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SEBI bars 59 entities from trading for manipulating markets and evading taxes

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred 59 entities from trading in Bombay Stock Exchange due to alleged manipulation of the stock exchange route for...

August 21, 2015

YouTube announces partnership with Whistling Woods to set up “YouTube Space” in Mumbai

Video sharing portal YouTube has announced to set up a new “YouTube Space” in Mumbai with Asia’s largest and most renowned film schools the Whistling Woods International (WWI)....

August 21, 2015

Manipur Government reaches agreement with JCILPS on ILP System

Manipur Government has reached an agreement with the Joint Committee on the Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) over the issue of implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system....

August 21, 2015

Pakistan, Russia ink landmark defence deal

Pakistan and Russia have signed a landmark defence deal including the sale of 4 advance Mi-35 ‘Hind E’ combat helicopters to Pakistan. The agreement was signed by top...

August 21, 2015

Government Issues Norms for Selection of CEOs and MDs of Smaller PSU Banks

After the irk raised due to appointment of two private sector bankers to head Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank the government has issued norms for selection of...

August 21, 2015

Government launched education loan portal for students seeking loans

On 20 August 2015, Government launched a web-based portal www.vidyalakshmi.co.in for the students seeking educational loans. In order to ensure that no student misses out on higher education...

August 21, 2015

Scientists find way to take CO2 from Air and make Carbon nanofibres

Scientists from United States have discovered a way to take carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and convert it into valuable manufacturing material carbon nanofibres (CNFs). This method...

August 21, 2015

Cochin Airport becomes world's first to operate completely on Solar Power

Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) of Kerala has become the first airport in the world to fully operate on solar power. It achieved this feat after Kerala Chief...

August 21, 2015

Bangladesh becomes 1st country to receive funds from UN for Solar Home Systems

Bangladesh has become the first country in the world to receive funds from United Nations for its fast growing Solar Home Systems. In this regard, UN Framework Convention...

August 21, 2015

HP Government launches RISHTA project

Himachal Pradesh Government has launched Rajiv Gandhi Illuminating Scheme for Hill Town Advancement (RISHTA) project, which is an efficient smart LED based street lighting project. With this Himachal...

August 21, 2015

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