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SC notice to all states and UTs on the issue of legalizing euthanasia

The Supreme Court has issued notice to all states and Union territories on a plea for legalizing passive euthanasia. The apex court issued the notice on a petition...

July 18, 2014

Business 20 (B20) Australia Summit opens in Sydney

The business leaders of G20 countries held a meeting named Business 20 (B20) Australia Summit in Sydney. They issued a blueprint for G20 leaders to boost economic and...

July 18, 2014

Delhi Budget 2014: Highlights

Budget of a State/Union Territory under President’s Rule: Budget of a State under President’s rule is presented to Lok Sabha. The procedure followed in regard to the Budget of...

July 18, 2014

RBI issues draft guidelines for setting up small banks, payment banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft guidelines for setting up of small banks, which will have a local feel and will provide small-ticket loans to farmers...

July 18, 2014

IBSA Summit 2015 will be held in India

The 7th IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa) Summit of 2015 will be hosted by India. The same was announced after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African...

July 17, 2014

Prakash Kohli sworn in as Governor of Gujarat

Former Rajya Sabha member and veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mr. Om Prakash Kohli was sworn in as Gujarat Governor. Mr. Kohli’s appointment follows the unceremonious...

July 17, 2014

BRICS to establish $100 billion development bank and contingency reserve fund

BRICS group of nations inked a pact to set up a new $100 billion development bank and emergency reserve fund. The agreement to create the bank was signed...

July 17, 2014

National Health Profile (NHP) 2013 released by Dr. Harsh Vardhan

The National Health Profile (NHP) 2013 was released by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The annual report is prepared by the Central Bureau...

July 17, 2014

India, Brazil inked agreements to bolster the bilateral ties

With a view to strengthen bilateral relationship, India and Brazil signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) during the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil. The agreement was inked...

July 17, 2014

Bashar al-Assad sworn-in as Syria President for third term

After a being declared winner in the recently held and much criticized presidential polls, Bashar al-Assad has been sworn in for a third 7-year term as president of...

July 17, 2014

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