National
Beti Bachao Beti Padho Scheme extended to 61 more districts with low child sex ratio
The Union Government has extended the Beti Bachao Beti Padho Scheme in additional 61 districts across 11 States and Union Territories with low Child Sex Ratio. ......Read More
RBL becomes first private sector bank to open dedicated branch for startups
The RBL Bank (formerly Ratnakar Bank) became the first private sector bank in India to open dedicated branch for startups.......Read More
India, Mauritius ink MoU to promote traditional medicine
India and Mauritius have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in traditional medicine and homeopathy.......Read More
New Appointments
Indian-American Geeta Pasi nominated as US envoy to Chad
United States (US) President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American Geeta Pasi as the country’s next envoy to central African nation Chad.......Read More
Sports
India’s Durga Thakur Promoted as International Hockey Umpire
India’s Durga Thakur has been promoted to international outdoor umpire by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).......Read More
Death
Renowned Hollywood actress Doris Roberts passes away
Renowned Hollywood actress Doris Roberts passed away in Los Angeles in her sleep. She was 90.......Read More
Current Affairs 19th April, 2016 Highlights of Union Budget 2016-17 Highlights of Railway Budget 2016-17
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