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Indian tribal woman Permila Tirkey won first discrimination-based Case in United Kingdom
With this, Tirkey will receive compensation of 184000 UK pounds from Ajay and his wife Pooja for making her work 18 hours a day for an hourly rate of 11 pence.
EU imposed anti-dumping duty on Indian water and sewage pipes for six months
The European Commission in its anti-dumping probe has concluded that the material injury to the Union industry was caused by the dumped imports from India.
CCI cleared Heidelberg-Italcementi Deal
In July 2015, the German firm had announced plans to buy Italcementi SpA through a transaction worth about 3.7 billion Euros.
Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM): India’s Pride
The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) on 24 September 2015 successfully completed one year of the mission life around Mars with a large data set acquired by all five payloads of MOM.
Arvind Panagariya appointed as Sherpa for G-20 Summit
Arvind Panagariya is an Indian-American economist and Professor of Economics at Columbia University.
Hajj Stampede killed more than 700 people in Mecca
It is the deadliest accident to occur in the Hajj since the 1990 stampede. This is the second worst incident in 25 years to hit the annual pilgrimage.
Reserve Bank of India relaxed Change in Ownership Norms of Borrowing Entities
The relaxation will offer more flexibility to banks to bring in a change in ownership of borrowing entities which are under stress due to operational/ managerial inefficiencies.
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull announced 70 million US dollar package to fight domestic violence
In Australia, one in six people have experienced violence from a current or former partner and reportedly, 63 women have lost their lives so far in 2015 due to domestic violence.
Union Environment Ministry notified Guidelines on Sustainable Sand and Minor Mineral Mining
The policy seeks forward to strike a balance between increasing demand of sand and sustainable sand mining practices. It may help in achieving the goal of sustainable development.
Forbes released list of India's 100 Richest People
Binny Bansal (32), the co-founder of Flipkart is the youngest entrant while Brijmohan Lall Munjal (92) is the oldest in the list of India's 100 Richest People.
SEBI fined PACL Limited 7260 crore rupees for illegal raising of funds
The penalty was imposed under Prevention of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices Regulations which provide for severe to severe penalties for dealing with such violations.
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EPFO won Skoch Award for Smart Governance Initiatives
EPFO was also awarded two SKOCH Order-of-Merits, one for launching UAN for EPFO members and another for transformation of Social Security Agenda in India.
Ministry of External Affairs appointed envoys for Pakistan, China, UK and other countries
Navtej Sarna, Secretary (West) in the Ministry, will be the new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom with effect from November 2015.
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission issued Notification for Solar PV Net Metering
With the issuance of the notification, solar power can now be harnessed by domestic as well as commercial power consumers.
Indian film Angry Indian Goddesses voted first runner-up at the 40th Toronto Film Festival
The film Angry Indian Goddesses is a powerful portrayal of new girl power and women empowerment in contemporary Indian society.
Bombay High Court stayed the implementation of Circular on Sedition
The circular was issued to prevent misuse of Section 124 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sedition and laid down certain conditions required to be considered for initiating action against a person under it.
Union Home Minister released a Graphic booklet on Sardar Post
On 9 April 1965, at the Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, two companies of CRPF stood their ground and repulsed the attack of full-fledged Pakistani Infantry Brigade inflicting heavy casualties.
West Bengal Governor KN Tripathi got additional charge of Governor of Tripura
According to article 153, there shall be a Governor for each State but the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act 1956 facilitated the appointment of same person as governor for two or more states.
Marathi-film Court picked as India's Official entry to 88th Oscar Awards by Oscar Selection Jury
The film directed by the first-time director Chaitanya Tamhanhe will represent India in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
Former Indian Cricket Captain Sourav Ganguly appointed President of Cricket Association of Bengal
Former CAB President Jagmohan Dalmiya's son Abhishek was inducted into CAB as the joint-secretary.
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