Australia to import Indian mangoes for first time
Indian mangoes will be imported to Australia for the first time after protocols were revised to allow the Asian-grown fruit into the local economy, a media report said.
The fruit would be allowed into Australia as long as they were treated with irradiation before leaving India.
This meant that Australians would be able to enjoy the fruit long after the local season ended.
India Post Payment Bank to open 650 branches this year
India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) is planning a mega expansion to open 650 branches this year. The first two branches of IPPB were opened in January 2017 in Ranchi and Raipur.
The focus of the payment bank will be on door-step banking, A survey conducted by the department showed "huge" potential for door-step banking.
Mridul Gehlot and Dinesh Patel were elected unanimously president and general secretary of Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI).
The elections were held under the the supervision of justice I S Israni.
Observers from the Sports Ministry, Indian Olympic Association, International Kabaddi Federation and Asian Kabaddi Federation were also present for the elections.