Introduction
February 2019 Important Articles chapter presents with the daily important articles from the prominent newspapers. The articles will primarily assist in the preparation of government jobs exams and interviews in India. Current Affairs section holds a critical importance in many competitive exams in India related to recruitment in the government sectors.
Feb 28 2019
Trump, Kim hail prospects for Success
Source: Financial Express
Flight delayed, Cancelled? Here’s what you can get
Source: Times of India
Border tension weighs on investor sentiment, indices swing sharply
Source: Indian Express
Allahabad Bank to cut MCLR by 10 bps across tenures
Source: Financial Express
India women eye clean sweep against England
Source: Indian Express
Feb 27 2019
Tesla’s Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet
Source: Financial Express
1. India Strikes Back
Source: Business Standard
2. Support Flows as Govt Briefs Global PowersSource: Economics Times
RBI norms spell loss for pvt bank CEOs
Source: Business Standard
1. SBI calls lenders’ meeting with jet’s Goyal, Etihad CEO
Source: Financial Express
2. Three banks move out of PCASource: Business Standard
RBI proposes 50% of private bank chiefs’ pay as variable
Source: Financial Express
Think Equal Build Smart Innovate for Change
Source: Employment News
Feb 26 2019
Spain named world’s healthiest country
Source: Times of India
Rlys leases out 45 acres of Dharavi land for Rs.3, 800cr
Source: Times of India
RBI proposes to rein in pay of pvt bank CEOs
Source: Business Standard
True North set to control Max Bupa
Source: Times of India
Firms Look to Raise up to $2b via Dollar Bond Sales
Source: Economic Times
Sensex PE Jumps 16% in a Day
Source: Economic Times
BCCI sports Medicine hub in Offing
Source: Times of India
Feb 25 2019
Bangla foils hijacking bid on Dubai bound flight, flyers safe
Source: Times of India
India’s Global Stature and Islamic Component’ help it Get OIC Invite
Source: Economics Times
RBI keeps bank CEOs in the waiting for FY18 bonus
Source: Business Standard
With GST Rate Cut, You Have another Reason to Buy a Home
Source: Economics Times
E – Policy should help both customers, entrepreneurs
Source: Times of India
Autonomy of private university, accountability of a public
Source: Financial Express
Almost a Miracle
Source: Times of India
Feb 24 2019
US aid enters Venezuela via Brazil border, but elsewhere its violence and standoffs
Source: Times of India
After 50 yrs, India invited to OIC meet, Sushma to attend
Source: Indian Express
Idea Exchange
Source: Indian Express
Easy ways to declutter and organize your personal tech
Source: Times of India
DNA gets a new – and bigger – genetic alphabet
Source: Business Standard
Home Stretch
Source: Times of India
Feb 23 2019
China uses DNA to tracks its people
Source: Times of India
Country More Important than any Institution: Jaitley
Source: Economics Times
RBI creates new category of NBFCs by merging existing 3
Source: Business Standard
Mitra wants 1% GST rate for house up to Rs. 40 lakh
Source: Business Standard
Global Business Summit 2019
Source: Economics Times
Left – Arm, Over
Source: Economics Times
Feb 22 2019
Iran warns Saudi Arabia over attack on its troops
Source: Times of India
Fearing FATF action, Pak ‘bans’ 2 Hafiz Saeed outfits
Source: Times of India
1. Standstill agreements come under RBI glare
Source: Business Standard
2. RBI insists banks pass on repo rate actionSource: Business Standard
Some Banks may Make Token Rate Cuts
Source: Economics Times
Extent of fall stock Prices shows a Rebound Could be in the offing
Source: Economics Times
I have improved in reading the batsmen
Source: Times of India
Feb 21 2019
Democrats Warns Trump May Rush Nuclear Transfer to Saudis
Source: Economics Times
1. Draw redline for uncouth Pak, India tells world Court
Source: Times of India
2. India, Saudi underline UN terrorist sanctionsSource: Indian Express
1. 12 State – run banks set to get Rs. 48,239 Core Fund Infusion
Source: Click Here
2. Axis Chief targets threefold growth in AUMSource: Business Standard
Stake Sale plan of IOB All Bank in Universal Sompo Gathers pace
Source: Economics Times
Induslnd, can Fin Homes page can Continue Upmove
Source: Economics Times
Taking Stock
Source: Economics Times
Feb 20 2019
Venezuela Military Should abandon Maduro
Source: The Hindu
Minor turning hostile won’t take Pocso accused off hook
Source: Times of India
1. Andhra Bank Plans to Sell 30% in India First Life Co
Source: Economics Times
2. Multiple Concerns make a dent in State Bank stockSource: Business Standard
Salman may Announce Financial Package, Defence Co- Production
Source: Economics Times
1. Angel tax norms for start – ups relaxed
Source: Business Standard
2. Bansal may join ola board after Rs. 650 – cr investmentSource: Business Standard
Rate Hikes to be Rare this Year, Say Brokerages
Source: Economics Times
IPL schedule Announced with a Caveat
Source: Economics Times
Feb 19 2019
Digital gangsters: UK wants tougher rules for Facebook
Source: Times Of India
1. Pak using Jadhav case as tool for propaganda: India
Source: Times Of India
2. 5.7 crore Indians Dependent on alcohol, need treatmentSource: Times Of India
RBI to give Rs. 28,000 crore interim dividend to govt
Source: Business Standard
GST Council to discuss lower rates for under-construction housing on Feb 20
Source: Indian Express
Cognizant case: DMK Seeks CBI probe
Source: Times Of India
2. Sensex falls eighth straight day, longest losing streak in 6 yearsSource: Business Standard
Rupee loses 11p to end at 71.34 amid oil scare
Source: Financial Express
After her Laureus moment, Vinesh eyes Tokyo
Source: The Hindu
Feb 18 2019
Iran summons Pak envoy over suicide bombing on it troops
Source: Times Of India
No wasting police resources’: J&K govt withdraws security to four separatists
Source: Times Of India
2. Won’t allow Assam to turn into another Kashmir: ShahSource: Times Of India
1. Banks won’t sell Reliance Group Shares till Sept 30
Source: Economics Times
2. World Bank Approves Rs. 11k Cr. for Improving safety of DamsSource: Times of India
Power Shortages likely during polls as Discoms Miss payments
Source: Economics Times
1. Telecom Standards Body, COAL Disagree over 5G Rules; Update
Source: Economics Times
2. Slip between the cup and the lipSource: The Hindu
Is EDTECH Shifting Gears
Source: Times of India
End Game Masters
Source: Times of India
Feb 17 2019
US NSA backs India’s right to self – Defence against attacks
Source: Times Of India
India takes Route to Isolate Pak
Source: Times Of India
Bankers Flag issues on realty sector exposures
Source: Business Standard
KKR – Backed Company eyes $1 – Billion fund to tap India ESG investors
Source: Business Standard
A second Ascendance
Source: Economic Times
Saina Tames Sindhu Again
Source: Times Of India
Feb 16 2019
1. Prez Trump Declares National Emergency to Build Border Wall
Source: Economics Times
2. India – British IS militant may’ve been killed in SyriaSource: Times of India
1. Hina jaiswal becomes first woman IAF flight engineering
Source: Times of India
2. India Weighs Options Including MilitarySource: Economics Times
1. RBI heat on YES Bank for Disclosure
Source: Business Standard
2. Allahabad Bank draws road map to come out of PCA list by JuneSource: Business Standard
1. NBCC & Suraksha Bid to Acquire Jaypee Infratech
Source: Economics Times
2. Earnings see biggest dip three quartersSource: Business Standard
1. Jet Airways may raise Rs.6,000 Cr. From aircraft sale, investors
Source: The Hindu
2. Cross – Industry CEO hiring max in e-tailSource: Times Of India
3. Slowdown in Domestic Equity Funds a Risk for India: WoodSource: Economics Times
Sindhu and Saina set up a Dream final
Source: The Hindu
Feb 15 2019
Google, Facebook Forced to pay Creators under New EU Rules
Source: Economics Times
2. Justice officials discussed removing trump from office when he fired Comey: MccabeSource: Times of India
1. Govt blames Pak after local rams CRPF convoy with LED – packed SUV in worst-ever J&K terror strike
Source: Times of India
2. SC expels 2 court masters for diluting Ambani orderSource: Times of India
1. Brokerages Toast Yes Bank for Passing RBI Test, Stock Soars
Source: Economics Times
2. Bank’s Comfort Level with NBFCs Returns, Lending Rises 4.4% in Q3Source: Economics Times
1. Oill will be at $65 – 70 in H2
Source: Economics Times
2. WPI Hits 10 – Month Low in Jan Cheaper FuelSource: Economics Times
3. Banks to get over 50% stake in jet Airways bailout PlanSource: Indian Express
4. Panel suggests Rs.9,750/Month as National minimum wageSource: Business Times
1. Global tech firms stare at 30 – 40% digital tax blow
Source: Business Times
2. Domestic Companies see refining margins plungeSource: Business Times
3. Bharat 22 ETF offer boosts govt selloff kitty by Rs.10k CrSource: Business Times
Hot Spurs
Source: Economics Times
Feb 14 2019
Venezuela is Third Largest Supplier of Oil to India
Source: Times of India
2. 20 Killed in Attack on Iran Revolutionary Guard BusSource: Hindustan Times
Raj gives Gujjars 5% job, Education Quota
Source: Times of India
1. 40,000 to reach farmers by early April, cash transfer from Feb 24
Source: Financial Express
2. Low – Cost Housing is Priority NowSource: Economics Times
1. NDA’s Rafale Deal 2.86% cheaper than UPA’S: CAG
Source: Business Standard
2. IndiGo to cancel 30 flights per day till MarchSource: Financial Express
3. RBI Slaps penalty on Chittoor, Karimnagar co – op BanksSource: Times Of India
MFs buy HDFC Bank RIL, Page in Jan on Earnings Visibility
Source: Economics Times
The Worlds Business Awards
Source: Economics Times
Feb 13 2019
US Lawmakers Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid another Shutdown
Source: Economics Times
Akhilesh Flight ban sparks street fight
Source: Times of India
1. CPI inflation at 19 – month low in Jan: IIP growth recovers in Dec
Source: Financial Express
2. Banks Clear MSME Loans worth Rs. 30,000Cr via 59 – Minute PortalSource: Economics Times
1. DTC panel seeks to curb tax litigation
Source: Business Standard
2. Sports, Polls to drive ad Spend: ReportSource: Business Standard
3. Flight cancellations non-stop for indigoSource: Financial Express
Reaching Data Saturation
Source: Economics Times
Feb 12 2019
1. Post – Brexit UK Ready to use ‘Hard Power’
Source: Economics Times
2. I work more hours than any president before me: TrumpSource: Times of India
35yr on, Mumbai’s Original ’tower of Corruption’ finally bites the Dust
Source: Times of India
1. PNB to sell stake in Housing Fin Arm to GA and Varde
Source: Economics Times
2. Time for New RBI Guv to Assert the Institution’s IndependenceSource: Economics Times
1. Honest Cos Won’t Face Action: Goyal
Source: Economics Times
2. SC Rejects Petition by Essar Steel’s Operational CreditorsSource: Economics Times
Sebi plans F&O Circuit Filters to Curb Volatility in Equity Stocks
Source: Economics Times
Feb 11 2019
Another Shutdown Looms in US as Congress talks break down again
Source: Times of India
CBI brings Kolkata Top Cop, Saradha KingPin Face to Face
Source: Times of India
HDFC Capital to Form 3 Investment Platforms for Affordable Housing
Source: Business Standard
2. Central Bank Moots Intervention OverseasSource: Business Standard
Anil Ambani Co to Build Mega Fintech hub in Navy Mumbai
Source: Economics Times
Why India is turning into ESG Funding Hotspot
Source: Economics Times
Four Short of a Perfect Finish
Source: Times of India
Feb 10 2019
Trump’s tough line on China bring Tokyo, Beijing closer
Source: Times of India
Need Bill, won’t let any harm come to you: PM to Northeast
Source: Indian Express
Ways to fight off the mid – life health crisis
Source: Times of India
How Your Smartphone Became Poll – Savvy
Source: Times of India
A change to bag another series
Source: Times of India
Feb 9 2019
Bezos Allegations Could upend American Media's Deal with Feds
Source: Economics Times
HDK Releases BSY Bride Audio Clip
Source: Times of India
RBI should offer Digi – Payment Licenses on – top says industry
Source: Economics Times
1. CLSA Retains Cautious view on Markets after RBI policy
Source: Economics Times
2. Consumer, Retail lenders make 93% of FY19 markets cap gainsSource: Business Standard
Unemployment Rises across religions, Social groups: NSSO
Source: Business Standard
India Strike Back
Source: Economics Times
Feb 8 2019
US lawmakers seek due process and humane Treatment for Detained Desis
Source: Times of India
1. In cow Politics, MP CM tries to Appease Minorities too
Source: Times of India
2. BJP Brings Quota for poor into play in BiharSource: Economics Times
1. Rate cut Season Back after 18 Months
Source: Business Standard
2. RBI move to Regulate ePayments may secure, stabilise EcosystemSource: Economics Times
CBDT Chairman Assures Quick Solution to Startups's tax Issues
Source: Economics Times
Amazon Brings back offers, Fast Deliveries
Source: Times of India
Lowers risk weight to help, NBFC's raise funds at Competitive rates
Source: Economics Times
Grooming Agricultural Scientists of Tomorrow
Source: Economics Times
Experiment or Survival?
Source: Economics Times
Feb 7 2019
SoftBank Group Unveils $5.5 billion Stock buyback
Source: Financial Express
Builders in Top 8 Cities Owe Lenders Rs.4 lakh Crore: Report
Source: Times of India
1. HoldsCo Model for Banks on the Cards
Source: Business Standard
2. After Aadhar Hsg Buy, Blackstone backs out of PNB Housing Fin RaceSource: Economics Times
1. No cut in Subsidies, Expect more tax steps in full Budget: Goyal
Source: Economics Times
2. Sustained Inflow Helps Nifty Cross 11 - K MarkSource: Economics Times
Crushed by 80 Runs
Source: Economics Times
Feb 6 2019
Zurkerberg Sees Positive Force of Facebook Despite FireStrom
Source: Economics Times
Revealed: A Rs.300Cr Choksi Land Scam
Source: Times of India
1. MFs Ask sebi for time to Save Essel's World
Source: Times of India
2. SBI Chief faces the Ericsson Contempt PleaSource: Times of India
3. RBI to Conduct its First half - Yearly AuditSource: Business Standard
4. Fraud - Hit PNB Back in the Black with RS. 246 - Cr ProfitSource: Business Standard
New SIP Investers Feel the Pain as Equity Fund returns Disappoint
Source: Business Standard
Finmin Seeks labour min Help to Fund Proposed Hike in Minimum EPS Pension
Source: Economics Times
Technology Superpowers
Source: Economics Times
What's there to Achieve?
Source: Economics Times
Feb 5 2019
Baghdad Fumes as Trump Plans to "Watch Iran" from Iraq Military Bases
Source: Times of India
AG moves Contempt Plea Against Bhushan in SC
Source: Times of India
Show us Proof WB govt Blocked probe and we'll come down hard: SC to CBISource: Times of India
IDBI Banks Losses Triple in Dec Qtr.
Source: Economics Times
SBI, Other Performing PSBs may see Stake Sale
Source: Economics Times
Birla moves PMO for Relief on Voda Idea Spectrum Dues
Source: Economics Times
Picking It Self
Source: Times of India
Feb 4 2019
Another Blow for may as car co Scraps UK - Made - Suv Plan Over Brexit Turmoil
Source: Times of India
Will Stand with Persecuted Children of Maa Bharti: PM
Source: Times of India
Wholesale Makeover Likely for Cloudtail and Appario
Source: Economics Times
Shares M&A Deals to Get a Bit Costlier Due to New Levy
Source: Times of India
Strong in Spirit and Substance, not so Strong on Specifics
Source: Financial Express
Tennis, Anyone, Anymore in Kolkata?
Source: Economics Times
Feb 3 2019
Washington Seeks Explanation after Nepal Leader Slams US Intervention in Venezuela
Source: Indian Express
PM, CJI Outvote Kharge, Pick Ex - Mp DGP as New CBI Chief
Source: Times of India
Seeking A High on MSD
Source: Times of India
Idea Exchange
Source: Indian Express
Feb 2 2019
US Suspends N-Weapons pact with Russia EU Fears new arms Race
Source: Times of India
PM - Led Panel Zeroes in on 5 Names for Next CBI Director
Source: Times of India
1. Banking News:
Back From the Brink
Source: Economics Times
2. Economy News: 1. key Take WaysSource: Economics Times
2. Does the Math Add Up?Source: Economics Times
3. Hopes Ride on Middle OrderSource: Economics Times
3. Market News: Aam Stimulus for D-streetSource: Economics Times
4. Agriculture News: Good Start, but Small ChangeSource: Economics Times
5. Infrastructure News: Operating Ratio of Railways Likely to ImproveSource: Economics Times
6. Social Sector News: Pension Scheme for BharatSource: Economics Times
7. Consumer's News: Money Order to Boost SpendingSource: Economics Times
7. Tax Payers News: How Much Tax U will Save?Source: Economics Times
1. EWS Quota: HRD Seeks Rs. 4,200 cr, Gets Rs. 2,100 Cr
Source: Economics Times
2. Budget Mererly a Trialer Say ModiSource: Economics Times
Feb 1 2019
Brexit May be Delayed: Hunt
Source: The Hindu
EU Parliament Recognises Guaido as Venezuelan Interim PresidentSource: Indian Express
SBI Risks Customer info, Holds text msgs in Unsecured Server
Source: Times of India
Nifty feb Rollovers Hint Sharp Downside Unlikely
Source: Economics Times
Securities law expert to fight kochhar case
Source: Economics Times
RBI lifts lendings Restrictions on 3 public sector Banks
Source: Times of India
Boult Swings One Back
Source: Times of India
Focus on the Journey, not the Destination
Source: Economics Times