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The joint military training exercise “Yudh Abhyas – 2017” to be conducted between India and US

The 13th edition of the joint military training exercise “Yudh Abhyas – 2017” will be conducted at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, USA from September 14 to 27....

September 7, 2017

N Baijendra Kumar newly appointed CMD of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)

N Baijendra Kumar, an IAS officer of 1985 batch of Chhattisgarh cadre, has recently taken charge as  Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the state-run National Mineral Development...

September 7, 2017

Inder Jit Singh newly appointed Chairperson of National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC)

Dr Inder Jit Singh, the 1985 batch IAS officer, has been given additional charge of the post of Chairperson of National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) with immediate...

September 7, 2017

Amritpal Singh become first Indian to be signed by Australian Basket Team

Amritpal Singh, the captain of the Indian basketball team, has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-born player to be picked up by an Australian National Basketball League...

September 7, 2017

Russia is hosting Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2017)

The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) has started at Russky Island, which is part of Russia’s city of Vladivostok, on September 6-7, 2017. The delegates from at least 24...

September 7, 2017

Rajiv Kumar committee constituted by NITI Aayog to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports

NITI Aayog has constituted an Expert Task Force to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports. It will be headed by NITI Aayog Vice...

September 7, 2017

BN Srikrishna committee constituted by Union Government to identify key data protection issues in India

The Union Government has recently told Supreme Court that an expert committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of former apex court judge Justice BN Srikrishna to identify...

September 7, 2017

UJALA scheme launched in Melaka, Malaysia

India’s zero-subsidy UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All) Scheme was launched in Melaka State of Malaysia by Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under Union Ministry of Power....

September 7, 2017

World University Rankings 2018: IISc ranked highest from India

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) retained top position among Indian Universities in the Times World University Rankings 2018, but its position fell in global rankings compared to...

September 7, 2017

NITI Aayog constitutes Expert Task Force on Employment and Exports

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog has constituted Expert Task Force to provide major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports. It will be headed...

September 7, 2017

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