Foreign Investors Stock up on Indian Equities with Record ₹1.4-Trillion Net Inflow
As the year 2020 draws to a close, the FPIs have so far made a net inflow of ₹1.42 lakh crore — the highest level of such investment in a calendar year since 2002.
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Launch of 2nd Project 17A Ship ‘HIMGIRI’
‘Himgiri’, the first of the three Project 17A ships being built at M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was launched today, 14 Dec 20. She made her first contact with the waters of Hoogly River at 1335 Hrs at the launch ceremony, General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was the Chief Guest.
A Product to Help Disabled Get In and Out of Car
`Named ‘TurnPlus’, the innovation developed by a Bengaluru-based startup- Truce Consulting Services Pvt Ltd, provides for easy entry and exit into the front seat of a passenger car. It is a simple to install, swivel seat mechanism which is fitted under the existing bucket seat of a car. This allows the seat to pivot and come out to ensure that people who find it difficult to get in and out of a car do so with minimum effort.
India-Cyprus Review Cooperation in Various Fields: MEA
As per official statements, both sides exchanged their views on the crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean, occupation of Northern Cyprus and reviewed India-EU relations. India-Cyprus agreed to further enhance cooperation in the UN. Both sides agreed on the importance of continued engagement for strengthening bilateral ties.
India Set to Fast Track the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India Nepal (BBIN) Initiative
Amid the growing military build-up by China, India is set to press the pedal on the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India Nepal (BBIN) initiative, envisaging closer connectivity among themselves through rail and road.
United Airlines Starts Daily Delhi-Chicago Nonstop Flights
United Airlines launched its Delhi-Chicago nonstop on Saturday morning, connecting the capital to three American cities now — New York (Newark), San Francisco (SFO) and the windy city — on its network.
ISRO To Launch India’s 42nd Communication Satellite On December 17
The launch of communication satellite CMS-01 onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C50), is scheduled on December 17 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation said today.
Samsung to Invest INR. 4,825 Cr in India; To Move Display Production Unit from China
CM Yogi Adityanath-led UP government approved the special incentives to Samsung Display Noida Private Limited on Friday. The unit in Noida is expected to generate direct employment for 510 people apart from indirect employment
India, Iran, Uzbekistan to Hold First Trilateral Meet on Chabahar Port Use
India, Iran and Uzbekistan will hold their first trilateral meeting on joint use of the strategic Chabahar port next week against the backdrop of reports that the incoming Joe Biden administration in the US will re-engage Tehran on the nuclear issue.
All You Want to Know About the ‘Great Conjunction’
The inclination of the orbits of the planets around the Sun is more or less the same. Therefore, the five visible planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon, appear to follow the same path that the Sun takes in the sky.