Current Affairs For The Year 2015 And Month Jun
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Three-drug lethal injection protocol use did not violate Constitution: US Supreme Court
The court in its ruling said that the use of Midazolam does not violate the Constitution in terms of being cruel and unusual punishment as per Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution2015-06-30 Read More
Union Railway Ministry inaugurated Integrated Security System in Mumbai
The ISS is aimed at improving security on Railway premises, ensuring safety of the people and averting terror attacks.2015-06-30 Read More
Rock Band Yes Guitarist Chris Squire died
Squire formed Yes band in 1968 with Jon Anderson and their debut single titled Sweetness and first album titled Yes were released in 1968.2015-06-30 Read More
Elephant Census Report 2015 of Odisha released
In three Elephant Reserves (ERs), that is, Mayurbhanj, Mahanadi and Sambalpur, a total of 1450 elephants (74.21%) were recorded. These areas have eight sanctuaries.2015-06-30 Read More
US Supreme Court ruled against EPA limiting mercury emissions from power plants
The case looked at the EPA's regulation of mercury and other emissions from power plants under the Clean Air Act, 1970.2015-06-30 Read More
ITU defined 5G network speed as 20 Gbps
It is 20 times faster than the 1Gbps specification for 4G.2015-06-30 Read More
Nearly 30 percent of China’s Great Wall disappeared over time: Survey
Nearly 1962 kms length of the wall was disappeared over centuries due to many factors including stealing the bricks to build houses.2015-06-30 Read More
National Level Sikh museum to be constructed in Lakhnaur Sahib Village of Punjab
Lakhnaur Sahib is a historical village as the mother of tenth Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh, Mata Gujari belonged to the place.2015-06-30 Read More
Memorial for former PM Narasimha Rao constructed at Ekta Sthal Samadhi Complex in New Delhi
The completion of the work coincided with his birth anniversary that falls on 28 June.2015-06-30 Read More
Union Government hiked national floor-level minimum wage to 160 rupees per day
The new rate will be effective from 1 July 2015.2015-06-30 Read More
India, Thailand signed five MOUs during the 7th Meeting of India-Thailand Joint Commission
The agreements were signed during three days the Visit of Minister of External Affairs to Thailand from 27-29 June 2015.2015-06-30 Read More
Hilleman Laboratories developed affordable Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine
The new vaccine was also proved as 4 to 10 times more potent when compared to the existing licensed vaccines.2015-06-30 Read More
Archaeologists found fresh evidence linking Azhagankulam in TN with ancient Rome trade
Azhagankulam was a part of the troika of trade centres along with Arikkamedu and Pattanam between Rome and the Tamil country during the Tamil Sangam age.2015-06-30 Read More
Union Government approved Shimla drinking water project for World Bank funding
The project would help the people of Shimla and adjoining Special Planning Area of chronic water shortage problem and also sewerage connectivity.2015-06-30 Read More
9th National Statistics Day observed with theme Social Development
The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Indian Bengali scientist and applied statistician late Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.2015-06-30 Read More
Indian Railways, Indian Army among world's biggest employers: World Economic Forum Study
Indian Railways was ranked at the eighth place in the list of world's biggest employers with 1.4 million staff.2015-06-29 Read More
Famous Writer Vishwanath Tripathi chosen for 28th Moorti Devi Award
Moorti Devi award was founded by Bharatiya Jnanpith and is given away to the authors who have contributed in the field of contemporary creative writing in modern Indian languages.2015-06-29 Read More
Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa launched first phase of Chennai Metro Rail Service
The first phase of Metro service covers the 10-km elevated stretch. It connects Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north.2015-06-29 Read More
Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji written by Abdul Kalam
Transcendence maps a journey of self-realization reflected in the eyes of Pramukh Swamiji, painting a delightful fusion of spirituality, science and leadership.2015-06-29 Read More
SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket broke apart in flames minutes after lifting off from Cape Canaveral
The rocket, which had 18 straight successes prior to the meeting the accident, was in the process of sending a cargo ship to the International Space Station (ISS).2015-06-29 Read More
Nelson Piquet Jr won the inaugural FIA Formula E Championship title
Piquet drove for Chinese team Nextev.2015-06-29 Read More
Satnam Singh Bhamara became first Indian basketball player to join NBA
He will play for Dallas Mavericks during the 2015-16 season.2015-06-29 Read More
GFH Financial Group signed pact with Adani Group for developing Mumbai Economic Zone
Under the agreement, the GFH's unit Energy City Navi Mumbai (ECNM) and Adani Group will work together in creating the master plan for the lands of Phases II and III of the project.2015-06-29 Read More
50 countries signed Articles of Agreement for China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
The agreement outlined the financial share of each member, policymaking, business and operational systems and governance structure of the AIIB.2015-06-29 Read More
Wei, Li won men's & women’s singles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
In the finals played at Calgary, Wei defeated Ng Ka Long Angus 17-21 13-21 and Li defeated Kaori Imabeppu 21-17 25-23.2015-06-29 Read More
Gutta-Ponappa won women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
In the final played at Calgary, the third seeded Indo-pair defeated top Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.2015-06-29 Read More
First species of Yeti Crab in Antarctica named Kiwa tyleri discovered
First species of Yeti Crab in Antarctica named Kiwa tyleri discovered2015-06-29 Read More
Bajaj Allianz launched weather-based crop insurance scheme for three districts of Maharashtra
This index-based insurance policy will cover losses incurred by orange fruit-growing farmers due to deviation in weather conditions.2015-06-29 Read More
Greece PM called for referendum on extension for bailout programme
The Greece Parliament is set to vote on 5 July 2015 on the referendum call.2015-06-29 Read More
International Cricket Council approved amendments to playing conditions in ODIs and T20Is
The approvals were given during the ICC Annual Conference held in Barbados.2015-06-29 Read More
Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena dissolved Parliament
Sirisena dissolved the parliament within 160 days after assuming his office in January 2015.2015-06-29 Read More
Nadia district won the UN Public Service Award 2015 for eliminating open defecation
Till October 2013, half of the district’s population was defecating in open spaces but the situation improved under Sabar Souchagar (Toilets for All) programme launched on 2 October 20132015-06-29 Read More
Dealing with China: An Insider Unmasks the New Economic Superpower by Henry M Paulson
The book takes the reader behind closed doors to witness the creation and evolution and future of China’s state-controlled capitalism.2015-06-29 Read More
President conferred Punyabhushan Award on Prataprao Pawar
Punyabhushan award constituted by Tridal, Pune is annually announced on 23 March to commemorate memory of Indian revolutionary martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.2015-06-29 Read More
US Supreme Court legalized Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide
The court ratified the Bill of Rights and added the Fourteenth Amendment that states no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.2015-06-27 Read More
Union Government approved a proposal for setting up second airport at Jewar in NCR
Once the project gets the required approvals, the civil aviation ministry will offer the contract for building and running the proposed Jewar airport in Greater Noida to the GMR Group.2015-06-27 Read More
Veselin Topalov won the Norway Chess Tournament 2015
Topalov secured 6½ points while Anand ended the tournament in second place with 6 points.2015-06-27 Read More
Patrick Macnee, star of The Avengers, died
He was born as Daniel Patrick Macnee on 6 February 1922 in London and grew up in Lambourn.2015-06-27 Read More
Ujjwal Batria appointed as CEO of Lafarge India
Batria succeeded Martin Kriegner, who will now be Area Manager-Central Europe of Lafarge Holcim, an entity to be formed by the proposed merger of the world's top two cement firms.2015-06-27 Read More
India, US signed MoUs to enhance cooperation in areas of Health Sector
The MoUs were signed to enhance cooperation in areas such as cancer research, infrastructure development, training, capacity building and better assessment and application of new diagnostic technologies.2015-06-27 Read More
Delhi Budget 2015-16: Highlights
The 41129 crore rupees Swaraj Budget comprises of 19000 crore rupees Plan Budget and 22129 crore rupees as Non-Plan Buget2015-06-26 Read More
RBI extended deadline for exchanging pre-2005 currency notes by 6 months
The notes can be exchanged for their full value and all such notes will continue to remain legal tender.2015-06-26 Read More
World's first flexible and skin-like display developed
It was developed by scientists led by Indian-American Debashis Chanda from University of Central Florida (UCF)2015-06-26 Read More
Assam entrepreneurs signed pact on waste management
Basic objective of the project is to save society from hazards and pollution created by the huge amount of increasing municipality solid waste.2015-06-26 Read More
Main artery of 2800-km K2K Economic Corridor nearly ready: China
The 2800 km long corridor is at the core of the Bangladesh, India, China and Myanmar-Economic Corridor (BCIM-EC) initiated in 2014.2015-06-26 Read More
Two-day long annual Hemis festival of Ladakh
Hemis festival is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava and the head lama presides over the function of the festival.2015-06-26 Read More
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed globally
This important day was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 7 December 1987 to help create a society free of illegal drugs and drug abuse.2015-06-26 Read More
Union Government asked Bihar, TN, Rajasthan to introduce milk in mid day meal scheme
The decision was made in a review meeting in which it was found that the State Milk Federations of these states have surplus stock of skimmed milk powder.2015-06-26 Read More
RBI allowed AD Category-I Banks to borrow from International Financial Institutions
Earlier, AD Cat-I Banks were allowed to borrow from IFIs/MFIs for a short period in 2013 with prior permission from the RBI on a case-by-case basis.2015-06-26 Read More
US Supreme Court gave nod to subsidies under US Health Care Law in States without health exchanges
The judgment was delivered by a 9-judge bench in the King v. Burwell case with 6-3 division2015-06-26 Read More
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42-footlong blue whale washed ashore at Revdanda coast in Maharashtra died
The whale came on the coast after being washed ashore and was not able to return back to the ocean because of its weight and size.2015-06-26 Read More>>
APMDC signed MoU with NSL Mining Resources India Pvt Ltd for iron ore mining projects
NSL Mining Resources India Pvt Ltd is a subsidiary of Australian NSL Consolidated Ltd while APMDC works under the Andhra Pradesh Government.2015-06-26 Read More
RBI released Financial Stability Report June 2015
It is the eleventh issue of its half yearly publication.2015-06-26 Read More
Assam's Ambubachi Mela concluded
This yearly mela is celebrated during the monsoon season that happens to fall during the Assamese month Ahaar and is related to the Tantric cult and is also known as Kamkhya Devi Puja.2015-06-26 Read More
Leander Paes became 47th player to join 100 partners club on ATP Circuit
Of these 100 partners, While 71 played with him on the tour level, 29 at the Challenger level.2015-06-26 Read More
Anshula Kant appointed as CFO and Deputy Managing Director of SBI
She succeeded P K Gupta, who was promoted as Chief Executive Officer of SBI Capital.2015-06-26 Read More
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar conferred with Columbia’s highest civilian award
The Order of the Democracy Simon Bolivar was created in 1980 to honour the outstanding citizens for their service to the nation in any field. It is granted by the House of Representatives of Columbia2015-06-25 Read More
International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction concluded
The Conference was attended by at least 35 countries, including China, Britain, Norway, Japan, Sri Lanka, the European Union besides the UN, World Bank and Asian Development Bank.2015-06-25 Read More
Sachin Tendulkar named as greatest Test player of 21st century
Sachin received highest number of votes (23 percent votes) to emerge on the top of the list of the 100 best Test players since 2000. The survey was participated by more than 16000 fans.2015-06-25 Read More
BHEL commissioned first 250-MW unit of NTPC’s Bongaigaon Thermal Power Project
The project located at Kumguri village of Salakati near Bongaigaon in Kokrajhar district in an area over 964 acres will be executed by PSU firm BHEL.2015-06-25 Read More
Union Cabinet approved to set up a National Memorial at birth place of Lok Nayak JP Narayan in Bihar
Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan was born at Lala Ka Tola, Sitab, Diara in Chhapra (Saran) district of Bihar on 11 October 1902.2015-06-25 Read More
Sahitya Akademi announced Bhasha Samman
The Bhasha Samman is given to 3-4 persons every year in different languages on the basis of recommendation of experts' committees constituted for the purpose.2015-06-25 Read More
UNCTAD released World Investment Report 2015
The report delineated the investment trends at the global, regional and country level during 2014 and offered a comparative perspective across the space and time.2015-06-25 Read More
Australia decided to join China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Treasurer Joe Hockey will attend the Articles of Agreement signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, on 29 June 2015.2015-06-25 Read More
Sahitya Akademi announced Bal Sahitya Puraskar for the year 2015
The awards were conferred on five novelists, four writers of short stories and three authors of poetries, one book of one-act play and eleven writers for their contribution to children’s literature.2015-06-25 Read More
Zaheer Abbas, former Captain of Pakistan’s Cricket team, named as President of ICC
The ICC Council also approved the admission of the Serbia Cricket Federation (SCF) as the 58th Affiliate Member during the weeklong annual conference held in Barbados.2015-06-25 Read More
Union Cabinet approved setting up of six Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)
These new IIMs will be located at Amritsar (Punjab), Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Sambalpur (Odisha), Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh) and Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).2015-06-25 Read More
Taygan Lions Park, Skazka Zoo, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo inked animal exchange agreement
In exchange for three elephants from India, the Thiruvananthapuram zoo will receive two white lions, 15 coatis, two Siberian tigers, two llamas, and five squirrel monkeys.2015-06-25 Read More
Veteran Journalist Praful Bidwai passed away
He was also an anti-nuclear activist and a founding member of Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament and Peace that was set up after the 1998 pokhran nuclear tests.2015-06-25 Read More
Union Cabinet approved renaming of SECI as Renewable Energy Corporation of India
SECI was established in September 2011 for the promotion and commercialization of solar energy technologies.2015-06-25 Read More
Union Government launched India’s first Modernised Anganwadi Centre at Hasanpur village in Sonepat
The centre has been set up as part of Nand-Ghar Yojana of Union Government and is based on concept of Building as a Learning Aid piloted by UNICEF2015-06-25 Read More
PM launched AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission and Housing for All (Urban)
During the occasion, the Prime Minister released logos and taglines for AMRUT and Smart Cities Mission; and guidelines for AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission and Housing for All (Urban).2015-06-25 Read More
Bangladesh won 3-match ODI series against India 2-1
Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh claimed the Man of the Series Award for his outstanding bowling performance. He picked up 13 wickets in the three matches.2015-06-25 Read More
Union Cabinet approved signing of MoC between India and Japan on Industrial Property
The MoC will focus on capacity building, human resource development and awareness generation.2015-06-25 Read More
Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee appointed as acting Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
He was appointed by the President as per the powers vested in him under the Article 223 of the Constitution.2015-06-25 Read More
UK-based philanthropist Benni Joseph Mavelil selected for VK Krishna Menon Award 2015
At present, Mavelil is a registered Manager and Director for the Ideal Fostering in Birmingham, United Kingdom.2015-06-24 Read More
Inderjeet Singh, Jinson Johnson won gold at Asian Athletics Grand Prix
In the first leg, India won a total of eight medals which included 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 5 Bronze medals2015-06-24 Read More
Three Indians won inaugural Queen's Young Leaders Award in UK
These three Indians are among 60 others who received the Queen's Young Leaders award from the British monarch at a gala ceremony in Buckingham Palace.2015-06-24 Read More
Steffi Graf appointed as Kerala’s Ayurveda brand ambassador
Graf’s 22 singles titles is second all-time behind Margaret Court who won 24 titles, and marks the record for most Major wins by a tennis player (male or female) since the introduction of the Open Era in 1968.2015-06-24 Read More
Indian Railway Team won World Railway Championship 2015 in Tennis and Volleyball
In 2011, the Indian Railway Tennis Team won Silver Medal during last USIC Tennis Championship and it won Bronze Medal during the USIC Volleyball Championship.2015-06-24 Read More
Red Tape to Red Carpet... and then some written by Gina Rinehart released
The author is the Chairperson of the Australian mining company Hancock Prospecting Group.2015-06-24 Read More
Union Ministry of Home Affairs designated Agatti and Minicoy Islands as Immigration Check Posts
Both the islands will be used as transit points for all classes of passengers with valid travel documents from 30 June 2015.2015-06-24 Read More
Union Ministry of Finance issued Draft Proposals for Facilitating Electronic Transactions
The proposals are aimed at building a transactions history of an individual to enable improved credit access and financial inclusion, reduce tax avoidance and check counterfeiting of currency2015-06-24 Read More
FBIL overnight Mumbai Inter-Bank Offer Rate (MIBOR) to become effective from July 22
The FBIL overnight MIBOR will be administered by the FBIL Board which will replace National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Thomson Reuters in administering the overnight rate benchmark.2015-06-24 Read More
Maharashtra government decided to amend MPDA Act, 1981
The amendment will be done to include criminal activities related to sand mafia and black marketing under its bracket.2015-06-24 Read More
Scientists discovered a way to guide electric discharges using lasers
The finding has many potential applications including the ability to control the path of lightning.2015-06-24 Read More
SEBI relaxed the IPO norms for technological start-ups to raise funds from capital market
It reduced the post-listing lock-in period for tech start-up promoters to six months, instead of three years for other IPOs.2015-06-24 Read More
Carlyle Group committed up to 500 million US dollars to Magna Energy Ltd.
The equity line will be invested in oil and gas opportunities across South Asia with special focus on Indian sub continent and Myanmar.2015-06-24 Read More
Lucknow zoo renamed after last Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
Shah was the last Nawab of Oudh under whom the province was annexed by the British under the policy of Doctrine of Lapse in 1856. Later, Shah was exiled to Matia Birj in Bengal.2015-06-24 Read More
Kerala’s Trinity College of Engineering launched student satellite TASSAT project
The satellite was named so because the funding for the ambitious initiative came from an Oman-based company called Al Adrak.2015-06-24 Read More
Titanic composer James Horner died
In 1997, Horner won two Oscars (Academy Awards) for Best Original Score and along with Best Original Song for My Heart Will Go On in the movie Titanic.2015-06-24 Read More
Bhuvan Ganga Mobile Application launched to aid National Mission for Clean Ganga
Bhuvan Mobile App will enable public to collect and report information on various pollution sources that affects the water quality of river Ganga.2015-06-24 Read More
Austria to file complaint against UK's Hinkley Point C nuclear project in European Court of Justice
The petition is expected to be filed on 29 June 2015.2015-06-24 Read More
WHO’s IARC classified lindane, DDT, and 2,4-D as carcinogenic to humans
The decision was taken by a working group of 26 experts from 13 countries after evaluating carcinogenicity of the three agents.2015-06-24 Read More
Maharashtra declared Blue Mormon as State butterfly
Blue Mormom is the second largest butterfly found in India after the southern birdwing.2015-06-24 Read More
Task Force report on enabling the Private Sector to grow pharmaceutical sector released
The Task Force gave recommendations towards concerns and constraints facing the sector and suggested measures that would augment domestic production.2015-06-23 Read More
EPFO made UAN mandatory for all employers under Employee Provident Fund Act, 1952
The UAN facility that remains portable throughout the lifetime of an employee was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2014.2015-06-23 Read More
India to be the Partner Country for Russian Industrial Trade Fair Innoprom 2016
Nirmala Sitharaman was on a three day visit to Russia to participate in annual St. Petersburg International and Economic Forum (SPIEF) held on 18-20 June 2015 at St Petersburg, Russia.2015-06-23 Read More
Sister Nirmala Joshi, former head of Missionaries of Charity, died
Sister Nirmala was born in Ranchi on 23 July 1934 to a Brahmin soldier who came from Nepal.2015-06-23 Read More
Rajasthan topped the list of States commissioning grid connected Solar Power projects
Gujarat, which remained the undisputed leader in solar energy generation till 2014, came second with an installed capacity of 1000MW.2015-06-23 Read More
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SoftBank Corp, Bharti Enterprises Limited and Foxconn formed a JV named SBG Cleantech Ltd
SBG Cleantech will be a harbinger of solar and wind energy. The venture will invest in developing renewable energy plants across India.2015-06-23 Read More>>
Russia won European Team Athletics Championships 2015
In totality, Russia won the 368.5 points, 22 points ahead of Germany which secured second place.2015-06-23 Read More
Nepal-India Treaty of Transit amended to facilitate import of vehicles into Nepal
The four border points are Raxaul-Birgunj, Jogbani-Biratnagar, Sunauli-Bhairahawa and Nepalgunj Road-Nepalgunj border points.2015-06-23 Read More
EU launched Operation EU NAVFOR Med against migrant-traffickers
During the operation, ships will operate in international waters and airspace until the EU can secure a UN Security Council resolution endorsing its effort and permission from Libyan officials to enter their territory.2015-06-23 Read More
World Anti-Doping Agency published Anti-Doping Rule Violations Report for 2013
It is the first of its kind report released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on ADRVs.2015-06-23 Read More
Maharashtra topped the list of States and UTs in IPR filing in 2013-14: IBEF report
While Maharashtra topped the list of states and Union Territories (UTs), Bengaluru was the top city in IPR filing.2015-06-23 Read More
IEP released Global Peace Index 2015
India is ranked 143rd out of 162 countries and maintained the same position compared to the GPI 2014.2015-06-23 Read More
GADL, Oman Airport Management Company signed MoU on Aviation Consultancy Services
The MoU is aimed at knowledge sharing and skills development for the OAMC staff by the GADL.2015-06-23 Read More
Pitcairn Island passed law to allow same-sex marriage
Pitcairn Island, a tiny speck in the Pacific with a small population of 48 people, passed the law on suggestion of British authorities after England, Wales and Scotland legalised the same-sex marriage in 2014.2015-06-23 Read More
Columbia’s FARC blew up oil pipeline in Catatumbo
FARC is Colombia's largest rebel group and Latin America's oldest left-wing insurgency.2015-06-23 Read More
Typhoon Kujira struck south China's Hainan Province
The typhoon made its landfall in south China’s Hainan province with heavy rain in the drought hit island.2015-06-23 Read More
Jordan Spieth of US won US Open of Golf
Overall, he is the fourth-youngest player to win two majors and the sixth to win the Masters and US Open in the same year.2015-06-22 Read More
NHAI invited bids for Bharat Mala Project
Bharat Mala project came in news after NHAI invited bids for preparing the Detailed Project Reports (DRPs) of over 3500km of roads along the border and coast lines.2015-06-22 Read More
Malvani hooch tragedy: more than 90 people died
This incident was the second biggest hooch tragedy in over the decade. Earlier in 2004, about 87 people were killed after consuming spurious liquor in suburban Vikhroli.2015-06-22 Read More
India placed at 61st position in terms of foreigners’ money in Swiss banks
The countries to top the list are the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) with UK alone accounting for 22 percent of total global funds in Swiss banks.2015-06-22 Read More
Sanjay Subrahmanyam selected for Sangitha Kalanidhi award for the year 2015
With this nomination, Subrahmanyan joined the league of stalwarts like Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, who received the award before turning 50.2015-06-22 Read More
Commemorations of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo concluded
The anniversary is celebrated to remember the June 1815 battle in which Napoleon’s French army was defeated by Duke of Wellington’s allied forces.2015-06-22 Read More
Overnight Liquid Transaction facility on NSE’s Web-based Mutual Fund platform began functioning
Earlier in May 2015, a similar product was introduced by Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to allow the participants to place purchase and redemption orders simultaneously in liquid schemes2015-06-22 Read More
China won 2015 Nongfu Spring World Cup of Snooker
India stood at the third position in the competition that was held at Wuxi near Shanghai in China.2015-06-22 Read More
Beyond Doubt: A Dossier on Gandhi's Assassination written by Teesta Setalvad
In the book, the author tried to de-construct the ideology responsible for the killing of Mahatma Gandhi on 30 June 1948.2015-06-22 Read More
Andy Murray won the men’s singles of Aegon Tennis Championships at the Queen’s Club
Murray, who has won the title at the Queen’s Club in 2009, 2011, 2013 and now 2015, defeated South African Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-4.2015-06-22 Read More
First International Day of Yoga observed globally
The idea to celebrate 21 June, which is the Summer Solstice, as the International Day of Yoga was mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 September 2014 during his address to the UN General Assembly.2015-06-22 Read More
Immunogen eOD-GT8 60mer can stimulate immune system to block HIV/AIDS infection in mice: Study
The immunogen eOD-GT8 60mer, essentially a protein nanoparticle, has the potential to inform immunization strategies against AIDS for humans.2015-06-22 Read More
Benazir Bhutto: A Multidimensional Portrait written by Dr Anna Suvorova
The book is based on Bhutto's own books, articles and speeches and on the author's interviews with her close friends and colleagues.2015-06-22 Read More
Debendranath Sarangi elected as President of Squash Rackets Federation of India
He will be in the office till 2019.2015-06-22 Read More
International Yoga Day celebration at Rajpath sets two world records
Around 36 thousand participants performed asanas and 84 nationalities joined the official observation of International Yoga Day at Rajpath in New Delhi.2015-06-22 Read More
Serbia won 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup by defeating Brazil 2-1
It is Serbia’s first title since it became an independent nation in 2006.2015-06-22 Read More
Roger Federer won Gerry Weber Open tennis title for eighth time
It is Federer’s 10th Halle final and his most at a single event in his career.2015-06-22 Read More
Former Indian women's hockey captain Shashi Bala died
Bala who made her international debut in 1987 was captain of the national team during the 1997 FIH Women World Cup Qualifier held in Harare, Zimbabwe.2015-06-22 Read More
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany won Austrian Grand Prix of Formula One
It is the eleventh overall championship title for Rosberg and the second title in Austria having won the 2014 title too.2015-06-22 Read More
Former Turkey President Suleyman Demirel died
Demirel launched his political career in the aftermath of the 1960 military coup that deposed the Government of Prime Minister Adnan Menderes.2015-06-20 Read More
Justice Gian Parkash Mittal resigned from the Office of the Judge of Delhi High Court
Mittal tendered his resignation from the office of the Judge of Delhi High Court, in pursuance of provision (a) to clause (1) of article 217 of the Indian Constitution.2015-06-20 Read More
France announced ban on earphones for Drivers and Cyclists
Those found using earphones while driving a vehicle or riding a cycle will be fined 135 Euro (214 dollar) and lose three license points.2015-06-20 Read More
New series of Atithi Devo Bhava TV commercials launched
Veteran actor Aamir Khan is the brand ambassador for these impressive films and these films have been directed by the eminent ad maker Prasoon Joshi.2015-06-20 Read More
China launched world’s first electric passenger aircraft BX1E
The aircraft was designed together by Shenyang Aerospace University and Liaoning General Aviation Academy.2015-06-20 Read More
FSSAI set up an Expert Group on Salt, Sugar and Fat in Indian Food Products
The 11-member Expert Group will be headed by Dr. D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Chronic Conditions and Injuries and Vice-President, Public Health Foundation of India.2015-06-20 Read More
Brightest Galaxy in Early Universe named after Cristiano Ronaldo as CR7
CR7 is three times brighter than the brightest distant galaxy known till now. This brightest galaxy was discovered in the early universe that contains the first generation of stars.2015-06-20 Read More
Union Ministry of Finance released Draft Outline of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
It is aimed at shifting part of the estimated 300 tons of physical bars and coins purchased every year for investment into Demat gold bonds.2015-06-20 Read More
First-ever indigenously developed VRF ACs launched by Blue Star
This VRF IV Plus AC system powered by inverter-driven compressor was designed after two years of indigenous R&D work.2015-06-20 Read More
Union Ministry of Finance constituted a Task Force headed by D Swarup on Financial Redress Agency
FRA was envisaged in the draft Indian Financial Code (IFC) and was recommended by the FSLRC. It would act as the first forum of independent grievance redress which a financial consumer can access2015-06-20 Read More
350th foundation day of Shri Anandpur Sahib celebrated
The holy city was founded by the 9th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1665.2015-06-20 Read More
IAMAI released Social Media in India 2014 report
The report analysed the trends in using social media across the country between March 2014 and April 2015.2015-06-20 Read More
Department of State of USA released Country Reports on Terrorism 2014
As per the report, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria accounted for more than 60 percent of terrorist attacks in 2014.2015-06-20 Read More
CBRE Research released Global Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey
Connaught Place (CP) –Central Business District (CBD) in New Delhi was the fifth costliest office market in the world.2015-06-20 Read More
India, Tanzania signed six MoUs during the visit of President of Tanzania to India
Agreement on establishing a collaborative program in official statistics was inked between Tanzania’s EASTC and India’s NSSTA.2015-06-20 Read More
Ricoh India Ltd. launched Picasso for improved access to medical images
It is combination of healthcare and information technology and based on the Ricoh cloud.2015-06-20 Read More
Blue Opposition Bloc led by Lars Loekke Rasmussen won Denmark’s Parliamentary Elections
Incumbent Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, the first woman Prime Minister of Denmark, conceding defeat quit as the head of Social Democrat Party.2015-06-20 Read More
Jharkhand Government banned sale of thermocol plates
Sale of Thermocol Plates was banned with an aim to promote leaf plates and generate employment for the poor and tribal people of the state, who is engaged in making leaf plates.2015-06-20 Read More
Wealth-X released World’s Wealthiest Self-Made Billionaires List
The list was topped by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates with a personal fortune totaling nearly 86 billion US dollars.2015-06-19 Read More
Antani, Joshi appointed to the board of Future Majority Project of US Republican Party
The Future Majority Project (FMP) seeks to recruit, train and elect Republican candidates from diverse communities on the state level who better represent the full diversity of America.2015-06-19 Read More
DATE 4
Chinese Version of Bhagavad Gita launched in China
The book was translated by Chinese Professor Wang Zhu Cheng and Ling Hai of the Zhejiang University in Shanghai and was published by the Sichuan People’s Publications.2015-06-19 Read More>>
Micromax launched world’s slimmest 4G phone Micromax Canvas Sliver 5
The 97-gram device comes in a 5.1 mm thick body, with a 4.8 inch AMOLED touchscreen with high definition (1280x720 pixels) resolution.2015-06-19 Read More
Keith Vaz re-elected as chairman of UK Parliament committee
Keith Vaz born is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Leicester East since the 1987 election.2015-06-19 Read More
UNHCR released Global Trends: World at War report on forced displacement
The report declared that ongoing refugee crisis due to wars, conflicts and persecution is the worst in recorded history and over half of the world's refugees are children.2015-06-19 Read More
WB State Assembly passed West Bengal Tea Plantation Employees Welfare Fund Bill, 2015
It will provide interest subvention and matching grants to the employers of tea gardens as soft loan which they may take for undertaking social welfare schemes, medical facilities, housing, primary education, potable water supply, sanitation and child care.2015-06-19 Read More
Hong Kong lawmakers rejected Beijing-backed election reform package
The election reform package was voted down by 28 votes to eight in the Legislative Council (known as legco) of 70 legislators.2015-06-19 Read More
Exercise Ajeya Warrior -2015
It is a joint exercise between the armies of India and UK.2015-06-19 Read More
SoftBank teamed up with Alibaba, Foxconn to market Pepper robot
The company in its statement said that the robot will go on sale to general consumers from 20 June 2015 for 198000 yen (1610.54 dollars) each plus monthly fee and insurance.2015-06-19 Read More
China and Australia signed Free Trade Agreement
The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will ensure 85 percent of all exports of Australia to China tariff-free.2015-06-19 Read More
Union Ministry of Finance formed two committees for facilitating implementation of GST
These committees are intended to speed up the process of establishing necessary administrative infrastructure to implement the GST.2015-06-19 Read More
Aakar Patel appointed as Executive Director of Amnesty International India
Patel as the organization’s chief political advisor, strategist and spokesperson will give direction to its goal of being an independent, effective, and deep-rooted organization in India.2015-06-19 Read More
CCEA approved Minimum Support Prices for Kharif Crops of 2015-16 season
The CCEA decided to give a bonus of 200 rupees per quintal for pulses over and above the recommendations of the CACP in view of a huge deficit of pulses in the country.2015-06-19 Read More
Union Government launched weather alert service NOWCAST
NOWCAST will be used to send SMS alerts on extreme weather data originated by IMD to over one crore farmers whose mobile numbers are registered on government’s mKisan portal.2015-06-19 Read More
Indian paddlers won team titles at South Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championships
To retain the title in junior boys section, the Indian paddlers won all the four matches without dropping a set. Similarly, cadet girls won all their matches without a hiccup.2015-06-19 Read More
CCEA approved inclusion of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh in National Dairy Plan- I
It also extended the implementation period for two years to 2018-19 to achieve key outputs of National Dairy Plan- I.2015-06-18 Read More
India, China can protect 1.4 million premature deaths by improving quality of Air: Study
The study also warned that if air pollution is not controlled or changed than in next 15 years deaths per capita due to air pollution would increase by 20 to 30 percent in these two countries.2015-06-18 Read More
Union Cabinet approved agreement with Spain on abolishing visa requirements for diplomatic passports
Similar agreements on abolishing visa requirements for diplomatic passports holders have been signed by India with 40 countries.2015-06-18 Read More
G Gurucharan given additional charge as Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards
Presently, he is serving as an Additional Secretary in Department of Food and Public Distribution.2015-06-18 Read More
Book titled Bikhare Khyalat written by Abdul Haq presented to Vice-President
The book is an Urdu translation of Mohammed Iqbal’s writing in English tilted Stray Reflections.2015-06-18 Read More
CCEA approved setting up of 2000 MW of Grid connected Solar PV Power Projects under JNNSM
The project will be developed on Build, Own and Operate basis by Solar Power Developers (SPDs) with Viability Gap Funding (VGF).2015-06-18 Read More
Sharad Pawar re-elected as President of Mumbai Cricket Association
Former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar along with Ashish Shelar was elected as Vice-President of the MCA.2015-06-18 Read More
Union Cabinet approved transfer of NIL’s land to DRDO for establishing a defence research centre
The land will be transferred by Jadavpur University in West Bengal to DRDO on long-term lease for establishing a defence research centre namely the Jagadish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology (JCBCAT).2015-06-18 Read More
Union Government launched Cluster Development Programme for Pharma Sector
The scheme is intended to enhance quality, productivity and innovative capabilities of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the pharmacy sector.2015-06-18 Read More
Japan's Parliament passed a Bill to lower voting age from 20 to 18
The last time Japan’s voting age was revised in 1945 post World War II, when the voting age was lowered to 20 from 25, and women were given the right to vote.2015-06-18 Read More
Union Government decided to increase number of work days under MGNREGA in drought hit areas
The cost of providing 50 more days of work to the rural households will be borne by the Union Government and it will be applicable to those households only that complete its 100 days work.2015-06-18 Read More
Union Cabinet revised target of solar power under JNNSM to 100000 MW by 2022
The earlier target was producing solar power of 20000 MW by 2022.2015-06-18 Read More
Union Cabinet approved Bureau of Indian Standards Bill, 2015
It will repeal the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 1986 and seeks to improve the quality of goods, services and systems in the country.2015-06-18 Read More
Madras HC made wearing of helmets for two-wheelers compulsory from 1 July 2015
The high court also told officials to install CCTV cameras in all junctions and roads for monitoring the implementation of the respective order.2015-06-18 Read More
TCS launched Center of Excellence (CoE) for Next-Gen Technology Solutions in Hyderabad
Its primary focus is on emerging communication technologies such as Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), 5G and Wireless LAN (WLAN).2015-06-18 Read More
Renowned architect Charles Correa passed away
He was the Chief Architect behind the development of Navi Mumbai along with Shirish Patel and Pravina Mehta.2015-06-18 Read More
Anti-Malarial compound DDD107498 that inhibits protein synthesis discovered
The compound was found to have all the attributes of an anti-malarial drug which extends to multiple lifecycle stages of the Plasmodium parasite.The results gain prominence as the malaria parasite has developed resistance to anti-malaria drugs.2015-06-18 Read More
Union Cabinet approved Housing for All by 2022 Mission
It is aimed at providing housing facilities to all eligible people in urban areas by 2022.2015-06-18 Read More
Hindi writers Babusha Kohli, Upasana won 10th Navlekhan Award of Bharatiya Jnanpith
Kohli was awarded for poem Prem Gilhari Dil Akhrot and Upasana for her novel Ek Zindagi Eke K Script Bhar.2015-06-18 Read More
Archana Ramasundaram appointed as Director of National Crime Records Bureau
Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet on 17 June 2015 approved her posting to NCRB by curtailing her tenure as Additional Director of the CBI, New Delhi.2015-06-18 Read More
ASIC launched mobile app ASCIonline for consumer complaint
The app will allow consumers to raise their voice against misleading advertisements and register their complaint in an easy manner by providing advertisement details and the objection.2015-06-18 Read More
One Rank, One Pension scheme for ex-servicemen
The One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme for ex-servicemen was recently in news on 16 June 2015 as the scheme is likely to be rolled out ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls 2015.2015-06-17 Read More
SunEdison Inc acquired Singapore-based Continuum Wind Energy Ltd
With the acquisition of Continuum, SunEdison added significant assets and a skilled wind development team to drive further growth in the renewable energy development platform.2015-06-17 Read More
Critically endangered Sangai deer found in Manipur’s Loktak Lake to be translocated
Sangai, also known as state animal of Manipur and once found across the Manipur Valley, now lives in Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP) situated inside the Loktak Lake.2015-06-17 Read More
Las Vegas casino tycoon Kirk Kerkorian died
Kerkorian founded MGM Resorts International (MGM.N) and was its largest shareholder.2015-06-17 Read More
Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended recognition of National People's Party (NPP)
The NPP is headed by former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma and had been a recognised state party in Meghalaya before the suspension order.2015-06-17 Read More
Commission on GSJG released the Confronting the Crisis of Global Governance report
The report says that the United Nations and other global institutions aren't equipped to tackle today's global challenges ranging from massive violence in fragile states to runaway climate change.2015-06-17 Read More
Previously unknown extreme star formation Eye of Medusa observed 100 million light years away
The observations were conducted by Institut de Radioastronomie Millimétrique (IRAM) using the NOEMA (Northern Extended Millimeter Array).2015-06-17 Read More
India’s trade deficit in May 2015 narrowed to 10.4 billion US dollars
Exports during May 2015 were valued at 22.34 billion US dollars which was 20.19 percent lower than the level of 27.99 billion US dollars during May 2014.2015-06-17 Read More
AIBA constituted Ad-hoc committee chaired by Kishan Narsi for boxing in India
The ad-hoc committee will be chaired by Kishan Narsi and other members are Jay Kowli, Manisha Malhotra and Injeti Srinivas.2015-06-17 Read More
Book titled Recasting India written by Hindol Sengupta released
In the book the author explains emergence of new class of entrepreneurs in India, in recent times, especially from geographically and socially disadvantage spaces.2015-06-17 Read More
BCG released Global Wealth 2015 report; India home to fourth largest ultra-high-net worth households
The annual report listed out the status of generation and distribution of private wealth in 2014. It also estimated the future prospects of global private financial wealth.2015-06-17 Read More
Nathu La pass in Sikkim reopened for Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrims after 53 years
The pass was closed by Chinese authorities in 1962 following a war between the two countries.2015-06-17 Read More
Narendra Kumar Yadav took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of MTNL
Yadav succeeded PK Purwar, who was given additional charge of the post after company’s CMD AK Garg retired on 30 May 2014.2015-06-17 Read More
Bengaluru based Ganit labs developed 5000 rupees test for tongue cancer patients
The low cost gene mapping based test assumes significance against the backdrop of growing instances of tongue cancer cases across India.2015-06-17 Read More
Beno Zephine became first 100% blind officer in IFS
At the time of being named as IFS officer, Beno was serving the State Bank of India as a probationary officer. She is a postgraduate in English from Madras University.2015-06-17 Read More
DATE 5
Documentary on cricket titled Death of Gentleman screened at Sheffield
The documentary made in four years came into news as it raised questions on existence of Tests Cricket in future and shows the its decline.2015-06-17 Read More>>
India and Poland set trade target of 5 billion US dollars by 2018
The decision was taken on 15 June 2015 at the fourth session of the bilateral Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation, held in Warsaw, capital city of Poland.2015-06-17 Read More
Sunil Chhetri became first Indian footballer to score 50 international goals
Guam defeated India 2-1, in the India's second match of the second round of qualifiers for 2018 football World Cup qualifying group match.2015-06-17 Read More
Book titled Modi - Incredible emergence of a star in Chinese language written by Tarun Vijay
The book based on life and economic vision of PM Narendra Modi has been published by Sichuan University’s South Asia Study Centre.2015-06-16 Read More
CSIR set up India’s first Micro Air Vehicle Aerodynamics Research Tunnel in Bengaluru
The tunnel first of its kind in India will be used to test the fixed-wing, flapping-wing and rotary-wing MAVs in the 500 mm wingspan category.2015-06-16 Read More
UN elected Denmark's Mogens Lykketoft to head General Assembly
Lykketoft will succeed Uganda's Sam Kutesa. His Presidency will begin in September 2015 at the commencement of the 70th General Assembly session.2015-06-16 Read More
Kapil Mishra appointed as Chairman of Delhi Jal Board
Kapil Mishra succeeded Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.2015-06-16 Read More
Harbhajan Singh became 9th highest wicket-taker in Test Cricket
The 'Turbanator' is now only 20 wickets short of beating Kapil Dev's 434 Test wickets to become second highest wicket-taker in history of Indian Test cricket after Anil Kumble's 619 wickets.2015-06-16 Read More
Union Government launched Augmented Reality Application named Sakaar
The application has been developed by Development and Educational Communication Unit (DECU) of ISRO for Android devices.2015-06-16 Read More
Britain celebrated 800th anniversary of Magna Carta
The Great Charter, as it is often called, was said to be the foundation stone of the rights and liberties of the English people that gradually paved way for principle of Rule of Law across the world.2015-06-16 Read More
Karbonn to set up its first mobile phone manufacturing facility in Hyderabad
The facility will be established with an estimated cost of 450 crore rupees as part of a joint venture (JV) with a Chinese company.2015-06-16 Read More
Australia applied holding order to Maggi Noodles from India
The department took this measure in response to reports of levels of lead that are potentially noncompliant with the permissible levels in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.2015-06-16 Read More
800-year-old Buddha statue with 1000 hands unveiled by China after 7 years of restoration
The restoration work of the statue, one integral part of the Dazu Rock Carvings, was started on 18 April 20082015-06-16 Read More
PM Narendra Modi launched book titled Education of Muslims by Professor JS Rajput
The book is aimed at informing and educating policy-makers, scholars and readers about role of Islam in pursuit of education and knowledge.2015-06-16 Read More
Rafael Nadal won Stuttgart Open
It was Rafael Nadal’s third Stuttgart Men’s single title and with this victory he also became first tennis player to win titles at the event on both clay and grass surface.2015-06-16 Read More
Indian Railways rechristened Haridwar Mail as Yoga Express
Indian Railways with immediate effect rechristened train No 19031/19032 Ahmedabad-Haridwar Mail Express also known as 'Haridwar Mail' as Yoga Express.2015-06-16 Read More
Snapdeal.com acquired Letsgomo Labs
With this acquisition, Snapdeal will strengthen its position in mobile commerce as online consumers in India are increasingly choosing to shop over their phones.2015-06-16 Read More
Union Government launched website to connect employers, job seekers
The employers and job seekers can now register at www.eex.dcmsme.gov.in.2015-06-15 Read More
RTA of UAE included four Indian languages into its driving tests
Out of seven languages included are Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Bengali (Indian languages) and Chinese, Russian and Persian.2015-06-15 Read More
Israeli government approved bill to force feed prisoners
The Bill is called as Law to Prevent Harm Caused by Hunger Strikes.2015-06-15 Read More
Comet lander Philae woke up after seven months of hibernation
The signals from the spacecraft were received at the European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany on 13 June 2015.2015-06-15 Read More
Spain passed law awarding citizenship to descendants of expelled Jews
Tens of thousands of Jews were expelled in 1492 during the Spanish Inquisition, who were forced to convert them to Catholicism or were burnt at the stake.2015-06-15 Read More
Railway Ministry decided to run Suvidha Trains
Under Suvidha train services only confirmed and RAC tickets will be issued and there will be no waiting list.2015-06-15 Read More
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement signed in Thimpu
It is aimed at regulation of Passenger, Personal and Cargo Vehicular Traffic amongst four SAARC member countries.2015-06-15 Read More
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) launched India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP)
It will cover the risks of liability of nuclear operators and suppliers under Section 6(2) and Section 17 of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages (CLND) Act, 2010 respectively.2015-06-15 Read More
Aequs Pvt Ltd acquired Paris-based T&K Machine Inc
T&K acquisition will help Aequs to expand its footprint in North American market.2015-06-15 Read More
Bibek Debroy committee on railway restructuring submitted report to Union Ministry of Railways
The High Level Committee (HLC) headed by Dr Bibek Debroy was formed in September 2015.2015-06-15 Read More
World famous Buddhas of Bamiyan resurrected in Afghanistan
The statues were among the most famous cultural landmarks of the region and the site was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.2015-06-15 Read More
Sheila Kaul, former Governor of Himachal Pradesh, died
Kaul, sister-in-law of Jawaharlal Nehru, was the oldest surviving former Parliamentarian was a Member of Parliament (MP) for five times.2015-06-15 Read More
Union Government launched mobile app to locate nearest blood bank
The app was launched with an aim to ease access of information regarding the nearest blood bank in the country.2015-06-15 Read More
World Blood Donors Day observed with theme Thank you for saving my life
The theme of WBDD focuses on thanking blood donors who save lives every day through their blood donation and encourages more people across the earth to donate blood voluntarily and regularly with the slogan “Give freely, give often. Blood donation matters.”2015-06-15 Read More
Sir Wesley Winfield Hall inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of fame
With this, Hall became 80th cricketer to be inducted in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame and 18th from West Indies itself.2015-06-13 Read More
Sangeet Natak Akademi announced awardees for 2014 Akademi Awards and fellowships
The Akademi recognizes the contribution of outstanding musicians, dancers and theatre artists by bestowing them the Fellowships and Awards on yearly basis2015-06-13 Read More
RBI issued final guidelines for 6-year and 13-year Interest Rate Futures
For this purpose, RBI amended the Interest Rate Futures (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2013 dated 5 December 2013.2015-06-13 Read More
Dromedary camels are key source of MERS Virus: Study
The research study was carried out by international team who had looked for evidence of current or past MERS infection in more than 800 dromedary camels or Arabian camels.2015-06-13 Read More
Telangana Government unveiled Telangana Industrial Policy 2015
The policy is intended to boost industrial activity and employment opportunities in the state.2015-06-13 Read More
Moldova's Prime Minister Chiril Gaburuci resigned
Gaburuci became the Prime Minister of Moldova in February 2015. He headed a pro-European government that relies on the Communist Party of Moldova.2015-06-13 Read More
Dick Costolo resigned as CEO of Twitter Inc
Twitter co-founder and Square Inc's CEO Jack Dorsey will take over as the Interim CEO of the company on 1 July 2015 and will stay until a replacement is found.2015-06-12 Read More
Vinita Bali appointed as Chair of Board of Directors of GAIN
Vinita succeeded Jay Naidoo, who led GAIN in the global fight against malnutrition since its creation in 2002.2015-06-12 Read More
World Day Against Child Labour observed globally
The theme of the 2015 World Day Against Child Labour is NO to child labour – YES to quality education!2015-06-12 Read More
Forbes released 2015 World's 100 Highest-Paid Athletes list
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the sole Indian and only cricketer in the list with earnings of 31 million US dollars.2015-06-12 Read More
England’s cricketer Matt Prior retired from all forms of cricket
The first English wicketkeeper to score a century on debut was not able to play any match since July 2014 due to the recurring Achilles tendon injury.2015-06-12 Read More
Said Djinnit, UN envoy to Burundi crisis, stepped down as mediator
Till date, Djinnit was hosting talks between the governing party and those who do not want President Pierre Nkurunziza to stand for re-election.2015-06-12 Read More
Veteran actor Sir Christopher Lee died at the age of 93
Lee was knitted in 2009 for services to drama and charity. In 2011 and 2013, he was awarded with the Bafta fellowship and BFI Fellowship, respectively.2015-06-12 Read More
Union Government scrapped import duties on AIDS drugs
At present, more than a third of India’s 2.1 million HIV/AIDS patients depend on getting their daily anti-retroviral for free from state-run distribution centers, which have been facing shortages.2015-06-12 Read More
Union Government launched Migrant Resource Centre in Chennai
The MRC will provide information, guidance, advise and counselling on all aspects of overseas employment to intending migrants and overseas Indian workers.2015-06-12 Read More
Prof S Bandyopadhayay appointed as Director of Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
She replaced Dr Bimal K Roy who was removed on charges of indiscipline by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI).2015-06-12 Read More
Ravi Garikipati appointed as Entrepreneur in Residence of Flipkart
In this position, he will work closely with Flipkart founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal and head of Flipkart’s e-commerce platform Mukesh Bansal on new business projects.2015-06-12 Read More
Tamil Nadu and Adani Power Ltd signed PPA to set up 200 MW solar power plant in Ramanathapuram
The plant will be constructed with an investment of nearly 1400 crore rupees.2015-06-12 Read More
Chandigarh's Rock Garden creator Nek Chand died
Chand’s creation the Rock Garden of Chandigarh was opened for public on 24 January 1976 and at present is maintained by the Nek Chand Foundation, formed in 1996.2015-06-12 Read More
DATE 6
Dr Bimal K Roy removed as Director of Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
He was replaced by director designate Prof S Bandyopadhayay who was set to assume the office on 1 August 2015 on Roy’s superannuation.2015-06-12 Read More>>
Big Band Leader James Last passed away
James was born as Hans Last in the northern city of Bremen in 1929 and was originally a piano player.2015-06-11 Read More
African leaders signed 26-nation Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) agreement
It is expected to benefit 625 million people living in 26 member countries of the pact.2015-06-11 Read More
ISRO presented with 2015 Space Pioneer Award for Mars Orbiter Mission
The award was presented by National Space Society (NSS) of USA in recognition of ISRO’s efforts in accomplishing Mars Orbiter Mission in its very first attempt.2015-06-11 Read More
Union Cabinet approved proposal to promulgate the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Ordinance
The intended ordinance will amend the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 that is focused on clarifying the jurisdiction related issues for filing cases for offence committed under section 138 of the NI Act.2015-06-11 Read More
NASA scientist developed tool to predict destructive solar storms
The model will help predict solar geomagnetic storms 24 hours in advance.2015-06-11 Read More
3800-year-old statuettes of priestess and politicians discovered in Peru
The Caral civilisation first emerged some 5000-year-ago and covered an area of over 60 hectares, with around 3000 inhabitants.2015-06-11 Read More
Amazon opened its biggest Fulfilment Centre in Hyderabad
It is the biggest such facility for Amazon in the country having previously established 10 Fulfilment Centres across seven states.2015-06-11 Read More
Indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant undocked in Kochi
Upon its induction, the aircraft carrier puts India in the elite group of four countries in the world viz., USA, Russia, the UK and France that are capable of designing and constructing aircraft carriers.2015-06-11 Read More
Kapil Mishra named as Delhi Law Minister
Mishra who represents Karawal Nagar Assembly seat will succeed Jitendra Singh Tomar who resigned on 9 June 2015 following his arrest in fake degree case.2015-06-11 Read More
CCEA approved 4721 crore rupees road projects in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana
The projects will be executed under the flagship road building programme National Highways Development Project (NHDP).2015-06-11 Read More
FC Barcelona won 2015 UEFA Champions League title
This was the fifth time Barcelona has been crowned with the title and their fourth in the last decade after their victories in 2006, 2009 and 2011.2015-06-11 Read More
HDFC Bank launched PayZapp
The mobile app PayZapp will allow customers to manage credit or debit card details, recharge and pay bills, use virtual card, send money through a wallet and shop.2015-06-11 Read More
Former Indian Cricketer Hemant Kanitkar died
Kanitkar, a stalwart of domestic cricket, played two Tests as a wicketkeeper-batsman in the home series against Clive Lloyd’s West Indies in 1974-75.2015-06-11 Read More
Parkash Singh Badal conferred with 2015 Sant Namdev National Award
Badal was honoured with a citation, a prize amount of 101000 rupees and a memento by the foundation.2015-06-11 Read More
India, Japan and Australia held first ever trilateral dialogue
The representatives of three countries discussed prospects of cooperation in the fields of economy and security with special emphasis on maritime security.2015-06-11 Read More
Indian-origin scientist Manu Prakash developed World's first water-based computer
They have built a synchronous computer that operates using the unique physics of moving water droplets.2015-06-10 Read More
Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar appointed as Director of CSIR-IICT
The appointment was made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is President of the CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research).2015-06-10 Read More
PVR Ltd agreed to acquire DLF's DT Cinemas for 500 crore rupees
The board of directors of the company at its meeting approved the acquisition of the cinema exhibition business of DLF Utilities ltd.2015-06-10 Read More
Illegal trapping of migratory songbird Yellow-Breasted Bunting leading to its extinction: Stu
The study claimed that the bird is being hunted to near extinction because of Chinese eating habits.2015-06-10 Read More
India- born Padmasree Warrior resigned as Chief Technology Officer of Cisco
She resigned after a major restructuring at the top management level under incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chuck Robbins.2015-06-10 Read More
Indian Army carried out cross-border operation against militants in Myanmar
The elite commandos of the Army during this cross-border operation went few kilometers inside the Myanmar territory and destroyed two camps of insurgents hiding along the Nagaland and Manipur borders.2015-06-10 Read More
Indian Basketball Players Association launched in New Delhi
The launching ceremony also saw the nomination of President and other members of the IBPA.2015-06-10 Read More
RBI issued Draft Framework on Issuance of Rupee linked Bonds Overseas
It is intended to permit Indian corporate and International Financial Institutions to issue rupee-linked bonds overseas.2015-06-10 Read More
Bihar launched campaign Badh Chala Bihar to produce Bihar@2025 vision document
It is touted as world's largest campaign for participatory agenda through massive engagement of citizens.2015-06-10 Read More
Nepal political parties reached agreement on proposed Constitution framework
The agreement is related to the number of federal states, form of governance and electoral and judicial systems to be set out in the constitution.2015-06-10 Read More
Shah Rukh Khan acquired CPL T20 team Trinidad & Tobago
Shah Rukh Khan is the first owner of an Indian Premier League team to own an overseas cricket franchise.2015-06-10 Read More
AMC launched USE and GET PAID scheme; Public Toilet Users to be paid 1 rupee
The civic body will pay the money after identifying people who defecate in open and sensitise them to use public toilets and reward them.2015-06-10 Read More
RBI announced Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme
The scheme will benefit Scheduled Commercial Banks and term-lending and refinancing institutions which are suffering from high Non Performing Assets (NAPs).2015-06-10 Read More
Bombay High Court banned horse driven carriages in Mumbai
The court termed that the use of horse carriages for joyrides is illegal and granted one year to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to implement the complete ban.2015-06-10 Read More
ICICI Bank appointed MK Sharma as non-executive chairman
Sharma succeeded KV Kamath, who would step down from the bank’s board after he was nominated as the first president of the New Development Bank, established by BRICS nations.2015-06-10 Read More
41st G7 summit held in Germany
The theme for the summit was Think Ahead. Act Together.2015-06-10 Read More
Haryana's Jind, Karnal & UP's Muzaffarnagar included in NCR
Earlier on 1 July 2013, Bhiwani and Mahendragarh districts of Haryana and Bharatpur district of Rajasthan were included in the National Capital Region.2015-06-09 Read More
Vijai Sharma appointed as Chief Information Commissioner of India
Prior to this appointment, he was serving as an Information Commissioner in Central Information Commission since 2012.2015-06-09 Read More
KV Chowdary appointed as Chief Vigilance Commissioner
With this appointment, Chowdary became first non-IAS officer to head the CVC since it was formed in 1964.2015-06-09 Read More
Justice and Development Party won Turkey's parliamentary polls
According to preliminary results, the pro-Kurdish left-wing Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP) which crossed the 10 percent threshold, managed to enter Parliament for the first time.2015-06-09 Read More
Cyclone ASHOBAA intensified into severe cyclonic storm
ASHOBAA was formed after a depression over Arabian Sea converted itself into deep depression and later as a cyclonic storm.2015-06-09 Read More
RC Tayal appointed as Director General of National Security Guard
Prior to this appointment, Tayal was serving as the Special Director General (DG) in paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).2015-06-09 Read More
Denudation in mangrove vegetation of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
Ecosystem of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary harbours the largest number of saltwater crocodile population in the Indian sub-continent.2015-06-09 Read More
Sourav Ganguly: Cricket, Captaincy and Controversy written by Saptarshi Sarkar
It is a biography of former Indian Cricket Captain Sourav Ganguly and deals with his cricketing career.2015-06-09 Read More
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain won 2015 Canada Grand Prix of Formula 1
For Hamilton, it was the fourth victory at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Montreal’s Isle Notre-Dame, where he earned his first Grand Prix win in 2007.2015-06-09 Read More
World Ocean Day observed with theme Healthy oceans, Healthy planet
To mark the occasion, various events were organised across the globe to spread awareness about the importance of oceans in our day to day lives.2015-06-09 Read More
Momota and Ratchanok won Indonesia Open Badminton titles
Japanese rising star shuttler Kento Momota and Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon won the men’s and women’s singles respectively of the Indonesia Open Badminton tournament.2015-06-09 Read More
Union Environment Ministry approved Coastal Road Project of Mumbai
This 12000-crore project will cover 35.6 km between Nariman Point and Kandivali, along the western seafront.2015-06-09 Read More
International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2015
The 16th IIFA Awards were presented in the first week of June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.2015-06-09 Read More
Manchester United Football Club became World’s most valuable brand with 1.2 billion US dollars
Also, it became the first club to pass the 1 billion US dollar mark.2015-06-09 Read More
NMCG, NYKS signed MoU for involvement of youth in restoring the health of Ganga river
The MoU aims to involve youth in creating awareness and outreaching public by carrying out afforestation drive for medicinal plants species, promoting sanitation and construction of toilets.2015-06-09 Read More
Telugu writer Dasaradhi Rangacharya died at 87
Inspired by Marxism and socialism, Rangacharya wrote several books that highlighted the life and agony of the people at the grass roots level especially in the then Telangana region.2015-06-09 Read More
Eleven Indo-Canadians honoured with ICCC Annual Awards 2015
The award was presented by Toronto Mayor John Tory and President of the Indo-Canada Chambers of Commerce (ICCC) DP Jain at the annual gala award ceremony held at Toronto.2015-06-08 Read More
Flood of fire written by Amitav Ghosh
With the novel, he has concluded the Ibis trilogy, his fictional recreation of the events leading up to the first opium war of 1839-42.2015-06-08 Read More
DATE 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh
Modi along with her Bangladeshi Counterpart Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off the Dhaka-Shillong-Guwahati and Kolkata-Dhaka-Tripura bus services.2015-06-08 Read More>>
India, Bangladesh signed Land Boundary Agreement of 1974
Under the agreement, the countries will exchange territories, with 111 enclaves being transferred to Bangladesh and 51 to India.2015-06-08 Read More
Anshu Jain, Juergen Fitschen resigned as Co-CEO of Deutsche Bank
John Cryan was named as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Deutsche Bank.2015-06-08 Read More
India and Bangladesh signed 22 bilateral documents
Instruments of Ratification of 1974 Land Boundary Agreement and its 2011 Protocol as well as letters on Modalities for implementation of 1974 Land Boundary Agreement were exchanged.2015-06-08 Read More
Rahul Dravid named coach of India ‘A’, U-19 cricket teams
The decision to appoint Dravid as the coach was taken at the first meeting of BCCI’s advisory committee in Kolkata.2015-06-08 Read More
Stanislas Wawrinka won Men's single title of French Open
This was second grand slam title for Wawrinka after Australian Open 2014.2015-06-08 Read More
Union Government inaugurated Tier-I Oil Spill Response Centre for Mumbai and JNPT Harbour
The objective behind setting up the centre is to develop appropriate and effective systems for the detection and reporting of oil spillage.2015-06-06 Read More
Industrial effluents caused fire on water of Bellandur Lake
Researchers in its study titled, ‘Pathetic status of wetlands in Bengaluru: epitome of inefficient and uncoordinated governance’, concluded that the flames were caused due to industrial effluents in the water.2015-06-06 Read More
UK Author Ali Smith won 2015 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction
Baileys Prize was set up in 1996 with an aim to celebrate and promote international fiction by women throughout the world. Earlier it was known as the Orange Prize.2015-06-06 Read More
IMA’s first Jan Aushadhi medical store launched in Delhi
The Jan Aushadhi store will offer over 118 commonly used drugs at a 10 to 20 percent lesser price than market value.2015-06-06 Read More
R Seshasayee appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Infosys Limited
He succeeded KV Kamath, who resigned to head the proposed BRICS New Development Bank in China.2015-06-06 Read More
Union Ministry of Water Resources launched nationwide Jal Kranti Abhiyan from Jaipur
The campaign aims to strengthen grass root involvement of all stake holders including Panchyati raj institutions and local bodies in the water security and development schemes.2015-06-06 Read More
AP Postal Circle decided to sell River Godavari water as GOD-JAL during Pushkaram festival
The water can be ordered online at www.appost/in/eshop by devotees till 14 July 2015. The order will be delivered at their doorstep from 15 July 2015.2015-06-06 Read More
HP High Court asked state government to establish separate homes for differently-abled people
The court directed Principal Secretary (Social Justice and Empowerment) to release adequate funds for the purpose within eight weeks and asked state government to complete the work within a year.2015-06-06 Read More
Hollywood actor Hiroshi Koizumi died
Making debut in 1951 on silver screen, Koizumi appeared in a string of monster films including Mothra vs Godzilla, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster and Dogara, the Space Monster.2015-06-06 Read More
Wrestler Prem Nath passed away
Prem Nath, a President’s Medal-winning retired Delhi Police official, was known for his efforts to popularise wrestling in Delhi.2015-06-06 Read More
Prominent scientist Ameenah Gurib-Fakim sworn-in as President of Mauritius
Gurib-Fakim, 56, is the first female president of Mauritius, which gained independence from Britain in 1968 and replaced Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state in 1992.2015-06-06 Read More
WTO’s Dispute Settlement Board ruled against India’s ban on poultry imports from the US
The appellate body agreed with the panel's finding that India's AI (avian influenza) measures are inconsistent, because they are not based on a risk assessment2015-06-05 Read More
Fortune released 61st edition of list of top 500 companies
These Fortune 500 companies account for 12.5 trillion US dollar in revenues, 945 billion US dollar in profits, 17 trillion US dollar in market value and employ 26.8 million people worldwide.2015-06-05 Read More
Delhi Government introduced mechanical road sweepers
The mechanical sweeping machines are the initiative of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC).2015-06-05 Read More
Volvo India appointed Tom von Bonsdorff as Managing Director
He succeeded Tomas Ernberg. Tomas Ernberg is moving back to Sweden in a new role.2015-06-05 Read More
IREDA awarded Miniratna (Category-1) status by Department of Public Enterprises
Grant of status allows IREDA to make capital expenditure on new projects, modernization, purchase of equipment, etc. without Government approval up to 500 crores rupees, or equal to their net worth, whichever is lower.2015-06-05 Read More
Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry Irwin Rose passed away
Rose won the Nobel Prize for discovering a way that cells destroy unwanted proteins for developing new therapies for diseases such as cervical cancer and cystic fibrosis.2015-06-05 Read More
Union Government signed 400 million US dollars loan agreement with World Bank for TNSUDP
The objective of the project is to improve urban services in participating Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in a financially sustainable manner and to pilot improved urban management practices in selected cities of Tamil Nadu. The total project size is 600 million US dollars2015-06-05 Read More
India and the Netherlands signed agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation
The agreements were signed during the visit of Prime Minister of Netherland Mark Rutte to India.2015-06-05 Read More
Union Government filed complaint against Maggi under Section 12(1)(d) of Consumer Protection Act
The government took this decision against the backdrop of alleged lapses related to food safety standards in Maggi noodles containing high levels of lead and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).2015-06-05 Read More
20 soldiers killed in militant ambush at Tengnoupal, Manipur
Three militant organizations, namely NSCN-K, KYKL and KCP have jointly claimed responsibility for the ambush.2015-06-05 Read More
AIFF signed an agreement with French Football Federation
The agreement was signed by Praful Patel, President, AIFF in the presence of Kushal Das, General Secretary of AIFF.2015-06-05 Read More
AB De Villiers conferred with South Africa Cricketer of the Year Award for 2015
Having received the annual award for 2014 also, he joined Makhaya Ntini who received the award in successive years- 2005 and 2006.2015-06-05 Read More
World Environment Day observed globally
Theme Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with. highlights that by 2050 we will need three planets to sustain our ways of living and consumption.2015-06-05 Read More
Sundaram Ravi inducted into Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for 2015-16
Sunder Ravi has become the first Indian after S Venkataraghavan who was inducted into the elite panel in 2004.2015-06-05 Read More
Delhi Metro got its first driver-less train
A total of 20 such train sets of Hyundai Rotem will be manufactured in South Korea’s Changwan by the end of 2015.2015-06-05 Read More
India and the US signed 2015 Framework for the India-US Defence Relationship
Apart from this, both India and the United States also finalized two project agreements for joint development of Mobile Electric Hybrid Power Sources and the Next Generation Protective Ensembles.2015-06-04 Read More
India and Belarus signed six Agreements during the visit of President to Belarus
The two nations inked a protocol amending the agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Property (Capital) of the 27 September 1997.2015-06-04 Read More
Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2015-16 announced; Repo rate cut by 0.25 percent
As a result, the reverse repo rate, the rate at which RBI borrows from commercial banks, stands adjusted to 6.25 percent, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 8.25 per cent.2015-06-04 Read More
Suresh Kalmadi conferred with Asian Athletics Association President’s award
Kalmadi is credited of introducing top events like Asian Grand Prix series, Asian Indoor Championships and Asian All Star Meet and others during his tenure as the president of AAA from 2000 to 2013.2015-06-04 Read More
Stempeucel, a stem cell drug, received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) in Europe
By virture of being an ODD, it will have 10 years of market exclusivity from product launch in the European Union (EU), fee reductions and access to the central authorisation procedure.2015-06-04 Read More
India joined MCAA on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (AEOI)
The declaration to comply with the provisions of the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) was signed in Paris by Mohan Kumar, the Indian ambassador to France.2015-06-04 Read More
Jharkhand Cabinet approved Jharkhand Special Courts Ordinance, 2015
The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Raghubar Das gave the nod for the Ordinance to make Jharkhand rid of corruption by setting up adequate special courts.2015-06-04 Read More
WJP Rule of Law Index 2015 released; India placed 59th out of 102 countries
The index has been topped by Denmark followed by Norway, Sweden and Finland at second, third and fourth place respectively. All the four countries have score above 0.85.2015-06-04 Read More
Maharashtra Government invoked MCOCA against ration mafia
This is the first time that MCOCA was applied against ration mafia with an aim of weeding out the widespread corruption in public distribution system.2015-06-04 Read More
Chinese cruise ship Eastern Star capsized in the Yangtze River
The ship was headed from the eastern city of Nanjing to the southwestern city of Chongqing. Most of the passengers had retired for the night when the incident happened.2015-06-04 Read More
President Pranab Mukherjee concluded two-nation visit to Sweden and Belarus
He visited Sweden from 31 May to 2 June and Belarus from 2 June to 4 June 2015 and these visits were first ever by an Indian President to either country.2015-06-04 Read More
Northern Railway rolled out India’s first rail coach lit by solar panels
This is the first time in the history of Indian Railways, that a solar photovoltaic system has been used for power requirements of light and fan in a broad gauge coach.2015-06-04 Read More
Syed Asif Ibrahim appointed as PM’s Special Envoy on Countering Terrorism and Extremism
In this new capacity, he will liaise with governments in West Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and South East Asia, among others, in setting up channels for the exchange of intelligence and information on terror groups.2015-06-04 Read More
Inderjeet won gold in shot put at 21st Asian Athletics Championships
Inderjeet heaved the iron ball to a new championship record of 20.41 metres, which he achieved in his fourth attempt.2015-06-04 Read More
Scientists at CIMAP succeeded in whole genome sequencing of Holy basil or Tulsi
This is the first report of complete genome sequence of Tulsi, which is both used as an essential medicinal plant and revered as Vishnupriya and worshipped for over 3000 years in India.2015-06-04 Read More
Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje inaugurated Phase 1A of Jaipur Metro Rail Services
In the first phase, the metro will run on 9.6 kilometer stretch and cover nine stations from residential area Mansarovar to business hub in Chandpole.2015-06-03 Read More
US President Barack Obama signed USA FREEDOM Act 2015 into law
This Act has limited government’s ability to collect phone data, which was done through a policy named as 2001 USA Patriot Act, which was in existence since the attacks of 11 September 2001.2015-06-03 Read More
Punit Renjen appointed as CEO of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
Renjen succeeded Barry Salzberg, who retired from Deloitte Global on 31 May 2015.2015-06-03 Read More
DATE 8
Union Government launched Khoya Paya web portal to exchange information on missing children
It was jointly launched by Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister of Women & Child Development and Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Communication & Information Technology.2015-06-03 Read More>>
Ravi Shastri re-appointed as Director of Indian Cricket team
Team India's tour to Bangladesh will start from 10 June 2015. During the tour, India will play one Test and three One-Day Internationals matches.2015-06-03 Read More
Union Ministry of Women and Child Development launched IAP HealthPhone programme
This programme was developed by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) in partnership with the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, UNICEF and is supported by Vodafone India.2015-06-03 Read More
Fishing ban of 61 days along the Western Coast became effective except in Kerala
Instead, the state will to stick to the 47-day ban, as in previous years, and allowed its fishermen to continue operating till June 15.2015-06-03 Read More
The Constitution (100th Amendment) Act, 2015
The amendment deals with the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between India and Bangladesh.2015-06-03 Read More
Maharashtra Cabinet approved a Composite Renewable Energy Policy
The policy aims at achieving 14400 MW of installed capacity over a period of five years, that is, till 2020. The current installed capacity of renewable energy in the state is 6700 MW.2015-06-03 Read More
Harley-Davidson tied-up with Myntra for online merchandise sale
Known for rebellious designs and bold urban styling, Harley-Davidson will now offer its casual merchandise on an exclusive online store on Myntra.2015-06-03 Read More
South Korea and China signed bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
It aims to gradually remove tariffs on more than 90 percent of traded goods between both the countries within 20 years.2015-06-03 Read More
Union Government simplified defence rules to woo foreign companies
In order to provide a level-playing field to private players, the government withdrew excise and Customs duty exemptions enjoyed by the Ordinance Factory Board and defence Public Sector Undertakings.2015-06-03 Read More
Sepp Blatter resigned as FIFA president amid corruption scandal
Blatter, who was re-elected as FIFA president on 29 May 2015, will exercise his functions as FIFA president until an election is held.2015-06-03 Read More
Emami Limited acquired hair care brand Kesh King
With this acquisition, Emami forays into the fast-growing hair-care segment. Emami’s current oil portfolio includes Navratna Cool Oil and Emami 7 Oil in One Damage Control Hair Oil.2015-06-03 Read More
Pawan Munjal appointed as the CMD of Hero MotoCorp Ltd
He succeeded his father Brijmohan Lall Munjal, who resigned on 1 June 2015.2015-06-02 Read More
McCullum, Hesson honoured in Queen’s Birthday Honours in New Zealand
The head of the New Zealand World Cup organizing committee, Therese Walsh, was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.2015-06-02 Read More
92-year-old Harriette Thompson became oldest woman to complete a marathon
Harriette Thompson of 92 year 65 days broke the previous record of Gladys Burrill, who created the record in 2010 at the age of 92 years and 19 days.2015-06-02 Read More
Trial run of Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala bus service began
In its journey, the bus will cross two international checkpoints and they are Petrapole on West Bengal-Bangladesh border and at Akhuara on Tripura-Bangladesh border.2015-06-02 Read More
Hollywood actress Betsy Palmer passed away
Betsy was famously known for playing the character of Jason Voorhees' mother in Friday the 13th movie in 1980.2015-06-02 Read More
Two patients died from MERS virus in South Korea
So far, there have been 25 confirmed cases of MERS since a man tested positive following a trip to Saudi Arabia and became the country’s first MERS patient in May 2015.2015-06-02 Read More
RBI permitted cross holding in infrastructure bonds
With this, now banks would be able to cross hold these bonds among themselves for financing infrastructure and affordable housing loans, which earlier was not permitted.2015-06-02 Read More
Intel announced to buy Altera for 16.7 billion US dollars
Intel will pay 54 dollar a share in cash to Altera to complete the acquisition process.2015-06-02 Read More
S Somanath appointed as Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, ISRO
Before the present appointment, he was an Associate Director (Projects), VSSC as well as Project Director of GSLV Mk-III.2015-06-02 Read More
K Sivan appointed as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO
Before the present appointment, he was the Distinguished Scientist and Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Thiruvananthapuram.2015-06-02 Read More
President gave assent to 119th Constitutional Amendment Bill on LBA between India and Bangladesh
It is the 100th amendment to the Indian Constitution and amends its first schedule.2015-06-02 Read More
Hemant Sonawala, the pioneer of India’s IT industry, died
Sonawala the chairman of Hinditron was also the founder of Digital Equipment India (DEI), which was the first technology IPO in India.2015-06-02 Read More
Union Ministry of Textiles announced to hold 30th India Carpet Expo in Varanasi in October 2015
The Expo will be organized by Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) set up by Union Ministry of Textiles.2015-06-02 Read More
P Kunhikrishnan appointed as Director of Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR
He succeeded MYS Prasad, who superannuated in May 2015.2015-06-02 Read More
India, Sweden signed 6 agreements during visit of Pranab Mukherjee to Sweden
Mukherjee who is on a five-day long visit to Sweden and Belarus between 31 May and 4 June 2015 is the first ever Indian head of state to visit Sweden.2015-06-02 Read More
Philipose G Pynumootil appointed as Assistant Chief of Naval staff (Air)
Being a Flag officer, he has commanded the 1241 RE corvette, INS Nashak, the missile corvette INS Kirpan and the Guided Missile Frigate INS Brahmaputra.2015-06-02 Read More
Mauritius designated Ameenah Gurib-Fakim as its first woman President
Ameenah will be the first female president of the nation, which gained independence from Britain in 1968 and replaced Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state in 1992.2015-06-02 Read More
Meena Hemchandra appointed as Executive Director of RBI
As an ED, She will look after Department of Banking Supervision, Department of Co-operative Banking Supervision and Department of Non-Banking Supervision.2015-06-02 Read More
Footballer Rio Ferdinand announced his retirement
Ferdinand last played for Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in March 2015.2015-06-01 Read More
Amit Jain appointed as President of Uber Technologies Inc's India Operations
Prior to this appointment, Jain was president of Rent.com, a property portal in the US. Jain is a B. Tech from IIT, Delhi.2015-06-01 Read More
Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman inducted in BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee
This Cricket Advisory Committee will advise the BCCI on various progressive steps needed to enable Indian Cricket to be better prepared for the challenges of the future.2015-06-01 Read More
WHO launched campaign against illicit trade of tobacco products on World No Tobacco Day 2015
The theme was chosen to raise awareness about the problems posed by the illicit trade of tobacco products in health, legal, economic and governance sectors.2015-06-01 Read More
China unveiled world's first facial recognition ATM machine
The ATM machine was created by Tsinghua University and Hangzhou-based technology company Tzekwan.2015-06-01 Read More
Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa sworn-in as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
His appointment was necessitated after Lt General (Retired) Nirbhay Sharma was transferred to Mizoram in second week of May 2015.2015-06-01 Read More
US removed Cuba from terror blacklist to strengthen ties with Cuba
The removal of Cuba from the terror list would also help in the process of lifting economic sanctions.2015-06-01 Read More
The China Model written by Daniel A Bell
The book titled The China Model: Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy by Daniel A. Bell was in news in May 2015.2015-06-01 Read More
Doris Hart, winner of three Wimbledon titles in a day, died at 89
She retired from professional tennis in 1955 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1969.2015-06-01 Read More
Mohun Bagan won I-League title of football after 13 years
In the final clash at Kanteerva Stadium in Bengaluru, Mohun Bagan managed a 1-1 draw against the defending champions Bengaluru FC.2015-06-01 Read More
Uttarakhand’s Health Minister SS Negi conferred with World No Tobacco Day Award 2015
He was one of the six awardees from the WHO South-East Asia Region.2015-06-01 Read More
Hike in Service Tax to 14 percent became operational
Now, the new rate subsumes the education cess (2 percent on the service tax amount) which was earlier levied separately.2015-06-01 Read More
Muhammadu Buhari assumed the office of President of Nigeria
He became the 5th President of the country by defeating the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 2015 general election.2015-06-01 Read More
Union Government formed a Committee to oversee 125th Bhim Jayanti celebrations
The national committee under the chairpersonship of the Prime Minister will suggest different programmes and activities to spread the thoughts and ideas of Dr B R Ambedkar.2015-06-01 Read More
Union Government notified Undisclosed Foreign Income as Assets and imposition of Tax Act, 2015
The Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax) Bill, 2015 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 20 March 20152015-06-01 Read More
Ex-Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili appointed as Governor of Ukraine's Odessa region
Saakashvili who left Georgia after his term as President ended in 2013 is widely credited with carrying out radical reforms in Georgia during his terms in office in 2004-13.2015-06-01 Read More
Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo appointed as Chancellor of Nalanda University
Yeo succeeds the Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, who withdrew his candidature for a second term as Chancellor of the Nalanda University in February 2015.2015-06-01 Read More
Fourth North East Youth Festival concluded in Jorhat district of Assam
The three day long festival was organized by the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) on behalf of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.2015-06-01 Read More
Gurpreet Singh became 5th Indian to get quota place in shooting for 2016 Rio Olympics
Singh became the fifth Indian shooter to win a quota place for the Rio Olympics after Gagan Narang, Jitu Rai, Apurvi Chandela and Abhinav Bindra.2015-06-01 Read More
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