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RBI approves appointment of Rakesh Makhija as Chairman of Axis Bank

RBI has approved appointment of Rakesh Makhija as chairman of Axis bank. The board of the bank in March had approved appointment of Makhija as chairman subject to RBI clearance. Previously, he was the CEO and MD of Tata Honeywell Ltd.

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Tagline of Axis Bank:Badhti ka Naam Zindagi

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Two-day Elephanta Festival begins in Mumbai

The two-day Elephanta Festival organised in Mumbai, began at the Gateway of India.The MTDC organises the festival every year to promote tourism and the culture of Mumbai.

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Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)

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Ex-President Pratibha Patil Awarded, Mexico's Highest Civilian Award

The ambassador of Mexico to India, Melba Pria, presented ''Orden Mexicana del Aguila Azteca'' (Order of the Aztec Eagle) to Ms Patil, who had served as the first woman president of the country during 2007-12, at a special ceremony held in MCCIA Bhavan.

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Capital:Mexico City
Currency:Mexican Peso

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RBI revises norms on banks’ exposure to large borrowers

RBI revised its guidelines on banks’ exposure to large borrowers .RBI had introduced the large borrower framework three years ago to reduce concentration risk in a banking industry laden with bad loans.

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Governor of RBI:Shaktikanta Das

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Delhi Metro, bus rides to be free for women in Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced free Delhi Metro and DTC bus rides for women in the capital city. The expenses of the free ride scheme will be borne by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi.

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DTC:Delhi Transport Corporation
Governor of Delhi:Anil Baijal

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Ajit Doval to Be NSA for Another Five Years, Gets Cabinet Rank

Ajit Doval, who served as the NSA to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the previous NDA government, will continue in his role for another five years.In addition to reappointing him, for five years, the prime minister has also given him cabinet rank.

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NSA :National Security Advisor
NDA:National Democratic Alliance

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Chhattisgarh: Satish Chandra Verma is new Advocate General

Chattisgarh government, appointed a new advocate general, Satish Chandra Verma with immediate effect, replacing Kanak Tiwari on the post.He previously worked as additional Advocate General.

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CM :Bhupesh Baghel
Capital:Raipur

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International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression-June 4

The main purpose of celebration of the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is to spread awareness on the sufferings and pain of children as they are the victims of abuse.

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UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace & Reconciliation: Forest Whitaker

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MP Cabinet passes resolution to increase reservation for OBCs to 27 %

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet passed a resolution to increase reservation quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC) from existing 14 per cent to 27 per cent.The Cabinet has also increased by three per cent the dearness allowance for employees and pensioners.

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CM of Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath

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Actor-Singer Ruma Guha Thakurta Passes Away at 84

She is known for her work in Ganga , Abhijaan , Palatak, Antony Firingee , 80 Te Asio Na , Balika Badhu , Dadar Kirti , 36 Chowringhee Lane , Amrita Kumbher Sandhane , Bhalobasa Bhalobasa and Wheelchair .

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She worked as playback singer in many films.