Tag: INDIA
Govt Sharply Cuts Small Savings Rates, PPF To Get Just 7.1% Now
The government on Tuesday steeply cut interest rates on various small savings schemes in line with sharp cut in policy rates announced by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday where it reduced repo rate by 75 basis points.....
Within 20 Days, Despite Lockdown In Iran, 1,142 Indians Returned: Centre To SC
The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court it has already facilitated the return of 1,142 Indians; 787 pilgrims, 219 students, 136 others "under intense operational constraints after restrictions were instituted for public health reasons in Iran, where it was difficult to organize transport, accommodation and other logistics". ....
Star Sports To Bring Back Memories Of India's 2011 WC Win
It's been 9 years since Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed that six in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka which changed the face of Indian cricket. That epic moment, coupled with Ravi Shastris fervent commentary, will reverberate forever in the hearts of every Indian cricket fan. ....
Hockey India Contributes Rs 25 Lakhs Towards Corona Fight
Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to contribute Rs 25 lakhs towards the PM Cares Fund in a bid to join country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. ....
J&K New Domicile Rule: Person Who Lives In UT For 15 Years Is Eligible
Any person who has resided in Jammu and Kashmir for a period of 15 years will now be deemed as domicile of the union territory, the Central government stated in the latest gazette notification on Wednesday.....
Kovind, Modi, Rahul Greet Nation On Ram Navami
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.....
This Day In 2011: 'Dhoni Finishes Off In Style' As India Win The WC After 28 Years
"Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after 28 years!" this commentary by Ravi Shastri of M.S. Dhoni after the latter led India to a win in the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium with a humongous six off Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Kulasekara still reverberates in the ears of millions of Indians.....
Coroanvirus: President, VP To Hold Video Conference With Governors, LGs
President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will on Friday hold a videoconference meeting with Governors, Lieutenant Governors (LGs) and Administrators of states/UTs to bolster the efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus amid a nationwide lockdown. ....
PM Modi Boosts Citizen Moral Amid Lockdown, Tasks Them To Light It Up On Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday once again reached out to the nation amid the Lockdown to spread a message of positivity, community and strength and he urged each one to light up a candle or diya on April 5 at 9 p.m. for nine minutes to dispel the darkness and gloom brought by the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus.....
Coronavirus India Update: Total 2,301 Cases, Death Toll At 56
The total number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in India surged to 2301, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.....
