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PM Modi chairs 32nd interaction through PRAGATI platform

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 32nd interaction through PRAGATI- the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation in New Delhi. PRAGATI helps in simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes.

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PRAGATI was launched on 25th March 2015.

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Bajaj Finserv partners with Apollo Hospitals to launch health EMI cards

Bajaj Finserv has launched digitized health EMI cards covering an entire family with a credit limit ranging between Rs 40,000 and Rs 4 lakh.The 0% EMI cards, will be accepted across all centres of Apollo Hospitals in the country.

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It has a personal accident insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh.

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UP Govt launches Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana

UP Govt. launched Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana which will provide financial assistance to family of farmers who die or become handicapped while working in fields.Govt. has also decided to implement Mukhyamantri Paryatan Samvardhan yojana.

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Anandiben Patel -current Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

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Adani Capital acquires Essel Finance’s MSME lending business

Adani Capital Pvt. Ltd has acquired Essel Finance’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) loan business.Through the acquisition, Adani Capital has secured a loan book of around ₹145 crore, operating out of 10 cities.

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Adani Capital commenced lending operations in April 2017.

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Films Division launches mobile app to provide all information about Film festival

Films Division has launched a mobile app, which will provide movie buffs all the information about the 16th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films - MIFF-2020.

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Best Film of the Festival is awarded a cash prize of ₹10 Lakh.

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Allcargo Logistics acquires nearly 13% stake in Gati

Allcargo Logistics acquired about 13 per cent stake in express distribution and supply chain solutions provider Gati Ltd. The firm is well on track to complete the process to acquire 44.5 per cent stake in Gati. Allcargo has infused Rs 100 crore into Gati.

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Allcargo Logistics Founder: Shashi Kiran Shetty

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Divyansh Singh Pawar, Apurvi Chandela Clinch Gold in Meyton Cup

Indian shooters Divyansh Singh Pawar and Apurvi Chandela clinched a gold medal each in Meyton Cup in Innsbruck, Austria. Deepak Kumar and Anjum Moudgil also a bagged bronze medal each in men's and women's 10m air rifle events respectively.

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Austria capital-Vienna, currency-Austrian Schilling.

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Gujarat replaces West Bengal to top ‘Star States’ ranking

Gujarat topped the SKOCH State of Governance 2019 ranking, followed by Maharashtra, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu.Gujarat tops the list with 104 projects, followed by Maharashtra with 50 projects. Telangana tops the list on police and safety.

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Gujarat also ranked the highest in terms of e-governance.

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S. Jaishankar in Niger inaugurates first convention centre made by India in Africa to honour Gandhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar & Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou jointly inaugurated the first convention centre established in Africa by India to honour the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a symbol of India's firm commitment towards Africa.

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Niamey is capital city of Niger.

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Govt sets up National Startup Advisory Council

Govt.has set up a National Startup Advisory Council to advise the Centre on measures needed to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation & start-ups in the country. It will suggest measures to foster a culture of innovation among students & others.

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The Council, which will be chaired by the commerce minister.

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RBI scraps certificate of authorisation of Vodafone's mobile payment app

The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of Vodafone m-pesa on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation. Now, the company cannot transact the business of issuance and operation of prepaid payment instruments.

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Vodafone m-pesa was given payments bank by the RBI in 2015.

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Govt approves raising FDI in Bharti Airtel to 100% from 49% allowed earlier

DoT has approved raising of foreign direct investment in Bharti Airtel to 100 per cent from 49 per cent allowed earlier. The company also has the approval of the RBI) that allowed foreign investors to hold up to 74 per cent stake in the company.

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Department of Telecom (DoT), is under Ministry of Communications

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Global unemployment projected to rise by around 2.5 million in 2020: UN report

According to UN's International Labour Organisation,Global unemployment is projected to increase by around 2.5 million in 2020 and almost half a billion people are working fewer paid hours than they would like or lack adequate access to paid work.

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ILO Director-General Guy Ryder