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Centre unveils Gold Monetisation Scheme with 2.20-2.25% Interest
As per the promises made by PM Narendra Modi during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, the centre has launched the Gold Monetisation Scheme through a RBI notification. Here are the key features of the scheme:
* Interest rate on Medium and Long…
Narendra Modi ranked 9th in Forbes’ List of Powerful People
Indian PM Narendra Modi has been ranked 9th in the latest Forbes' List of Most Powerful People in World. Russian President Vladimir Putin is at the top, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel ranked second. US President Barack Obama is…
Odisha inks MoU with Railways for Train Connectivity to 7 Districts
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: In a significant development, Odisha government has signed MoU with Railways Ministry to bring railway connectivity to seven districts in the state. The seven districts - Boudh, Deogarh, Kandhamal, Kendrapara,…
Development of Inland Shipping Port at Jalore, Rajasthan
New Delhi, Nov 4: The Inland Waterways Authority of India under the Ministry of Shipping proposes to guide and support Rajasthan government for building an Inland Shipping Port at Jalore. The port and the terminal that are to be created,…
BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya retracts statements against Shah Rukh Khan
New Delhi, Nov 4: BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Wednesday retracted his comment against Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's statement on "extreme intolerance in India", saying his words were misconstrued.
"If there was…
Twitter launches Make in India emoji
New Delhi, Nov 4: The Indian government on Wednesday became the first non-US based brand to have a Twitter emoji -- #MakeInIndia -- which aims to promote the country as a global manufacturing hub.
"As a key highlight of this government…
HC dismisses plea against UP Guv for stopping of National Anthem
Lucknow, Nov 4: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court (HC) on Wednesday disposed off a writ petition alleging that Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik had stopped the national anthem mid-way.
At the swearing-in ceremony of new…
BJP Corporator Shiv Seth shot dead in Varanasi
Lucknow, Nov 4: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator was shot dead in Varanasi, police said. Shiv Seth, 40, was the corporator from Rampurwa ward. He was returning home when unidentified assailants opened fire at him in Bhelupur area…
Nitish and Lalu should go to Pakistan: BJP MP
Patna, Nov 4: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD chief Lalu Prasad should "go to Pakistan", Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ashwani Kumar Choubey said on Wednesday. "Lalu and Nitish Kumar should go to Pakistan after Bihar assembly polls…
Delhi CM Kejriwal orders probe against Mukesh Meena
New Delhi, Nov 4: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered a probe against Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) chief M.K. Meena for allegedly intimidating his juniors in the office. The order has come after Meena warned Kejriwal of legal…