National
SEBI issues stricter KYC, disclosure norms for P-Notes
The markets regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has put in place a stricter KYC (Know Your Customer) norms and disclosure regime for Participatory Notes (P-Notes) ...........Read More
Indian Railways launches Janani Sewa, optional catering Scheme on pilot basis
The Union Ministry of Railways launched three passenger service initiatives viz. a Janani Sewa for mothers, optional catering in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains on a pilot basis and a children’s menu on trains............Read More
International
China successfully launches 23rd BeiDou Navigation Satellite
China has successfully launched a 23rd BeiDou Navigation Satellite to support its global navigation and positioning network............Read More
Awards
Indian-American Author Akhil Sharma wins 2016 International Dublin Literary Award
Indian American author Akhil Sharma won the prestigious 2016 International Dublin Literary Award for his semi-autobiographical novel “Family Life.” His novel was shortlisted out of an initial 160 nominations by a panel of judges of award that included novelists Ian Sansom, Juan Pablo Villalobos and Carlo Gebler............Read More
Science and Technology
Scientists in Iceland turn CO2 into rock to combat climate change
In a unique experiment, scientists from Iceland have discovered a new way to trap the greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon dioxide (CO2) deep underground by changing it into rock............Read More
Sports
Saina Nehwal wins 2016 Australian Open Super Series Badminton title
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has won the 2016 Australian Open Super Series Badminton tournament title in women’s singles category............Read More
Death
Veteran theatre personality Achyut Lahkar passes away
Veteran theatre personality, playwright and doyen of Assam’s mobile theatre movement Achyut Lahkar passed away in Pathsala, Assam following a protracted illness. He was 85............Read More
Veteran journalist Inder Malhotra passes away
Distinguished journalist, editor and author Inder Malhotra passed away following a long illness in New Delhi. He was 86............Read More
New Appointments
Satya Pal Jain appointed as part time member of 21st Law Commission
Additional Solicitor General of India and former Parliamentarian Satya Pal Jain was appointed as a part-time member of the 21st Law Commission of India............Read More
Special Days
12 June: World Day against Child Labour
The World Day Against Child Labour is being observed annually across world on 12 June to bring awareness against child labour............Read More
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