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Colombia Government, FARC rebels sign revised Peace Agreement

Colombian Government has signed revised peace agreement with the country’s largest rebel movement, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The revised document was signed between President Juan Manual...

November 25, 2016

IBBI notifies two regulations under Bankruptcy Code

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board (IBBI) of India has notified two regulations in exercise of its powers conferred under section 240 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The...

November 25, 2016

CCEA approves setting up of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in 62 uncovered districts

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved opening of one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in each of the 62 uncovered districts. These JNVs will provide good...

November 24, 2016

Himalayan hydro power projects face flood risk

The potential hydro power projects in the Himalayan region face increased flood risks from the formation of new lakes and the expansion of existing ones due to melting...

November 24, 2016

SEBI eases rules for angel funds

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has liberalised norms for angel investors to invest in early-stage entities. In this regard, SEBI in its meeting decided to...

November 24, 2016

Airtel launches India’s first Payments Bank service in Rajasthan

Airtel Payments Bank Limited or Airtel Bank became the first payments bank in the country to launch live banking services in Rajasthan. The pilot phase of the Airtel...

November 24, 2016

China successfully launches fourth data satellite Tianlian I-04

China has successfully launched its fourth data satellite named Tianlian I-04. The satellite will join its three predecessors to achieve global network operation. The satellite was launched on...

November 24, 2016

Indian-American Nikki Haley named as US ambassador to UN

US President-elect Donald Trump has named Indian-American Governor of South Carolina State, Nikki Haley (44) for the high-profile post of US ambassador to the United Nations. With this,...

November 24, 2016

IAF’s Upgraded Jaguar DARIN III aircraft receives IOC

The upgraded Jaguar DARIN III twin-seat aircraft has received Initial Operation Clearance (IOC). It is considered as a significant milestone for the country’s military aviation sector. The satisfactory...

November 24, 2016

NABARD to disburse Rs 21,000 crore to farmers for Rabi Season

The Union Government has allowed National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to disburse Rs 21,000 crore to help cash-starved farmers to sow Rabi crops. The money...

November 24, 2016

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