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GDP Growth for 2014-15 revised downward to 7.2 Percent
New Delhi, Jan 29: The government on Friday slightly revised downwards India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2014-15 to 7.2 percent from the 7.3 percent estimated earlier, according to an official statement here.
"The real GDP…
‘Make-in-India’ issue of Laghu Udyog Samachar released
New Delhi, Jan 29: The 'Make In India' issue of monthly magazine 'Laghu Udyog Samachar' was released here on Friday.
Kailash Mishra, the minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), released the magazine.
"Different aspects…
Indian realty company Swami India International invests $50 mn in Africa
Accra, Jan 29: Indian realty company Swami India International has invested more than $50 million to help construct affordable houses in three African countries, Gambia, Senegal and Ghana, the company's project manager, Tarun K. Singh, has…
Budget session of UP Assembly to begin with Governor’s address
Lucknow, Jan 29: The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh assembly would begin on Friday with the address of governor Ram Naik to the joint session of both Houses. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav would be presenting the budget for the year…
Iran to buy 118 Airbus Aircraft
Paris, Jan 29: Iran has signed an agreement with Airbus to buy 118 Airbus aircraft, Airbus said on Thursday. The agreement was signed at the Elysee Palace during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's official visit to France.
"Iran Air has…
Bangladesh keen for joint basin management with India: Syed Muazzem Ali
Agartala, Jan 29: angladesh is keen to set up a joint basin management system with India for equitable use of waters of the common rivers, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali said here on Friday.
"Bangladesh government…
Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji, Dilip Shanghvi among World’s richest Billionaires
Bengaluru, Jan 29: India's richest business mogul Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, Indian IT czar Azim Premji of Wipro and drug maker Dilip Shanghvi of Sun Pharma rank among world's top 50 wealthiest billionaires. According to Wealth-X…
Road contracts simplified, 10,000-km target by March: Arun Jaitley
New Delhi, Jan 28: The government has begun awarding road construction contracts following a simplification of procedures in this regard and plans to award a total of 10,000 km of road projects by the end of the current fiscal, Finance…
India, ADB sign loan deal on Aizawl, Imphal infrastructure
New Delhi, Jan 28: The government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday signed an $80-million loan agreement to continue improving infrastructure in Agartala and Aizawl, respective capitals of the northeastern states of Tripura…
Global index ranks Italy as corrupt as Senegal
Rome, Jan 28: Italy remains one of the most corrupt countries in Europe and is now ranked equally with Senegal, Montenegro, Lesotho and South Africa, according to an annual global report released on Wednesday.
Italy climbed eight places…