Tag: UN
Google.org Announces $8.4 Mn Grant To Four Indian NGOs
Google's philanthropic arm Google.org on Thursday announced grants of $8.4 million to four Indian NGOs over the next two years to expand their efforts to enhance the learning experience for students in the classroom.....
Aiming At Double-digit GDP Growth: Dharmendra Pradhan
Asserting that there is enthusiasm in the country's energy sector, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that by exploring natural resources, India is aiming at double-digit GDP growth.....
Sahebganj Will Be Industrial Hub: Gadkari
Observing that the upcoming multi-modal terminal here will be Jharkhand's growth engine, Union Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the Centre might turn Sahebganj into a smart city.....
Rain, Winds Damage Wheat Crop In Punjab, Haryana
Heavy rain, hailstorm and strong winds have damaged nearly-ready-to-harvest wheat crop in Punjab and Haryana, officials said on Thursday....
BSF Recovers 5kg Heroin In Punjab
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers on Thursday recovered five kg of heroin in Punjab's Abohar sector, an official said.....
IPL-10: Pune Supergiant Elect To Field Vs Mumbai Indians
Rising Pune Supergiant won the toss and elected the field against Mumbai Indians in the second match of the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Thursday.....
Food Prices Declined Globally In March, Says UN Food Agency
Global prices for all basic foods dropped globally in March, except meat, which rose slightly, said a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation report.....
Trump Receives Xi For Florida Summit
US President Donald Trump has welcomed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at a mansion in his private resort in Florida, and their first meeting has begun, a media report said.....
Microsoft Surface Beats Apple IPad In Customer Satisfaction
Customers are more satisfied with Microsoft's Surface tablets than they are with Apple's iPad and tablets built by Samsung, LG, Amazon, Acer and Asus, a study by US-based marketing information services company J.D. Power said on Friday.....
Data-friendly 'Twitter Lite' Launched In India
Twitter on Thursday introduced fast, data-friendly 'Twitter Lite' in India with Vodafone as its first global launch partner.....
