The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, arrived in
Fortaleza, Brazil this afternoon for the Sixth BRICS Summit. He was
received by Ambassador, Shri Ashok Tomar, and the Chief BRICS
Coordinator in the Brazilian Foreign Affairs Ministry, Luis Lopes.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
President appoints Governors
The President has been pleased to appoint the following as Governors:-
1. Shri Ram Naik as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh;
2. Shri Balramji Dass Tandon as the Governor of Chhattisgarh;
3. Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi as the Governor of West Bengal;
4. Shri Om Prakash Kohli as the Governor of Gujarat.
The above appointments will take effect from the dates the incumbents assume charge of their respective offices.
1. Shri Ram Naik as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh;
2. Shri Balramji Dass Tandon as the Governor of Chhattisgarh;
3. Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi as the Governor of West Bengal;
4. Shri Om Prakash Kohli as the Governor of Gujarat.
The above appointments will take effect from the dates the incumbents assume charge of their respective offices.
Monday, July 14, 2014
VHP leader Giriraj Kishore passes away
Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Giriraj Kishore, who was actively
associated with the Ram temple agitation, died here this evening
following prolonged illness. He was 94.
Germany won FIFA world Cup 2014
Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final to lift the FIFA world Cup 2014.
Mario Goetze scored a superb extra-time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America on Sunday.
Germany has now won four World Cups, putting the European powerhouses just one behind Brazil's record tally of five.
FIFA Awards
The adidas Golden Ball was awarded to Argentina captain Lionel Messi for his outstanding displays at Brazil 2014.
The adidas Golden Boot award goes to the top goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup who at Brazil 2014 was Colombia's James Rodriguez.
The adidas Golden Glove goes to the tournament's most outstanding goalkeeper who at Brazil 2014 was deemed to be Germany's Manuel Neuer.
The Hyundai Young Player award was awarded to France's Paul Pogba for his excellent displays at Brazil 2014.
The FIFA Fair Play Award will go to the team with the tournament’s best disciplinary record. Only teams that reach the knockout phase are eligible. Colombia won the trophy this time.
Mario Goetze scored a superb extra-time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America on Sunday.
Germany has now won four World Cups, putting the European powerhouses just one behind Brazil's record tally of five.
FIFA Awards
The adidas Golden Ball was awarded to Argentina captain Lionel Messi for his outstanding displays at Brazil 2014.
The adidas Golden Boot award goes to the top goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup who at Brazil 2014 was Colombia's James Rodriguez.
The adidas Golden Glove goes to the tournament's most outstanding goalkeeper who at Brazil 2014 was deemed to be Germany's Manuel Neuer.
The Hyundai Young Player award was awarded to France's Paul Pogba for his excellent displays at Brazil 2014.
The FIFA Fair Play Award will go to the team with the tournament’s best disciplinary record. Only teams that reach the knockout phase are eligible. Colombia won the trophy this time.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Delhi becomes world's second most populous city
Delhi has
become the world's second most populous city in 2014 after Tokyo, more
than doubling its population since 1990 to 25 million, according to a UN
report.
The 2014 revision of the World Urbanisation Prospects launched yesterday said that India is projected to add the highest number of people to its urban population by 2050, ahead of China.
The Indian capital is expected to retain the spot of the world's second most populous city through at least 2030, when its population is expected to rise swiftly to 36 million.
Tokyo topped UN's ranking of the most populous cities in 2014 with 38 million inhabitants and while its population is projected to decline, it will remain the world's largest city in 2030 with 37 million people.
Mumbai, which ranks sixth on the list of the world's most populous cities in 2014, is projected to become the fourth largest city in 2030 when its population would grow to 28 million from the current 21 million.
Tokyo and New Delhi were followed by Shanghai with 23 million, and Mexico City, Mumbai and Sao Paulo, each with around 21 million inhabitants in 2014.
The report said that the largest urban growth will take place in India, China and Nigeria between 2014 and 2050, with the three countries accounting for 37 percent of the projected growth of the world's urban population.
By 2050, India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers, way more than China's projection of 292 million.
Information courtesy : http://www.ddinews.gov.in
The 2014 revision of the World Urbanisation Prospects launched yesterday said that India is projected to add the highest number of people to its urban population by 2050, ahead of China.
The Indian capital is expected to retain the spot of the world's second most populous city through at least 2030, when its population is expected to rise swiftly to 36 million.
Tokyo topped UN's ranking of the most populous cities in 2014 with 38 million inhabitants and while its population is projected to decline, it will remain the world's largest city in 2030 with 37 million people.
Mumbai, which ranks sixth on the list of the world's most populous cities in 2014, is projected to become the fourth largest city in 2030 when its population would grow to 28 million from the current 21 million.
Tokyo and New Delhi were followed by Shanghai with 23 million, and Mexico City, Mumbai and Sao Paulo, each with around 21 million inhabitants in 2014.
The report said that the largest urban growth will take place in India, China and Nigeria between 2014 and 2050, with the three countries accounting for 37 percent of the projected growth of the world's urban population.
By 2050, India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers, way more than China's projection of 292 million.
Information courtesy : http://www.ddinews.gov.in
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Railway Budget 2014-2015
D.V. Sadananda Gowda's maiden Railway Budget focussed on unveiling the Modi Government’s plans for a massive facelift of the railways sector over the coming years
Rail Budget Seeks Course Correction, Avoids Populism
No Increase in Rail Fare
Stress on Resource Mobilization Through PSU Surplus, FDI and PPP
Bullet Train on Ahmedabad-Mumbai Corridor Proposed, Speed
of Trains to be Increased in Nine Sectors
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