Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN-13 Begins in Uttarakhand
The joint military exercise SURYA KIRAN-13 between India and Nepal began at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.
India Releases Rs33.10 Cr to Nepal for 2 Road Projects
India has released 33.10 Crore rupees to Nepal towards the cost of two road packages of Birgunj-Thori Road .It is being implemented under Postal Highway Projects in Nepal with Government of India’s assistance.
Patanjali launches new messaging app KIMBHO
Patanjali has aunched a new swadeshi messaging application called 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp.
India and World Bank Signs $500 Million Additional Financing for PMGSY
The Government of India and the World Bank signed a $500 million loan agreement to provide additional financing for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Rural Roads Project.It is being implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India
3rd Meeting of India-UK Home Affairs’ Dialogue Held in New Delhi
The Government of India Delegation was led by Mr Rajiv Gauba, Union Home Secretary and the Delegation from Home Office of the U.K. was led by its Second Permanent Secretary, Ms. Patsy Wilkinson.
World No Tobacco Day celebrated on 31st May
World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on 31st May.The theme of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is "Tobacco and heart disease."
World’s Largest International Maritime Exercise RIMPAC
Rim of the Pacific, RIMPAC military exercise world's largest military exercise which includes 26 countries including India will be held in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
Indian Oil Most Profitable PSU For 2nd Straight Year
Indian Oil Corporation has emerged as India's most profitable state-owned company for the second consecutive year.
Infosys buys US-based WongDoody for $75 million
Infosys has bought WongDoody Holding Company, a US-based digital creative and consumer insights agency, for $75 million.
Kamaljit Bawa 1st Indian to Receive Linnean Medal
Indian botanist Kamaljit S. Bawa (president of Bengaluru-based non-profit Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment) has received the prestigious Linnean Medal in Botany from the Linnean Society of London.
Kerala cartoonist Thomas Antony wins International Award
Kerala cartoonist Thomas Antony has won the international award in the category of caricature.
Former Himachal Pradesh governor Urmila Singh passes away
Former Himachal Pradesh governor and congress leader Urmila Singh died due to illnes at the age of 76.
Yuvraj Singh awarded the' most inspiring icon of the year for social welfare'
Indian star cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been awarded the most inspiring icon of the year for social welfare.It was awarded by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival for his exemplary contribution in the field of science.
SBI hikes interest rates on FD
India's biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its interest higher on retail fixed deposits or FDs below Rs. 1 crore.
New User Interface of Next Generation e-Ticketing System Launched
Railway's Online Travel Portal(www.irctc.co.in) has now launched beta version of its new User Interface.
Power Minister Launches Web Portal and App Called 'PRAAPTI'
R K Singh Minster of State for Power has launched a web portal and an app namely 'PRAAPTHI'that stands for 'Payment ratification and analysis in power procurement for bringing transparency in invoicing of generators'.
Ministry of Women and Child Development Signs MoU With UP
The Ministry of Women and Child and Development, Government of India has signed an MoU with Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in New Delhi for the management of Home of Widows at Sunrakh Bangar, Vrindavan.
Statehod day of Goa was celebrated on 30th May
Goa celebrated its Statehood Day on 30th May 1987, when Goa became India’s 25th state.It was a people's demand to attain full statehood.
Gujarat Government Launches 'Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy'
The Gujarat government has unveiled its 'Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy' , it aims to reduce the state's dependence on freshwater sources like the Narmada river.
'Gaj Yatra flagged off in Meghalaya
The Gaj Yata campaign has been flagged off by the 'Wildlife Trust of India 'Brand ambassador Ms Dia Mirza at an event organised in Meghalaya.
PM Modi on a 3 day nation visit
On a three day visit to Indonesia by PM Narendra Modi and Indonesia signed 15 mou's in the field of defence, scientific and technological cooperation, railways and health, among others.
Paraguay Gets Its 1st Woman Interim President
Paraguay has got its first interim President Alicia Pucheta for teh firstt time.She has succeded Horacio Cartes.
Justice R.K. Agrawal Appointed as NCDRC Chairman
Justice R.K. Agrawal has been appointed as the President of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).
Microsoft has now become the Third Most Valuable Firm Globally
Software firm Microsoft has surpassed its Google's Parent company Alphabet in market capitalisation for the first time in three years.
Moody's cuts India Growth Forecast to 7.3%
Moody's Investors Service report has cut India's GDP growth forecast to 7.3% in the year 2018.The forcast has been cut from the previous forecast of 7.5% due to higher oil prices.