NEWS AT A GLANCE
Oil output at OPEC increases, says Reuters survey
The output of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is the highest in recent history. A survey conducted by Reuters says that the production increases, that have been led by Iraq and Iran, has offset strikes in Kuwait and other outages.
Posted On :30/Apr/2016 10:59:13 AM
Gold rate increased of Rs. 248 per sovereign today
The cost of gold has increased Rs.248 per sovereign on Saturday Morning (Apr 30, 2016).
Posted On :30/Apr/2016 10:54:07 AM
Domestic automobile companies ask government to review previous trade agreements before signing FTA with EU
The government has been approached by domestic automobile makers to not agree to reduce or eliminate tariffs on CBUs or Completely Built Units for finalizing Free Trade Agreements or FTAs with the European Union and the RCEP or Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership member countries.
Posted On :30/Apr/2016 10:46:00 AM
FIPB clears FDI proposals
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) cleared Rs. 13,030 crore worth of foreign direct investment proposals. The clearance includes the hiking of foreign investment limit in Axis Bank.
Posted On :30/Apr/2016 10:34:37 AM
Treated water to clean train
Aiming to conserve fresh water, the southern railways is making expansion in its basic infrastructure for grey water treatment for cleaning aprons alongside platforms at the Chennai central railway station.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 4:20:48 PM
Freedom 251 smartphones to be distributed from next month
The smartphones produced by Ringing Bells will be distributed from next month. The cost of the phone is Rs 251.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 4:17:46 PM
Chennai suburban residents suffer from frequent power-cuts
A whole lot of middle class society residents in suburban areas of Chennai like Perungalathur, Pozhichalur suffer from frequent power-cuts, especially during the nights.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 4:12:41 PM
Dip in IT hiring
As the hiring rates are getting driven down in software companies with increased efficiency in automation industry, the information technology in our country is likely to post the seventh straight of making betterment in productivity.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 4:06:44 PM
New facilities in WhatsApp which you dont know
For the last few months Facebook’s WhatsApp has been introducing new facilities.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 3:56:12 PM
Fee Hike in IITs Subject to Protecting Interests of Poor Students
It has been decided to revise the tuition fee in IITs to Rs. Two lakh a year from the academic year 2016-17, subject to the following for protecting the interests of the socially and economically backward students:
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 3:49:52 PM
Gold rate increased Rs.272 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.272 per sovereign on Friday evening (Apr 29, 2016).
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 3:20:13 PM
Facebook profits triple
The net profit of Facebook company has been tripled. For the quarter ending period from last January to March, the net profit was Rs 9800 Crores.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 3:03:59 PM
Why people are addicted to alcohol
Drinking alcohol has created serious consequences throughout the world.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 2:45:15 PM
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 43.86 per bbl on 28.04.2016
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 43.86 per barrel (bbl) on 28.04.2016.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 2:27:23 PM
Increasing demand for coaching classes
National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for medical course will be conducted on 1st May.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 2:19:38 PM
Reduce sitting time daily for better cardiovascular health, says study
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas has said that reducing sitting time by one or two hours daily can have a positive and significant impact on cardiovascular health.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 2:16:30 PM
Unemployment problem will increase in India
It has been warned that only 50 percent of the people have employment amongst the eligible people. In another 35 years, there will be increase in the unemployment problem.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 2:12:38 PM
10 Laddus as presents for the bridal couple - free marriage at Tirupathi temple
The free marriage scheme has been implemented at Tirupathi temple from 25th April.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 12:25:49 PM
Around 32 percent of online travel booking done through Mobile Apps
With the increasing trend of using the smartphones and Apps, the online booking for travel through smartphones has been growing 10 percent each year.
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 11:48:37 AM
Summer holidays declared for Madras High Court and Madurai Bench
Summer holidays for Madras High Court and Madurai Bench has been declared from 1st May to 31st May
Posted On :29/Apr/2016 11:24:24 AM
