Arunachal Pradesh witnessed the first trial run of rail engine
Date : 15-JAN-2014
Arunachal Pradesh witnessed the first trial run of a rail engine on 15 January 2014.
India registered an increase of five years in life expectancy rate
Date : 15-JAN-2014
India registered an increase of five years in the average life expectancy rate.
Jimmy Walker won Sony Open Golf tournament
Date : 15-JAN-2014
Jimmy Walker of the US won the Sony Open golf tournament held in Hawaii on 13 January 2014.
Coal India Ltd declared dividend of 290 percent for 2013-14
Date : 15-JAN-2014
Coal India Ltd (CIL) board declared a dividend of 290 percent to its shareholders for the financial year 2013-14 on 14 January 2014.
Forest STs to get additional 50 days wage employment under MGNREGA
Date : 15-JAN-2014
Center has decided to provide additional wage employment of 50 days beyond stipulated 100 days under MGNREGA to ST households in forest areas.
Karnataka first State to provide Universal Health Coverage
Date : 15-JAN-2014
Karnataka became the first State in India to provide Universal Health Coverage to its population.
Sudan offered two oil and gas blocks to ONGC at Petrotech 2014
Date : 15-JAN-2014
Oil-rich Sudan offered two oil and gas blocks to ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) on the sidelines of Petrotech 2014.
CBI to set up special cell to handle cases of fraud in sports
Date : 15-JAN-2014
Director of CBI, Ranjit Sinha announced to set-up a specialized unit to handle the cases related to sports fraud, fixing and illegal batting.
Indian economy to grow by just over 6% in 2014-15: WB forecast
Date : 15-JAN-2014World Bank in its Global Economic Prospects Report forecasted that economy of India will grow by just 6 percent in 2014-15.
USA handed over three stolen 10th Century Indian artifacts to India
Date : 15-JAN-2014
USA handed over the three stolen 10th century Indian artifacts to Indian consulate in New York on 14 January 2014.
British PM ordered enquiry into Thatcher’s role in Operation Bluestar
Date : 15-JAN-2014
British PM ordered enquiry into Thatcher’s role in Operation Bluestar.
Pakistan only polio-endemic nation with more cases
Date : 15-JAN-2014
reported most cases of crippling disease in 2013 and 2012.
Nanotechnology may prevent Cancer from spreading
Date : 15-JAN-2014
Nanotechnology may prevent cancer from spreading by using sticky nanoparticles.
India-Japan conducted joint maritime exercise along Kochi Coast
Date : 15-JAN-2014
India and Japan held joint exercise in Kochi Coast on 14 January 2014.
Army Day observed across India on 15 January
Date : 15-JAN-2014
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66th Army Day was observed on 15 January in recognition of General KM Carippa who became first Commander-in-Chief of the independent India.
Parliament of European Union approved CO2 emission restrictions for commercial vans
Date : 15-JAN-2014
European Parliament has signed off new CO2 restrictions for commercial vans to slash emissions by 28 percent from 2020.
USFDA raised concern over Ranbaxy’s Toansa Plant
Date : 14-JAN-2014
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised concern on 13 January 2014 over Ranbaxy.
Malaysian Government to introduce high-tech ID cards
Date : 14-JAN-2014
Malaysian Government announced on 13 January 2014 to introduce high-tech ID cards for foreign workers.
Consumer Retail Inflation declined to 9.87 percent in December 2013
Date : 14-JAN-2014
Consumer Retail inflation came down in December 2013 to 9.87percent as against 11.16 percent in November 2013.
Anju Bobby George declared winner of World Athletics Final, 2005
Date : 14-JAN-2014
Anju Bobby George declared winner of World Athletics Final, 2005 held in Monte Carlo
151st Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda celebrated worldwide
Date : 14-JAN-2014
The 151st birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated on 12 January 2014.
Vijay Zol selected captain of India to lead U-19 Cricket World Cup
Date : 14-JAN-2014
Vijay Zol selected as the Captain of India to lead the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
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Dryland Farming Programme for monsoon-dependent Maharashtra farmers
Date : 14-JAN-2014
Maharashtra government has decided to undertake a dryland farming programme for farmers to benefit them who are dependent on monsoon for irrigation.
NABARD reduced refinance rate for banks
Date : 14-JAN-2014
NABARD has reduced the refinance rates for the banks and other lending agencies by 0.20 percent to promote rural credit and rural infrastructure.
President presented Sunil Gangopadhyay Award 2012 & 2013
Date : 14-JAN-2014
Pranab Mukherjee presented the Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award of 2012 and 2013 to Nirendranath Chakraborty and Sankha Ghosh, respectively.
SC directed to Government of India to place Shah Commission report by 27 January
Date : 14-JAN-2014
SC has directed the Government to place the report of Justice Shah Commission on illegal mining in Odisha and Jharkhand to it by 27 January 2014.
Indigenous Glucose Monitoring Device launched by Union Government
Date : 14-JAN-2014
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched two indigenous Glucose Monitoring Device, Suchek and QuickcheQ, on 13 January 2014.
Cristiano Ranaldo awarded FIFA Ballon d’Or award 2013
Date : 14-JAN-2014
Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or award for 2013
Delhi became first state to withdraw FDI in Multibrand Retail
Date : 14-JAN-2014
Delhi withdrew FDI in multibrand retail and became first state to do so.
Dinosaurs footprints spotted in Jaisalmer: Scientists
Date : 14-JAN-2014
A team of 34 scientists has spotted footprints of Dinosaurs at Thaiat village in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
India and Canada signed Letter of Intent for co-operation in Iron and Steel Sector
Date : 14-JAN-2014
India and Canada has signed a Letter of Intent for co-operation in Iron and Steel Sector. A high-level delegation from Canada is on a visit to India.
P.K.Goyal won Best CFO Award
Date : 13-JAN-2014
P.K.Goyal, Director of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) was awarded the Best CFO Award on 12 January 2014
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated ANTRI at Port Blair
Date : 13-JAN-2014
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated Andaman and Nicobar Tribal Research and Training Institute at Port Blair on 12 January 2014.
Andhra Pradesh bagged Oil and Gas Conservation Award, 2013
Date : 13-JAN-2014
Andhra Pradesh bagged the Oil and Gas Conservation Award for the best performance among the big States.
Louis Oosthuizen retained the Volvo Golf Champions title
Date : 13-JAN-2014
Nikhat Zareen won gold medal at the third Nations Cup International Boxing Tournament
Date : 13-JAN-2014
Nikhat Zareen won gold medal at the third Nations Cup International Boxing Tournament.
Sheikh Hasina sworn-in as Bangladesh Prime Minister
Date : 13-JAN-2014
Sheikh Hasina along with her Cabinet of 49 Ministers was sworn-in before President Abdul Hamid on 12 January 2014.
India completed three years without any polio case
Date : 13-JAN-2014
India completes three years without reporting any case of polio on 13 January 2014.
IRDA issued guidelines for investment in Equity Exchange Traded Funds
Date : 13-JAN-2014
The IRDA allowed insurance companies to invest in Equity exchange traded funds and proposed guidelines for such investments.
International Poll titled World most admired people released
Date : 13-JAN-2014
An International Poll titled the World’s most admired people conducted by YouGov released.
Anu Vidyut Pariyojana launched in Fatehabad, Haryana
Date : 13-JAN-2014
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation of 2,800 Megawatt nuclear power plant in Fatehabad district of Haryana on 13 January 2014.
Israel’s Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon died
Date : 13-JAN-2014
Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon died on 11 January 2014.
IRDA formed Suresh Mathur panel to suggest ways to improving FDI
Date : 13-JAN-2014
IRDA constituted Suresh Mathur Panel to suggest ways for improving FDI in insurance sector.
Indian Economy GDP growth rate to be revised for 2011-12
Date : 13-JAN-2014
India to revise GDP growth rate from 6.2 to 7 percent for 2011-12 to correct the anomaly in industrial output data.
75th National Table Tennis Championship
Date : 13-JAN-2014
Sanil Shetty and Ankita Das won their maiden men’s and women’s singles championship on 12 January 2014.
New eyewear system developed to give ‘superhuman’ vision
Date : 13-JAN-2014
The US based company Innovega unveiled a new eyewear system, the iOptik, on 11 January 2014.
71st Golden Globe Awards 2014 announced
Date : 13-JAN-2014
71st Golden Globe Awards were announced at Los Angeles on 11 January 2014.
Bank of Japan and RBI concluded an agreement to raise BSA to 50 billion dollar
Date : 13-JAN-2014
BOJ and RBI concluded an agreement for expansion of the maximum amount of the Bilateral Swap Agreement (BSA) to 50 billion dollars.
ONGC Men & Chhattisgarh Women won Federation Cup National Basketball Championship
Date : 11-JAN-2014
ONGC Men & Chhattisgarh Women won 28th Federation Cup National Basketball Championship.
India's trade deficit narrowed to 10.1 billion dollar in December 2013
Date : 11-JAN-2014
Export of India has grown 3.49 percent to 26.3 billion dollars and the imports dipped 15.25 percent to 36.4 billion dollar in December 2013.
Indian teacher wrote a book on Immigration Fears
Date : 11-JAN-2014
Enoch, I am a British Indian is a book written by Sarinder Joshua Duroch. He has expressed views against the EUs open borders policy.
Centre asked Odisha Government to Disburse delayed payments to beneficiaries of MGNREGA Scheme
Date : 11-JAN-2014
Government of India has asked the state government of Odisha to disburse the payments to the beneficiaries of (MGNREGA) Scheme.
Players and Coaches accused of doping barred from getting Arjuna and Dronacharya Awards
Date : 11-JAN-2014
Government issued guidelines for Sports Awards that bars Arjuna and Dornacharya Awards to players and coaches accused for doping.
UN and partners launched No Lost Generation initiative to save Syrian children
Date : 11-JAN-2014
No Lost Generation initiative has been launched by UN and partners to save millions of Syrian Children from loosing generation amidst the civil war.
Government notified new natural Gas Pricing Formula
Date : 11-JAN-2014
Government has notified new natural gas pricing formulae to be in effect from 1 April. Rates of all domestically produced fuel will be almost doubled.
Gorakhpur railway station entered Limca Book of Records as world’s longest platform
Date : 11-JAN-2014
Platform number one of Gorakhpur railway station of Uttar Pradesh has entered into the Limca Book of Records as longest rail platform in the world.
World Hindi Day observed on 10 January
Date : 11-JAN-2014
World Hindi Day observed in India by the Ministry of External Affairs on 10 January organizing a function at the Foreign Service Institute in New Delhi.
POSCO got Environmental Clearance nod for 52000 crore rupees Steel Plant in Odisha
Date : 11-JAN-2014
The South Korean steel maker POSCO has received environment clearance from MoEF for a steel plant worth 52000 crore rupees in Odisha.
Cabinet approved the guidelines for the television rating agencies
Date : 10-JAN-2014
The Cabinet approved the guidelines for television rating agencies on 9 January 2014...
SC directed Sahara to disclose source of 22885 crore rupees refund
Date : 10-JAN-2014
The Supreme Court on 9 January 2014 directed the Sahara Group to reveal the source of the 22885 crore rupees
Union Cabinet approved the National Youth Policy, 2014
Date : 10-JAN-2014
The Union Cabinet approved the introduction of the National Youth Policy, 2014 (NYP, 2014) on 9 January 2014.
Ministry of Environment and Forest approved Tawang II hydroelectric project
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Ministry of Environment and Forest cleared the Tawang-II hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh
Scientists measured the distance to galaxies accurate to 1%
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Scientists for the first time measured the distance to galaxies more than six billion light years away accurate to 1%.
IIa Pathak social activist died at 80
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Social activist IIa Pathak passed away in Ahmedabad due to prolonged illness
Reserve Bank of India relaxed Foreign Direct Investment rules
Date : 10-JAN-2014
The Reserve Bank of India relaxed the rules of Foreign Direct Investment
Nirbheek, India's first gun for women, launched
Date : 10-JAN-2014
India’s first gun for women, Nirbheek was launched on 9 January 2014
Ali Larayedh, the Prime Minister of Tunisia resigned
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Prime Minister of Tunisia, Ali Larayedh resigned from his office. The country will be led by the caretaker Government led by led by Mehdi Jomaa.
SEBI notified stricter Settlement System for serious offences
Date : 10-JAN-2014
SEBI notified a stricter set of settlement norms that entities charged with serious offences will not be able to settle these cases any more.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards conferred by the President
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Pranab Mukherjee conferred the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awards to thirteen NRIs, PIOs and organisations for their outstanding contribution.
Bangladesh new MPs took oath, new Cabinet will take oath on 12 January
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Elected MPs of Bangladesh took the Parliamentary oath. The government will be made by the ruling Awami League.
Biz Stone, Twitter Co-founder, launched JELLY
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Co- Founder of Twitter, Biz Stone unveiled a new mobile service called Jelly on 8 January 2014
CCEA approved renaming of Mill Gate Price Scheme as Yarn Supply Scheme
Date : 10-JAN-2014
CCEA approved the renaming of Mill Gate Price Scheme as Yarn Supply Scheme
EC called off ties with Google to register new voters
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Election Commission decided to call off the tie with Google for registering the new voters
75th Senior National Table Tennis Championship: PSPB Women and Men won title
Date : 10-JAN-2014
PSPB Men and Women emerged winners in the 75th Senior National Table Tennis Championship.
Record low temperatures in the United States caused due to Polar vortex
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Polar vortex was responsible for record low temperatures in the United States.
Non-Compete Clauses only in Special Cases in Pharma FDI
Date : 10-JAN-2014
DIPP has issued a press note restricting use of non-compete clauses in both Greenfield and Brownfield projects.
Kelkar panel submitted report to Union Oil Ministry
Date : 10-JAN-2014
The Kelkar Committee submitted the first part of its report on 8 January 2014.
Russia blocked UN Statement on air-strikes in the city of Aleppo in Syria
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Russia has blocked a statement of UN Security Council condemning the Syrian Government’s use of air-strikes against civilians in Aleppo.
Vishwanath Ramachandra, the former Ranji Trophy cricketer of Mumbai died
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Vishu Bondre a former Mumbai Ranji Trophy Cricketer died due to cardiac arrest on 8 January 2014. He played in Ranji in 1965-66 and 1969-70.
SEBI barred cash Transactions in Collective Investment Schemes to check laundering
Date : 10-JAN-2014
SEBI has made it compulsory for all investments into Collective Investment Scheme funds to be made through banking channels and not in cash.
Government gave nod to Guidelines for transparent TV ratings
Date : 10-JAN-2014
Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive regulatory framework in the form of guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India.
India and Japan held Defence Ministerial Meeting
Date : 09-JAN-2014
India and Japan decided to strengthen defence Cooperation especially in maritime security at Defence Ministerial Meeting.
Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards conferred by Kumari Selja
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Kumari Selja gave away the Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards to meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
MP Government to roll back the decision to sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Madhya Pradesh Government has decided to roll back the cabinet decision to sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor at Country Liquor outlets.
Malaysia invited IITs to open its centre
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Malaysia extended its invitation to India to open a branch of IIT there.
HSBC released Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
Date : 09-JAN-2014
HSBC Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released showing shrinking of Indian Services sector in December 2013.
End commercial activities at Delhi embassy by Jan 16: India to US
Date : 09-JAN-2014
India asked US to discontinue commercial activities undertaken at US embassy, as it’s a violation of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
ASSOCHAM organized Seventh Global Insurance Summit at Hyderabad
Date : 09-JAN-2014Seventh Global Insurance Summit was held at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on 8 January 2014.
DRH issued new Guidelines to give psychological help to molestation victims
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Department of Health Research has drawn new norms to help psychological support to molestation victims.
Coal Block allocation can be cancelled even if huge investments are made: SC
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Supreme Court said, failing to obtain necessary clearances will lead to revoke coal allocations of block although after high investments done.
Report titled Estimation of retreat of Gangotri glacier released by GBPIHED
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Report titled Estimation of retreat of Gangotri glacier released by GBPIHED
Union Government introduced Know India Programme for young Overseas Indians
Date : 09-JAN-2014
The Government of India introduced a Know India Programme for young persons of Overseas Indians.
Business confidence would improve in Q1 of 2014: Dun and Bradstreet Survey
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Dun and Bradstreet report hinted that the business optimism saw a significant rise in the first quarter of 2014.
Facebook acquired Little Eye Labs for 90 crore rupees
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Facebook acquired Bengaluru-based Little Eye Labs for 90 crore rupees on 7 January 2014
Delhi Government Launched a Helpline to curb corruption
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Delhi Chief Minister launched a helpline which will help catch bribe seekers.
Exceptionally Rare Conjoined Whales discovered
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Conjoined gray whale calves were found by the fishermen in the lagoon in Baja California as per the Mexican officials.
Uninor appointed Morten Sorby as new CEO
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Uninor appointed Morten Sorby as new CEO
RBI relaxed Gold loan norms to lend up to 75 percent loan
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Reserve Bank of India has allowed the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to lend up to 75 percent of the value of gold.
Third phase of North Eastern Community Resource Management Project launched in Manipur
Date : 09-JAN-2014
Third phase of the North Eastern Community Resource Management Project has been launched at Imphal in Manipur.
Supreme Court gave notice to the government to revive KG-basin gas
Date : 08-JAN-2014
The Supreme Court ordered the Government of India to revive the decision to double the price of K-G basin gas.
India won the U-19 Asia Cricket Cup
Date : 08-JAN-2014
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India defeated Pakistan to win 2014 Under-19 Asia Cup in the final match played at Sharjah cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 4 January 2014.
Al-Qaida linked forces declared Fallujah as new State
Date : 08-JAN-2014
The Iraq government has lost control of the strategic city of Fallujah after being captured by Al-Qaeda linked forces.
Munish Sharda appointed as MD and CEO of Future Generali Life
Date : 08-JAN-2014
Munish Sharda appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of private insurer Future Generali India Life Insurance.
India’s International Investment Position of Quarter ended September 2013 released
Date : 08-JAN-2014
RBI has released the statistical statement of the International Investment Position (IIP) of the quarter ended in September 2013.
India launched 3rd phase of Housing Project in Sri Lanka
Date : 08-JAN-2014
India has launched the third phase of its housing project in Sri Lanka, which will include Indian origin Tamils settled in the country.
RBI panel recommended setting up of specialized banks to cater to low income households
Date : 08-JAN-2014
RBI panel has suggested to set-up specialized banks to cater to the low income households to cater to every citizen have a bank account by 2016.
Delhi High Court ruled CAG can audit telecom companies
Date : 08-JAN-2014
Comptroller and Auditor General can audit the private sector telecom companies, Delhi High Court
Astronomers discovered Earth's gassy twin 200 light years away
Date : 08-JAN-2014
Astronomers have discovered a gassy twin of Earth with a mass similar to that of Earth in another solar system 200 light years away.
SC directed Centre to appoint a National Regulator to oversee implementation of Forest Policy
Date : 08-JAN-2014
Supreme Court of India has directed the Government of India to appoint a national regulator to oversee the implementation of forest policy
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China to be become a partner in the proposed NIMZ in Andhra Pradesh
Date : 07-JAN-2014
China to be become a partner in the proposed NIMZ in Andhra Pradesh
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development announced Maulana Azad Taleem-e-Baligan scheme
Date : 07-JAN-2014
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development announced Maulana Azad Taleem-e-Baligan scheme
Chhattisgarh Government launched Toll Free Number 1100 to curb Corruption
Date : 07-JAN-2014
Chhattisgarh government launched a toll free helpline number 1100 to curb corruption in its departments on 7 January 2014.
China destroyed six tonnes of smuggled ivory to protect declining elephant population
Date : 07-JAN-2014
China destroyed six tonnes of smuggled ivory to protect declining elephant population
Government launched India’s first comprehensive adolescent health programme
Date : 07-JAN-2014
Government has launched the nation’s first comprehensive adolescent health programme named Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram.
Environmental Information dissemination centre set up in Choolai, TN
Date : 07-JAN-2014Environmental information dissemination centre set up at Chennai Corporation Middle School in Choolai, TamilNadu.
Prithvi II, the Nuclear capable Surface-to-Surface missile, successfully test-fired
Date : 07-JAN-2014
Prithvi II, the Nuclear capable Surface-to-Surface missile, successfully test-fired
Dhanu Yatra of Bargarh started in Odisha
Date : 07-JAN-2014
The world Famous Dhanu Yatra of Bargarh started on 6 January 2014. It tells the story of killing of King Kansa by Lord Krishna.
Reserve Bank of India selected CCIL as Legal Entity Identifier
Date : 07-JAN-2014
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) selected the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) as legal entity identifiers (LEIs) on 6 January 2014.
US Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as next Chairperson of Federal Reserve
Date : 07-JAN-2014
US Senate has confirmed the name of Janet Yellen as the first woman to lead the US Federal Reserve.
Mahesh Mangaonkar won Open du Gard squash title
Date : 07-JAN-2014
Mahesh Mangaonkar began the New Year in the same way he ended 2013 by defeating Greg Lobban to win PSA Tour title at the Open du Gard.
RBI allowed Indian companies to issue non-convertible debentures
Date : 07-JAN-2014
RBI has allowed the Indian companies to issue non-convertible or redeemable preference shares or debentures to non-resident shareholders as bonus.
Government of India announced Jeevan Raksha Padak for 37 people
Date : 07-JAN-2014
Government of India has announced Jeevan Raksha Padak for 37 people for their meritorious act of human nature in saving human lives.
Justice A K Ganguly resigned as chairman of WBHRC
Date : 07-JAN-2014
Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice A K Ganguly has resigned as the Chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC).
Saturn’s Ring 4.4 billion years old
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Saturn's iconic rings likely formed about 4.4 billion years
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launched an all women branch in Pune
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launched an all women branch in Pune
Portugal’s former footballer Eusébio died
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Portugal’s former football player Eusebio da Silva Ferreira died on 5 January 2014 due to heart attack.
Chandrashekhar appointed the President of NASSCOM
Date : 06-JAN-2014
R. Chandrashekhar was appointed as President of National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) on 4 January 2014.
Rare odonate species found in Western Ghats
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Rare odonate species found in Western Ghats.
US Embassy in Beirut issued warning to Americans in Lebanon
Date : 06-JAN-2014
US Embassy in Beirut has issued a warning for Americans in Lebanon to avoid hotels, western-style shopping malls and social events.
Central Government allowed Tesco to invest in brownfield entity
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Government of India allowed British retailer Tesco to invest in brownfield entities in India.
Singer Phil Everly died at age 74
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Singer Phil Everly passed away in Burbank, California
Uday Kiran Telugu film actor died
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Telugu film actor Uday Kiran allegedly committed suicide at his house. He was one of the youngest winners of the filmfare award as best actor.
Aditya Joshi became world no. 1 junior shuttler
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Aditya Joshi, a young shuttler from Madhya Pradesh became the first male junior badminton player from India to be ranked top in the world.
World War II aircraft wreckage found in Manipur
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Aircraft wreckage considered of Second World War has been found by the residents of an interior village of Manipur at Konu Hil in Senapati district.
Navy planned to circumnavigate globe by all-woman crew
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Indian Navy has looked forward to pave the way for a circumnavigation of the globe by an all-woman crew who would be trained aboard INS Mhadei.
Serena Williams won the Brisbane International Title 2014
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Serena Williams won the Brisbane International title in Australia
Endangered Tigers, Lions and Red Pandas died due to Canine Distemper Virus: Scientists
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Endangered animals are perishing due to infection caused by canine distemper virus (CDV)
Tropical storm One struck Sri Lanka with heavy rainfall and strong wind
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Heavy rains and strong winds up to 100 kmph struck the east coast north of Trincomalee of Sri Lanka as Tropical storm One has made its landfall.
Indian Pittas, endemic bird spotted in Delhi
Date : 06-JAN-2014
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India Pitta, an endemic bird was spotted in Delhi after 60 years recently.
Bhutan King and Queen will visit India from 6-10 January 2014
Date : 06-JAN-2014
King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck will be on a five-day visit to India.
Bangladesh: Ruling Awami League secured absolute majority in Parliamentary Elections
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Ruling party of Bangladesh, Awami League secured an absolute majority in the Parliamentary elections.
Assam will start a Vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis from 22 February
Date : 06-JAN-2014
Assam will launch its adult vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis. In 1st phase; all upper Assam districts will be covered.
GSLV-D5 carrying communication satellite GSAT-14 successfully launched
Date : 06-JAN-2014
ISRO successfully launched its heavy-duty rocket GSLV-D5 for placing communication satellite GSAT-14 into the orbit.
Srinivas and Pravin Rao appointed Infosys Presidents
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Infosys Ltd appointed B. G. Srinivas and U.B. Pravin Rao as presidents of Infosys Ltd
Mergers & Acquisitions declined by 11.5 percent in 2013
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Merger & Acquisitions (M & A) in the India economy declined by 11.5% in the year 2013.
India's Former Shooting Coach Tibor Gonczol died
Date : 04-JAN-2014
India’s former shooting coach Tibor Gonczol died in Australia on 3 January 2014.
New guidelines issued for Arjuna Awards
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports released the criteria for giving Arjuna Award to the Sports Persons.
MS Dhir elected as Speaker of Delhi Assembly
Date : 04-JAN-2014
MLA of Aam Aadmi Party, MS Dhir has been elected as the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly. This was announced by the Pro-tem Speaker, Mateen Ahmad.
TCS to set up world's largest corporate learning centre in Thiruvananthapuram
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) decided to set up the world's largest corporate learning and development centre in Thiruvananthapuram
India asked US Embassy not to screen movies at American Center without obtaining a licence
Date : 04-JAN-2014
India has asked the US Embassy not to screen any movies at the American Center without obtaining a licence.
Manmohan Singh launched total E-literacy project in Kerala
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Manmohan Singh has launched total E-literacy project in Kerala. E-literacy project implemented by PN Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra in Thiruvanathpuram
Raj Jain appointed as CEO of Bharti Retail
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Raj Jain and Pankaj Madan were appointed as CEO&CFO respectively.
National Archives of India collaborated with Archives of Turkey and Oman
Date : 04-JAN-2014
National Archives of India has successfully collaborated with the State Archives of Turkey and the National Records and Archives Authority of Oman.
Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Order of Prince Henry
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Order of Prince Henry
India signed a Credit Agreement with World Bank for RRSMP
Date : 04-JAN-2014
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India has signed a credit agreement of 160 million dollar with World Bank. The agreement was signed for Rajasthan Road Sector Modernisation Project.
Union Cabinet approved the Policy Guidelines for Land Management by major ports
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Cabinet has approved a Policy Guidelines for Land Management by Major Ports 2014 that will guide the functioning and development of port sector.
India and Maldives signed three Memorandum of Understandings
Date : 04-JAN-2014
India and Maldives have been signed 3 Memorandum of Understandings.
Pradhyuman Singh appointed as pro-tem speaker of 14th Rajasthan Assembly
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Pradhyuman Singh was appointed as the pro-tem speaker of the 14th Rajasthan Assembly on 3 January 2014.
World Braille Day observed on 4 January
Date : 04-JAN-2014
World Braille Day is absorbed across the world on 4 January to commemorate the birthday of Louis Braille, who is credited for inventing the language.
S.K.Sharma appointed Chairman and Managing Director of BEL
Date : 04-JAN-2014
Shri S.K. Sharma was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Polio vaccination for Pakistan travellers to be implemented from 14 February
Date : 04-JAN-2014
India announced a new rule to vaccinate against polio to the travellers from Pakistan would be implemented from 14 February 2014.
Justice AK Ganguly resigned as honorary professor of National University of Juridical Sciences
Date : 04-JAN-2014
WBHRC chairman Justice Ashok Kumar Ganguly resigned from the post of honorary professor of the National University of Juridical Sciences.
Financial Inclusix Index 2013 launched by credit rating agency CRISIL
Date : 03-JAN-2014
Indian credit-rating agency CRISIL launched a Financial Inclusix Index 2013 on 2 January 2014.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved amendments to Mega Power Policy 2009
Date : 03-JAN-2014
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved amendments in the Mega Power Policy 2009
Wimbledon tennis event, The Road to Wimbledon, to be hosted outside UK for the first time
Date : 03-JAN-2014
The Wimbledon Foundation has teamed up with HSBC and All India Tennis Association (AITA) to launch The Road to Wimbledon event in India.
Scientists designed Moclic software to predict weather
Date : 03-JAN-2014
Scientists developed new software that gives the weather activity using local data.
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh agreed to maintain Status Quo along the Inter-State boundary
Date : 03-JAN-2014
The administration of Sonitpur district Assam and East Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh agreed on 2 January 2014 to maintain the status quo...
CCEA approved the Transmission system in Ladakh region
Date : 03-JAN-2014
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal for construction of Transmission system from Alusteng (Srinagar) to Leh.
MPs voted Thatcher as the best UK Prime Minister in survey
Date : 03-JAN-2014
Iron lady Margaret Thatcher rose-up as the most successful post-war British Prime Minister in a survey, Winston Churchill was ranked fourth.
China aircraft carrier completed tests in disputed South China Sea
Date : 03-JAN-2014
China's first aircraft carrier has successfully finished a series of tests during a training mission in the disputed South China Sea.
India & Saudi Arabia signed pact to protect interests of Indian domestic sector workers
Date : 03-JAN-2014
India and Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to protect the interests and rights of Indian domestic sector workers in the Saudi Arabia.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Central Sector Scheme, ILDP
Date : 03-JAN-2014
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Central Sector Scheme, ILDP
CCEA nod for establishment of Medical colleges for deficient states
Date : 03-JAN-2014
CCEA has approved the proposal for establishment of 58 new medical colleges by upgradation of existing district hospitals in deficient states.
Cabinet nod on sending President Reference to Supreme Court in Ganguly Case
Date : 03-JAN-2014
Union Government approved a proposal for sending a Presidential reference to Supreme Court for conducting a probe in judge AK Ganguly case.
Pakistan has planned 7 Nuclear Plants for 8900 MW of electricity by 2030
Date : 03-JAN-2014
Pakistan on 2 January 2014 announced its plan to set up seven functional nuclear plants of 1100 MW each by 2030.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved MSP for Jute
Date : 03-JAN-2014
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Minimum Support Price of Jute for 2014-15
CCEA nod for the implementation of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project
Date : 03-JAN-2014
CCEA gave its nod for the implementation of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and UP.
Hubble discovered clouds on new planets
Date : 03-JAN-2014
Hubble discovered the two new planets, GJ 436b and GJ121 4b with clouds.
Government approved installation of CCTV and GPS on public transport vehicles
Date : 03-JAN-2014
CCEA approved a proposal for setting CCTVs and GPS devices on public transport vehicles in 32 cities for women safety.
Supercomputer PARAM Yuva-II ranked 1 in India
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Super Computer PARAM Yuva-II was rated 1st in India and 44th in the world.
Iran interim nuclear deal to come into effect on 20 January
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Iran has said that the interim nuclear deal agreed upon with the six major world powers will come into effect from the 20 January 2014.
Southern Grid synchronously connected to India’s other Grids
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Southern Grid has been synchronously connected to the rest of the Grid of India to accomplish a mission of One Nation–One Grid–One Frequency.
Latvia became the 18th member of Euro Zone
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Latvia became the 18th member of the euro zone. Latvia gained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and joined the European Union in 2004.
Losar–a New Year festival of Ladakh is celebrated
Date : 02-JAN-2014
The festival of Losar is being celebrated across Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir with traditional and religious fervor.
Price of the Non-subsidized LPG hiked by 220 rupees per cylinder
Date : 02-JAN-2014
The price of non-subsidized LPG hiked by 220 rupees per cylinder. A household is entitled for nine subsidized LPG cylinder at present.
Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill 2013 got assent of President Pranab Mukherjee
Date : 02-JAN-2014
President gave his assent to the Lokpal Bill. The assented bill provides creation of an anti-graft watchdog even to the office of the Prime Minister.
Corey Anderson hit fastest Century in ODI
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Corey Anderson broke Afridi’s record of fastest century in One Day International against West Indies on 1 January 2014.
Cephlon Inc filed suit against Glenmark over cancer drug in US
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Cephlon Inc filed suit against Glenmark over cancer drug in US court.
Centre sanctioned over 1000 buses for 13 cities under JNNURM
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Centre has sanctioned 1080 buses to thirteen cities of seven states under its Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission scheme.
Chief of Army Staff Bikram Singh took Charge as Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Chief of Army Staff Bikram Singh took Charge as Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman.
South Sudan conflict: India to send its team to assess political and security situation
Date : 02-JAN-2014
India to send a team to assess political and security situation in South Sudan after at least 1000 people have died in ethnic conflict.
Japan's population dipped to record low in 2013
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Japan has estimated that a quarter of the population is currently aged over 65 and the figure is expected to reach nearly 40 percent by 2060.
India scraped 3600 crore rupees VVIP Chopper Deal with AgustaWestland
Date : 02-JAN-2014
India scrapped the 3600 crore rupees to supply 12 VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland due to breach of the pre-contract Integrity Pact.
Ronaldinho got South American footballer of the year award
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Ronaldinho has been elected as the South American footballer of the year in the annual poll conducted by the Uruguayan daily El Pais.
Government issued food safety guidelines for Integrated Child Development Services scheme
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Government has issued food safety and hygiene guidelines to prevent contamination of supplementary nutrition provided to pregnant women and children.
Delhi Government ordered CAG audit of 3 power distribution companies
Date : 02-JAN-2014
Delhi Government ordered an audit of three private power distribution companies in the city by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
Danielle Steel awarded Frances highest honour, the Legion of Honor
Date : 01-JAN-2014
Danielle Steel awarded France’s highest honour, the Legion of Honor
Mammen Mathew chosen for prestigious journalism Lokmanya Tilak National Award
Date : 01-JAN-2014
Mammen Mathew, the Chief Editor of Malayala Manorma has been chosen for prestigious journalism Lokmanya Tilak National Award.
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