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Justice Amitava Roy sworn in as Supreme Court judge

Justice Amitava Roy has sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court (SC). He was administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice of India (CJI)...

February 27, 2015

History of Banking in India: Phase-III

The third phase of evolution of banking in India started in 1980s  generally and 1991 onwards particularly. This period is marked by consolidation, diversification and liberalization of the...

February 27, 2015

Ratan Tata honoured with Doctorate of Automotive Engineering by Clemson University

Ex-chairman of the Tata Group Ratan Tata has been honoured with Doctorate of Automotive Engineering by the Clemson University. He was conferred with Doctorate for his contributions to...

February 27, 2015

A person can be treated as SC even after re-conversion: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on 27 February 2015 held that a person can be accorded Scheduled Caste (SC) status even on re-conversion to Hinduism. The status can be accorded...

February 27, 2015

Zoological Society of London and Gujarat Forest Department inks MoU for Asiatic lion Conservation

Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Gujarat Forest Department on 26 February 2015 have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for conservation of Asiatic lion and its habitat. As...

February 27, 2015

Timeline of Banking in India

The following table shows the timeline of banking in India, with major events and their dates. [table id=71 /] You may help us to add more data to...

February 27, 2015

What is earliest evidence of Banking in Ancient India?

The History of Banking in India is as old as Vedic Civilization. For example, in Vedic age the loan deeds called rnapatra or rnalekhya were prevalent. Interest rates...

February 27, 2015

Banking in India – Bank PO Study Material

Banking practice was prevalent in ancient India too, it was not as organised and consolidated as it is today. The practice of giving out loans was widely prevalent...

February 27, 2015

China's President Xi Jinping unveils new 'four comprehensives' political theory

China’s President Xi Jinping has unveiled a new political theory, grouped into four slogans also known as the four comprehensives. His new political theory was declared ahead of...

February 26, 2015

Six Indian women among Forbes' 50 'Power Businesswomen' 2015

Six Indian women entrepreneurs and businesswomen have been named by Forbes magazine as among the 50 ‘Power Businesswomen’ from Asia. Indians included in the list are Arundhati Bhattacharya-...

February 26, 2015

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