Govt to sell more grains through open market, PDS

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• Govt to sell more grains through open market, PDS
• 'Escaped China activist in US protection'
• UK economy in double-dip recession
• China offers $8 billion loan to South Sudan
• RISAT-1 placed in final Polar Sun-synchronous orbit
• “Caravan of Women”: World’s largest mural painting unveiled in Dubai
• Indian Ambassador asks US students to stay alert on effects of protectionism
• Aditya Mehta stuns Pankaj Advani for Asian snooker title
• President on 9-day state visit to Seychelles and South Africa
• Govt proposes a board for growth of auto sector
• Jan 16, 2012 troop movement was purely training drill: Govt
• India forecasts average monsoon rains this year
• EC relaxes Model Code of Conduct ahead of June 12 by-polls
• Rural banks told to double home loan limit for priority sector
• PM inaugurates “Guru Gobind Singh Refinery” in Bathinda
• 3 day India-Nepal crafts festival begins in Nepal
• IOC signs pact with Nepal oil body

Govt to sell more grains through open market, PDS Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:58 AM PDT In order to clear space for stashing away fresh grains, several options are being considered by the Govt, including providing more food-grain into the PDS (Public Distribution System) and selling

'Escaped China activist in US protection' Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:25 AM PDT Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng is under US protection in Beijing after a dauntless escape from 19 months under house arrest, in a drama that endangers to erupt new tensions

UK economy in double-dip recession Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:58 AM PDT The UK economy has returned to recession, after shrinking by 0.2% in the first 3 months of 2012. The Office of National Statistics held that a sharp fall in construction

China offers $8 billion loan to South Sudan Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:55 AM PDT China has offered $8 billion in loan to South Sudan to fund a broad range of infrastructure projects over the next 2 years. The funds would be used to build

RISAT-1 placed in final Polar Sun-synchronous orbit Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:53 AM PDT India's indigenously built Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1), launched on April 26, 2012 has been placed in its final Polar Sun-synchronous Orbit. On April 27-28, 2012 the satellite's propulsion system was

“Caravan of Women”: World’s largest mural painting unveiled in Dubai Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:51 AM PDT "Caravan of Women" by Lebanese artist Souheil Madi, the world's largest mural painting of its kind, was unveiled in Dubai. It is a football field size painting on the Gloria

Indian Ambassador asks US students to stay alert on effects of protectionism Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:49 AM PDT Addressing the students at University of Florida, India's Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao has asked American students to be alert to the crushing effects of protectionism as it

Aditya Mehta stuns Pankaj Advani for Asian snooker title Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:47 AM PDT India's Aditya Mehta stunned compatriot Pankaj Advani to become only the third Indian ever to clinch the Asian Snooker Championships in Doha. Aditya sealed the match 7-5. Aditya is the

President on 9-day state visit to Seychelles and South Africa Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:44 AM PDT The President Mrs.Pratibha Devi Singh Patil is on a 9-day state visit to the Seychelles and South Africa. She will discuss issues of bilateral, regional and International concerns with her

Govt proposes a board for growth of auto sector Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:36 AM PDT NAB: National Automative Board The government has finalized the proposal to set up NAB under the Department of Heavy Industry to support fresh initiatives for the growth of the automobile

Jan 16, 2012 troop movement was purely training drill: Govt Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:34 AM PDT Discounting a media report on "non-notified" troop movement by army, the government informed Rajya Sabha that the exercise was undertaken for training purpose directed at refining mobilization drills and preparedness

India forecasts average monsoon rains this year Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:33 AM PDT Earth Sciences Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh held that India is probable to experience average monsoon rains this year, thus forecasting a third straight year without drought. Deshmukh held that the rains

EC relaxes Model Code of Conduct ahead of June 12 by-polls Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:32 AM PDT The EC (Election Commission) has settled to relax the Model Code of Conduct, on an experimental basis, by permitting partial implementation of developmental schemes in those districts where by-polls will

Rural banks told to double home loan limit for priority sector Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:31 AM PDT The RBI has demanded all RRBs (Regional Rural Banks) to double the limit for home loans to Rs 10 lakh from Rs 5 lakh for lending for the Priority Sector.

PM inaugurates “Guru Gobind Singh Refinery” in Bathinda Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:30 AM PDT Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurates the "Guru Gobind Singh Refinery" at Bathinda in Punjab. Guru Gobind Singh Refinery (GGSR) is a refinery owned by Hindustan Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL)

3 day India-Nepal crafts festival begins in Nepal Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:28 AM PDT In Nepal, a 3-day India-Nepal crafts festival began in the capital Kathmandu. Inaugurating the festival, Nepal's President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav held that such a common platform which would help

IOC signs pact with Nepal oil body Posted: 28 Apr 2012 08:26 AM PDT Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) inked an agreement on the supply of petroleum products for the next 5 years. As per the agreement, IOC has agreed

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