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Bombay HC directs Maharashtra govt to release water into Jayakwadi dam

Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra government to release water from upstream reservoirs into the Jayakwadi dam in the region. Jayakwadi dam The Jaikawadi project is a large irrigation...

May 2, 2013

Turkey chooses Asia, joins Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Turkey, which is a NATO member, has joined the Russia and China led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). It has joined the SCO security bloc as a “dialogue partner” and declared...

May 2, 2013

S. Korea rebuilds Namdaemun: National Treasure Number One

South Korea has unveiled its cultural gem ‘Namdaemun’ gate after completing works of its restoration. Namdaemun which is also known as country’s National Treasure Number One, was destroyed...

May 2, 2013

Situation in Northern Mali still unstable

Situation is still unstable in Northern Mali which is grappling with the problem of jihadist attacks and al-Qaeda terrorism. What is happening in Mali? ·          Mali gained independence in...

May 2, 2013

EU to Restrict 'Bee-Harming' Pesticides

The European Commission will restrict the use of Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides  which is linked to reduce bee population by researchers. Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides are believed to harm...

May 2, 2013

Attempt to boost tourism with the development of Vizag-Bheemli beach corridor

Union tourism Ministry approved Rs.45 crore to AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) for the development of Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam Beach Corridor Mega Circuit. It will cover the stretch of 26km...

May 2, 2013

Direct cash through Aadhaar to save 0.5% of GDP for India: IMF

International Monetary Fund  quoted that integration of direct cash transfer with Aadhaar will take time but the scheme will help Indian government save 0.5 per cent of the...

May 2, 2013

MCX-SX to launch trading in F&O on SX40

MCX Stock Exchange will introduce trading in derivative contracts on its flagship index —SX40 from 15th May 2013. SX40 is a free float based index of 40 large-cap...

May 2, 2013

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