Fitch cuts India GDP growth forecast for FY20 to 6.8%
Global rating agency Fitch has cut its India’s Gross domestic product(GDP) growth forecast to 6.8% for 2019-20 from the earlier estimate of 7%.It was cut due to weak momentum in …
Read MoreIndian Statistical Institute submits report on VVPAT to Election Commission
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) has submitted its report to the Election Commission on the number of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine slips that should be matched with …
Read MoreEuropean Union offers UK more time to leave the bloc
The European Union has agreed to grant Britain a short Brexit delay.It removes the immediate threat of the United Kingdom leaving the EU without a deal by March 29,2019. EU …
Read MoreED slaps ₹14.40 lakh penalty, confiscates ₹6.8 lakh in FEMA case against Geelani
Enforcement Directorate(ED) has fined Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Geelani and booked him under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).He has been booked for illegal possession of foreign exchange under …
Read MoreCentre bans Yasin Malik-led JKLF under UAPA
Government has banned separatist leader Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967.The Front has been banned for allegedly promoting secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. …
Read MoreSpiceJet joins global Airlines grouping IATA
SpiceJet has joined global airlines grouping International Air Transport Association(IATA) as a member.It became the first Indian low-cost carrier to join the IATA. The membership will allow SpiceJet to explore …
Read MoreIndia’s first Real Estate Investment Trust subscribed 2.58 times
The initial public offering (IPO) of India’s first Real Estate Investment Trust (Embassy REIT) was subscribed 2.58 times,with the share sale generating a demand of over Rs 5,300 crore. REITs …
Read MoreUS abruptly endorses Israel’s Golan sovereignty in big shift
United States President has declared that US will recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights.This move will be a major shift in US policy towards the Israeli-occupied territory. Golan …
Read MoreDelhi, Chennai and Bengaluru among cheapest cities to live in; Paris & Singapore among most expensive
The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) recently came out with the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019 Report. The report provides a list of the most expensive cities in the world and …
Read MoreNEET score now valid for three years for undergraduate foreign medical degre
Government has cleared a proposal to extend validity of NEET(National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) score by three years.This move will help students who are planning to pursue medical courses abroad.At …
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