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Neiphiu Rio: New CM o Nagaland CM

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the third consecutive term. The Naga People’s Front (NPF)-led DAN, having 40 elected members, along with the...

March 6, 2013

Parthasarathy Shome Panel Recommendations

The Parthasarathy Shome panel was formed by PM of India in 2012, for drawing up the final guidelines on GAAR and mainly to bring about tax clarity and...

March 4, 2013

Russia and US to sign agreement on defence co-operation

Russia and the United States have decided to sign an agreement envisaging cooperation of the two nations on missile defence systems and not to use them against each...

March 3, 2013

Budget Box: Government to infuse Rs 14, 000 cr in PSU banks next fiscal

In the Budget speech it has been announced that the government will infuse Rs 14,000 crore in public sector banks in next fiscal (2013-14). Objective: To ensure that...

March 3, 2013

Budget Box: Changed GAAR provisions to come into effect from April 2016

As announced in the current Budget, the modified version of controversial General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) provisions will be implemented from April 2016. The modified provisions maintain the...

March 3, 2013

Budget Box: Banks can sell insurance products of multiple insurance firms

As per Budget 2013-14, banks will also act as brokers for selling insurance products of multiple companies. More highlights on Insurance sector: Insurance companies will be allowed to...

March 3, 2013

‘Walking with Lions: Tales from a Diplomatic Past’ a book by Natwar Singh released by Vice President

“Walking with Lions : Tales from a Diplomatic Past” A book authored by Shri K. Natwar Singh, former Union Minister for External Affairs was released by the Vice...

March 3, 2013

India, UK sign pact on boosting co-operation in Earth Sciences

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed b/w India and UK to strengthen their cooperation in Earth Sciences and environmental research by sharing information on meteorology, hydrology and...

March 3, 2013

Vice Admiral Anurag G Thapliyal to be new Director General of Indian Coast Guard

Vice Admiral Anurag G Thapliyal will take the position of Director General of Indian Coast Guard succeeding the present Director General Vice Admiral MP Muralidharan

March 3, 2013

Budget Box: Countrywide coverage of Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme – “Aapka Paisa, Aapke Haath”

Government’s direct cash transfer programme- the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme which began on January 1, 2013 which benefitted 11 lakh poor people will be rolled out throughout the...

March 3, 2013

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