Today's Important News: 26 March 2013

Today's Important News (26-03-2013)

The Hindu

National:

Centre likely to grant Bihar 'backward' status soon

  • Bihar CM : Nitish Kumar
  • Name of Nitish Kumar's Party : Janata Dal (United) party

Backward status for his state. Nitish Kumar has argued that altering criteria for backwardness will help reduce the burden of Rs 6,000-7,000 crore that Bihar has to bear annually by way of its share of central schemes and to pay back funds borrowed from the Centre.

Economy:

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Awards:

Award for BHEL

Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) has been awarded the DSII awards for the fastest growing maharatna PSU. The Award was presented to B. Prasada Rao Chairman & Managing Director, BHEL by Ajit Singh, Union Minister of Civil Aviation.

National Tourism Awards

The President of India Pranb Mukherjee, presented the National Tourism Awards in various categories at a function at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it would given an impetus and encourage all players in the tourism sector.

S&T, Environment, Defence:

India readies hi-tech naval base to keep eye on China

Sports:

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In the News:

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Others:

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Courtesy: The Hindu