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Tourism Investors Meet 2017

Tourism Investors Meet 2017

July 10, 2017

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) unveiled the third edition of ‘Tourism Investors Meet’ from July 5-6, at the Federation House, FICCI in New Delhi, looking at unravelling the investment potential in tourism infrastructure in India.

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RCS – UDAN

RCS – UDAN

May 3, 2017

With the continued demand of regional connectivity at affordable prices in the Indian aviation industry, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) continue their action plan of ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik’ (UDAN).

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India slashes prices of stents

India slashes prices of stents

February 24, 2017

As cardiovascular diseases emerge as the number one killer among the billion plus population of India, the country has finally slashed the prices of stents by 85 pc. Heartening news indeed! The question is, whether the manufacturers and hospitals will fall in line.

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Indian government relaxes withdrawal norms

Indian government relaxes withdrawal norms

November 18, 2016

As demonetisation of INR 500 and INR 1,000 currency notes in India left the people with insufficient money to trade for daily necessities, the government has announced relaxations for farmers, families celebrating weddings, government employees and agricultural traders.

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India proposes e-visa facility for another 36 nations

India proposes e-visa facility for another 36 nations

July 13, 2016

After the e-visa facility attracted huge foreign tourist arrivals in India, the country now plans to extend the online visa service for another 36 countries.

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Who will replace Raghuram Rajan, as Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

Who will replace Raghuram Rajan, as Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

June 27, 2016

After a series of tirades launched by Dr Subramanian Swamy, BJP Rajya Sabha (Upper House) member recently against him, Raghuram Rajan, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India decided not to seek a second term in office.

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Anil Kumble to coach the National Indian Cricket team

Anil Kumble to coach the National Indian Cricket team

June 24, 2016

Former India cricket team captain Anil Kumble was selected as India’s head coach by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on June 22, 2016, for the next 12 months.

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Drought Management in India

Drought Management in India

May 12, 2016

On May 11, the Supreme Court of India directed the government and some Indian states to forgo the current drought management system in the country and build a plan that is transparent and based on rules, to address a dramatic situation in many rural areas. As many Indian states w...

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Vinod Zutshi

Vinod Zutshi

March 2, 2016

Taking Indian Tourism to New Heights With tourist arrivals increasing in India, the ministry of tourism is launching new strategies to focus on niche tourism areas like coastal, wildlife, golf and films, along with promoting Yoga as the USP of Indian tourism. Upgradation for e-vi...

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