The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to advance a loan of US $206 million to develop water supply and sewerage infrastructure in Tiruchi, Ambur, Tiruppur, and Vellore and other cities in Tamil Nadu.
It will also strengthen the capacities of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for improved service delivery.
The Indian navy plans to set up a Tupolev TU-142 aircraft museum in Kolkata. The TU-142 is a Russian and formerly Soviet Union manufactured maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine aircraft.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have arrived in India on an official visit to Delhi, Mumbai and will also visit Uttrakhand.
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced that they are stepping down from the leadership role of the parent company “Alphabet”.
Google CEO Indian-American Sundar Pichai will be assuming the role of Alphabet CEO.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched the Independent Directors Databank in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Independent Directors have an important role in ensuring good corporate governance practices at companies.