National
IISc ranked India’s top university in 2017 NIRF Survey
The Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru was adjudged as the best Indian university in the 2017 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by Union Human Resource Development Ministry...................Read More
MoU between Forum of Regulators & National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners approved
The Union Cabinet approved for signing of an MoU between the Forum of Regulators (FOR) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) in the area of large-scale Grid Integration of Renewable Energy....................Read More
Government launches BS-IV grade fuels
Government has formally launched Bharat Stage-IV (BS-IV) grade transportation fuel across the country to keep carbon emission in check....................Read More
Government withdraws subsidy to mild hybrid vehicles under FAME scheme
The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has withdrawn subsidy given to mild hybrid vehicles under FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India) scheme....................Read More
India, Malaysia inks 7 agreements
India and Malaysia have inked seven agreements to foster deeper relationship between the two countries....................Read More
Government launches Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana in Nellore
The Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh....................Read More
International
SASEC countries pledges to improve intra-regional connectivity to boost trade & tourism
India and six other South Asian countries of South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) have pledged to improve intra-regional connectivity to boost trade and tourism....................Read More
Science and Technology
Scientists identify fungus that eats plastic
Scientists from Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have identified a soil fungus Aspergillus tubingensis that uses enzymes to rapidly break down plastic materials. The plastic-eating fungus was found Islamabad, Pakistan....................Read More
New Appointments
Vipul takes charge as Consul General of Dubai
Diplomat Vipul on 3 April 2017 took charge as the new Consul General of Dubai. Vipul is a 1998 batch Indian Foreign Service officer....................Read More
B P Kanungo takes over as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India
B P Kanungo took over as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)....................Read More
Death
Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Kishori Amonkar passes away
Kishori Amonkar, the renowned Hindustani classical vocalist, passed away in Mumbai. She was 84....................Read More
Special Days
4th April : International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was observed on 4 April 2017 across the world. The theme of the year 2017 is Needs driven. People Centred....................Read More
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