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Centre appoints Harsh Bhanwala as new NABARD Chairman

Harsh Kumar Bhanwala has been appointed as Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) by the Centre. Bhanwala, succeeds Prakash Bakshi, who retired as...

December 18, 2013

China's Jade Rabbit makes soft landing on Moon

China’s Chang’e-3 lunar spacecraft which is carrying its first moon rover Yutu or Jade Rabbit rover made a “soft landing” on the moon since 1976. With this accomplishment...

December 18, 2013

Union Cabinet Okays fresh amendments to Code of Conduct for ministers

In a bid to curb the misuse of bureaucrats by ministers for political motives, both at the Centre and in the states, the government approved fresh amendments to...

December 18, 2013

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung recommended imposition of President's rule in Delhi

Lieutenant Governor (LG) Najeeb Jung has recommended imposition of President’s rule in Delhi among other options as the impasse continued over formation of a new government in Delhi...

December 18, 2013

India sticks to top position in ICC ODI rankings

Despite the dingy performance against South Africa, the Indian cricket team has retained its top position in the latest ICC ODI rankings. India topped the rankings chart with...

December 18, 2013

Germany defeats France to lift Junior Men's Hockey World Cup

Germany registered a record sixth title win defeating France in the title clash of the Hero Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup held at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium...

December 18, 2013

Australia regains Ashes Test Series

Australia reclaimed the Ashes test series just four months after the last series defeat in England with a 3rd Test victory on home soil. The Ashes: The Ashes...

December 18, 2013

Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2014 to be held in Bhubaneswar

As per the announcement of International Hockey Federation (FIH), Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha will host the 35th edition of the Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament to be held...

December 18, 2013

India defeats Pak to lift Men’s Kabaddi World Cup

India clinched men’s Kabaddi World Cup for the fourth time in row, defeating its arch rival Pakistan in the neck and neck final clash played at Guru Nanak...

December 18, 2013

India clinched Women's Kabaddi World Cup

Indian won women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2013 championship for a third consecutive time, vanquishing debutant New Zealand in the final match played at Guru Gobind Singh sports complex in Jalandhar, Punjab....

December 18, 2013

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