NEWS AT A GLANCE
Apple denies reports of hike in prices of iPhones
There was news earlier that Apple has increased the prices of iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s in India to pitch the iPhone SE more effectively to the consumers.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 12:30:45 PM
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 41.56 per bbl on 25.04.2016
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$ 41.56 per barrel (bbl) on 25.04.2016.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 12:28:29 PM
No cell phone can be sold without a provision for panic button from 1st January 2017
Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has mentioned that from January 1, 2017, no cell phone can be sold without a provision for panic button and from January 1, 2018 mobile sets should have also GPS inbuilt.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 12:19:44 PM
Applications invited for labour management courses
The Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies in Chennai is inviting applications from eligible candidates for admission to B.A. (Labour Management) and M.A. (Labour Management) Degree Courses.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 12:09:14 PM
Intensity of heat will come down in the coastal areas
In the next 24 hours, the intensity of heat will come down in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. Since there will be humidity in the winds the hotness will be there.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 11:46:12 AM
Public can inform about money hoarding: Chief Election officer Rajesh Lakhani
Tamil Nadu Chief Election officer Rajesh Lakhani has mentioned that the public can inform about money hoarding and the details will be kept secret.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 11:28:06 AM
Government Approves 8.7 percent Interest on EPF for 2015-16
Ministry of Labour has approved 8.7 percent Interest on EPF for the year 2015-16. Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya has announced this in the Lok Sabha.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 11:00:25 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.88 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.88 per sovereign on Tuesday morning (Apr 26, 2016).
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 10:56:50 AM
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan gets less salary
Few days back the salary details of Indian Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan was disclosed along with other Reserve Bank officials who earn more.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 10:43:36 AM
Anna University to conduct TANCET on 11th and 12th June
Anna University will be conducting The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test for the academic year 2016-17 for PG degree in Business Administration, Computer Application and engineering and architecture courses will be held on June 11 and 12 respectively.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 10:38:59 AM
e-Classes and e-Books
The Ministry of HRD has a proposal to impart education through e-Classes and e-books for the college students.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 10:34:16 AM
Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of Government Stocks
The Government of India have announced the Sale (re-issue) of 7.80 per cent Government Stock 2021 for a notified amount of Rs. 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 10:22:06 AM
Weather forecast (Apr 26)
In Chennai sky condition likely to be mostly sunny. Maximum and minimum temperature likely to be around 36ºC and 27ºC respectively.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 10:18:27 AM
Extension of date for filing of ST3 returns
The Central Government has extended the date of filing of ST-3 returns to 29.04.2016 from 25.04.2016.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 10:07:39 AM
Operating System Google Chrome to run all Android Apps on Play Store
The website Reddit has posted that there is a new setting in Chromebooks and hence, the popular operating system from Google, Google Chrome, is set run all Android Apps on the Play store.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 10:01:25 AM
Summer Camp for Kids at Saraswathi Vidyalaya
Saraswathi Vidyalaya is conducting special summer camp for Kids of 3 to 12 years.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 9:46:41 AM
Experts warn summer will intensify further
Eben at the very starting point of the summer season, a maximum temperature of 110.66 Degrees Fahrenheit (43,7 Degree Celsius) has been recorded at Vellore.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 9:44:01 AM
Central Government plans to sell off public sector undertaking running in loss
Information is gathered that the central government is planning to sell off the public sector undertakings which have been running in loss.
Posted On :26/Apr/2016 9:36:21 AM
Reliance Petrol Bunks to be back in business
The leading company Reliance has decided to reopen its petrol bunks.
Posted On :25/Apr/2016 6:19:57 PM
E-Tourist VISA Scheme
Government of India introduced e-Tourist Visa (earlier known as Tourist Visa on Arrival enabled by ETA) on 27.11.2014 to facilitate the nationals of the 43 countries visiting India.
Posted On :25/Apr/2016 5:56:40 PM
