National
India ranks 66th in 2016 Global Innovation Index
India has ranked 66th in the 2016 Global Innovation Index (GII). In this edition, India has jumped up by 15 spots from 81st position in 2015 GII.................Read More
Union Ministry of Mines launches web portal for star rating of major mineral mines
The Union Ministry of Mines has launched web portal for Star Rating of Major Mineral Mines with an aim to promote sustainable mining..................Read More
Maharashtra launches India’s first Crime Criminal Tracking Network System
The Maharashtra Government became first state in the country to launch India’s first comprehensive ‘Crime Criminal Tracking Network System’ (CCTNS) in Mumbai..................Read More
Assam Assembly passes Assam Amusements and Betting Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2016
The Assam Assembly has passed the Assam Amusements and Betting Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2016 to give a fillip to the local film industry by reducing the service charge of cinema tickets..................Read More
Business and Economy
India Post Payments Bank Limited incorporated
The India Post Payments Bank Limited (IPPBL) has received the Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act 2013..................Read More
SBI board approves merger of 5 associate banks, BMB with itself
The State Bank of India’s (SBI’s) board of directors has approved merger of its five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) with itself..................Read More
International
India, Bangladesh ink MoU on Route Permit for carrying Petroleum Goods to Tripura via Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Route Permit for carrying Petroleum Goods to Tripura via Bangladesh..................Read More
Sports
PV Sindhu won silver at Rio Olympic
The 21-year-old Sindhu joined shooters Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Vijay Kumar and wrestler Sushil Kumar to win the Olympic silver for India..................Read More
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