Indian scientist Shrinivas Kulkarni wins the Dan David Prize

Indian scientist Shrinivas Kulkarni wins the Dan David Prize

TEL AVIV, MAY 18, Indian scientist Shrinivas Kulkarni has won the prestigious Dan David prize for his contribution in the field of astronomy. Kulkarni is a professor of astrophysics(खगोल भौतिकी) and

2 Indians win 'Green Oscars' for conservation projects

2 Indians win 'Green Oscars' for conservation projects-Sanjay Gubbi 

Two Indian activists today won the annual Whitley Awards, dubbed as the 'Green Oscars', for their works in the field of animal and bird conservation in India.  Sanjay Gubbi won the award for his work

NASA awards USD 100,000 for 3D-printed space habitat challenge

NASA awards USD 100,000 for 3D-printed space habitat challenge

WASHINGTON, MAY 18, Two teams in the US have won awards worth USD 100,000 for completing the first stage of NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, which is aimed at creating living spaces to

Cabinet approves setting up of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI) in Assam

Cabinet approves setting up of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI) in Assam 

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has

Cabinet approves Amendment of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

Cabinet approves Amendment of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

Cabinet approves Amendment of the Ancient Monuments (प्राचीन स्मारकों) and Archaeological Sites and

Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Tajikistan

Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Tajikistan

Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance(सहायता) in Customs Matters . The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri

Cabinet approves amendment of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971

Cabinet approves amendment of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971.

Cabinet approves amendment of the Public Premises(परिसर) (Eviction (निष्कासन)of Unauthorized

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime .The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister

Cabinet clears proposal to build 10 atomic reactors

Cabinet clears proposal to build 10 atomic reactors

Each reactor will have the capacity to produce 700 MW of electricity.  The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the proposal to construct 10 indigenous pressurised(दबाव)  heavy water nuclear reactors

CCEA gives nod to new coal linkage policy

CCEA gives nod to new coal linkage policy

A new coal linkage policy to ensure adequate supply of the fuel to power plants through reverse (उलटा) auction received approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today. “The CCEA today

BSNL signs pacts with Facebook, MobiKwik

BSNL signs pacts with Facebook, MobiKwik

New Delhi, May 17 (PTI) State-owned telecom operator BSNL has inked a clutch of agreements with Facebook and MobiKwik as its looks to popularise(लोकप्रिय बनाने) the internet and its value added

UN revises downward India's GDP growth for 2017

UN revises downward India's GDP growth for 2017

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations has revised downward (नीचे) India's economic growth forecast for 2017 but predicted an increased 7.9 per cent GDP growth next year as it cautioned that

Environment minister Anil Madhav Dave passes away, PM says he was 'passionate about conservation'

Environment-minister-Anil-Madhav-Dave-passes-away, PM-says- he-was-'passionate-about-conservation'

NEW DELHI: Union environment minister Anil Madhav Dave passed away this morning. He was

Veteran actress Reema Lagoo passes away

Veteran-actress-Reema-Lagoo-passes-away

Veteran (वयोवृद्ध) Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo passed away at the age of 59 after reportedly (कथित तौर पर) suffering from cardiac arrest. After the actress complained of chest pain on Wednesday night,

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World-Hypertension-Day-2017

World-Hypertension-Day-2017

Hypertension(उच्च रक्तचाप), alternatively known as high blood pressure, is a condition wherein a person's blood pressure in the arteries is elevated(ऊपर उठाया) . The normal range of blood at rest

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David Letterman wins Mark Twain Prize for American humour

David Letterman wins Mark Twain Prize for American humour

Late-night host David Letterman has been named the next recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American humour, the award granted annually by the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Cabinet approves signing of multilateral convention to implement tax treaty

Cabinet approves signing of multilateral convention to implement tax treaty 

The Cabinet approves India's decision of the signing of the multilateral (बहुपक्षीय) convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent base erosion and profit sharing. This multilateral treaty

INS Sharda foils piracy attempt in the Gulf of Aden

INS Sharda foils piracy attempt in the Gulf of Aden 

INS Sharda is deployed(तैनात) for anti-piracy (विरोधी चोरी ) patrol in the Gulf of Aden since 06 Apr 17. On 16 May 17, at about 1645 hrs, the ship received a distress(संकट) call from MV Lord

Cabinet approves Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program

Cabinet approves Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program 

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to Pan-India implementation(कार्यान्वयन)  of Maternity Benefit Program which now has been extended

India ranks second in EY renewables list

India ranks second in EY renewables list

India has been placed in the second spot in the renewable energy country attractiveness (आकर्षण) index by EY. The UK accountancy firm noted the fast pace of growth in Indian renewable energy in

Govt launches 'Clean Money' portal to prevent tax evasion

Govt launches 'Clean Money' portal to prevent tax evasion

New Delhi, May 16: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has launched the 'Operation Clean Money' portal that aims "to create a tax-compliant society". The portal will identify those who have made deposits or

MPEDA scheme for ornamental fish breeding units

MPEDA scheme for ornamental fish breeding units

MANGALURU, MAY 15:  Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has launched a subsidy scheme for setting up of breeding(प्रजनन)  units of aquarium (मछलीघर) fishes and marketing

Jeddah-HEADQUARTERS OF IPHRC OF OIC INAUGURATED IN SAUDI ARABIA

Jeddah-HEADQUARTERS OF IPHRC OF OIC INAUGURATED IN SAUDI ARABIA

The headquarters of Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of Organization of Islamic

IIM Kozhikode launches business incubator ‘LIVE’

IIM Kozhikode launches business incubator ‘LIVE’

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) has launched its Laboratory for Innovation, Venturing and Entrepreneurship (LIVE), a business incubator and entrepreneurship (उद्यमिता)

Paytm Payments Bank to start operations next week, Renu Satti named CEO

Paytm-Payments-Bank-to-start-operations(संचालन)-next-week,-Renu-Satti-named-CEO

Paytm Payments Bank is ready to launch its operations from next week and Renu Satti will be leading it

MoU inked for multi-modal logistics park near Chennai

MoU inked for multi-modal logistics park near Chennai

CHENNAI: The Rs 32,713 crore Ponneri Industrial Node, being developed by Japan Investment Cooperation Agency on Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor, will now have a multi-modal logistics

Former MLA Siji Jully passes away, Governor and CM mourn

Former MLA Siji Jully passes away, Governor and CM mourn

ITANAGAR, May 16: Former MLA Siji Jully passed away on Tuesday morning. He represented the Puroik community in the state legislative assembly in 1984.  Born to late Siji Tallang and late Siji

Ex-deputy director of PAU's Krishi Vigyan Kendra passes away

Ex-deputy director of PAU's Krishi Vigyan Kendra passes away

LUDHIANA: The former deputy director of Punjab Agricultural University's Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Patiala, S.S. Malhi passed away after illness. The vice-chancellor, Baldev Singh Dhillon; faculty

Former National champion Boxer Dennis Swamy Passes Away

Former National champion Boxer Dennis Swamy Passes Away

Former national champion boxer Dennis Swamy today passed away in Hyderabad after suffering (पीड़ा) a stroke. He was 74 and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. Swamy, who

MANISHA KOIRALA TO CO-AUTHOR A BOOK WITH A CANCER SURVIVOUR

MANISHA KOIRALA TO CO-AUTHOR A BOOK WITH A CANCER SURVIVOUR

The actress is collaborating(सहयोग)  with another cancer survivor(उत्तरजीवी) on a book. Speaking to Mirror

Alia Bhatt Launches Trailer of Amish Tripathi's Much-Awaited Book 'Sita-Warrior of Mithila'

Alia-Bhatt-Launches-Trailer-of Amish-Tripathi's-Much-Awaited-(बहुप्रतीक्षित) -Book 'Sita-Warrior-of-Mithila'

Mumbai Ace Bollywood actress, Alia Bhatt joined popular author Amish Tripathi in launching the trailer

For Jio, Mukesh Ambani Leads Forbes List Of Global Game Changers

For Jio, Mukesh Ambani Leads Forbes List Of Global Game Changers

NEW YORK:  Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani leads a Forbes list of 'Global Game Changers' who are transforming(रूपांतरित होने वाले) their industries and changing the lives of billions of

World-Hypertension-Day-2017

World-Hypertension-Day-2017

Hypertension(उच्च रक्तचाप), alternatively known as high blood pressure, is a condition wherein a person's blood pressure in the arteries is elevated(ऊपर उठाया) . The normal range of blood at rest

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

World-Telecommunication-and-Information-Society-Day-(विश्व दूरसंचार और सूचना-समाज-दिन)

What is telecommunication? Modernisation (आधुनिकीकरण) through the use of telephones, radio, and

NASA, ISRO Team Up To Inspect 'Oldest Civilisation' Site In Haryana

NASA, ISRO Team Up To Inspect 'Oldest Civilisation' Site In Haryana

CHANDIGARH:  Teams of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) would inspect the excavation (उत्खनन)

NASA Names Microbe Found In Space After APJ Abdul Kalam

NASA Names Microbe Found In Space After APJ Abdul Kalam

NEW DELHI:  India's 11th president and its most famous space scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam has now been honoured by the NASA by naming a unique microbe(अद्वितीय सूक्ष्म जीव) found on the

April 2017 was 2nd warmest April in 137 years: Nasa

April 2017 was 2nd warmest(सबसे गरम) April in 137 years: Nasa

NEW YORK: Last month was the second warmest April in 137 years of modern record-keeping of average global temperatures, according to Nasa. The two top April temperature anomalies(विसंगतियों)

3-D-printed, soft, four legged robot can walk on sand and stone

3-D-printed, soft, four legged robot can walk on sand and stone

The breakthrough (दरार) was possible thanks to a high-end printer that allowed researchers to print soft and rigid materials together within the same components. This made it possible for researchers to

Puducherry Assembly passes GST Bill

Puducherry Assembly passes GST Bill

Puducherry, May 17(PTI) The Puducherry Assembly today unanimously(सर्वसम्मति से)  passed the Puducherry Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2017 here. The bill was tabled in the assembly by Chief

Italian court upholds ban on Sikhs carrying knives

Italian court upholds ban on Sikhs carrying knives

The Italian Supreme Court has ruled against a Sikh migrant who wanted to carry a ceremonial knife in public. It said that migrants(प्रवासियों) who choose to live in Italy must respect Italian laws prohibiting

Singapore fintech firm says launches first digital platform for trade finance assets

Singapore fintech firm says launches first digital platform for trade finance assets

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A Singapore central bank-backed fintech firm, CCRManager Pte Ltd, on

India’s current credit rating does not reflect the stability of the economy

India’s current credit rating does not reflect the stability of the economy

The Economic Survey 2016-17 brings out a bias(पक्षपात) in perception about the Indian economy by international Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs). Recently, chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian

Tariq Mansoor takes charge as Aligarh Muslim University new VC

Tariq Mansoor takes charge as Aligarh Muslim University new VC

New Delhi, May 16: Tariq Mansoor took charge as the new Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Tuesday. He was appointed by President Pranab Mukherjee earlier this month.

Pradeep Amat Assumes Charge As Speaker Of Odisha Assembly

Pradeep Amat Assumes Charge As Speaker Of Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar: Senior leader of BJD and former Finance minister Pradeep Amat today assumed charge as the Speaker of Odisha Assembly after a formal announcement by deputy speaker Sanand Marandi

ANDHRA PRADESH ASSEMBLY AMENDS ACT TO APPOINT PV SINDHU AS GROUP-1 OFFICER

ANDHRA PRADESH ASSEMBLY AMENDS ACT TO APPOINT PV SINDHU AS GROUP-1 OFFICER

Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh Legislature on Tuesday passed a Bill to appoint Olympics silver medal

Ranbir Kapoor now becomes the face of Yatra.com

Ranbir Kapoor now becomes the face of Yatra.com

Yatra.com, one of India’s leading online travel portal, today announced Bollywood star and youth icon, Ranbir Kapoor, as their brand ambassador. The actor just added another feather to his cap by inking a

Hathway ropes in actor R Madhavan as new Brand Ambassador

hathway-ropes-in-r-madhavan-as-brand-ambassador

Hathway broadband, India's leading player in fixed-line broadband internet service on Tuesday announced the appointment of actor Madhavan (popularly known as Maddy) as the national brand

Govt constitutes committee to look into JAKFED affairs

Govt constitutes committee to look into JAKFED affairs

SRINAGAR, May 16: Government today constituted(गठित) a managing committee to look into affairs of Jammu & Kashmir Cooperative Supply & Marketing Federation Limited (JAKFED). An order to this

N.K. Singh committee recommends 2.5% fiscal deficit target by FY23

N.K. Singh committee recommends 2.5% fiscal deficit target by FY23

New Delhi: The N.K. Singh panel to review India’s fiscal discipline rules(वित्तीय अनुशासन नियम) has recommended a debt-to-GDP ratio of 38.7% for the central government, 20% for the state

Mount Lhotse records first summit in 3 years

Mount Lhotse-8,516 M - records first summit in 3 years

The fourth highest mountain in the world Mt Lhotse has recorded the first summit in 3 years. According to reports Indian climber (पर्वतारोही) Debasish Biswas and a woman climber from New

India ageing gradually; every 5th person to be 60+ by 2050: Report

India ageing gradually(धीरे-धीरे बूढ़ा हो जाना); every 5th person to be 60+ by 2050: Report

India will transform gradually from young to a 'greying(वृद्ध)' country and by 2050 every 5th Indian will

TODAY'S-RESULTS-JOB-OPENING-REQUIREMENT-ADMIT-CARD-RECENTLY-DAILY-National- -NEWS-IN-ENGLISH -17-05-2017

TODAY'S-RESULTS-RECENTLY-DAILY-National- -NEWS-IN-ENGLISH -17-05-2017

SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2017 Results Out!
SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2017 Results Out!
NEW DELHI:  State Bank of India (SBI) has released the result for preliminary exam for recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO). The result was expected yesterday but has been released today. SBI PO
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SSC SI in Delhi Police, CAPFs, CISF recruitment 2017: Last date extended, apply by May 16

SSC SI in Delhi Police, CAPFs, CISF recruitment 2017: Last date extended, apply by May 16

Candidates who wish to apply for in various posts in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces

Admit Card Issued on 16 May 2017

Admit-Card Issued-on-16-May 2017
HAL : Personnel on Tenure Basis in Non-Executive Cadre
Chhattisgarh PSC : Civil Judge (Mains) Exam 2016 Written Exam

SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2017 Results Out!

SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2017 Results Out!

NEW DELHI:  State Bank of India (SBI) has released the result for preliminary exam for recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO). The result was expected yesterday but has been released today. SBI PO

APGENCO AE Results 2017 Declared – Check Trainee Assistant Engineer Results Cutoff Marks, Merit List @ apgenco.gov.in

APGENCO AE Results 2017 Declared – Check Trainee Assistant Engineer Results Cutoff Marks, Merit List @ apgenco.gov.in

APGENCO AE Results 2017: APGENCO has released the Trainee Assistant Engineer Results 2017 at

CBSE 12th Board results 2017 likely to be declared on May 24 at cbse.nic.in; How to check results

CBSE 12th Board results 2017 likely to be declared on May 24 at cbse.nic.in; How to check results

New Delhi: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to declare CBSE class 12th board

WBBME Examination Result 2017 Announced At Wbresults.nic.in

WBBME Examination Result 2017 Announced At Wbresults.nic.in

NEW DELHI:  West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education Board (WBBME) has announced the West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education Examination 2017 result today, as per the official update released

BSEB Likely To Declare Bihar Board Exam Result In Last Week Of May

BSEB Likely To Declare Bihar Board Exam Result In Last Week Of May

NEW DELHI:  Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) is in the process of evaluating the answer sheets of candidates who appeared for the matriculation (class 10) and intermediate (class 12) exam. The

SBI PO exam 2017: Prelims results declared, check at sbi.co.in

SBI PO exam 2017: Prelims results declared, check at sbi.co.in

SBI PO 2017 results: The State Bank Of India (SBI) has released the results of preliminary recruitment exam for the posts of probationary officers on May 17, a day before the scheduled result declaration

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TODAYS -SPECIAL-DAILY-National-International-NEWS-IN-ENGLISH -16-05-2017

National-dengue-day-on-16th-may

National-dengue-day-on-16th-may

Dengue prevention and control(रोकथाम और नियंत्रण)  is everyone's responsibility; together we can make a difference. National Dengue Day has been observed on 16th of May, 2017 by Ministry of

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5 MoUs signed between India and Palestine

5 MoUs signed between India and Palestine

Extending an "unwavering support(अटूट समर्थन)" to the Palestinian cause, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has affirmed (पुष्टि की) that India hopes to see a sovereign, independent, united and viable Palestine

Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation Yojana (SAUNI) Project

ClarificationonstatusofSaurashtraNarmadaAvtaranIrrigationYojana-(SAUNI)-Project 

A section of the media has incorrectly reported that Central Water Commission (CWC), External

Shri Venkaiah Naidu announces separate 24x7 DD Channel for Jharkhand

Shri Venkaiah Naidu announces separate 24x7 DD Channel for Jharkhand 

DD Bihar to telecast (टेलिविजन का ब्राडकास्ट कारना) DD Ranchi programmes till the launch of 24x7 channel .Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu has announced a separate

Round Table Conference on Data Analytics for Indian Railways

Minister of Railways Inaugurates Round Table Conference on Data Analytics for Indian Railways

Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurated Round Table Conference on “Data

‘Father of Wheat Revolution’ DS Athwal passes away

‘Father of Wheat Revolution’ DS Athwal passes away

Often called the ‘Father of Wheat Revolution(गेहूं क्रांति के पिता) ’, agriculture scientist Dilbagh Singh Athwal has passed away in the US, a Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) official said on Monday. He

'Excess' car pollution killed 38,000 in 2015: Study

'Excess' car pollution killed 38,000 in 2015: Study

PARIS: "Excess" diesel truck and car emissions(उत्सर्जन)  claimed about 38,000 lives worldwide in 2015, said a study Monday that sought to quantify deaths due to pollution that carmakers sought to

Arunachal Pradesh to set up Special Tiger Protection Force

Arunachal Pradesh to set up Special Tiger Protection Force

ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday issued specific directives to expedite establishment(स्थापना) of Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) in the state. The STPF

Reserve Bank Of India Creates Post Of CFO

Reserve Bank Of India Creates Post Of CFO (मुख्य वित्तीय अधिकारी)

Mumbai: In a first, the Reserve Bank of India is creating a post of a chief financial officer (CFO) and has sought(मांगा) applications for the position. The CFO, who will be of the rank of executive director,

H N Sinor resigns from Banks Board Bureau

H N Sinor resigns from Banks Board Bureau

NEW DELHI, MAY 12:  H N Sinor, a veteran banker, has resigned (इस्तीफा दे दिया) from the high profile Banks Board Bureau (BBB), which was set up in April 2016 to improve(सुधारें) governance in

Economy to grow at 7.4% this fiscal, says FICCI survey

Economy to grow at 7.4% this fiscal(वित्तीय वर्ष), says FICCI survey

NEW DELHI: India's economy is set to grow by a robust 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal, backed by the agriculture sector which is estimated to clock 3.5 per cent growth and improvement in the

Justice Lodha committee pegs Pearl group liability at Rs 81,500 crore

Justice Lodha committee pegs(सीमा) Pearl group liability(देयता)at Rs 81,500 crore

NEW DELHI: The Justice R M Lodha committee, which has been asked by the Supreme Court to auction properties of Pearls (मोती) Group of companies to refund Rs 57,000 crore to around six crore

Renowned Biologist Dr Purnima Devi Barman Nominated for Whitley Awards aka Green Oscars

Renowned-Biologist-Dr-Purnima-Devi-Barman-Nominated-for-Whitley-Awards-aka-Green-Oscars

Dr. Purnima Devi Barman, renowned wildlife(वन्य जीवन) biologist and conservationist (संरक्षणवादी) of

Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe scoop up top Ligue 1 awards

Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe scoop up(छप छप)  top Ligue 1 awards

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani has won the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award, while Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe has been named Ligue 1's best young player of the season. The

West Bengal makes Bengali mandatory in schools

West Bengal makes Bengali mandatory(अनिवार्य) in schools

Even English medium schools affiliated(सम्बद्ध)  to boards other than the West Bengal Board of

National-dengue-day-on-16th-may

National-dengue-day-on-16th-may

Dengue prevention and control(रोकथाम और नियंत्रण)  is everyone's responsibility; together we can make a difference. National Dengue Day has been observed on 16th of May, 2017 by Ministry of

112-Feet Tall ‘Adiyogi’ Shiva Bust In Tamil Nadu Enters Guinness Book Of World Records

112-Feet Tall ‘Adiyogi’ Shiva Bust In Tamil Nadu Enters Guinness Book Of World Records

The 112-feet tall bust of ‘Adiyogi’ Lord Shiva at the Isha Yoga Foundation has been declared the

Amul to sponsor New Zealand cricket team for Champions trophy

Amul to sponsor New Zealand cricket team for Champions trophy

Gujarat based dairy giant Amul will be the prime sponsor(प्रायोजक) of the New Zealand cricket team in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy that starts on June 1 in England. “Amul will be the principal

Asian Wrestling: Silver for Sumit as India finish with 10 medals

Asian Wrestling: Silver for Sumit as India finish with 10 medals

New Delhi: Sumit picked up a silver in the 125kg category to help India finish their Asian Wrestling Championship campaign here with an impressive haul (प्रभावशाली ढोना) of 10 medals on Sunday. India

KalamSat-world's smallest satellite for Nasa-Indian teen who has developed

KalamSat-world's smallest satellite for Nasa-Indian teen-Rifath Sharook-who has developed 

When the US’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) launches the world’s smallest satellite KalamSat on June 21, it will be the first time ever that it would be piloting an experiment by an

Indian appointed to high-level UN climate change post

Indian appointed to high-level UN climate change post

United Nations, May 15 (PTI) A senior Indian official has been appointed as the deputy executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), under which

Mumbai becomes busiest single-runway airport

Mumbai-becomes-busiest-(सबसे व्यस्त)-single-runway-airport-With-1-flight-in-65-seconds 

GVK group-run Mumbai airport has been crowned (ताज पहनाया) the world’s busiest among the single-

INSA Young Scientist Award for Hyd-based Professor

INSA Young Scientist Award for Hyd-based Professor

Aravind Kumar Rengan, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology – Hyderabad has been awarded the prestigious(प्रतिष्ठित) Indian National Science Academy

Chamling conferred with first BS Shekhawat award by President

Chamling conferred with first BS Shekhawat award by President

Jaipur, May 15 (PTI) Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling was today conferred (प्रदत्त) with the first Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Lifetime Achievement Honour in Public Service by President Pranab

AP Legislature passes state GST Bill

AP Legislature passes state GST Bill

Amaravati, May 16 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh Legislature today passed the state Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill.  The Parliament had on April 6 passed four legislations to pave(प्रशस्त) the way for

CIPET will be set up in Haryana: Ananth Kumar

CIPET will be set up in Haryana: Ananth Kumar

Sonipat, May 16 (PTI) Two centres of the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) will be set up in west and south Haryana, Union minister Ananth Kumar has said.  According

Yes Bank to appoint Debjani Ghosh as ind director

Yes Bank to appoint Debjani Ghosh as ind director

Mumbai, May 15 (PTI) Mid-sized private sector lender Yes Bank today announced the appointment of computer hardware company Intel's executive Debjani Ghosh as an additional(अतिरिक्त) director on its

HDFC Life inks distribution tie-up with Catholic Syrian Bank

HDFC Life inks distribution tie-up with Catholic Syrian Bank 

HDFC Life today said it has entered into a banK assurance tie-up with Catholic Syrian Bank to distribute its individual life insurance products to the private lender's customers. With this partnership,

State GST Bill tabled in Uttar Pradesh assembly

State GST Bill tabled in Uttar Pradesh assembly

Lucknow, May 15 (PTI) The State GST Bill was tabled in the opening session of the 17th Uttar Pradesh assembly today with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath describing(का वर्णन) the new tax regime

Hillary Clinton launches new political action group

Hillary Clinton launches new political action group

Washington, May 16 (PTI) Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has launched a new political action organisation to fight against US President Donald Trump's agenda(कार्यसूची) and

J&K govt to provide Rs 50 lakh to set up football clubs

J&K govt to provide Rs 50 lakh to set up football clubs

Srinagar, May 16 (PTI) In a bid to boost sports activities, Jammu and Kashmir government will provide Rs 50 lakh each for establishment of football clubs in villages across the state. The

Maha govt forms panel for looking into loans for farmers

Maha govt forms panel for looking into loans for farmers

Mumbai, May 16 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has set up an 11-member committee to give recommendations (सिफारिशें) on bringing debt-ridden farmers back into the credit system. However, it

Guj to withdraw proposal to declare nilgai, wild pigs as vermin

Guj to withdraw proposal to declare nilgai, wild pigs as vermin (दरिंदा)

Ahmedabad, May 16 (PTI) Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has said his government will withdraw 

(पीछे लौटना) a proposal seeking permission from the Centre to allow hunting of nilgais and wild pigs by

Pathan brothers inaugurate Cricket Academy of Pathans

Pathan brothers inaugurate Cricket Academy of Pathans

Lunawada (Gujarat), May 16 (PTI) Pathan brothers -- Irfan and Yusuf has launched Cricket Academy of Pathan (CAP), their fourth academy here to provide quality coaching and contribute(योगदान) in the

India-UK agree on MoU in urban transport sector

India-UK agree on MoU in urban transport sector

London, May 12 (PTI) India and the UK today agreed to sign an MoU in the urban transport sector for cooperation in policy planning, technology transfer and institutional organisation. Union Minister for

IT Ministry Warns RBI and Others Against ‘Wanna Cry’ Ransomware

IT Ministry Warns RBI and Others Against ‘Wanna Cry’ Ransomware

New Delhi: The IT ministry has reached out to key stakeholders like RBI, National Payments Corporation of India, NIC and UIDAI (Aadhaar) to advise them to protect their systems against

Book Review 'Hero- A Biography of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar: A brilliant record'

Book-Review-'Hero--A-Biography-of-Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar: A brilliant record'

Sachin Tendulkar and India are joined at the hip. The persistent counterpoint (सुर) to his steady climb

Indira Gandhi ‘most acceptable’ PM even today, says President Pranab Mukherjee

Indira Gandhi ‘most acceptable’ PM even today, says President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee said on Saturday that Indira Gandhi remains the “most acceptable (स्वीकार्य) Prime Minister to the people of India till today” and recalled her decisiveness(निश्चितता) in

Emmanuel Macron picks centre-right Édouard Philippe as PM

Emmanuel Macron picks centre-right Édouard Philippe as PM

France’s centrist president, Emmanuel Macron, has appointed a prime minister from the right to lead his bid for a parliamentary majority in June’s elections and push through his plans to loosen strict

Women's ODI: India openers Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut in world-record 320-run partnership

Women's ODI: India openers Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut in world-record 320-run partnership

India openers Deepta Sharma and Poonam Raut set a world record in women's ODIs by smashing(मुंहतोड़) 320 for the first wicket during their clash against Ireland at Potchefstroom.