Changes in Kisan Credit Cards(KCCs)

By March 2014 all Kisan Credit Cards(KCCs) should be converted to ATM cards by public sector banks(PSBs), Finance Minister P Chidambaram asked PSBs. This will mean a total of 11.39 KCCs will get converted. The total money lend by these cards is RS.5,21,617crore. The scheme was introduced in 1998-99.

Order of Australia conferred on Sachin

Sachin Tendulkar conferred with the Order of Australia which recognises Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service. The order is divided into general and military divisions. Awards in the Order of Australia are sometimes made to people who are not citizens of Australia, to honour extraordinary achievements.

Walt Disney buying Lucasfilm for $ 4.05 billion

The Walt Disney Co announced that they are buying Lucasfilm Ltd for $ 4.05 billion. Lucasfilm Ltd is the production company behind "Star Wars". The deal brings Lucasfilm under the Disney banner with other brands including Pixar, Marvel, ESPN and ABC.