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Hero MotoCorp unveiled diesel concept motorcycle

The two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp unveiled a diesel-electric hybrid scooter concept, ‘RNT’, which is probably the world’s first and smallest diesel engine for two-wheelers. The concept unveiled along...

February 3, 2014

Ms. Kiwi Kathy Cross: First woman in ICC umpire's panel

New Zealand’s Kathy Cross (56) became the first woman to be inducted in the International Cricket Council‘s (ICC’s) umpires’ panel. Previously, she was officiated in the Women’s World...

February 2, 2014

Indian Rupee to be legal tender in Zimbabwe

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe approved domestic trading in the Chinese Yuan (CYN),   Indian Rupee (INR), Japanese Yen (JPY) and Australian Dollar (AUD) and soon these currencies will become...

February 2, 2014

IAMAI: India to have 243 million internet users by June 2014

As per the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), the Internet user base in the country stood at 190 million at the end of June, 2013. For...

February 2, 2014

Officers of IAS, IPS & IFS to spend minimum of 2 Years at each posting

In a bid to check political interference, officers of the three premier services – IAS, IPS and IFS – will now spend a minimum of two years at...

February 2, 2014

India suffered worst ODI series defeat against New Zealand

Indian cricket team slumped to its worst ODI series defeat in New Zealand.  New Zealand won the series by 4-0 in Wellington by thrashing India by 87 runs...

February 2, 2014

TCS set to replace Genpact as top BPO

The BPO unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to take the No. 1 slot in the business category in India, replacing long-time leader Genpact. The change...

February 1, 2014

MoU signed between Union Ministry of Rural Development and Digital Green

The Union Ministry of Rural Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Green (Microsoft Research Project) to document best agricultural practices and disseminates this to all...

February 1, 2014

Uniform tax rate for foreign portfolio investors

The Union Government stated that Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) will attract uniform tax rate in all categories. The Central Board of Direct Taxes notified that the new class...

February 1, 2014

India ranked lowest in US chamber's global IP index

For the second consecutive year, Global Intellectual Property Centre (GIPC) International IP Index ranked India lowest amongst the countries assessed for protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Practices....

February 1, 2014

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