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NASA's Juno mission sends first image of Jupiter, its moons
Washington: NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent the first-ever image of the gas giant Jupiter and three of its four moons to the Earth as it continues orbiting the planet. The image was taken on July 10 when the spacecraft was 4.3 million km from Jupiter on the outbound leg of its initial 53.5-day capture orbit. The colour image shows atmospheric features on Jupiter, including the famous Great Red Spot, and
ED arrests FTIL founder in NSEL scam
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested FTIL founder Jignesh Shah in connection with its probe into the Rs 5,600-crore National Spot Exchange Limited money laundering scam. Shah was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as "he was not cooperating in the investigation". He will be produced in a special anti-money laundering court in Mumbai today. Shah was
Three quarters of South Sudanese need humanitarian aid: UN
The United Nations has said that three-quarters of the population of South Sudan needs humanitarian aid after the deadly fighting. The fighting left hundreds of people dead and sent nearly 40,000 fleeing. Meanwhile a ceasefire appears to be holding in South Sudan's capital, Juba, after four days of heavy
SC quashes Arunachal governor’s order of preponing assembly
Supreme court has quashed Arunachal Pradesh governor J.P. Rajkhowa's decision to advance the state assembly session to December 16, 2015 earlier scheduled to meet on January 14 and has declared it null and void. The court has also quashed governor's decision directing the assembly to take up the resolution for the removal of the then Speaker Naban Rebia as first item. The constitution bench
Zero fuel plane Solar Impulse lands in Cairo
The Sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has finished its penultimate flight, landing in Egypt's capital, Cairo. It took off from the Spanish city of Seville at 04:20 GMT on Monday, taking just over 24 hours to make the trip. The zero-fuel aircraft is now in the home straight of its bid to circumnavigate the
Forbes released the list of World's Highest-Paid Celebrities of 2016
Forbes on 11 July 2016 released the list of world's highest-paid celebrities of 2016. The list is also termed as Celebrity 100. The key factors that are taken into account to rank the celebrities include income, Google hits, fan base, press clips and magazine covers. The list, which ranks 100 celebrities from all over the globe, was topped by Taylor Swift with earnings of 170 million US dollars. Music
Ringside With Vijender authored by Rudraneil Sengupta released
Ringside With Vijender: Rudraneil Sengupta .The book titled Ringside With Vijender authored by Rudraneil Sengupta released on 8 July 2016. The book, published by Juggernaut Books, throws light on the Beijing Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh's life post his transition to the world of pro boxing. The book also deals with the boxer’s sudden decision to turn pro just an year ahead of the Rio
Government reviews consumer redressal mechanism with industry
Industry asked to display the policy for replacement and refund and timeframe for redressal of grievances on websites. A conference on Government industry partnership for redressal of consumer grievances convened here today. Secretary, Consumer Affairs Shri Hem Pande chaired the conference which was attended by all the leading Chambers of Commerce and Industry viz. ASSOCHAM, FICCI,
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of the following members of the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect. i) Dr. Najma A. Heptulla, and
ii) Shri G.M. Siddeshwara
Conference on ‘Post-Paris Climate Change Action’
‘Imparting the value system of sustainable practices to our students, one of our mission’ -Union HRD Minister at National Conference on ‘Post-Paris Climate Change Action’ “India has taken the lead and the World must follow” Sh. Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Human Resource Development, stressed on developing sustainable practices among students as part of long term plan for
China Railway Construction Corporation Limited Keen to Participate in NHAI Projects
A high level delegation from the China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC), a Government of China Enterprise, led by its Chief Economist Mr Zhao Jinuha met the Chairman, National Highways Authority of India and a team of NHAI officers in New Delhi. CRCC is one of world’s largest integrated engineering contractor and construction group with over 100 billion US
Ease of Doing Business initiatives implemented by DGFT
The DGFT, Dr. Anup Wadhawan, interacted with the exporters today on the issues of Trading Across Borders and Foreign Trade Policy in an interactive session organized jointly by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, CII and FIEO in Mumbai today. Joint Secretary, DIPP, Shri Shailendra Singh, Joint Secretary, Customs, Shri Satya Srinivas and many other senior officers participated in the
Bangladesh, India sign agreement for joint coal fired power plant
Bangladesh and India have signed an agreement for the construction of a 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal fired power plant near Sundarbans. The agreement was signed between Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt) Limited (BIFPCL), the joint venture enterprise and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). BHEL was selected under an open international tender for constructing the super
SC orders restoration of Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court has ordered the restoration of former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki’s Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh. Verdict in this regard was given by a five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice JS Kehar on a bunch of petitions. These petitions were dealing with discretionary powers of Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa to summon or advance the assembly session. SC Verdict
Union Government notifies AADHAR Act giving UIDAI legal basis
The Union Government has notified the UIDAI (Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members) Rules, 2016 to give legal status to Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). These rules have been framed as per provisions of Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. Key Facts These rules have detail provisions for
INS India – base depot ship of Indian Navy at New Delhi celebrates Platinum Jubilee
INS India, the base depot ship at New Delhi, celebrated its 75th anniversary today (13 Jul). Established as HMIS India in 1941 it was rechristened as INS India on 26 Jan 1950. The Base Depot ship (stone ship in naval parlance) has the privilege of being the Flagship of the Chief of the Naval Staff. Started as small unit with a complement of just a handful of officers and sailors, INS India is now a major
IndusInd Bank opens international banking unit at GIFT City
IndusInd Bank has opened international banking unit (IBU) at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to meet the requirements of offshore banking operations from India. The IBU will provide the bank access to international financial markets and will allow IndusInd Bank to deliver a complete range of products to its clients with foreign
IDFC Bank snaps up Grama Vidiyal Microfinance
Private sector lender IDFC Bank on Tuesday bought South India-based lender Grama Vidiyal Microfinance for an undisclosed amount. This is a first-of-its-kind transaction, where a bank has taken over a microfinance institution (MFI) and made it a subsidiary. Grama Vidiyal is the fifth-largest MFI in India and has a customer base of 1.2 million, operating from 319 locations across 65 districts of Tamil
Shantaram Naik appointed Convenor of sub-committee on Defence for 2016-17
Senior Congress leader and MP Shantaram Naik has been appointed as convenor of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on defence for the year 2016-17. According to Mr Naik, Bhartuhari Mahtap, MP, of Biju Zanta Dal from Orissa, Neiphiu Rio, three times Chief Minister of Nagaland, Zanardhan Singh Sigriwal, former Cabinet Minister in Bihar and Riti Pathak, a new member of Parliament from Madhya
Sania Mirza's Autobiography to be Unveiled by Shah Rukh, Salman Khan
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is all set to formally launch the autobiography of star tennis player Sania Mirza titled 'Ace Against Odds', in Hyderabad on Wednesday. the book which was originally launched a week ago has all the important events and her achievements, Imran Mirza, father of Sania Mirza said. "It is her own idea to pen the book and it took almost five years to compile," Imran
Dwarf Planet' Discovered In Distant Solar System
PARIS: A rare "dwarf planet" 18 times smaller than Earth, has been discovered in the distant Solar System on an eccentric orbit far beyond Neptune, astronomers said. Dubbed RR245, the icy world is currently about 9.7 billion kilometres (six billion miles) from the Sun- 65 times further than Earth, said astronomer Jean-Marc Petit of France's CNRS research institute. "But its orbit is very elliptical, and it
'No Helmet, No Petrol' in Bengal, 'No Compromise', Add Petrol Pump Staff
KOLKATA: Helmets are a must in Kolkata for years. But the rule is more honoured in the breach than in the observance. Now Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declared a new rule: no helmet, no petrol. When 24-year-old Isha drives up at a petrol pump to tank up minus a helmet, he is turned away. "I completely forgot," he pleads with the petrol pump staff. "I will wear a helmet next time, but this time
HRD Mulls Assisting IIT Students In Getting Loans
NEW DELHI: After receiving feedback from a number of prospective students and their parents about difficulties in procuring loans for paying fees for IITs, the HRD ministry is considering taking special steps to assist them. Sources said that when the IIT fees were hiked, several categories got a waiver and it was mentioned that students would be able to get interest free loans under the 'Vidyalakshmi'
Resigned Due To Personal Reasons, Says Najma Heptulla
NEW DELHI: Najma Heptulla, who resigned today from the Union Cabinet, said she has done so due to "personal reasons" and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving her the opportunity to "serve" the people. She also said that she will be available for any responsibility given to her in future. "I am extremely thankful to the Prime Minister for giving me the opportunity and honour to be in his
SpiceJet's 100-Plane And $12 Billion Blockbuster Deal: Foreign Media
Two years ago, SpiceJet was fighting for survival as creditors retreated and oil companies refused to refuel its airliners. Today, the world's biggest planemakers are wooing the recovering Indian budget carrier for a potential blockbuster order worth about $12 billion. Boeing and Airbus Group are locked in a battle to supply SpiceJet with as many as 100 planes, and both are offering aggressive discounts in
10 Lakh Bankers To Go On Strike On July 29
CHENNAI: Around 10 lakh bankers across the country are expected to go on a strike on July 29 to oppose the government policies related to the banking industry, a top leader of All India Bank Employees's Association (AIBEA) has said. At the call of United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) consisting of nine unions with an employee membership of around 10 lakh workers and officials, the
Mahindra Aerostructures bags supply contract from Airbus
Mahindra Aerostructures, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra have bagged a Tier 1 supplier contract to supply airframe parts for Airbus’s AS565 MBe Panther helicopter. With this, Mahindra Aerostructures becomes the first Indian company to receive a direct manufacturing contract from Airbus (European aviation major) as a Tier 1 supplier. Key Facts The helicopter parts will be produced
Pokhara-New Delhi direct bus service launched
The first direct bus service between Pokhara (Nepal) and New Delhi (India) was launched to connect South Asia’s two important cities. The bus service was flagged off by Nepal Home Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet and India’s ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae from Pokhara (Nepal’s famous tourist spot). Key Facts The bus service was launched as per the Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) signed
MCC cricket committee calls for restrictions to bat depth
The MCC World Cricket Committee has recommended the introduction of further limitations to the size of cricket bats within the laws of the game. The committee, concerned that the balance between bat and ball "has tilted too far in the batsman's favour", has proposed that the thickness and depth of bats be limited and added that further discussion is required over the weight of bats. The committee, which
Together, both parties will attempt to delve deeper into the causes associated with cardiovascular risk in diabetic and prediabetic South Asians. The MoU is the first step towards a long-term partnership that will develop and grow over time. Conceptualized with the overall objective to reduce cardiovascular mortality in South Asians, the study will capture data on prediabetes and insulin resistance, help
Rajive Kumaraswami is the new MD & CEO of Magma HDI General Insurance Company Ltd
Kumaraswami, is an alumnus of Delhi University and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Associate Member of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India.Kumaraswami spent the first 17 years of his career with the ICICI Group of which the first 6 years he was part of ICICI Limited, wherein he was involved in a project financing role. Thereafter he
Google to train 2 mn Android developers in India
Tech giant Google launched the ‘Android Skilling’ program in India that will aim to train 2 million Android app developers over the next 3 years to cash in on the high-quality talent pool in the country. The new certification program will unveil a slew of initiatives to skill, educate, and certify millions of students and developers in Android Development, This will be made available across public, private
Japanese election: Shinzo Abe declares victory
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared victory in election, with his ruling coalition winning a majority of seats in Japan’s upper house. Together with the pro-constitutional revisionists, his coalition has gained a two-thirds majority of the 121-seat upper house. Abe’s junior coalition partner, Komeito, fared well, winning 14 seats compared with nine before the election. Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party
AAI conferred national award for best performing central PSU for Green Energy initiatives
The Airports Authority of India has been conferred the National Award for Best Performing Central PSU for Roof Top Solar Power initiatives at a glittering function at VigyanBhawan by Hon'ble Minister of State for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy. The award was received by Shri A. K. Misra, ED (Engg) on behalf of AAI. As part of Clean Climate commitments, AAI's efforts towards Solar Roof
Raj Babbar is the new Congress chief in Uttar Pradesh: A look at his politics
Fortune favours the brave, goes the adage. And how befitting it is to veteran actor Raj Babbar, who was on Tuesday appointed as the Congress chief of Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the state's Assembly polls in 2017. Not too long ago, Babbar was a star campaigner in the Assam Assembly election this year, which saw the end of the 15-year-old rule of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, making way for the
Nabard awards record Rs 1696.24 cr loan to Himachal Pradesh in 2015-16
SHIMLA: Development bank Nabard extended the highest loan assistance of Rs 1,696.24 crore to Himachal Pradesh in 2015-16 for various activities including crop loan and investment. As many as 170 infrastructural projects relating to roads, bridges, polyhouses, flood protection were given loan assistance of Rs 644.92 crore, and Rs 500 crore were disbursed to the state government during 2015-
Chris Paul, NBA, baseball's Giants receive humanitarian awards
Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers was named Sports Humanitarian of the Year, while the San Francisco Giants won for Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and the NBA received the League Humanitarian Leadership Award at Tuesday's festivities in Los Angeles. The Second Annual Sports Humanitarian of the Year Awards celebrated those who have used the power of sports to make a
Shaktiman, Horse Buried With Full Police Honours, Gets And Loses Statue
DEHRADUN: When a horse named Shaktiman died earlier this year, weeks after his hind leg was hit over and over with a stick, allegedly by a BJP law-maker, people from all over the country expressed grief and outrage. A statue of the horse, who was in police service and 14 years old when he died in April, was installed on Saturday at a major intersection in Dehradun in the hill state of Uttarakhand.This
India and Bangladesh sign deal for construction of coal fired power plant
India and Bangladesh on 12 July 2016 signed a landmark deal for the construction of Rampal Power Station, a 1320 megawatt coal fired power plant. The Rampal Power Station is the biggest project under bilateral cooperation.The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited (BIFPCL), the joint venture enterprise, signed the deal with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
SBI inks MoU with IIT Bombay to promote fintech start-ups
State Bank of India (SBI) in the second week of July 2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE).The MoU was signed to promote innovation by start-ups in the financial sector. The deal also aims to help evaluate start-ups operating out of SINE or those being promoted by SINE for early stage
Film festival on wildlife has begun in Shimla today
a) With an intent to highlight environmental issues, Shimla will celebrate a three-day Woodpecker Environment and Wildlife Film Festival at historic Gaiety Theatre.b) As many as 45 films, including several national Award winning films and five films from Himachal Pradesh would be screened at the festival. c) Critical environment and wildlife conservation issues like climate change, forest
Phiroz Vandrevala steps down as TCS director
a) The non executive director Phiroz Vandrevala has resigned from his post from the country's largest IT services Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
b) He has served TCS since September 2007. However, Vandrevala, also the Vice-Chairman and MD
