Habeas corpus writ for illegal detention,not paternity issue
The Delhi High Court has held that a court is not entitled to examine the issue of paternity in a Habeas Corpus writ petition. This judgment came on a petition …
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Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping agree to speed up boundary talks
Indian Prime Minister has met with Chinese President on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. The two leaders have agreed to expedite the dialogue on the India-China …
Read MoreU.S. open to dialogue on GSP, says Pompeo
The US secretary of state has said that the US could discuss its decision to withdraw duty-free benefits to Indian exporters under the generalized system of preferences (GSP) scheme. GSP …
Read MoreExplained: Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil artery
Amidst growing tensions between USA and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has been repeatedly been in news. Recently, two tankers were damaged south of the Strait of Hormuz. In May …
Read MoreTwo tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman
Recently,two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman.The ship were carrying oil and other transporting a cargo of chemicals near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The US has …
Read MorePre-Budget consultations: Financial sector seeks dedicated liquidity window for NBFCs
Finance Minister has held pre-budget discussions with the representatives from India’s financial sector. The representatives sought for a dedicated liquidity window for non-bank finance companies(NBFC) that can be used as …
Read MoreChandrayaan-2 Explained: What Moon can hold for India
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that Chandrayaan-2, India’s second Moon mission, will be launched on July 15, 2019. Its lander and rover would touch down on the …
Read MoreIndia set to join heavyweight torpedo club
The Indian Navy has decided to induct the indigenously developed heavyweight torpedo “Varunastra” into its arsenal. This will put India in a group of only eight countries that have the …
Read MoreIn Arunachal, the golden cat wears new colours
Scientists have discovered six different ‘colour morphs’ (cinnamon, golden, grey, melanistic, ocelot and tightly rosette) of the Asiatic golden cat in Arunachal Pradesh. This may be the world’s greatest number …
Read MoreCentre reduces contribution rate for ESI
The government of India has announced reduction in the rate of contribution under the Employees’ State Insurance (Act) from 6.5% to 4%. The employers’ contribution has been reduced from 4.75% …
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