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14 May 2016
BusinessReliance to make passenger aircraft with Antonov
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence is planning to manufacture 50-80 seater passenger aircraft in India in collaboration with its Ukranian joint-venture partner Antonov.
14 May 2016
BusinessIndia worried over linking of funding with labour standards
Developed countries are trying hard to link funding from multilateral development agencies to labour standards in order to allow companies from developed countries to bag contracts.
13 May 2016
BusinessRBI amends ownership guidelines in private banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has changed the guidelines for ownership in the private sector banks.
13 May 2016
India5-year plan to give way to 15-year development agenda
After the replacement of the Planning Commission with NITI (National Institute for Transforming India) Aayog, the government is all set to replace the country's 5-year development plans with the 15-year 'National Development Agenda'.
12 May 2016
WorldSAARC will set up a uniform child helpline-number
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) members have signed an agreement to set up a uniform child helpline number to check violence against children.
11 May 2016
IndiaUPSC results declared: Delhi girl tops exam
The Union Public Service Commission declared results for the Civil Service Examination, 2015 yesterday.
9 May 2016
WorldChina overtakes India in providing assistance to Nepal
China has become the 4th largest donor to Nepal even as India slips out of the top 5 donor list.
9 May 2016
WorldGreek Parliament passes controversial reforms
Amidst protests, the Greek Parliament has passed the controversial tax and pension reforms to get the much-needed bailout money released from creditors.
9 May 2016
EntertainmentWiki-style project on Gurudev launched in London
A new crowd-sourced Wikipedia-style project was launched at the Nehru centre in London to mark the 155th anniversary of the legend, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.
8 May 2016
BusinessIndia fastest growing e-commerce market globally
According to a report by Assocham and Forrester, India's e-commerce sector is the fastest growing in the world.
8 May 2016
IndiaOpposition blocks amendment to Enemy Property Act
Four parties- Congress, JD(U), CPI and Samajwadi Party- have blocked the government's move to amend the 48-year old Enemy Property Act.
8 May 2016
BusinessStartups and big cos spar over software patents
The technology industry in the country is divided over the issue of allowing the patenting of software.
6 May 2016
BusinessRBI releases guidelines for 'on-tap' bank licenses
The Reserve Bank of India released guidelines for granting 'on-tap' bank licenses to individuals, groups, companies or entities.
6 May 2016
IndiaGermany offers next generation submarines to India
For the first time, Germany has offered a military deal for providing 6 next generation German submarines to India under the government-government arrangement.
5 May 2016
IndiaRailways forms high-level panel to examine IRCTC hacking
The Railway board has formed a high-level panel to examine the alleged hacking of the IRCTC website.
5 May 2016
India7th Pay commission recommends abolition of overtime
The Seventh Pay Commission has recommended the abolition of overtime allowances given to central government employees.
5 May 2016
IndiaGovt approves coal linkage policy
The Union Cabinet approved a new way of awarding coal linkages, giving greater discretionary powers to the states.
4 May 2016
SmartphonesGovt bars Apple from selling 2nd-hand phones in India
The Indian government has dealt a blow to Apple's plan of importing and selling second-hand phones in India, to prevent dumping of hazardous e-waste in the country.
4 May 2016
BusinessSHG rural credit rises to Rs.30,000cr
In what could bring cheer to the drought grappled rural economy, the rural credit availed by Self Help Groups (SHGs) in India has increased significantly by 40%.
3 May 2016
WorldChina invites neighbours for 'security governance model'
Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited China's neighbours to "to build consensus and step up dialogue" for "a security governance model with Asian features."
3 May 2016
IndiaStates can regulate pvt college fees: SC
The Apex Court has ruled that the State has the authority to regulate private professional colleges as a means to spread education and check commercialization.
3 May 2016
BusinessIndia, China face social risk due to inequality: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned both India and China that they face social risk due to rising inequality.
