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Over next 5 years, China will invest nearly $100 billion in India

On September 17, 2014 i.e. PM Modi’s Birthday, the Chinese president Xi Jinping will land in Gujarat and will carry besides him $100 billion or Rs 6 lakh...

September 13, 2014

Bihar government acknowledges transgender as third gender

The Bihar government recognized recognise kinnar/kothi/hijra/transgender (eunuch) as “third gender”. The cabinet acknowledged declaring them as backward class annexure II category which will offer them quota advantage for...

September 11, 2014

Subhash Chandra Garg selected as the ED of the World Bank

Senior IAS officer Subhash Chandra Garg, a 1983-batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre, was selected as the ED (Executive Director) of the World Bank. The order released by...

September 11, 2014

Union Ministry of Science & Technology announces “KIRAN” scheme for Women Scientists

The Union Ministry of Science & Technology also announced KIRAN (Knowledge, Involvement, Research, Advancement through Nurturing) for women scientists – A unique advertising scheme to bring about, as...

September 11, 2014

Union Government makes it compulsory for scientists to take on lectures in Public schools & colleges

Over 5,000 “highly accomplished” scientists employed with numerous departments under the Science and Technology Ministry will dedicate time to teach students of many schools and colleges in the...

September 11, 2014

ICICI Bank presents ‘Cardless Cash Withdrawal’ – Withdraw cash from ATM without a card

ICICI Bank has initiated ‘Cardless Cash Withdrawal’, a facility that permits its customers to transfer money from their account to anybody in India with a mobile number. The...

September 11, 2014

Union Cabinet approves sale of shares in ONGC, Coal India, NHPC

Commencing the mammoth disinvestment drive, the CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) headed by Prime Minister, approved the sale of shares in Coal India, ONGC and NHPC to...

September 11, 2014

RBI gets tough; says, if a company is unable to repay then that could lead to other group units and management being termed ‘wilful defaulters’

RBI in order to put intense pressure on businessmen, whose companies default in future, has intensified wilful defaulter rules. Now if a company is unable to repay then...

September 10, 2014

RBI sets upper age limit for private bank CEOs at 70

The RBI brought relief for investors in HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank, who have been anxious about the destiny of their celebrated chiefs who have provided massive returns...

September 10, 2014

India inks FTA in Services, Investments With ASEAN

India inked a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in services and investments with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), paving the mode for a more relaxed movement...

September 9, 2014

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