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UTIP Study: Kolkata ranked top in public transport among Indian cities

As per a study conducted by the International Association of Public Transport (UTIP), Kolkata (31) ranked top in the public transport among Indian cities. The other cities studied...

December 21, 2013

Sebi exempts govt from making open offer to IOB shareholders

Capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) exempted the government from making an open offer to public shareholders for acquiring shares of Indian Overseas Bank...

December 21, 2013

Devyani Khobragade case: Government transfered diplomat to Indian permanent mission to UN

The Ministry of External Affairs transferred diplomat Ms Devyani Khobragade to India’s Permanent Mission in the United Nations, giving her full diplomatic immunity. Why Ms Devyani Khobragade has...

December 21, 2013

RBI outlines action plan to tackle NPAs; discussion paper open for public comments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) outlined a corrective action plan to minimize rising Non-performing assets (NPAs). The plan include three steps:- To motivate early identification of problem...

December 19, 2013

"Deterrence Stability and Escalation Control in South Asia" – A study cautions nuclear instability in South Asia

As per a study entitled Deterrence Stability and Escalation Control in South Asia released by a major think-tank in Washington has warned that in the fifteen years since...

December 19, 2013

EU bestows "GSP-Plus" status on Pakistan

The European Union (EU) has given GSP-Plus status to Pakistan, a move that is likely to encourage the textile and other industries as it grants exporters duty-free access...

December 19, 2013

West Bengal adopts Bill to tackle illegal activities of Chit Funds

With a view to tackle illegal activities of Chit Funds, the West Bengal Assembly adopted a fresh Bill ‘West Bengal Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments...

December 19, 2013

Iran space mission sends monkey to space for second time

Iran has revealed that it has successfully sent a monkey into space for the second time in 2013 as part of a space mission aimed at manned space...

December 19, 2013

Peter O'Toole of 'Lawrence of Arabia' fame passed away

Legendary actor Peter O’Toole (81), applauded for his role in the classic 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia, passed away in London. Peter O’Toole He was an Irish actor who made...

December 19, 2013

Historic Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill passed

The parliament passed the historic Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, paving the way for establishment of an ombudsman to fight against corruption in public offices and ensure accountability on...

December 19, 2013

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