Project ‘Trinitea’
A MoU was signed between the Indian Tea Association (ITA) the apex body of North Indian tea producers and Solidaridad for jointly implementing project trinitea.
U.S., Israel quit UNESCO
The U.S. announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), accusing it of “continuing anti-Israel bias.”
Peace proposition for release of civilian prisoners
In a peace proposition, India has asked Islamabad to take back dozens of Pakistani nationals who have completed jail terms here.
RBI reserves ratio among the highest
As per a report by consultancy firm Quantum Advisors, the RBI’s reserves as a percentage of its balance sheet is among the highest.
Authorised immigration check post designation to Andamans
Foreign tourists can now directly fly to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the government has designated Port Blair airport as an authorised immigration check post for entry into and exit point from India.
Ultima Thule
A NASA spaceship is zooming toward the farthest, and quite possibly the oldest, cosmic body ever photographed by humankind.
Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland
The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the operation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Nagaland for another six months, declaring the state to be a “disturbed area”.
ASI declared 6 monuments of national importance in 2018
The six monuments declared protected and of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 2018.
ASI declared 6 monuments of national importance in 2018
The six monuments declared protected and of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 2018.
Robust GDP growth to continue: CII
According to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India is expected to witness strong economic growth in 2019.