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May 21: Anti-Terrorism Day Observed

May 21, the death anniversary of ex-PM of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi is also observed as Anti Terrorism Day all over the country. It was on May 21,...

May 23, 2012

Andaman & Nicobar: All children of primitive tribe ‘Onges’ enrolled into school under SSA

A land mark achievement has been made under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in Andaman and Nicobar islands, by enrolling all the children of the Primitive tribe Onges in...

May 23, 2012

US House of Representatives passes bill placing conditions for aid to Pak

The US House of Representatives with the Republican-majority passed the US $643 bn defence authorization bill for 2013 defying the White House veto threat. The Bill places some...

May 23, 2012

India, Lanka ink pact of exposition of Kapilavastu Relics from Aug 20, 2012 to Sept 5, 2012

India and Sri Lanka inked an agreement regarding the organization of an exposition of the Sacred Kapilavastu Relics in Sri Lanka from August 20, 2012 to September 5,...

May 23, 2012

SBI posts nearly 200-time increase in profit for Jan-March period

SBI, India’s largest bank posted nearly 200-time increase in profit at over Rs 4,000 crore for January-March period. This is the highest ever quarterly profit in SBI’s history...

May 23, 2012

Parliament approves Railway Property Unlawful Possession Amendment Bill 2011

The Railway Property Unlawful Possession Amendment Bill 2011 was approved by the Parliament with the Lok Sabha adopting it with a voice vote. The Rajya Sabha had already...

May 23, 2012

7 young Indian scientists bag World Science Research Competition Prizes in US

7 young Indian scientists awarded Inter World High School Science Research Competition Award in USA. The award carries a cash prize of US $75,000.

May 23, 2012

Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010 passed; Artists interests protected with newer issues addressed

The Rajya Sabha cleared the Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010. Objectives: The Bill amends the Copyright Act, 1957. To remove operational difficulties and address fresher issues related to the...

May 23, 2012

India, Trinidad ink MoU in coconut sector

MoU inked b/w India and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to boost and develop technical cooperation in the coconut sector. Objective: Transfer of technologies in production, post...

May 23, 2012

EC inks MoU with Washington based IFES

The Election Commission (EC) inked an MoU with the Washington based International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), for developing and strengthening democratic institutions and processes. Objective: To make...

May 23, 2012

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