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Ritesh Agarwal named as the world’s second youngest billionaire

As per the recently released Hurun Global Rich List 2020, Ritesh Agarwal- the founder of Oyo Hotels, has been named as the world’s second youngest billionaire. His wealth...

February 28, 2020

Eastern Zonal Council Meet to be held in Bhubaneswar

The Eastern Zonal Council meeting for the states of Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand is to be chaired by home Minister Amit Shah. The meeting is to...

February 28, 2020

GoI to increase reach of banking in the North-East Tea Garden areas

On February 27, 2020, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced that the banking in the North East Region is to be increased. Highlights The minister in a meeting...

February 28, 2020

Union Shipping Minister launches sixth offshore patrol vessel ‘Yard 45006 VAJRA’

Union Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently launched the sixth offshore patrol vessel ‘Yard 45006 VAJRA’. The vessel was designed and indigenously built by Larsen and Toubro to enhance coastal security...

February 28, 2020

Bank of Baroda launches Start-up Banking initiative

India’s leading Public sector bank, Bank of Baroda launched Start-up Banking initiative, to connect with start-up firms across the country. The initiative, which was launched simultaneously across 15...

February 28, 2020

February 28: National Science Day

Every year on February 28, India celebrates National Science Day to mark the discovery of Raman Effect by Sir C V Raman. Raman Effect was discovered by the...

February 28, 2020

Maria Sharapova retires

Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion and former WTA World No.1 has recently announced her retirement from professional Tennis. The 32-year-old Tennis icon from Russia has won...

February 28, 2020

Sri Lanka withdraws from UN resolution on post-war accountability and reconciliation

Sri Lanka recently notified the UN Human Right Council that it is to withdraw from the UN resolution on post-war accountability and reconciliation. The UNHRC adopted a consensus resolution,...

February 28, 2020

Union Minister of Food Processing Industries launches MIEWS web portal

Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal recently launched a first-of-its-kind platform called ‘Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS) Web Portal’. The MIEWS provides real...

February 28, 2020

CCEA approves setting up of National Technical Textiles Mission

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Indian Prime Minister approved to set up a National Technical Textiles Mission with a total outlay of ₹1,480 crore. The...

February 28, 2020

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