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Underground metro rail services will commence soon
During the Governor�s address at the Tamil Nadu State Assembly, it was mentioned that the underground metro rail services will commence soon in Chennai. While speaking, the Governor said.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 3:33:06 PM
Central Government gives 2 months to repay agricultural loans
The central government has approved an extension of 2 months for the farmers to repay their agricultural loans.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 3:19:57 PM
TRAI proposes Aadhaar-based e-KYC for outstation, existing subscribers
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has received several cases from state police departments where it had been found that hundreds of SIM cards have been obtained using fake documents.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 2:55:44 PM
Government may cut import duty on gold
The commerce and industry ministry has demanded cut in the import duty from the current 10 percent to 2 percent. It has also demanded incentives to set up gems and jewellery parks in the next Budget to promote growth.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 2:48:54 PM
Implement system to verify mobile phone subscribers: Supreme Court
The Honorable Supreme Court has directed the central government to find a mechanism to ensure the verification of mobile phone subscribers. A NGO Lok Nidhi had filed a public litigation in the Supreme Court of India.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 2:36:36 PM
Social security for railway coolies
The central government has decided to impose additional tax on railway tickets in order to implement the social security scheme to railway coolies. It is expected that this scheme will be announced in the ensuing budget.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 1:09:48 PM
Padma awards list features Olympic winners Sakshi, Sindhu, global CEOs
Government of India has prepared its final list for Padma Awards. These prestigious awards are given as recognition for distinguished and exceptional achievements in all fields such as art, literature, education, sports.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 12:57:58 PM
5D technology developed that will help faster diagnosis of diseases
Scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) in the US have developed a new 5D technique for analysing images, an advance that may make it easier to quickly find tell-tale signs of diseases.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 12:47:56 PM
Eating spicy food may increases longevity of life, says study
A study conducted by researchers at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont has found that consumption of hot red chili peppers is associated with a 13 percent reduction in total mortality.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 12:39:53 PM
Vodafone Red pack for Rs. 499
On Monday, Vodafone India launched the bundle pack Vodafone Red offering 3G/4G data and unlimited local and STD voice calls across all networks for its postpaid customers starting at Rs 499.
Posted On :24/Jan/2017 11:56:29 AM
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