1. Basel-III norms require govt. to infuse up to Rs 90,000cr into state-owned banks: RBI
The government will have to pump Rs 70,000-90,000 crore into state-run banks by the year of 2018 if it wants to maintain its shareholding in the banks at the current level, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has estimated to meet the new global prudential capital requirements as set by Basel-III norms.
2. NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) Summit 2012 held in Tehran
16th NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) summit was held at Tehran, Iran.The theme of the summit was “Lasting Peace through Joint Global Governance”.
NOTE:- Venezuela was selected the host for the 17th NAM Summit in 2015.
3. West Bengal signed an agreement with TCS to monitor MGNREGA Fund
West Bengal government signed an agreement with a leading IT firm TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) to monitor management of the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) fund. The agreement will facilitate in plugging wastage and leakage of funds under the scheme in the state.
4. Serena Williams won Women's Singles US Open 2012
Serena Williams of USA won her 4th Women's Singles US Open title in New York after beating the top seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. Besides the fourth US Open title, this was Serena's 15th Grand Slam singles crown.
Italian duo of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci won the Women's Doubles trophy by defeating the Czech pair of Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka.
5. "Pieta" the South Korean Film won Golden Lion Venice Top Prize
Golden Lion Prize for best movie was given to the South Korean Movie, “Pieta” directed by Kim Ki-duk at the 69th Venice Film Festival.
“The Master” by Paul Thomas Anderson walked off with two major awards namely, Special Jury Award and Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix.
6. Lewis Hamilton became the winner of Italian Grand Prix 2012
Lewis Hamilton, the driver of McLaren's became the winner of the Italian Grand Prix 2012. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso extended his overall lead after finishing at third position in the event.
7. HSBC agrees to sell banking business in Pakistan
Banking giant HSBC today said it had agreed to sell its operations in Pakistan comprising 10 branches to the Asian country's JS Bank Limited for an undisclosed sum.
8. AHEAD OF POLICY REVIEW, RBI SAYS LIQUIDITY POSITION COMFORTABLE
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said the liquidity situation currently is comfortable and indicated that monetary policy action in the mid-quarterly review next week would depend on latest developments in the money market.
NOTE:- The central bank, in its mid-quarterly review of monetary policy to be announced on September 17, is expected to take steps to promote growth and also contain inflationary expectations.
9. 2012 London Paralympic Games conclude in London
London's 2012 Paralympics has ended with a fiery finale and official handover to 2016 host, Rio de Janeiro.
Indian Paralympic team consisted of 33-member including silver medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagaraje Gowda who finished second in the Men's High Jump F-42 event.
10. K’taka agrees to release 10K cusecs of water from Cauvery river to TN
In a goodwill gesture, the Karnataka government today agreed before the Supreme Court to release 10,000 cusecs of water from Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu till September 20.
The government will have to pump Rs 70,000-90,000 crore into state-run banks by the year of 2018 if it wants to maintain its shareholding in the banks at the current level, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has estimated to meet the new global prudential capital requirements as set by Basel-III norms.
2. NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) Summit 2012 held in Tehran
16th NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) summit was held at Tehran, Iran.The theme of the summit was “Lasting Peace through Joint Global Governance”.
NOTE:- Venezuela was selected the host for the 17th NAM Summit in 2015.
3. West Bengal signed an agreement with TCS to monitor MGNREGA Fund
West Bengal government signed an agreement with a leading IT firm TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) to monitor management of the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) fund. The agreement will facilitate in plugging wastage and leakage of funds under the scheme in the state.
4. Serena Williams won Women's Singles US Open 2012
Serena Williams of USA won her 4th Women's Singles US Open title in New York after beating the top seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. Besides the fourth US Open title, this was Serena's 15th Grand Slam singles crown.
Italian duo of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci won the Women's Doubles trophy by defeating the Czech pair of Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka.
5. "Pieta" the South Korean Film won Golden Lion Venice Top Prize
Golden Lion Prize for best movie was given to the South Korean Movie, “Pieta” directed by Kim Ki-duk at the 69th Venice Film Festival.
“The Master” by Paul Thomas Anderson walked off with two major awards namely, Special Jury Award and Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix.
6. Lewis Hamilton became the winner of Italian Grand Prix 2012
Lewis Hamilton, the driver of McLaren's became the winner of the Italian Grand Prix 2012. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso extended his overall lead after finishing at third position in the event.
7. HSBC agrees to sell banking business in Pakistan
Banking giant HSBC today said it had agreed to sell its operations in Pakistan comprising 10 branches to the Asian country's JS Bank Limited for an undisclosed sum.
8. AHEAD OF POLICY REVIEW, RBI SAYS LIQUIDITY POSITION COMFORTABLE
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said the liquidity situation currently is comfortable and indicated that monetary policy action in the mid-quarterly review next week would depend on latest developments in the money market.
NOTE:- The central bank, in its mid-quarterly review of monetary policy to be announced on September 17, is expected to take steps to promote growth and also contain inflationary expectations.
9. 2012 London Paralympic Games conclude in London
London's 2012 Paralympics has ended with a fiery finale and official handover to 2016 host, Rio de Janeiro.
Indian Paralympic team consisted of 33-member including silver medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagaraje Gowda who finished second in the Men's High Jump F-42 event.
10. K’taka agrees to release 10K cusecs of water from Cauvery river to TN
In a goodwill gesture, the Karnataka government today agreed before the Supreme Court to release 10,000 cusecs of water from Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu till September 20.
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