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Ms. Hillary R Clinton launched a new global review of data on women empowerment

Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton launched a new global review of data to analyze the advancement of women and girls around the world since the mid-1990s. Objective: To promote...

February 20, 2014

Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014 passed by the Assembly of the state

Odisha Legislative Assembly passed the Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014, with provision of keeping Chief Minister, ex-Chief Ministers, other ministers and public servants under the purview of a six-member...

February 19, 2014

Mr. Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Delhi CM

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Delhi, after failing to introduce and pass the Jan Lokpal Bill...

February 18, 2014

India and ADB signed loan agreement to improve rural roads in 5 States

The Government of India (GOI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $275 million loan agreement to continue improving rural roads in the states of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya...

February 16, 2014

“Sammakkaa Saarakka” or "Jatara": Largest tribal religious congregation of world began

In Andhra Pradesh, “Sammakkaa Saarakka” Fair or “Jatara”, the largest tribal religious congregation in the world, began at Medaram in Warangal district of the Telangana region. Sammakkaa Saarakka...

February 16, 2014

Assam became the First State to legally ban smokeless tobacco

Assam became the first state to legally ban consumption of all forms of smokeless tobacco, including pan masala containing tobacco and nicotine. Thus sale, consumption, manufacturing, trading, storage...

February 16, 2014

“The Hindus: An Alternative History”: Penguin withdraws Doniger book on Hinduism

Publisher Penguin India agreed to withdraw American Indologist Wendy Doniger’s book “The Hindus: An Alternative History” from the Indian market. The decision made between the publisher and Delhi...

February 16, 2014

“Pune Metro Rail Project” approved by Central Government

The Union Ministry of Urban Development gave an “in-principle” approval to the Phase – I of the Pune Metro Rail Project. In-principle approval of the Centre will enable...

February 16, 2014

Mukul Mudgal Committee report on IPL spot fixing scandal

The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee submitted its report to the Supreme Court after investigating allegations of spot-fixing and betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As per the...

February 16, 2014

Central Government: All public transport vehicles must have GPS by Feb 20, 2014

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways set a deadline for public transport vehicles running in major cities with a population of over 10 lakh to install...

February 16, 2014

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