National
BHEL commissions 600 MW thermal power plant in Madhya Pradesh
Public Sector Power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned 600 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Madhya Pradesh. The unit was commissioned at....Read More
Union Railways Ministry launches E-enabled PMIS app for proper monitoring of projects
he Union Railways Ministry has launched an application namely Project Management and Information System (PMIS) for proper monitoring of all the Railway projects throughout the....Read More
Bhupendra Kainthola takes charge as FTII Director
Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Bhupendra Kainthola took charge as Director of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Kainthola replaced Prashant....Read More
Mexican diplomat Patricia Espinosa selected as executive secretary of UNFCCC
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has selected Mexican diplomat Patricia Espinosa as the executive secretary of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate....Read More
Science & Technology
Three Earth-like planets discovered orbiting dwarf star
An international team of scientists have discovered a trio of Earth-like exoplanets using the TRAPPIST telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory. These planets were found orbiting an ultra-cool dwarf star just 40 light-years from....Read More
Special Day
May 3: World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) is being observed on 3 May every year across the world to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press. This day also seeks to remind....Read More
Business
Google acquires startup Synergyse
The search engine giant Google has acquired business technology startup Synergyse founded by an Indian-origin entrepreneur Varun Malhotra. The financial detail of the acquisition deal....Read More
Sport
Mark Selby wins 2016 World Championship title of Snooker
Ace snooker player Mark Selby (World no 1) from England has won the 2016 World Championship title of Snooker. In the final match played in Sheffield, Selby ....Read More
Current Affairs 3rd May, 2016 Highlights of Union Budget 2016-17 Highlights of Railway Budget 2016-17
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