Banks to charge for SMS alerts on usage basis – RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to charge customers for transaction SMS alerts on the basis of usage, instead of imposing a fixed fee. In its Second Quarter
Hamid Ansari inaugurates Festival of India – 2013 in Havana Cuba
Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari inaugurated the cultural extravaganza – Festival of India – 2013 in Cuban capital Havana. Over five thousand Cubans thronged to witness the classical fusion performance
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Museum
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Museum at Ahmedabad this evening. Dr. Singh will arrive in Ahmedabad by a special aircraft this evening and
High Speed Rail Corporation of India Limited
Indian Rail Minister Mallikarjun Kharge has called for using latest technology to ensure high speed rail travel in the country. He asked experts to suggest what best can be done
Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has introduced a Pension and Life Insurance fund scheme called Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) for the Overseas Indian workers having Emigration Check Required
Brazil plans to produce low cost measles & rubella vaccine for developing countries
Brazil has announced plans to produce a low-cost measles and rubella vaccine for export to developing countries. By 2017, 30 million doses a year are to be supplied mainly to
World’s tallest man Sultan Kosen weds in Turkey
The World’s tallest man, 2.51 metres Turkish national, Sultan Kosen has finally found a bride for himself. He married a Syrian woman he called the “love of my life”, though
Encephalitis toll rises to 466 in Indian state UP
In Indian state Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to encephalitis has mounted to 466 this year as eight more children succumbed to the disease during past two days in
Manpreet Singh to lead India for 3rd Asian Champions Hockey Trophy in Japan
Manpreet Singh – Hockey Player – will lead the 18-member hockey squad in the 3rd Asian Champions Trophy to be held at Kakamigahara, Japan from November from 2nd to 10th.
India retains first position in ICC ODI ranking
India has retained the world number one position in the ICC ODI ranking table. Despite trailing Australia 1-2 in the ongoing home series, the Men in Blue have been able