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Japan commits 371 billion yen assistance for infra projects in India

Japan has committed an fficial development assistance (ODA) of 371 billion yen (about Rs 21,590 crore) for various infrastructure projects, including the dedicated freight corridor, in India for...

April 1, 2017

Defence Ministry permits Arunachal Pradesh to use ALGs for civilian purpose

The Union Defence Ministry has allowed Arunachal Pradesh government to use the functional Advance Landing Grounds (ALGs) in the state for civilian purpose. The Ziro, Mechuka, Walong, Aalo,...

April 1, 2017

India becomes associate member of IEA

India, world’s 3rd largest energy consumer has joined International Energy Association (IAE) as associate member. India will also now have a greater say in global energy issues. With...

April 1, 2017

Scientists develop new way to fight drug resistant superbugs

Scientists from the University of Birmingham and Newcastle University in the UK have new way of removing antibodies from the blood stream. This method has potential to reduce...

April 1, 2017

N Chandrababu Naidu selected for US India Business Council Award

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was selected for the US India Business Council Award of ‘Transformative Chief Minister’. He will receive the award at the second...

April 1, 2017

NTPC crosses milestone of 50 Gigawatts power generation capacity

State-run NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation Limited) has crossed the milestone of 50 Gigawatts power generation capacity. It achieved this feat after commissioning of 500 Megawatts unit at...

April 1, 2017

RBI to set up separate Enforcement department

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to set up a separate enforcement department to oversee possible breaches of rules and take punitive actions against those who...

April 1, 2017

Israel approves new settlement for first time in 2 decades

Israel’s Government has approved the first West Bank settlement in two decades. Decision in this regard was taken in Security Cabinet meeting presided by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu....

April 1, 2017

SpaceX successfully re-launches its first used rocket

Elon Musk-led space exploration startup SpaceX has successfully launched its pre-used first stage of Falcon 9 rocket in its bid to drive down costs and speed up flights....

April 1, 2017

Tamil Nadu wins Deodhar Trophy

Tamil Nadu won the Deodhar Trophy by defeating Parthiv Patel-led India ‘B’ by 42 runs in the match held at Vizag. With this win, Tamil Nadu became the...

April 1, 2017

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