National
Union Government launches ISBN portal
The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has launched the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) portal in New Delhi. It was launched by Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani as part of Union Government’s ambitious Digital India campaign......Read More
Parrikar to host U.S. Defence Secretary on INS Vikramaditya
India and the U.S. will attempt to elevate their strategic cooperation by several notches when U.S. Defence Secretary Ash Carter begins his India visit from Goa.......Read More
Business and Economy
SIAM cuts FY17 growth forecast for passenger vehicles to 6-8%
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has cut its forecast for growth in sale of passenger vehicles for the current fiscal by almost half, citing higher taxes and a ban on the sale of large diesel cars in Delhi as the main reasons.......Read More
Bank Board meets to fill CEO posts
The newly-formed Bank Board Bureau (BBB) met for the first time with top priority being accorded to fill the post of chief executives which will fall vacant during the course of this year......Read More
International
Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires shore-based anti-ship missile
Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired shore-based anti-ship missile ‘Zarb’, bolstering its defence mechanism.......Read More
Saudi Arabia and Egypt to build bridge over the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have decided to build bridge connecting each other over the Red Sea to boost trade and commerce........Read More
Current Affairs 8th April, 2016 Highlights of Union Budget 2016-17 Highlights of Railway Budget 2016
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