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Centre slammed over Chetan Chauhan’s appointment as NIFT chief
The appointment of cricketer Chetan Chauhan as Chairman of premier fashion designing institute(NIFT) drew more condemnation of the Modi government today from opposition parties which said it was “shocking” and that it raised questions on the prime minister’s transparency. Separately, former India cricket captain Bishen Singh Bedi said the appointment “defies all logic”. Sponsored:
Former Madhya Pradesh Minister Mohammad Qureshi passes away
Bhopal, Jun 19 (PTI) Senior Congress leader from Madhya Pradesh and former state Minister Mohammad Ibrahim Qureshi has passed away in New Delhi following prolonged illness, family members said today. 68-year-old Qureshi died last night, his son M Sajid said. Qureshi, a former Science and Technology Minister, is survived by two sons and a daughter.
American Literary Translator Gregory Rabassa dies
Gregory Rabassa, prominent literary translator, passed away in Branford, following a brief illness. He was 94. Rabassa is known for his translations of several well-known Latin American writers, including Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Mario Vargas Llosa, Julio Cortazar, Octavio Paz, Clarice Lispector and Jorje Amado. A longtime professor at Queens College, Rabassa was an essential gateway to the 1960s Latin
Virginia Raggi becomes first ever female mayor of Rome
ROME: Italy's centre-left government was Monday counting the cost of stinging local election reverses that saw female mayors from the populist Five Star Movement elected in Rome and Turin. Virginia Raggi's triumph in Rome made her the first female leader of the capital in its more than two and a half millennia of existence. And it was a win based on exactly the kind of pro-change platform and mood
Forex Reserves Down By $231 Million To $363 Billion
After touching a record high last week, the country's foreign exchange reserves declined by $231 million to $363.233 billion in the week ended June 10, Reserve Bank said today. In the previous week, the reserves had increased by $3.27 billion to hit an all-time high of $363.46 billion. The marginal decline in reserves was on account of fall in foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the
RBI announces rate of interest on Floating Rate Bonds, 2020
The rate of interest on the Floating Rate Bonds, 2020 (FRB, 2020) applicable for the half year June 21, 2013 to December 20, shall be 7.34% per annum, said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a press release on Thursday. It may be recalled that the rate of interest on the FRB, 2020 was set at average rate of the implicit yields at the cut-off prices of the last three auctions of 182 day treasury bills held up
Nissan appoints Lavanya Wadgaonkar as vice-president in Asia, Oceania
Nissan has appointed Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar as the company's Vice President of Regional Communications, Asia and Oceania (A&O) for Nissan Motor Asia Pacific (NMAP), effective June 2016. In her new role, Wadgaonkar will lead A&O communications and will be focused on strengthening the reputation of the company and its brands through maximizing Nissan's presence in
RBI approves common rural bill payment centres
People residing in rural areas would soon be able to make bill payments at common service centres (CSCs) as the Reserve Bank of India has granted in-principle approval to the centres as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit. The Bharat Bill Payment System will allow CSCs to operate the bill payment system with a single brand image providing convenience of ‘anytime anywhere’ bill payment. BBPS
World Bank arm to invest $75 mn in Glenmark
International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector lending arm of the World Bank, said it was looking to invest up to $75 million, or about Rs.500 crore, in Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, which is raising $200 million to reduce debt and fund expansion plans. The Mumbai-based drugmaker is raising the capital by selling quasi-equity instruments. The company plans to use the money to expand
India now most open economy in world for FDI: PM Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a sweeping liberalisation ofrules on foreign direct investment (FDI) on Monday, saying they would make Asia's third-largest economy the most open in the world. "Key reform decisions were taken at a high level
HAL unveils indigenous basic trainer aircraft HTT-40
Public sector aerospace and defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has unveiled indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA) HTT-40 in Bengaluru. The aircraft made its maiden flight recently the HAL Airport in Bengaluru in presence of Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. It was flown by Group Captain C Subramaniam and Group Captain Venugopal for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Scientists unveil synthetic Human Genome Project-Write
A group of scientists from United States recently proposed an ambitious project named as Human Genome Project-Write (HGP-Write) to create a genetic blueprint or synthetic human genome. The project aims to develop technologies to more efficiently and more cheaply write DNA (synthetic genome) and test it in cells in the laboratory within 10 years. Key Facts The objective HGP-Write is to
ISRO to launch record 20 satellites on June 22
Indian Space Research Organisation will launch a record 20 satellites in a single mission on June 22 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle "PSLV-C34", which will lift off on 22nd of this month from Sriharikota, is an important mission for the Indian Space Research Organisation. The vehicle will not only put 20 satellites into the
NASA to build quieter, battery-powered airplane
NASA is building a new battery-powered experimental airplane nicknamed "Maxwell" that will be more efficient, quieter and will benefit travellers by reducing flight times, fuel usage, as well as overall costs.
With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and
Govt bites FDI bullet, opens up 100% in defence
With the objective of providing major impetus to employment and job creation in India, the government on Monday made changes to the FDI policy at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to a release by the government, this is the second major reform after the last radical changes announced in November 2015.Most of the sectors would be under automatic approval route, except a
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict observed
19 June: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
First International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict was observed on 19 June 2016. The day was observed to raise awareness for the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence. It calls to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and to pay
World Refugee Day observed on 20 June
20 June: World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day was observed on 20 June 2016. It is observed annually to draw attention to the plight of refugees, celebrate their courage and resilience and renew commitment to solve refugee problems. It also recognises contributions of the refugees made to the countries that host them.
NASA unveils X-57 Hybrid Electric Research Plane
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on 17 June 2016 unveiled the iconic X-57 Hybrid Electric Research Plane nicknamed as Maxwell. The plane is fixed with 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them are integrated into a uniquely-designed wing. NASA will use this plane to test new propulsion technology.
Prime Minister to lead the world in celebrating the Second International Day of Yoga on June 21st
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lead the Second International Day of Yoga celebrations in the country and across the globe by participating in a mass Yoga demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh on the morning of 21st of June. The function will begin at 6.30 am and will include 45 minutes of Yoga protocol demonstration. Over 35 thousand people are expected
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will kick off tomorrow (June 21, 2016) a mass Yoga demonstration involving around 1000 persons at Rashtrapati Bhavan to mark the 2ndInternational Yoga Day. The participants will include officers and staff of President’s Secretariat, their family members, members of Delhi Police, ITBP and President’s Bodyguard, etc. as well as other residents of the
verage Pashmina yield up by 9.30% during last two years: Textiles Minister. Pashmina development schemes have resulted in increased profitability to herders, making it extremely popular: Textiles Minister. The Union Textiles Minister Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar dedicated five Solarised Community Centre and 100 shelter homes for the benefit of the nomads (wool-growers) involved in
India Gets First Women Fighter Pilots
History was created as the first three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force proudly brandished their stripes and wings, at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on the outskirts of the twin city today. The vanguards of the IAF roared into the sky and smeared the sky with tricolor as India joined the select few nations in the world that have women fighter pilots in their
The Commerce & Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Mr. Joo Hyunghwan, the Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy, Government of the Republic of Korea, today, launched Korea Plus, a special initiative to promote and facilitate Korean Investments in India. An MOU for establishing Korea Plus was earlier signed between the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Govt. of the Republic of Korea
Subah Udesanak Veva, Ayubowan
Last year, in March, I was in Jaffna. The warmth and affection that I received from the people of Jaffna is still fresh in my mind. It was a historic day because it was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Jaffna. Today is another landmark day. When, once again, we celebrate our partnership
Gravitational waves detected for second time
Boston: For the second time, scientists have directly detected gravitational waves created by the collision of two black holes 1.4 billion light years away, which once again confirms Einstein's theory of general relativity. The scientists detected the gravitational waves - ripples through the fabric of the space-time continuum - using the twin Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO)
IT major Infosys partners with District Columbia
New Delhi: Infosys Public Services (IPS), a US-based subsidiary of IT major Infosys today said its project with the District of Columbia (DC) Department of Human Services has moved into pilot production phase. The project, DC Access System (DCAS), aims to modernise the district's eligibility and enrollment system for food assistance, cash assistance and other social services benefit programmes. The district received permission from Food and Nutrition
Central govt services included on e-biz portal
New Delhi: As many as 20 central government services including industrial license and employer registration have been integrated with the e-Biz platform, a move aimed at improving ease of doing business. The e-biz project has started with an objective of providing government services through a single-window portal. Enlisting the steps, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)
Sathyabama university uplinks with ISRO
Chennai: ISRO that has been surprising even developed nations and achieving great feats with its glamorous projects of Mangalyaan and Chandrayaan, does not fail to link up students with space technology - Sathyabhamasat (named after Sathyabhama University that developed the satellite) is one of the two students satellites that will be launched along with 20 other satellites by PSLV C34 this month. The project, according to Sathyabhama University Vice-Chancellor and
Jaya announces ‘Amma Kaipesi’ scheme
Chennai: Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today announced a new scheme called ‘Amma Kaipesi’, under which free mobile phones with a special software will be provided to trainers of self-help groups (SHGs) in the State. Making a statement under Rule 110 of the Assembly, she said in the first phase, mobile phones would be provided to 20,000 trainers at a cost of Rs 15 crore. “The trainers have to
Rs 1 crore solatium to slain cop’s kin
Chennai:Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today announced solatium of Rs one crore to the family of a policeman, who was murdered by robbers in Krishnagiri district last week. She also said that the government would take care of the higher education expense of his daughter Rakshana. Making a statement in the Assembly under Rule 110, she said she was saddened to know that Head Constable
2 Russian athletes launch appeals of Rio ban
Moscow: Two Russian athletes said Sunday they have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to overturn the IAAF's ban on the Russian team competing in Olympic track and field. The IAAF, track and field's world governing body, on Friday upheld a suspension of the Russian team imposed in November after a World Anti-Doping Agency report detailed widespread, state-sponsored
World's first 1,000-processor microchip created in US varsity
Los Angeles: Scientists have designed the world's first microchip containing 1,000 independent programmable processors, that can compute upto 1.78 trillion instructions per second and is thought to be the fastest ever designed at a university. The energy-efficient "KiloCore" chip contains 621 million transistors, researchers said. "To the best of our knowledge, it is the world's first 1,000-processor chip
Rajan's successor soon, no panel to look for new RBI chief
New Delhi: The government will announce the successor of outgoing RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan well in advance and there won't be any search panel to look for the new chief of the central bank, an official source said. "It (announcement of new Governor) will happen reasonably in advance. We don't want unnecessary speculation," said a top government source, adding that "the process of selection is
IITs, TIFR top in collaboration with industry and government: Study
Kolkata: The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) have emerged as leaders in university-industry-government (UIG) collaborations in the last decade, according to new analysis of India's research and innovation landscape. UIG collaborations were mapped based on data corresponding to all research
NASA to build electric-powered airplane 'Maxwell'
Washington: In a move to achieve more efficient, quieter and environmentally friendly aircraft compared to a conventional one, the US space agency has unveiled plans for an electric-powered airplane designated as X-57. With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test the new propulsion technology using X-57 which has been
Bank can recover loan dues from debtor's SB account: HC
Madurai: If a debtor failed to settle the loan dues despite reminders from the bank, then the money could be recovered from his savings bank account, ruled the Madras High Court bench here today. Justice M Venugopal dismissed a writ petition filed by a retired Tamil Nadu Electricity Board employee, who sought to restrain a nationalised bank from recovering the farm loan dues from his pension
Veteran Odia actress Manimala Devi passes away
Noted theatre personality and popular yesteryear Odia film actress Manimala Devi passed away in Bhubaneswar, Odisha due to old-age-related complications. She was 86. She was among the first generation artistes in the state and had ruled the Odia film industry as lead actress in the 1960s with her influential performances in various films. About Manimala Devi Born on 19 June 1931 at Balibishi
Mindshare & OMD win top honours at IDMA 2016; winners speak
exchange4media’s premier property IDMA 2016, which honours the best work done in digital medium, concluded on Friday at a gala event held at St Regis, Mumbai. As always, the Awards saw competition from across the board, with a number of agencies battling it out for top honours. Maxus had walked away last year with two of the top awards --- Best Digital Agency and Best Social Media Agency, and
Kolkata-Ashuganj-Tripura transit facility becomes operational between India and Bangladesh
India-Bangladesh transit facility under the revised Inland Water Transit and Trade Protocol became operational between Kolkata-Ashuganj-Tripura on 16 June 2016. The transit facility was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Dhaka in June 2015 to boost trade and facilitate seamless movement of goods in the Bangladesh region. The trans-shipment operations were launched at the
Wetlands in India: Significance, Threats & Conservation
The release of draft rules became necessitated in the backdrop of growing concern regarding the health of wetlands as their deterioration led to large scale destruction of natural and manmade environment recently. For example, the Chennai flashfloods in November 2015 and Srinagar flash floods in September 2014, according to experts, was largely caused by severe damage inflicted upon the
India and Namibia on 16 June 2016 signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on capacity building for civil servants of Namibia and to set up of centre of excellence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The agreements were signed after a dialogue between President Pranab Mukherjee and his Namibian counterpart Hage Geingob.
Microsoft & AICTE signed agreement to build app for HRD ministry's SWAYAM platform
Microsoft was on 17 June 2016 selected as the technical partner to build a mobile Application (app) for Union Human Resources Development Ministry's SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) platform. The platform will launch 2000 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) for over three crore students in 2016. Microsoft signed a deal of 38 crore rupees with All
Union Ministry of AYUSH released Yog Geet for International Day of Yoga–2016
Union Ministry of AYUSH released a Yog Geet (Song) on 17 June 2016 in connection with the celebration of International Day of Yoga–2016. The song is of 3 minutes and 15 seconds in Hindi language. The song is written and produced by Deeraj Saraswat. Gandhar TD Jadhav and Gatha Jadhav were given their voice. The Music of the song is composed by Sumanto Ray.
PM Modi outlines RAPID, a five-point charter for tax administrators at the Rajasva Gyan Sangam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16 June 2016 outlined RAPID, a five-point charter for tax administrators to reform and to expand the net base of the direct tax. He announced it during the inauguration of Rajasva Gyan Sangam in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister outlined the RAPID as
Australia won Hero Hockey Champions Trophy 2016
Australia on 18 June 2016 won Hero Hockey Champions Trophy 2016 at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London. It defeated India 1-0 in a shoot-out. The game finished with the score locked at 0-0 but later Australia scored a goal in the shoot-out reducing the score to 1-0 and won the final match to win the Gold medal. Australia’s Blake Govers missed a penalty stroke, while India was
India won Silver medal at Archery World Cup in Antalya
The Indian mixed recurve team of Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das on 19 June 2016 won silver at the Archery World Cup in Antalya, Turkey. In the final clash at Konyaalti Beach Park, the Indian team lost to South Korea 1-5. Indian team trailed 0-2 in the first set against the top-seed Korean pair of Choi Misun and Ku Bonchan and went down 1-5 in the final. The Sixth seeded Indian duo reached final after
India, South Korea launches Korea Plus, an initiative to strengthen relations
India and South Korea on 18 June 2016 launched a special initiative, Korea Plus. The initiative aims at promoting and facilitating Korean Investments in India. The platform was launched by the Commerce & Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Joo Hyunghwan, the Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy, Government of Korea. The mandate of Korea Plus covers the entire investment spectrum
Renowned Educationalist Jeppiaar passes away
Jeppiaar, a renowned politician-turned-educationalist and founder of Jeppiaar Educational Trust, passed away on 18 June 2016 following a brief illness at Chennai. He was 85. He was originally named as Jesadimai Pangiraj. He was a pioneer in the setting up of private engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu and was the founder chancellor of Sathyabama University.He started his career as a police man.
State Bank of India floats IT Innovation Start-up Fund to assist start-ups in fintech space
State Bank of India (SBI) on 16 June 2016 floated 200 crore rupees IT Innovation Start-up Fund to assist start-ups in the fintech space. The fund will consider assistance of up to 3 crore rupees to a firm registered in India for promoting their business innovations using technology in financial services. The traditional banks around the world are opening up to work with fintech firms which are disrupting
Bipin R Patel appointed as President of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Businessman Bipin R Patel was on 18 June 2016 appointed as the President of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) for the term 2016-17. He succeeds Rohit J Patel. The decision in this regard was taken during the annual general meeting (AGM) of the GCCI. In another development, Shailesh Patwari was appointed as the Senior Vice-President of the chamber.
Narendran makes clean sweep; Ishaan and Karminderpal also win
Arjun Narendran completed a clean sweep by winning all the three races in the premium Indian Touring Cars class as the third round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship concluded, here today. Defending champion Narendran, the 22-year old Computer engineering graduate from Coimbatore, had won the first of the three races on
Porsche 919 hybrid wins the 2016 Le Mans
Porsche claimed victory at the 2016 Le Mans after a race-long battle with Toyota for the honours. The #5 Toyota, that was leading the race, suffered mechanical failure with just three minutes to go handing over the victory to the German manufacturer. Surprisingly, the 24 hours Le Mans, saw Audis not making it on the podium for the first time in over a decade. The #2 Porsche was piloted by Neel Jani,
Scientists find 470 million-year-old alien rock
An alien rock has been dug up in a limestone quarry in Sweden, where it had lain deeply buried for about 470m years. The biscuit-sized remains are unlike any other meteorite found on Earth to date, and may shed light on the history and formation of our solar system. Named Oest 65, it is thought to be a splinter of a potato-shaped rock 20-30km (12-19 miles) wide, which had smashed into another much
Haryana bans sale of paint thinner in bottles
A ban has been imposed on the sale of correction fluid and thinner in bottles in Haryana. The government also imposed rules to take a strict action against those found violating the orders. According to State Health Minister, Deputy Commissioner, Executive Magistrate, Medical Officer, Senior Drugs Control Officer, Drugs Control Officer and police officers of the rank of Assistant Sub
Famous TV actress Ann Morgan Guilbert dies
Veteran TV actress Ann Morgan Guilbert has died at age 87. She passed away on Tuesday due to complications from cancer. Guilbert first launched her career in the 1950s, performing and singing in a revue. She became a TV staple a decade later, playing neighbor Millie Helper on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Years later, Guilbert had a second notable role, starring as Fran Drescher’s grandmother Yetta
Cambodia named World’s Best Tourism Destination
The European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT) has named Cambodia as the World Best Tourism Destination for 2016. Some 30 countries joined the competition for the illustrious award this year. Cambodia presented its report for the competition under the title ‘Cambodia: The Land of Magic-The Place Where Gods And Kings Build the World!‘. Cambodia took the top spot in awards owing to its
Rajnath approves setting up central marine force
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has approved Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s proposal to set up a Central Marine Police Force to protect sea, coasts, ports and vital institutions along 7,516-km national coastline. Fadnavis had mooted the proposal at the coastal security meeting. The detailed structure, operations and modalities of the force will be worked out in the coming weeks.
World Bank arm to invest $75 mn in Glenmark
International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector lending arm of the World Bank, said it was looking to invest up to $75 million, or about Rs.500 crore, in Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, which is raising $200 million to reduce debt and fund expansion plans. The Mumbai-based drugmaker is raising the capital by selling quasi-equity instruments. The company plans to use the money to expand
India, Bangladesh launch transhipment facility
India and Bangladesh have launched transshipment operations at the Ashuganj port to boost trade and facilitate seamless movement of goods in the landlocked region, with a cargo vessel unloading the maiden consignment to be transported to Tripura through Bangladeshi territory. Bangladesh’s Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan launched the operation at Ashuganj port in central Bangladesh, where 1,000
‘Thithi’ wins two awards at Shanghai Film Fest
Filmmaker Raam Reddy’s acclaimed Kannada film Thithi has bagged the top awards at the ongoing 19th Shanghai International Film Festival and the filmmaker says the response from the Chinese audience for the film has been overwhelming. Thithi won the Best Film and Best Script Writers in the Asia New Talent Awards at the festival in Shanghai. Other films nominated in the Best Film Category
Punjab first to provide free Hepatitis C treatment
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has launched a special fund called ‘Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund’ to provide free treatment for patients affected by Hepatitis C. With this initiative, Punjab has become the first state in the country to provide free treatment to confirmed cases of Hepatitis C. Punjab government has created a special fund with an initial contribution of Rs 20 crore
Karnataka govt bans electronic cigarettes
Karnataka government has banned electronic cigarettes in the state. The decision has been taken on the recommendation of the committee on cancer prevention. Before the ban a study was conducted by the committee with an NGO on e-cigarettes, which said large number of youngsters was getting addicted to it. 2mg and 4 mg nicotine is allowed in chewables like nicotine gum for de-addiction purpose, but
