Teesta Deal: The Teesta deal was set to be inked during the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Bangladesh in September 2011 but was postponed at the last minute due to objections by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Teesta water is crucial for Bangladesh, especially in the leanest ...

News: To tackle the monsoon deficiency the government of India is planning to  implement certain steps which would be a help to the farmers. Based on review of actual rainfall status and if situation warrants, the ministry would approach the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for approval for the ...

News: AndhraPradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu gave a call for Nava Nirmana Deeksha aimed at eliminating poverty through collective efforts. Description: Rs.3,000 would be credited into the account of each member of DWCRA self-help groups on June 2 as part the government’s decision to provide debt relief to the tune ...

News: To act against black money menace, Switzerland will put in place stricter due diligence norms for banks to prevent inflow of illicit assets into the country. Description: Banks would have to terminate their relationship with existing clients in case they are unable to provide the required tax compliance proof ...

News: India’s 13th major port will come up at Dahanu, on fully reclaimed land and the project envisaging an investment of upto Rs 6,000 crore is likely to be completed over in net three years. Key Features: The port would be located 4.5 nautical miles off the Dahanu coast in northern ...

News: Australia has lined up investments worth USD 10 billion for India as it is looking for greater co-operation with the country. Description: Australian High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling  has said that one of the key elements of Indian foreign policy is ensuring its energy security and Australia can ...

Nearly 10 crore of the Indian citizens have been enrolled under the recently launched 3 social security schemes.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has showed immense happiness towards this achievement and has mentioned “Enthusiasm of people towards social security schemes and efforts of banks have been very gladdening. They made this record ...

India has enjoyed observer status at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation since 2005, and now has joined the organisation as a member. It believes membership of SCO will help expand its footprint in hydrocarbon-rich Central Asia, Russia and Eurasia. The formal announcement on India’s membership could come at the next SCO summit ...

The highest number of cyber crimes are registered in Maharashtra but the state has a shockingly dismal record of conviction. In the last four years there has not been one single conviction rather 16 of those arrested were acquitted. Initiatives: The state will appoint a project consultant to prepare a ...

News: The National Skill Development Corporation has begun implementing Rs 1,500-crore Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) to provide skills training to 24 lakh people, including youth. This is the flagship scheme for skill training of youth to be implemented by the new Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through ...