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India elected as new vice chair of Kimberly Process for 2018

India has been elected as the vice chair for 2018 and chair for 2019 of the Kimberly Process Certificate Scheme (KPCS). The decision in the regard was taken...

November 21, 2016

PM Narendra Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G), flagship housing for all scheme in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Under PMAY-G Government aims to provide...

November 21, 2016

RBI proposes Islamic window in conventional banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed the opening of Islamic window in conventional banks for gradual introduction of Sharia-compliant or interest-free banking in the country. In...

November 21, 2016

Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Chennai’ joins Indian Navy

Defence Minister has inducted Kolkata-class guided-missile destroyer, INS Chennai into the Indian Navy. After completion of additional sea trials, the ship would be assigned to the Western Fleet...

November 21, 2016

Thailand’s Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn conferred with first World Sanskrit Award

Thailand’s Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was presented with the first ‘World Sanskrit Award’ for her exemplary contribution for the promotion of the language for the year 2015. Besides,...

November 21, 2016

16 of 22 PSBs skip paying dividends to Government due to mounting NPAs

As many as 16 of 22 public sector banks skipped paying dividends to Government in fiscal 2015-16 due to issue of mounting bad loans. It has led to...

November 21, 2016

PM launches Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (Rural Housing Scheme)

Prime Minister Modi has launched the government’s flagship housing scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G)’ in Agra. PMAY-G is an ambitious housing scheme meant for rural poor. In...

November 21, 2016

Scientists develop Zika replicon system to develop vaccines

Scientists have developed Zika replicon system, a novel tool to replicate the Zika virus by stripping it of the genes that make the virus infectious. The Zika replicon...

November 21, 2016

China launches world’s longest super-secure quantum communication line

China has launched world’s longest super-secure quantum communication line connecting Hefei, capital of Anhui province to Shanghai, the country’s financial hub. The super-secure quantum communication line is 712-km...

November 21, 2016

47th International Film Festival of India begins in Goa

The 47th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began in Goa. It is one of Asia’s oldest and India’s biggest film festival. It was inaugurated...

November 21, 2016

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