Indian economy saw the “strongest growth” in the first quarter of 2015 among large economies, including China, the US, Germany and Canada, according to Paris-based think tank OECD. Data compiled by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) showed that overall GDP growth in the G-20 area was slightly lower at 0.7 per cent […]
Today, Ahmedabad Education informed that out of total 5593 applications received for admission of their ward from poor and middle class families under Right To Education RTE, 4466 admissions to schools were granted. Education Officer, further informed that it is revealed that most parents make mistakes will admitting their ward to schools and later come […]
In Ahmedabad, Bharatiya Janta Party BJP appoints Zonewise Incharge for upcoming Nagarpalika elections as follows. Raju Patel – East Zone, Amul Bhatt- South, Bhupendra Shah – New West Zone, J J Patel – West Zone, Jasu Thakor – Central zone and Guari Shanker Tiwari – North. All incharges will review corporators performance, will assess political […]
Recently PK film featuring Superstar Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma and directored by Rajkumar Hirani grossed 100 million yuan (USD 16.70 million) in China, celebrated the movie’s success with other Bollywood stars. Aamir, who played an alien character in the satirical sci-fi comedy, turned up in a Chinese attire much to the amusement of the guests. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today handed over the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to ailing BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Modi visited Vajpayee’s residence here and handed over the award to the former Prime Minister’s foster daughter Namita Bhattacharya and her husband Ranjan Bhattacharya. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was present on the occasion. Bangladesh has […]
Attributing the Myanmar operation to “change in mindset”, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today took a dig at Pakistan, saying those who “fear India’s new posture” have already started reacting. “If the thinking pattern changes, lot of things change. You have seen for the last 2-3 days. A simple action against insurgents has changed the mindset […]
India on Wednesday undocked its first indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at a simple ceremony at Cochin Shipyard Limited. The ship, built at CSL, will undergo a series of fitment and trial processes before it is ready for propulsion and inducted into the Navy, CSL officials said. India’s largest aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant’s induction into […]
Today in Ahmedabad, Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor and director Remo D’Souza visits the city for promotion of their upcoming movie ABCD 2. The team interacted with media on making of the movie and shared their experiences. In addition to media, fans of Varun and Shradhha were rushing to catch a glimpse of their […]
With effect from 1 June, Service Tax rate has been raised from 12.36 % from 14 % rise. Ahmedabad Zone observed 25 % rise in current fiscal year. Ahmedabad Zone made collection of Rs 6535 crores. For the past 2 years, Real Estate sector was under recession which was a major contributor to Service Tax […]
The benchmark BSE Sensex snapped its six-day losing run by surging 359 points today and rebounded from near eight months low to 26,840.50 on value-buying in blue-chips, BHEL, Bajaj Auto and RIL, after MSCI’s decision to defer inclusion of China?s shares. Besides, rupee’s recovery against dollar to Rs 63.83 too boosted sentiment. Foreign funds and […]
