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Criminal proceedings in case of Cheque signature mismatch: SC

As per the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, a person may be liable to criminal proceedings if a cheque issued by him gets dishonored mismatch with the specimen signature...

December 5, 2012

“CHAMP”: A Missile which can shut down electronics

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has developed and tested a new missile which uses electromagnetic pulses to target buildings can permanently knock out a country’s electronics without causing any...

December 5, 2012

Etheostoma Obama: Freshwater Fish named after Barack Obama

Etheostoma obama, or the spangled darter, is a newly discovered species of relatively skinny orange and blue speckled freshwater fish that has been named after US President Barack...

December 5, 2012

EPFO unveiled e-Passbook service

Employee’s Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) launched its e-Passbook service which will enable its subscribers to access their accounts online. Active Subscribers will now be able to get their...

December 5, 2012

Apex Court issues guidelines to check eve-teasing

The Supreme Court issued new guidelines to State Governments and Union Territories to curb the menace of eve-teasing at public places. It directed them to depute plain-clothes female...

December 5, 2012

Andhra Pradesh Assembly adopts India’s first legislation on Sub-plans for SCs/STs

Andhra Pradesh Assembly adopted a Bill to provide legislative support to the Sub-Plans for SCs and STs with a mandatory provision for allocation of nearly a fourth of...

December 5, 2012

Cheque books only in new format will be valid from January 1, 2012

Old cheque books will be of no use from January 1, 2013 with the implementation of Cheque Truncation System (CTS-2010). Only new cheques with more security and standardized...

December 5, 2012

Etihad Airways in talks to buy Jet Airways

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is in talks with Indian carrier Jet Airways for the possible buyout of the latter. Etihad Airways is looking expand its global presence and...

December 5, 2012

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December 4, 2012

British Army’s first Sikh soldier faces racial remarks by his collegues

The British Army’s first Sikh soldier Guardsman Jatinderpal Singh Bhullar, who joined Scots guard this year, went through racial abuse from his colleagues over his headgear and his...

December 3, 2012

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