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No proposal to increase FDI ceiling in banks

The government has clarified that there is no proposal to raise foreign investment limit in the banking sector. What is the current status of foreign investment in banking...

August 24, 2013

Noted Kamaicha player Sakar Khan passed away

Renowned Rajasthani folk musician Sakar Khan known for the melodious bow and string instrument Kamaicha passed away in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Sakar Khan: He belonged to the traditional Manganiyar...

August 20, 2013

Famous French tennis player Marion Bartoli retires

Marion Bartoli declared her retirement thereby ending her tennis career just six weeks after winning Wimbledon. Bartoli is currently ranked 7th in the world. Marion Bartoli: Marion Bartoli is a...

August 18, 2013

INS Arihant submarine’s reactor achieves criticality

The reactor of India’s first indigenous nuclear powered submarine, Arihant achieved criticality i.e. the self sustaining nuclear reaction which is the first step towards the stable production of...

August 18, 2013

GSLV-D5 to be powered by indigenous Cryogenic Engine, to lift off on August 19, 2013

As Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5) is slated to lift off around 5 p.m. on August 19, 2013 from Sriharikota is powered by an indigenous cryogenic engine and...

August 14, 2013

Agni V missile expected to be operational by 2015

According to Tessy Thomas, director, Agni Missile Project, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), two or three more successful test firings, the Agni V missile is likely to be operational by 2015. Salient...

August 6, 2013

India to launch indigenous Aircraft Carrier project

India will launch its biggest ever Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) project, in terms of size and complexity of design, on August 12 at Kochi. Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)...

August 4, 2013

India and France concur to expand defence ties

India and France discussed about the ongoing military cooperation and future cooperation in the areas of defence equipment and technology. This will be a mutual benefit for both...

July 31, 2013

Hezbollah's military wing added terrorist list by EU

The EU has decided to put the armed wing of Hezbollah on its list of terrorist organizations. It was made clear that it would maintain contact with all...

July 25, 2013

IOR countries to pursue open regionalism to stimulate growth

Trade and industry ministers of Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC) member nations agreed to promote trade within the grouping to encourage economic cooperation and development...

July 10, 2013

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