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Mr. Ibrahim Mahlab: New Prime Minister of Egypt

Mr. Ibrahim Mahlab sworn- in as new Prime Minister of Egypt. He is a former member of Hosni Mubarak’s political party. Mr. Mahlab replaced Mr. Hazem el-Beblawi, who...

March 3, 2014

India’s Largest Solar Power Plant launched in Madhya Pradesh

Welspun Solar MP project, the largest Solar Power Plant of India launched at Bhagwanpur in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. About Welspun Solar MP project The 151-megawatt photovoltaic plant. World’s...

March 3, 2014

ICICI Bank launched ‘branch on wheels’ in Odisha

ICICI Bank Ltd. launched ‘Branch on Wheels’ in Odisha as part their financial inclusion plans to provide banking services in remote villages in the state which are devoid...

March 3, 2014

'M-Pesa' launched in Odisha

Telecom major, Vodafone India and ICICI Bank announced the launch of mobile commerce initiative called ‘M-Pesa’ service in Odisha. About M-Pesa service A mobile money transfer and payment...

March 3, 2014

CCEA nod for hiking fixed cost of Urea

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Rs 350/tonne increase in the fixed cost for urea plants in reference to the Group of Minister’s recommendations. For urea...

March 3, 2014

CCEA approves opening of 54 new KVs in 12 FYP

The Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the opening of 54 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) during the 12th Five Year Plan. The KVs are considered as model schools...

March 3, 2014

“Venom GT”- world's fastest car recorded 435 km/hr (270 Miles/hr)

The US car manufacturer Hennessey developed the world’s fastest car “ Venom GT” with a top speed of an incredible 435 km/hr. The firm set a new record...

March 3, 2014

Eminent painter Mr. Prokash Karmakar passed away

The veteran Indian painter Mr. Prokash Karmakar (81) passed away in Kolkata due to age related illness. The painter was best known for his landscapes and nudes.  About...

March 3, 2014

India and Israel inked pacts on bilateral security relations

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (Government of India) and Israel signed three pacts to strengthen the efforts in the war against terror and beef up bilateral security...

March 3, 2014

Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Shastry: Veteran Telugu litterateur passed away

The well-known Telugu litterateur, Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry (90) passed away in Kapada town of Andhra Pradesh due to old age-related illness. About Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry Born:...

March 3, 2014

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