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President of India’s greets Uzbekistan on the eve of Independence Day
New Delhi, August 31 The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the eve oftheir 24th Anniversary of Independence Day (September 1, 2015). In a
India, Australia to ink agreement in mining sector
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India and Australia are likely to sign a bilateral agreement to prepare a roadmap for using latest technologies in exploration during the four-day visit of union Steel and Mines minister Narendra Singh Tomar to Australia beginning
Indian Delegation of MPs, corporate heads to visit Germany
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A delegation of parliamentarians and corporate heads from India is headed for Germany on a five-day study tour from Tuesday, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) said on Monday. The Indian delegation, whose
Petrol Diesel prices reduced by Rs. 2 and 50 paisa
New Delhi, Aug 31 With global crude oil in free fall, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) on Monday cut the prices of petrol by Rs.2 a litre and of diesel by 50 paise, both prices inclusive of levies in Delhi, with
Web-based system launched for DBT projects
New Delhi, Aug 31 Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday launched a web-enabled information management system for the department of biotechnology (DBT) projects. It is expected to avoid delay in processing project proposals and allow access to
China blasts toll rises to 158
Beijing, Aug 31 The death toll in the warehouse explosions in China’s Tianjin city has risen to 158 while 15 others still remain missing, rescue authorities said on Monday. The dead include 94 firefighters, 11 policemen and 53 civilians. The
Black money: Swiss banks ask Indians to use compliance window
New Delhi, Aug 31 Swiss and other European banks have asked Indian customers to avail the ongoing one-time compliance window granted by the tax department for disclosure of foreign assets.The call has been made in the wake of the final
PM releases digital audio CDs of Ramcharitmanas
New Delhi, Aug 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released a digital version of epic Ramcharitmanas, a set of digital audio compact discs produced by All India Radio. “The strength of Akashvani is immense and I fully understand it.
Rajiv Mehrishi appointed new union home secretary
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The central government on Monday appointed Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi as the new union home secretary. He succeeds L.C. Goyal. “The prime minister has approved the appointment of Rajiv Mehrishi as union home secretary for a
Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Islam Karimov at the Opening Ceremony of the Tenth «Sharq Taronalari» International Music Festival
Dear participants of the festival! Distinguished guests! Ladies and gentlemen! First of all, allow me from the bottom of my heart to congratulate you, my dear ones, participants of the Sharq Taronalari International Music Festival in the ancient and beautiful
Australia launches ‘selfie’ service to attract tourists
Melbourne, Aug 31 Taking the selfie experience to another level, Australia has launched a selfie service as part of a campaign to attract tourists to the country.To participate in “GIGA Selfie” events, tourists are required to stand on a predetermined
New policy for small, medium industries: Jayalalithaa
Chennai, Aug 31 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday said her government will come out with a new policy for the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME).She also told the assembly that a multi-storied industrial complex
Modi greets Malaysia on Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of Malaysia on their Independence Day.“Greetings to people of Malaysia on their Independence Day. We cherish our deep-rooted ties with Malaysia,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), in
Rajiv Mehrishi appointed new union home secretary
New Delhi, Aug 31 The central government on Monday appointed Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi as the new union home secretary. He succeeds L.C. Goyal.“The prime minister has approved the appointment of Rajiv Mehrishi as union home secretary for a period
Satya Murty new director for IGCAR
Chennai, Aug 31 Distinguished scientist S.A.V. Satya Murty will take over as the next director of fast breeder research unit Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), said a statement.According to a statement issued by IGCAR on Monday, Murty, now
Rupee Slide: HEAR THE WARNING BELL? …
Rupee Slide HEAR THE WARNING BELL? By Shivaji Sarkar The crashing rupee, falling interest rates, flight of capital from stock markets, not jettisoning Manmohanomics and no new economic paradigm are affecting the Indian economy. The rupee unfortunately is touching the
Airtel, Idea hike post-paid data tariff
New Delhi, Aug 31 Telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular have hiked charges for post-paid customers by 20 percent in various circles, including the national capital.As per information posted on the companies’ websites, Airtel has raised data tariffs in
Kejriwal launches amnesty scheme for power consumers
New Delhi, Aug 31 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched a one-time amnesty scheme for lakhs of electricity consumers in the city who had not cleared their dues because of various reasons ranging from inflated bills to power
Over 300 cities identified for Housing for All scheme
New Delhi, Aug 31 The government has identified over 300 cities and towns across nine states for implementing its Housing for All scheme, an official statement said on Sunday.“Three hundred and five cities and towns have been identified in nine states
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