Ajay Narayan Jha appointed finance secretary

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Ajay Narayan Jha replaces Hasmukh Adhia as finance secretary.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Ajay Narayan Jha is a 1982 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Manipur cadre.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="621" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6mNn4x9FdEmkjL7NVvhtvU75in0L39cYTsJ9o3yVkly7kwPt9uhgcq_kafv5D4RgLz5maRRDPr3X0UONSRaWZhOgp5lePQ_gvARvzDiuL6KHwWmVZzojrIjiPzjD_DBeCcCG4Bh0_pe6/s320/narayan.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /></div>

Ajay Narayan Jha appointed finance secretary

Ajay Narayan Jha replaces Hasmukh Adhia as finance secretary. Ajay Narayan Jha is a 1982 batch Indian Administrative Service officer o...

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Tushar Mehta appointed Solicitor General of India

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta has been appointed Solicitor General of India.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZQB0kuca7InBqlwtGGvNU_QCX7yTt1Fq-cAj0ZbZYpo5TY-1NY8qnFJ-clMFOHeafy8IOUfsQsu79erI07RH7I352ORiv_9E2PWczjjC5ojRzKdBCnFuv0UYB6xbwb0BdjNb7_a77rNVZ/s320/tusharmehta-1539166187.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /> Mehta who hails from Gujarat has been serving as Additional Solicitor General since mid-2014.<br /> <br /> <hr /> Solicitor General of India is the second highest ranking law officer of the country.</div>

Tushar Mehta appointed Solicitor General of India

Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta has been appointed Solicitor General of India. Mehta who hails from Gujarat has been serving as Additiona...

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Pawan Chamling becomes India’s longest-serving Chief Minister

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Sikkim’s Pawan Chamling becomes India’s longest-serving Chief Minister.<br /> <br /> He surpassed earlier record held by Jyoti Basu, 5-term West Bengal CM who held office for 23 years.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNsAmKZ6ZiDv97h20C6JrgogCk7uvJwMevYRBuXAbvOuLy1F9K4bo6BEgl1gRB-Ng5aOBT1_seAbE9AVozOzL2EzJzfOCr1IAEVmew6R28cL2_kx0AZcNHl4nAg9CkiJWqqYtHZ2FzRr9/s1600/chamling.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNsAmKZ6ZiDv97h20C6JrgogCk7uvJwMevYRBuXAbvOuLy1F9K4bo6BEgl1gRB-Ng5aOBT1_seAbE9AVozOzL2EzJzfOCr1IAEVmew6R28cL2_kx0AZcNHl4nAg9CkiJWqqYtHZ2FzRr9/s400/chamling.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> Chamling is the founder president of the Sikkim Democratic Front, which has governed the state for five successive terms since 1994. </div>

Pawan Chamling becomes India’s longest-serving Chief Minister

Sikkim’s Pawan Chamling becomes India’s longest-serving Chief Minister. He surpassed earlier record held by Jyoti Basu, 5-term West Benga...

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Mangaluru International Airport get cleanest Airport of India award

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> The Mangalore International Airport has been adjudged the cleanest airport in the country. Airport director V V Rao received the award during the 23rd annual day celebrations of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in New Delhi.<br /> <br /> <img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtwk4nVqvfiNHn01etxm4RffQPNfagRabHW48xVnnr7FCaIGemx7Vd8pBPoKeRMifaAgBMSK1zy6uKkuykrYXsWeQT70CBkv2aVHb2eXsCgv4XcXP5Ig4Zip3uVDBNbWRmkhdbh8tZDsS/s320/mangu.jpg" width="320" /><br /> <br /> In the survey conducted across 53 airports in the country by AAI, Mangaluru airport was adjudged the cleanest. A team of officials from AAI had inspected the airport terminal, parking area, toilets, commercial stalls, the road leading to the airport and customer lounge.</div>

Mangaluru International Airport get cleanest Airport of India award

The Mangalore International Airport has been adjudged the cleanest airport in the country. Airport director V V Rao received the award duri...

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Chandra Bhushan Kumar appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Senior bureaucrat Chandra Bhushan Kumar has been appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7SAKMyCN1SIPH0HUOubezdL8kYYzZQBbz2yYnkAMjvaAi06hEWavka9-h2KAyUj9RB29H7aYELGAv9ILAs8AheWsJnuHmpvQ8Qmc9lrF6feB5gHbiVdC5Vne49WFqOGk-x8Tta6m9w4J/s1600/chandra-bhushan-.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7SAKMyCN1SIPH0HUOubezdL8kYYzZQBbz2yYnkAMjvaAi06hEWavka9-h2KAyUj9RB29H7aYELGAv9ILAs8AheWsJnuHmpvQ8Qmc9lrF6feB5gHbiVdC5Vne49WFqOGk-x8Tta6m9w4J/s400/chandra-bhushan-.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> Bhushan, a 1995 batch IAS officer of union territories cadre, has been appointed to the post for five years.</div>

Chandra Bhushan Kumar appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner

Senior bureaucrat Chandra Bhushan Kumar has been appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner. Bhushan, a 1995 batch IAS officer of union ...

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Vineet Joshi appointed as the director general of the National Testing Agency

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Governement appointed Vineet Joshi as the director general of the National Testing Agency. NTA has been initiated by the government to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions organised by the CBSE.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="350" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9t3opRxBNgZ-do9NMw7MAxD9i8zwbp0qNhKwjjqXzJvDNCH1FxGiWei4F3jGfBkJ3IhsDhrn53ZnlpU_Ar-N-fFw-qucHETlEW5JOIJ1nG3_14kOtF0-AHK_ZZ2bm6GFvhW76CpmNG9n/s320/vineeth+joshi.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /> <br /> Vineet Joshi is the former chairman and secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education in India. He is known for introducing the term continuous and comprehensive evaluation, which replaced the grading system in the Board examinations.</div>

Vineet Joshi appointed as the director general of the National Testing Agency

Governement appointed Vineet Joshi as the director general of the National Testing Agency. NTA has been initiated by the government to cond...

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Madhya Pradesh's Kadaknath chicken gets Geographical Indication tag

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">  Madhya Pradesh has won the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kadaknath chicken.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaD7WgNsrTDtzqPUFF1paDvW0S5uSsbiuluq5ydnjh0oiqVTSc_6agFRWAwMMHvFwDU2uRLnQdrmI4jDaNQe8u8_NF4v4V3p7Gv7IAddXwIj9uAj9-3bOyNU7fr7h9myQQnp66v8f-pz5/s1600/kadaknath.jpg" /></div> <br /> Kadaknath is one of the rarest poultry breeds of India which is native to Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh (MP), India. Basically, Kadaknath breed is popular for its black meat and known as BMC (black meat chicken).</div>

Madhya Pradesh's Kadaknath chicken gets Geographical Indication tag

 Madhya Pradesh has won the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kadaknath chicken. Kadaknath is one of the rarest poultry breeds of In...

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Neiphiu Rio sworn in as Nagaland chief minister

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya has appointed Neiphiu Rio as the Chief Minister of Nagaland under clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution of India. The Governor has also requested Shri Neiphiu Rio to prove his majority on the floor of the House on or before 16th March 2018.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="598" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRa3qFm6-_qeKgLYSTEieuSqPP9ROzAcbwXCWSp1ycBeel8Ad0FyBNk9-yY3hSOaMSYuknIYByHtGQR3CnnBcdNcaqt7JmZpRuBn2JbtR8Bf19pyXCX2sqy36avHN13QdaLbAzRIjlqCQ6/s200/NAGA.jpg" width="198" /></div> <br /> Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader Neiphiu Rio sworn in as the chief minister of Nagaland.<br /> <br /></div>

Neiphiu Rio sworn in as Nagaland chief minister

Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya has appointed Neiphiu Rio as the Chief Minister of Nagaland under clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitu...

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Conrad Sangma becomes Meghalaya Chief Minister

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> National People's Party (NPP) president Conrad Sangma sworn in as the 12th chief minister of Meghalaya.<br /> <br /> Governor, Ganga Prasad, also administered the oath of office to 11 ministers at the Raj Bhavan.<br /> <br /> Conrad Sangma is a non-elected member of 60-seat Assembly. He has to get elected to the Assembly within six months.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="380" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHpU0mnwtg1TVW2xM6MMY1ZqZBc0NUJRe5kYw3sl4PMJqLWm0xxJ6slguhR7HT5cCt7YRnOAkvwI3gtrFb-o6vEPQj7OrDpTRNXPXk_kam1_cUyFKkAHP5tQztzKbn3mY-XbnJbxrQz1vi/s320/conrad.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /> <br /> Conrad Sangma is the youngest son of former Lok Sabha speaker PA Sangma.<br /> <br /> The NPP, which secured 19 seats on its own, has the backing of six United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators, four People's Democratic Front (PDF) MLAs, two each from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) MLAs and an independents, taking the combined strength of the alliance to 34.<br /> <hr /> <br /> Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/conrad-sangma-sworn-in-as-the-chief-minister-of-meghalaya/articleshow/63181760.cms</div>

Conrad Sangma becomes Meghalaya Chief Minister

National People's Party (NPP) president Conrad Sangma sworn in as the 12th chief minister of Meghalaya. Governor, Ganga Prasad, also ...

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India’s first HeliTaxi service launched in Bengaluru

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  In a first-of-its-kind service, India's much-awaited app-based heli taxi trip took off in Bengaluru .</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> The maiden trip of the heli taxi was between a Bengaluru airport and Electronic City. Kochi-based Thumby Aviation Private Limited launched the helicopter taxi service, connecting a couple of locations from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="600" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNq4swMfmq7VWSwf3bFVupdtg2aqQFUOtJJxZEbVDQW5ch9uMV_wHZ1XoaMjng-F7lGyoLfHOhNYOpVQKOoFsFHqLpl3NONFYcco7jUPh5Kk0q7yio2kemI8JtM5Gr5x25e96gHiXxJLw/s320/heli+taxi.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /> The company has developed its own app named 'Heli Taxii' where people can book their flights.<br /> <br /> The Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), located in Devanahalli, about 40 km from the city centre, had tied up with helicopter service provider Thumby Aviation to ferry air passengers to and from the city<br /> <br /> <hr /> <br /> Source: http://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/bengaluru-international-airport-india-heli-taxi-electronic-city-kochi-thumby-aviation-kempegowda-airport-hindustan-aeronautics-limited-karnataka/205145</div>

India’s first HeliTaxi service launched in Bengaluru

 In a first-of-its-kind service, India's much-awaited app-based heli taxi trip took off in Bengaluru . The maiden trip of the heli...

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Nitin Gadkari launches toll-free emergency number 1033 and SukhadYatra app

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> A multilingual toll free number, 1033, to enable highway users to report an accident or any emergency condition was launched by Minister for Road Transport & Highways minister Nitin Gadkari. He also launched Mobile App "Sukhad Yatra" in the event.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="650" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OOIMq5xB50raEzJ82lfW2ZP7zsht0BFYkOAWFdUeFuMewAuAmQE5BbADaFiOubTMw56f4liWrfxo8Jg7TfUGNbXJiRolA_pHvTDLxmZ3qQm3hbvR7zie2V8MOgGOKAwRrofoHFCKrcMB/s320/10.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /></div> SukhadYatra mobile app has been developed by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to empower the highway users and is available on Google Play Store & IOS App store.<br /> <br /> The minister said the key feature of the app includes provisions for the users to enter road quality-related information or to report any accident, pothole on the highway.<br /> <br /> It also provides users with real-time data related to waiting time expected at plazas and various facilities like points of interest, highway nest/nest mini, etc, available across the highway.<br /> <hr /> <br /> Source: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/National/2018-03-07/Nitin-Gadkari-launches-toll-free-emergency-number-1033-SukhadYatra-app-for-highway-users/364192</div>

Nitin Gadkari launches toll-free emergency number 1033 and SukhadYatra app

A multilingual toll free number, 1033, to enable highway users to report an accident or any emergency condition was launched by Minister ...

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Emflux One, India's first electric superbike unveiled

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> A new Indian electric two-wheeler startup, Emflux Motors, unveiled the country's first electric superbike at the 2018 Auto Expo.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1024" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16RfYBOfvggS6yAtSKbnPsYDuApc62zeE2jrxxBi5v8Q0_0NYi5dOZaq4xE_FsUa8r8QdjPYMJPgzbQbgwokav1EK2UKAI3H5aSGt1Wea6-65UozqezIkDx_u-mg8bo-CSobXTEhRAbEA/s320/one+em.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /> The <b>Emflux One</b> is powered by a 9.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack from Samsung that turns a 60kW motor.<br /> <br /> The Bengaluru-based bikemaker claims that the Emflux One is capable of achieving a three digit speed from the standstill in just 3 seconds.<br /> <br /> <b><i>Emflux One</i></b> will be priced around Rs 6 lakh (on-road).<br /> <br /> Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/bikes/auto-expo-2018-emflux-one-indias-first-electric-superbike-unveiled/articleshow/62833650.cms</div>

Emflux One, India's first electric superbike unveiled

A new Indian electric two-wheeler startup, Emflux Motors, unveiled the country's first electric superbike at the 2018 Auto Expo. T...

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Exam Warriors- Book by Narendra Modi launched.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar & EAM Sushma Swaraj launch 'Exam Warriors', a book written by PM Narendra Modi for students .<br /> <br /> The book is a compilation of Indian PM's views from his Mann ki Baat radio show on tackling exam for students. The book offers 25 mantras to students on how to counter exam stress. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="722" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2PXWWeaKGf-0RmJTFnt9Q0uZPYS2XAyzuA0UctnetGWLQVmVFYJ06NELDxRmSX6mVJ98EAaUR7G4916ePQnrXaTFnKBjSlNzHqrYwpUoCtpoPyLwYrB4UiseYCbN_iEKWW8rVE66tdjO/s320/hrd.png" width="320" /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> 'Exam Warriors' has been published by noted publishers Penguin India.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1257" data-original-width="1377" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJDv9y4LSxLlRMVWyRbSi2uucEPEdgIXVdhebETFRHzTi90ZbU2o94hlO9upDhOgS-u211TXMu7PiknsvgqEIEGIklopP3AD2DznFKdA1x7YE7bglI2rlV9qgiG5bqqK_mrA2BfxkdYv_/s320/exam+warriors+modi.png" width="320" /></div> <br /></div>

Exam Warriors- Book by Narendra Modi launched.

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar & EAM Sushma Swaraj launch 'Exam Warriors', a book written by PM Narendra Modi for students . ...

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Bhartruhari Mahtab selected for 2017 Best Parliamentarian award

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab (BJD) has been chosen for the Best Parliamentarian award for 2017. The MP has been chosen by the Indian Parliamentary Group for his outstanding skills shown in the Lok Sabha during debates, in depth knowledge of issues and rules.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="654" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23dS9vDjDIsa3dvDRFmsRhiZWkkrVM_DbGuqI5pkusw6Dm7R5t-mdHUfZ30gocSkgO8lKDgLeYppcLi8ZFr2mViDRzIvqP6AnmbYf7hUA-4xDkxEYFQ0iIWQyNyA0UxGSp4gBefgZy71z/s320/bharttruhari+mahtab.png" width="320" /></div> <br /> <br /> He is a member of the Biju Janata Dal political party. </div>

Bhartruhari Mahtab selected for 2017 Best Parliamentarian award

Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab (BJD) has been chosen for the Best Parliamentarian award for 2017. The MP has been chosen by the Indian Parli...

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Mamta Banerjee unveils the state government logo of West Bengal

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> The logo highlights the 'Biswa Bangla' theme with Ashoka Pillars and was sent to the Centre for approval in May, last year.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSAUZzwMmtSEmR9TpzBgJ1EPa4YfVQXgz-grYA-8UEYL9cPWLvvYVwRG7LR9LxZeH7Yua2ssrSEMWVqp2lnHz1iranU1F5qwmRfwiC_4s4nVXBDFmrFP5vxOEzlAUDFm1v0fKaWbDgJnq/s1600/mamta-logo-620x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="620" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSAUZzwMmtSEmR9TpzBgJ1EPa4YfVQXgz-grYA-8UEYL9cPWLvvYVwRG7LR9LxZeH7Yua2ssrSEMWVqp2lnHz1iranU1F5qwmRfwiC_4s4nVXBDFmrFP5vxOEzlAUDFm1v0fKaWbDgJnq/s320/mamta-logo-620x400.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> On January 3, the Centre approved the logo that has been designed and conceptualised by Mamata Banerjee herself.</div>

Mamta Banerjee unveils the state government logo of West Bengal

The logo highlights the 'Biswa Bangla' theme with Ashoka Pillars and was sent to the Centre for approval in May, last year. O...

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Om Prakash Rawat appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner of India

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Om Prakash Rawat today took over as the 22nd Chief Election Commissioner.<br /> He succeeded Achal Kumar Joti.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="660" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUNKyuwfqG8KtupK47z4Znqc868omsNHz5rZtrxCwuBzh9OBvfLztPJuvsvO94tJSXILFJOEs372R8KxSa8iKdrTYydpvEjSEIMYjCBQf7z9rqYbLtrdD0pMH06GT5TrRSBIsd3o-za3L/s320/om+prakash.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /> <br /> <img height="640" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUOsWB7VoAA9nMP.jpg:large" width="520" /><br /> <br /> Mr Rawat is a former Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer and had served as Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises in the Ministry of heavy industries. Former Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa also took charge as Election Commissioner. Sunil Arora is the other Election Commissioner in the three-member panel body.</div>

Om Prakash Rawat appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner of India

Om Prakash Rawat today took over as the 22nd Chief Election Commissioner. He succeeded Achal Kumar Joti. Mr Rawat is a former Madh...

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Anandiben Patel appointed as Madhya Pradesh Governor

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel appointed as governor of Madhya Pradesh.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="518" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FvuztY7I6DV-IpbNbPgBehJZqpV5ywBCt2wBCeNxNtbr9-FMNhPYi7IJy3tk2VQBnZlrcwyuwnH5VeRQKH3Y6TRmOEHxEGbqHc9-LAwiuHN9BsaIZ6p5lqdVM3fVnedRGMWRwx8uYrL2/s320/anandiben+patel+madhya+pradesh.png" width="320" /></div> <br /> <br /> She was the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat. She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 1987.</div>

Anandiben Patel appointed as Madhya Pradesh Governor

Former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel appointed as governor of Madhya Pradesh. She was the first woman Chief Minister of ...

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Sudeep Lakhtakia appointed as new Director General of NSG

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Senior IPS officer Sudeep Lakhtakia has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the 'black cats' commando force, the National Security Guard (NSG).<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="506" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFde39T2NgliJh2Vqeju9Lt8ekxKTxNNx8SQHftiQ3COKtZXH937JvAxltzi9Uy0ImFwnLV4sXm8WH91RXzj7szFHOGeZ_VolnHqphrOezoSF8HfN8aajc7RG2j8NWDZLuzDHScXFu9Z0g/s640/nsg+chief.png" width="640" /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The National Security Guard (NSG) is an Indian special forces unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It was raised in 1984, following Operation Blue Star and the assassination of Indira Gandhi, "for combating terrorist activities with a view to protect states against internal disturbances".</span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div> <br /></div>

Sudeep Lakhtakia appointed as new Director General of NSG

Senior IPS officer Sudeep Lakhtakia has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the 'black cats' commando force, the Nat...

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Indu Malhotra becomes First Woman Lawyer to be directly promoted as Supreme Court Judge

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  Senior advocate Indu Malhotra is set to make history as the first woman lawyer to be directly appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJ8tOfqUbjxS-cEGZ8UKTQobix3I_PVzsYUDHSNwu59dhdaq9LVpcTyryM4__Jokmlhq4D_5VojzDhnOD7tS7dODUrXC_CQDgadnDPWLy3eh516drRF20tDqMYhLdayNdbSqSWmkNjAaB/s320/indu+malhitra.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /> Indu Malhotra is a senior counsel practising in the Supreme Court of India for the past 30 years.<br /> <br /> In 2007, she was only the second woman lawyer to be appointed as senior advocate by the Supreme Court, three decades after the first, Justice Leila Seth, was designated.</div>

Indu Malhotra becomes First Woman Lawyer to be directly promoted as Supreme Court Judge

 Senior advocate Indu Malhotra is set to make history as the first woman lawyer to be directly appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court. ...

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Dilip Asbe appointed MD & CEO of NPCI

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Dilip Asbe has been appointed as new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Payments Corporation of India.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkq4ssnGL180gyhE60XygvySeVFgvZL-fTuPtT_-3gcoKbehVsJGXf-C-VLXSS7I_M6-McExPMu_0UUSx8eljSZmjQ3sd0PY0leKG6ashf6Y5xjCeMaxw6AGbanOQIKNPQxjj95DJ88Yid/s320/dilip-asbe-npci.jpg" width="320" /></div> <br /> He has played a pivotal role in designing, building, operationalisation and management of large scale payment processing platforms like Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) and India’s home grown card network RuPay.<br /> <br /> National Payments Corporation of India is the umbrella organisation for all retail payment systems in India, which aims to allow all Indian citizens to have unrestricted access to e-payment services.<br /> <b><br /></b> <b>Headquarters</b>: Mumbai<br /> <br /> <b>Founded</b>: 2008</div>

Dilip Asbe appointed MD & CEO of NPCI

Dilip Asbe has been appointed as new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Payments Corporation of India. He has p...

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