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India at 6th slot in Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI) per capita

India ranked 6th on Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI) per capita that listed top 20 selected countries on the basis economic performance assessed between 1990 and 2008. The focus...

June 27, 2012

Pinky Karmakar will be Indian ‘torch bearer’ at London Olympics

Pinky Karmakar, a 17 year old girl and a student of class X from a remote tea garden in Assam will be among India’s ‘torch bearer’ at the...

June 27, 2012

Moody’s cut credit outlook of 28 Spanish banks

Global ratings agency Moody’s downgraded the credit ratings of 28 Spainish banks a week after Spain asked for money to aid them. As per the Moody’s Spain’s declined...

June 27, 2012

I-T department to set up Special Tax Kiosks to aid taxpayer related services

The Income Tax department to set up special Tax Kiosks in residential areas and localities providing a host of taxpayer related services in big cities. The measure has...

June 27, 2012

IRDA unveils portal to educate public on insurance

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) started a website to educate consumers for buying insurance services. Website: www.policyholder.gov.in The website will offer valuable information for the benefit of...

June 27, 2012

Joint River Commission of India and Bangladesh hold meeting in Tripura

The Joint River Commission of India and Bangladesh organized a meeting at Belonia district in Tripura. The Joint River commission negotiated on the issues pertaining to embankment in...

June 27, 2012

Alonso lifts European Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari won European Grand Prix This victory has made him the 1st driver to win two races this season Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus stood 2nd...

June 25, 2012

Odisha govt will transfer 2,000 acres land to POSCO

The government of Odisha will soon transfer about 2,000 acres of land to South Korean steel giant Posco to start operations on its 12 billion dollar project near...

June 25, 2012

India set to become eighth largest shareholder in IMF

India is ready to become the 8th largest shareholder in the IMF after quota reforms which are expected to be finalized at the agency’s annual meeting at Tokyo...

June 25, 2012

Alan Isaac to command the reins of ICC

Alan Isaac of New Zealand will replace Sharad Pawar as ICC President as the term of the latter comes to an end. Sharad Pawar will complete his two-year...

June 25, 2012

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