Suresh Prabhu flags off first Antyodaya Express between Ernakulam, Howrah
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off the first Antyodaya Express a long distance, fully unreserved, superfast train service between Kochi's Ernakulam Junction and Howrah Junction through video conferencing from Rail Bhavan.
National Science Day: 28th February
National Science Day is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm on 28th of February every year in order to commemorate the invention of the Raman Effect in India by the Indian physicist, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on the same day in the year 1928.
Gopal Baglay appointed new spokesperson of MEA
Gopal Baglay, a 1992 batch IFS officer,appointed as the new spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Andaman's Radhanagar beach featured in top 10 beaches of World
The beach on the Havelock Island in the Andamans has secured the 8th position in the world in TripAdvisor’s ‘World’s Travellers’ Choice Award-Winning Beaches.
Former Union Minister P. Shiv Shankar passes away
He became Law Minister in the Indira Gandhi Cabinet in 1980. From 1985 till 1993, he represented the Congress as Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat. Shiv Shankar served as External Affairs and Human Resource Development Minister. He first became Governor of Sikkim in 1994 and later was shifted to Kerala in 1995.
Kabir Bedi appointed honourary brand ambassador of Sightsavers
Noted film actor Kabir Bedi was appointed as the honourary brand ambassador of Sightsavers, a global organisation working to prevent avoidable blindness.
Author Neil Gaiman named UN goodwill ambassador
Author Neil Gaiman has been named a United Nations global goodwill ambassador as he continues efforts to bring attention to the plight of Syrian refugees.
India’s first heliport inaugurated in Rohini
Built by Pawan Hans Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, India’s first heliport has been inaugurated in north Delhi’s Rohini.
Haryana Launches Online Sex Ratio Monitoring System For Panipat
The Haryana government has set up an online system for Panipat to monitor the sex-ratio in the district as part of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' programme.
Iran and Russia Agrees Roadmap to Jointly Produce Nuclear Fuel
Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) stated that Russia and Iran have reached an agreement to jointly produce nuclear fuel.
89th Oscar Awards Announced
Mumbai richest Indian city with total wealth of $820 bn
According to the New World Wealth report Mumbai, the financial capital of India has been named as the Richest Indian city with a total wealth of $ 820 billion.
Gopi, Athare win men’s and women’s races in Delhi Marathon
Rio Olympian Thanackal Gopi won the men's title in the second edition of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon held on 26 February 2017. Monika Athare claimed the honors in the women's section.
RAHAT medical project launched in Rajasthan
RAHAT medical project launched in Rajasthan 27 February 2017: Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated a medical project Rajasthan Heart Attack Treatment programme (RAHAT) to provide people timely treatment during heart attacks in remote and rural areas.
TCS Ranked Among Top Three IT Services Brands Globally by Brand Finance
India’s largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been rated as one of the top three 'most-valuable brands' in the Information Technology (IT) service sector by Brand Finance, the leading global brand valuation firm. As IBM and Accenture are on the top two positions.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeats Lucas Pouille to win 2017 Open 13
Shilpika Srivastava. Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on 26 February 2017 defeated Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-4, 6-4 to win the 2017 Open 13. The final, played in Marseille, France, was Tsonga's ninth victory in a row.
Chandrashekhar Azad remembered on his martyrdom day
Chandrashekhar Azad remembered On his 86th death anniversary,martyrdom day,better known as Azad, born on July 23, 1906.
Sikkim becomes 22nd State to join UDAY
Sikkim became 22nd state in the country to join Union Government’s Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY). In this regard, Central Government and the state government have signed MoU for operational improvement of Sikkim’s Power Distribution Department.
Zeliang appointed Finance Advisor to Nagaland govt
Former Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang was on Saturday appointed as Finance Advisor to the state government in the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
World's first robot table tennis tutor sets Guinness record
The world's first robot table tennis tutor in Japan has set a new Guinness World Record for its uncanny ability of being able to play the game better than most humans.
Saina Nehwal to represent Olympic Committee in BWF
Star Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal was appointed as a member of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Athletes' Commission (AC) in 2016, will represent the panel in the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
Bet Dwarka Darshan Circuit in Gujarat to be developed under HRIDAY
The Union Ministry of Urban Development approved development of 6 km long Bet Dwarka Darshan Circuit in Gujarat under Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY).
Narendra Modi unveils 112 ft Shiva bust, extols Yoga
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 112-foot tall bust of Adiyogi Shiva at the Isha Foundation at the foothills of Velliangiri mountains.The bust, made of steel, weighs 500 tonnes and it took 2.5 years to design it and in eight months to build it.This is the tallest bust in the planet, recognising the first yogi's unparalleled contribution to humanity. The iconic bust symbolises liberation, representing the 112 ways in which one can attain to one's ultimate through the science of yoga.
John-John Dohmen, Naomi Van named best hockey players of 2016
Belgium’s John-John Dohmen and Netherlands’ Naomi Van were named as male and female Hockey Federation’s Player of the Year award.
Nobel-Winning Economist Kenneth J. Arrow Dies
Nobel-winning economist, mathematician Kenneth J Arrow has died.Kenneth J. Arrow. Kenneth received the Nobel memorial prize in economic science for their pioneering mathematical work on general equilibrium theory in 1972.