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Ibrahim Keita wins Mali presidential election

Mali’s former Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has won the presidential election runoff. He now faces a tough task of rebuilding a country reeling under more than a...

August 20, 2013

Sharp rise in Internet related bank frauds: Banking Ombudsman

There was a sharp increase in complaints relating to Internet related bank frauds. The total number of complaints increased marginally from 3,486 in 2011-12 to 3,494 in 2012-13....

August 20, 2013

Duty on Gold, Silver raised to 10%

In order to curb the increasing Current Account Deficit (CAD) the Centre hiked the customs duty on gold, platinum and silver to 10%. This initiative will bring in...

August 20, 2013

Political parties agree on nullifying SC order against convicted lawmakers

Parties across political lines agreed to amend the Representation of the People Act to overturn a Supreme Court verdict which barred people in police or judicial custody from...

August 20, 2013

Noted Kamaicha player Sakar Khan passed away

Renowned Rajasthani folk musician Sakar Khan known for the melodious bow and string instrument Kamaicha passed away in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Sakar Khan: He belonged to the traditional Manganiyar...

August 20, 2013

SEBI to go in for a major revamp

The market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to go in for a major refurbishment of its role, vision and organisational set up with...

August 20, 2013

DBT scheme for LPG to be extended to 35 more districts

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has decided to extend LPG Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to 35 more districts from September 1, 2013 after observing a good...

August 19, 2013

Govt. takes measures to increase Forex inflows and check deficit

In order to check the increasing Current Account Deficit (CAD) and curtail the rupee downslide due to an unstable foreign exchange market, the government has announced a set...

August 19, 2013

Committee to be set up to suggest establishment of Universities for Research & Innovation

The Government has decided to set up a Committee for suggesting changes to the provisions of the Universities for Research and Innovation Bill, 2012 and suggest a roadmap...

August 19, 2013

No plan to increase research stations in Arctic and Antarctica

Union Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences has clarified that India does not intend to increase research stations in Arctic and Antarctica. What is the status...

August 19, 2013

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