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April 7, 2017 8:21 AM

NEFT transfers to be faster as RBI cuts clearance time

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to slash clearance time for National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) in an attempt to enhance efficiency of the electronic payment system and add to customer convenience.<br/><br/>RBI in the first bi-monthly monetary policy for 2017-18 yesterd...

April 7, 2017 7:58 AM

World Health Day is being observed with theme 'Depression: Let's Talk

Today is World Health Day and WHO is leading a one-year global campaign on depression which is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. The goal of the campaign is that more people with depression, everywhere in the world, both seek and get help. <br/><br/>World Health D...

April 7, 2017 7:51 AM

TRAI orders Reliance JIO to withdraw its Summer Surprise plan

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI, has ordered Reliance Jio Infocomm to withdraw its Summer Surprise plan. Following an advisory from the TRAI, the telecom company said it would withdraw its complimentary offer through which it had extended its free offerings for three months for consumers...

April 6, 2017 9:19 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee presents Gallantry Awards

President Pranab Mukherjee today presented Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards include One Kirti Chakra, thirteen Shaurya Chakra, fifteen Param Vishist Seva Medal, one Bar to the Ati Vishist Seva Medal, two Uttam Yuddh Seva Meda...

April 6, 2017 9:03 PM

PM Modi condoles deaths in St. Petersburg metro station blast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over telephone and expressed deepest condolences on loss of lives in St Petersburg blast. <br/><br/>A blast on a subway train in the Russian city of St. Petersburg had killed at least nine people and injured abo...

April 6, 2017 9:02 PM

No proposal for private sector participation in nuclear power generation: Govt

The government today said there is no proposal for private sector participation in nuclear power generation in the country. However, private sector is involved in a big way in nuclear power sector in supply of components and equipment, execution of large work packages and in provision of services. &...

April 6, 2017 8:58 PM

SC reserves order on plea against BJP leaders in Ayodhya case

The Supreme Court today reserved its order on a petition seeking restoration of conspiracy charges against senior BJP leaders including L K Advani, M M Joshi and Uma Bharti in the Babri Masjid demolition case.<br/><br/>The apex court will also decide whether the trial of the VVIP accused...

April 6, 2017 8:41 PM

Cinema in India is a religion, says Venkaiah Naidu

Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today said Cinema in India is a religion and has established itself as powerful medium of communication influencing people&apos;s behaviour and societal norms. <br/><br/>He was speaking to reporters in New Delhi after receiving the r...

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