RBI order on defaulters lacked govt. nod, says SC
The Supreme Court has struck down the Reserve Bank of India’s Feb. 12 circular on the grounds that the regulator can give directions to banks on stressed assets only upon …
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Starting May, ISRO to launch a string of ‘defence’ satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to launch a number strategic earth observation (EO) satellites in 2019-2020. The satellites which are expected to be launched are: a) RISAT-2B, …
Read MoreManufacturing PMI at 6-month low
According to Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data,manufacturing activity has slowed to a six-month low of 52.6 in March due to lower levels of new orders and production. …
Read MoreJaitley rules out rethink on special status
Union Finance Minister has said that it is not possible to give Special Category Status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh as 14th Finance Commission had removed the granting of SCS to …
Read MorePakistan airspace closure hits Afghan, Kazakh, Russian airlines
The closure of Pakistan’s airspace,since the Indian Air Force (IAF) strikes in Balakot has affected international flights to and from India.The worst affected are airlines from West and Central Asia …
Read MorePakistan could be blacklisted by FATF due to ‘lobbying by India’, says Qureshi
Pakistan foreign minister has said that Pakistan could be blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to lobbying by India.He estimated that Pakistan could suffer $10 billion loss …
Read MoreAFSPA ‘disturbed area’ tag extended for 3 Arunachal districts, withdrawn from 3 others
The Union Government has extended the “disturbed area” tag under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for three districts of Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, while withdrawing it partly …
Read More12 NCR districts, Agra switch to BS-VI fuel
According to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC),supply of ultra-clean BS-VI grade petrol and diesel has begun in cities adjoining Delhi. In April 2018,Delhi became the first city in the country to …
Read More‘Early brain function affected in poor kids’
A new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has revealed that poverty significantly impacts brain development in children. The researchers had studied the brain function of children aged …
Read MoreOn Foundation Day, Odisha receives GI tag for ‘Kandhamal Haldi’
Kandhamal Haldi,a variety of indigenous turmeric grown only in southern Odisha has received Geographical indication (GI) tag from Geographical Indication Registry of India. Kandhamal Haldi is a member of the …
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