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India, ASEAN finalize FTA pact in services, investments

December 26, 2012

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) finalized the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in services and investments. What does this mean?

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Madhya Pradesh sets up “Senior Citizen Commission”

December 26, 2012

The Madhya Pradesh Government has set up a “Senior Citizen Commission” to look into the problems of the elderly in the State. The Commission would comprise one Chairman and four members to consider problems of the senior people of the ..

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Results of Assembly Elections 2012: Congress wins HP

December 25, 2012

In Himachal Pradesh, Congress has made a comeback after five years by defeating incumbent BJP led government by a handsome margin. Congress clinched 36 out of the total 68 seats, whereas, BJP managed to win only 26 seats. 

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CDSCO passes WHO standards, expected to boost Indian vaccine exports

December 23, 2012

WHO (World Health Organization) has approved that India’s national  regulatory authority — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) — and its affiliated institutions meet the prescribed international benchmarks. What does this move mean? India, with 12 major manufacturing facilities, is ..

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New urea investment policy gets Cabinet Committee’s clearance

December 20, 2012

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared new urea investment policy, which is likely to incentivize fertilizer companies to establish new plants and enhance existing capacity. Around 30% of India’s urea requirement if fulfilled through imports and the policy ..

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Rs 1,768 crore spent by Government in the last 3 years to promote its brand

December 18, 2012

As per the information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry, the government has spent over Rs 1,768 crore in the last 3 years to publicize itself. The amount has been spent by the Directorate of Audio-Visual Publicity (DAVP) in advertisements and publicity ..

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Oxford University approved Indira Gandhi Centre for Sustainable Development

December 16, 2012

The Somerville College, University of Oxford, will have Indira Gandhi Centre for Sustainable Development. Mrs. Gandhi was a student of Somerville College. The centre will be dedicated to addressing key issues of sustainable development and will result in building up ..

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Bhatinda-Srinagar Gas Pipeline project to be accomplished by July 2014

December 15, 2012

The Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar Gas Pipeline Project, which has been recently approved, is scheduled to be completed by July 2014. It will enable J&K to draw gas from Gujarat.

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ONGC wants exemption from National Offset Policy

December 12, 2012

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has asked the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry for complete exemption from following the National Offset Policy (NOP) saying such a policy would have a direct impact on company’s operations and performance. What ..

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FDI in retail passed in the Rajya Sabha also

December 11, 2012

The UPA government secured a second victory as FDI in retail was passed in the Rajya Sabha. It had already won vote in Lok Sabha. As seen by the government, this win will give fillip to implement economic reform agenda ..

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