोग) Day-January 29, 2017
The World Leprosy Day was celebrated on January 29, 2017 all over the world. The World Leprosy Day is celebrated worldwide on January 30 annually or its nearest Sunday, as the day coincide(मेल खाना) with the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s death on 30 January 1948. He worked tirelessly to
Hollywood Legend & Harry Porter actor John Hurt dies at 77
Hollywood Legend & Harry Porter actor John Hurt dies at 77
Sir John Hurt, the British actor who starred in The Elephant Man and Harry Potter, John Hurt dies at 77died on January 25, 2017 at his residence in Norfolk, London due to Cancer. He was 77. He had won two Oscar nominations for The Elephant Man and Midnight Express. He was well known for his
Abul Hossain Wins 2017 Kolkata Marathon
Abul Hossain Wins 2017 Kolkata Marathon
Siliguri based Abul Hossain won the Kolkata Full Marathon on January 29, 2017 by completing the race in 02:34:02. He defeated Kolkata lad Biswanath Pal who ran in 2:39.16. Paritosh Roy finished third with a timing of 02:52:48 seconds. Besides, in Women’s Half Marathon Category, Sikkim’s Mangali Tamang
Australian Open tournament 2017 Overview RESULT
Australian Open tournament 2017 Overview RESULT
The 105th edition of the Australian Open tournament 2017 was held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from January 16 to January 29, 2017.US Based Scientists Develops Human-Pig Hybrid
US Based Scientists Develops Human-Pig Hybrid (संकर) Based on a study report published in the journal Cell on January 30, 2017, an International Team of Scientists from United States have created a Human-Pig US Based Scientists Develops Human-Pig Hybrid in a research project paving way(फ़र्श रास्ता) to address shortage of organ for transplantation. The team created an organism scientifically
Indian Navy Issues RFI to procure 57 Carrier-Borne Fighter Jets
Indian Navy Issues RFI to procure 57 Carrier-Borne Fighter Jets (वाहक जनित लड़ाकू जेट)
According to IHS Jane’s Defense Weekly, the Indian Navy has officially issued a Request for Information (RFI) on January 17, 2017 to procure new carrier-based multirole warplane. The Navy intends to procure 57 naval fighter aircraft from a foreign supplier for its rapidly growing fleet of
India’s largest start up incubator to be built at Hubballi
India’s largest start up incubator to be built at Hubballi
Indian-American entrepreneur, philanthropist(लोकोपकारक) and venture capitalist Gururaj Deshpande has decided to launch India’s largest startup incubation centre at Hubballi (earlier Hubli) in Karnataka.The decision is based on the idea of expansion of the Deshpande Foundation’s initial
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rises by $ 932.4 million to $ 360.775 billion
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rises by $ 932.4 million to $ 360.775 billion
The Reserve Bank of India on January 29, 2017 informed that the Foreign Exchange Reserves of India rose by 932.4 million dollars to 360.775 billion dollars for the second consecutive (लगातार)week ended January 20. In the previous week, India’s forex (विदेशी मुद्रा)reserve increased by 687.9 million dollars
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