National
PM Launches Narmada Seva Mission for Conservation of Narmada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Narmada Seva Mission for the conservation of river Narmada, which is a lifeline of Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister released a road map for the series of steps to be taken for the conservation of Narmada river.......................Read More
Railways to install CCTV Surveillance System under Nirbhaya Fund
Indian Railways will install 19,000 high definition CCTV cameras at over 983 stations across the country under the Nirbhaya Fund at an approved cost of Rs 500 crore in order to ensure round-the-clock security to passengers including women. The cameras will be installed at platforms and waiting areas........................Read More
Business and Economy
US to Sell high-tech chemical protective clothing to India
The United States will be selling high-tech Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) protective clothing worth $75 million to India........................Read More
World bank’s Power Accessibility List: India jumps 73 Spots to be ranked 26th
India has jumped 73 spots to be ranked 26th in World Bank’s electricity accessibility list. The country was ranked 99th in 2014........................Read More
Public Affairs Index 2017 (PAI-2017)
Kerala and Tamil Nadu have secured first and second rankings for the second consecutive year in public affairs index (PAI) released by the Public Affairs Centre (PAC), Bengaluru........................Read More
Sports
Women’s Cricket: India’s Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut Sets new Record
The partnership of Deepti Sharma and Poonam Raut scored 320 in 45.3 overs in 45.3 overs to become the world’s first pair, either male or female, to forge a 300-run opening-wicket partnership in One-Day Internationals (ODIs)........................Read More
Rafael Nadal Wins Madrid Open Title
Rafael Nadal beat Dominic Thiem to clinch his fifth Madrid Open title. With this victory, he has won three straight titles after Barcelona Open and Monte Carlo Masters victories........................Read More
New Appointments
Edouard Philippe appointed as Prime Minister of France
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Edouard Philippe as the new prime minister of France........................Read More
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