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Indian govt to launch its own operating system for official use
According to reports, the Indian government will launch the latest version of BOSS to replace Microsoft Windows and all other OSs in future. The new OS, developed by C-DAC (Centre…
Maggi ban: Govt files complaint against Nestle India, seeks damages worth Rs 640 cr
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday filed a complaint against Nestle India over Maggi before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) seeking damages worth Rs 640 crore. According to…
Nestle agrees to Bombay HC’s proposal of a fresh independent lab testing of Maggi
Nestle India, the manufacturer of Maggi instant noodles, today told the Bombay High Court that it was ready for an independent lab testing of the product provided the tests were…
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates state’s first IIM in Nagpur
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Nagpur centre of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Maharashtra’s first, on Sunday, hoping that it would emerge as one of Indian’s best management…
AIIMS like medical institutes to be set up in all States
Under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), the Government plans to establish AIIMS like institutions in every State in a phased manner. The Health Minister, J P Nadda stated…
Infosys always lost money on government projects: Narayana Murthy
India’s second largest software services company Infosys has not made any profit on government projects because of red-tapism and other issues, its co-founder NR Narayana Murthy said on Monday. “I…
Indian railways launches programme to get feedback on passenger amenities
Faced with criticism of passenger amenities available onboard trains and in stations, the railways have launched a programme to call travelling passengers randomly on their mobile phone to collect feedback…
Govt clears proposal to redevelop 400 railway stations
A proposal to redevelop about 400 railways stations in metros and major cities besides pilgrim centres and tourist spots was cleared by the government on Thursday. The Union Cabinet, chaired…
Govt to pay Rs 12/litre kerosene subsidy, full for LPG
NEW DELHI: The government has capped the subsidy it will pay on kerosene at Rs 12 per litre while deciding to foot the entire bill on domestic cooking gas, a…
To print a Re 1 note, the govt has to spend Rs 1.14: RTI
MUMBAI: It costs the government Rs to print a Re 1 note, a right to information query has revealed. Interestingly, Re 1 notes were discontinued over two decades ago for…
PMO seeks report on VIP delays of Air India flights
The Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday sought a report from the Civil Aviation Ministry on allegations that Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had caused inconvenience…
RBI, govt in talks for recapitalisation of banks: Governor
For the current fiscal, the government has allocated Rs 7,940 crore in the Budget for capital infusion in state-owned banks The government and the central bank are in discussions over…