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Renowned theatre artiste Chatla Sriramulu passes away

Renowned theatre artiste and writer Chatla Sriramulu passed away at Secunderabad, Telangana. He was 84. He was instrumental in the establishment of Rasaranjani, a popular literary and cultural...

December 18, 2015

NSE launches three new group indices

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched three separate indices on three corporate houses of India viz. Tata, Aditya Birla and Mahindra Group. The first of its kind...

December 18, 2015

DAC gives nod to purchase of Russian S-400 Air Defence Missile Systems

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared the purchase of Russian advance S-400 Trium Air Defence Missile Systems at an estimated cost of 40,000 crore rupees. Decision in this...

December 18, 2015

French President Francois Hollande to be chief guest at 67th Republic Day Parade

President of France Francois Hollande will be the Chief Guest at the 67th Republic Day parade of January 26, 2016. It was announced by Union Ministry External Affairs...

December 18, 2015

UNSC unanimously adopt resolution to cut-off supply of funds to IS group

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted resolution cut off supply of revenue flows to Islamic State (IS) militant group. Decision in this regard was taken at...

December 18, 2015

Lok Sabha passes Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2015

The Lok Sabha passed the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2015 by voice vote for speedy disposal of arbitration cases. The bill seeks to amend Arbitration and Conciliation...

December 17, 2015

Reva Khetrapal takes oath as Delhi's Lokayukta

Former Delhi High Court Judge Reva Khetrapal took oath as Lokayukta of Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung administered the oath to office at a function held at Raj...

December 17, 2015

Union Government gives in principle approval to Google's Loon project

Union Government has given in principle approval to work on Loon project of internet search engine giant Google for providing Internet connectivity by using large balloons. The announcement...

December 17, 2015

Union Cabinet gives nod for development of Underground Coal Gasification

The Union Cabinet has approved a policy framework for development of Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) in unexplored coal and lignite bearing areas in the country. Decision in this...

December 17, 2015

Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU with BRICS countries for energy conservation

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China...

December 17, 2015

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