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International Tigers day being observed : July 29

The International Tigers Day is celebrated on 29th of July every year across the globe to create awareness about tiger conservation. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar released All India Tiger Estimation Report-2018.

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India is home to nearly 70 % of the global tiger population.

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BMW unveils mega-electrification plan, intends to drive in 5 EVs by 2021-end

By the end of 2021, the BMW Group will offer five fully-electric production vehicles as part of a sweeping product overhaul. The German carmaker seeks to lower vehicle emissions during production and on the road. The objective is to reduce CO2 emissions.

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BMW Chief Executive: Oliver Zipse.

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Govt unveils amended draft acquisition procedure for defence products

The government issued an amended draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) wherein it elaborated on how to use "leasing" method to get various defence products and on a procedure to procure information and communication technology (ICT) systems.

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The DAP remains in place for a period of five years

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Govt Releases Guidelines For Schemes To Boost Domestic Manufacturing Of Bulk Drugs, Med Devices

The government released guidelines of four schemes for the development of bulk drug and medical device parks across the country to promote their domestic manufacturing. The idea is also to cement India's position as a global drug supplier.

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Pharma sector currently valued at around USD 40 billion.

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Tata AIA Life Insurance launches service for claim payouts within four hours

Tata AIA Life launched ‘Express Claims’, a service where claims will be paid out within 4 hours of it being registered. For availing the express claim, the beneficiary has to visit the nearest branch with the necessary documents like the death certificate.

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On average, life insurers settle death claims within 10-15 days.

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Bharti AXA launches 'Bohot Zaroori Hai' campaign for crop insurance

Bharti AXA Life Insurance has launched its crop insurance campaign 'Bohot Zaroori Hai' for farmers in Maharashtra & Karnataka.The company has secured the mandate to insure the farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka for a period of three years under PMFBY.

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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

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Former Renault chief Thierry Bollore named new CEO of Jaguar Land Rover

Former Renault executive Thierry Bollore will be taking over as the new CEO of British luxury carmaker Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover. Bollore was appointed Renault’s chief executive only in January 2019. He succeeds Prof Sir Ralf Speth.

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N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons.

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India hands over 10 broad gauge locomotives to Bangladesh

India provided 10 railway locomotives to Bangladesh as grant assistance, with the leadership of the two sides committing themselves to more connectivity and infrastructure initiatives to boost trade and create new supply chains.

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External affairs minister, S Jaishankar.

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IndianOil, Total form JV for high-quality bitumen derivatives

Indian Oil Corporation & Total announced the formation of a 50:50 Joint Venture company for the manufacture of high-quality 'Bitumen Derivatives'.It will market high-quality bitumen derivatives & specialty products for the growing road-building industry.

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IndianOil is the largest player in the Indian bitumen market.

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IRCTC and SBI Card launch Co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform

IRCTC and SBI Card together launched their new Co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform. The new credit card was dedicated to the service of the nation by Sh. Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry.

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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

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FM Sitharaman attends 5th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of AIIB

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 5th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) through a video conference in New Delhi.Theme ‘AIIB 2030-Supporting Asia’s Development over the Next Decade’.

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AIIB, Headquarters: Beijing, China.

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Indian-Origin Politician Appointed Singapore's First Leader Of Opposition In Parliament

Indian-origin politician Pritam Singh was designated as the Leader of the Opposition in Singapore, the first such appointment in the history of the city-state. Mr Singh who is also a lawyer is the Secretary-General of Workers' Party.

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Singapore, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.