Tuesday, 6 May 2014

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IIT Guwahati placed under 50 years old institutes in Times Higher Education 100 rakings 2014
IIT-Guwahati ranked at the 87th position among the top 100 world universities under 50 years of age.
UN study titled Violence against women in politics released
The study titled Violence against women in politics was released by the Centre for Social Research and UN Women
Deadline ended for non-CTS cheques
The deadline for switching to new format bank cheques under the Cheque Truncation System (CTS) ended on 30 April 2014.
British actor Bob Hoskins died at 71
British actor Bob Hoskins died of pneumonia at the age of 71 in London.
Michael Hudson McHugh, the ex-Australian judge appointed as arbitrator by SC
SC appointed Hudson McHugh as 3rd arbitrator to resolve dispute of Centre and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on KG basin.
For the first time London got its Web Domain name .London
London on 29 April 2014 got its domain name .london for the first time.
George Clooney stepped down from UN role
George Clooney stepped down from his role as UN’s Messenger of Peace amid the reports of his engagement Amal Alamuddin.
The Indo-French DanSe DialogueS dance festival celebrated across India
Indo-French DanSe DialogueS festival celebrated across the seven cities in India
TDSAT allowed intra-circle 3G roaming and quashed fines on Bharti, Vodafone and Idea
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) on 29 April 2014 allowed intra circle 3G roaming for service providers.
Increase in extreme wet and dry spells in South Asian monsoon
The South Asian monsoon has been experiencing dangerous increase in extreme wet and dry spells since 1980.
Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana scheme launched in UAE
MGPSY was launched in UAE in tie up of a leading Indian financial and health care service player and the UAE Exchange.
Petition filed in Court of Pakistan to prove Bhagat Singh's innocence
To prove innocence of Bhagat Singh in the murder case of the Lahore SSP, John P Saunders in 1928, a FIR was registered in Pakistan.
NGT prohibited dumping of sewage and waste material at Dheerpur Wetlands
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on 29 April 2014 prohibited dumping of sewage and waste materials at wetlands.
Facebook launched FB Newswire for journalists
Facebook launched FB Newswire for journalists on 24 April 2014.
Scientists developed World's First Solar Jet Fuel
Scientists on 29 April 2014 for the first time developed Solar Jet Fuel using Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide (Co2)
Sharath Gayakwad won 2 Bronze, 1 silver at IDM Berlin 2014
Paralympic swimmer Sharath Gayakwad won two Bronze and single Silver at the IDM Berlin 2014.
Arch to be built over Chernobyl to safeguard citizens from radioactive dust
Ukranian Government on 28 April 2014 announced to build a arch over Chernobyl to protect its citizens from radioactive dust
UN and IOC signed agreement to promote peace and economic development
UN and IOC signed an agreement to use the power of sports to promote peace and economic development.
EU imposed temporary ban on Indian Alphonso mangoes and 4 vegetables
EU imposed a temporary ban on import of Alphonso mangoes and four vegetables from India. The ban will come into effect from 1 May 2014.
Indian Golfer Anirban Lahiri ranked 67 in World Golf Ranking
Indian Golfer Anirban Lahiri was ranked 67 in World Golf Ranking which was released on 28 April 2014.
NR Narayana Murthy hounoured with 'Global Indian Award' in Canada
2014 CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award presented to NR Narayana Murthy for his remarkable vision and leadership in the IT sector.
Rajeev Suri appointed as President and CEO of Nokia Corporation
Rajeev Suri appointed as President and CEO of Nokia Corporation.
President approved dissolution of Andhra Pradesh Assembly
President of India approved dissolution of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and a fresh proclamation of Central Rule in the state.
Californian Mite became the fastest land animal
A Southern California mite Paratarsotomus macropalpis set a new record as world's fastest land animal.
Slovakia and Ukraine signed Framework Interconnection Agreement on gas supply
Slovakia and Ukraine signed a Framework Interconnection Agreement.
An Egyptian Court gave death sentence to 683 ex-president Morsi supporters
An Egyptian Court on 28 April 2014 sentenced to death 683 alleged supporters of the Mohammed Morsi.
Environmental activist Ramesh Agrawal won Goldman Environmental Prize 2014
An Indian environmental activist, Ramesh Agrawal won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize that is commonly called as the Green Nobel.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez named as Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year
Luis Suarez was named as the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year. Eden Hazard was voted as the Young Player of the Year.