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Indian Army and DRDO collaborate to develop tank-killer Nag missile

Despite differences running b/w the Army and DRDO, the two are trying cooperate in the development of world-class tank-killer missile. What are the problems? The problem with the...

July 18, 2012

Bret Lee declares retirement from international cricket

One of the fastest bowlers in the world of cricket, Australia’s Brett Lee, announced retirement from international cricket after serving it for 13 years. He had already taken...

July 16, 2012

Rs. 4,575-crore investment to perk up 5 PSUs

In order to revitalize five Public Sector Units (PSUs), a total investment of Rs.4,575 crore are under consideration of the government. This will also revive Lucknow-based Scooters India...

July 16, 2012

PFRDA eases registration norms for Fund Managers of NPS

With an objective to give impetus to the National Pension System (NPS), the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) eased norms for registration of pension fund managers....

July 16, 2012

India extends energy & mining sector support to Cuba

India extended its proficiency and support to Cuba in energy and mining sectors. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry assured this to Cuba. Indian companies can engage...

July 16, 2012

“Rupaantar” Project

Project: Rupaantar (Transformation) Implemented by: Oil India Ltd and the State institute of Rural Development, Assam Place: Assam In Assam, the project “Rupaantar” (Transformation) has been able to...

July 16, 2012

India declines to 5th spot in ICC Test rankings

India slipped a position to the 5th spot in the ICC Test Championship rankings. The Indian team swapped positions with Pakistan. India was at no.1 position in 2011....

July 16, 2012

India to build 43,000 housing units for dislocated Tamils in Sri Lanka

India will build 43,000 housing units for resettlement and rehabilitation of the war affected and dislocated Tamils in Sri Lanka’s former troubled areas in the northern and eastern...

July 16, 2012

Charges for NEFT rationalized by RBI

The RBI rationalized charges that banks can put on customers for transfer of funds through National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT). As per the new rate system by RBI,...

July 16, 2012

Vietnam offers ONGC Videsh Ltd contract for exploration in South China Sea

In order to sustain Indian presence in the hydrocarbon-rich South China Sea, Vietnam has decided to extend the contract for exploration of oil and gas resources in a...

July 16, 2012

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