Top Headlines - 31.03.2016

Top Headlines - 31.03.2016
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1. U Htin Kyaw of the National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi sworn in as Myanmar's new president.

2. The government permitted 100 per cent FDI in the market place format of e-commerce retailing with a view to attract more

foreign investments. As per the guidelines issued by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on FDI in e-commerce, foreign direct investment (FDI) has not been allowed in inventory-based model of e-commerce.

3. The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) growth forecast of 7.4 per cent for 2016-17 is substantially lower than its earlier projection of 7.8 per cent.

4. Dr. Najma Heptulla, the Union Minister for Minority Affairs launched innovative entrepreneurship and skill development programme of Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills (MANAS) – through leading national/ international experts in different skill sets.

5. Chairperson of Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy (NLD), Aung San Suu Kyi was appointed as the country's new minister of foreign affairs. Suu Kyi will concurrently hold three other portfolios in the new government led by President-elect U Htin Kyaw.

6. Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched two major Digital initiatives to provide easy access to health services to the public: GIS-enabled HMIS application and the self-printing of e-CGHS cards.

7. Oscar winning US actress Patty Duke died in Idaho. She was 69.

8. Lionel Messi has become the second Argentina player to score 50 international goals. He has now come closer to the Gabriel Batistuta's record of 56 goals.

9. China launched 22nd BeiDou navigation satellite. The satellite was launched aboard a Long March-3A carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.

10. Indian batsman Virat Kohli became the top-ranked batsman in the ICC T-20 rankings, while India remained static at the No.1 spot in the team list.