Supreme Court to rule today, says Speaker’s powers need relook
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on petitions filed by the rebel legislators of the ruling government in Karnataka. The plea seeks a directive to the speaker of the …
Read MoreBrazil seeks WTO to set up dispute panel in case against India on sugar subsidy
Brazil,Australia and Guatemala’s has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) to set up a Dispute settlement panel(DSB) against India’s sugar subsidies. The countries have said that most subsidies to sugar producers …
Read MoreExplained: Jalyukta Shivar key for Maharashtra, but still has a long road ahead
Jalyukta Shivar is the flagship programme of the Maharashtra government.It was launched in December 2014.It aims to make 5,000 villages free of water scarcity. The scheme targets drought-prone areas by …
Read MoreUK marks India Day with new Fast-Track Start-Up Fund
British Prime Minister has announced the creation of a new 40-million pound Fast-Track Start-up Fund. The fund will invest in Indian start-ups which focuses on India’s emerging technology enterprises.The fund …
Read MoreBanks’ bad loans down at 9.34 lakh crore at FY19-end
Finance minister has informed the Parliament that Gross non performing assets(NPA) of scheduled commercial banks has declined by Rs 1.02 lakh crore to Rs 9.34 lakh crore in 2018-19. Non-performing …
Read MoreLok Sabha passes NIA Amendment Bill
Lok Sabha has passed the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill,2019. There are three major amendments to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act of 2008. The first change is the type …
Read MoreBill to fortify arbitration framework introduced in Rajya Sabha
Government has introduced the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill,2019 in Rajya Sabha.The bill seeks to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996. The bill seeks to make India a hub of …
Read MoreDr Harsh Vardhan releases the National Digital Health Blueprint report in the Public domain
Union Health Minister has released the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB). The vision of NDHB is to create a National Digital Health ecosystem that supports Universal Health Coverage(UHC). NDHB focuses …
Read MoreAll workers to receive appointment letter; night shift option for women
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposed Code on Occupational Safety,Health and Working Conditions Bill,2019.The bill seeks to merge 13 central labour laws into a single code. The code would …
Read MoreMeghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy
Meghalaya became the first Indian state to ensure water conservation after the State Cabinet approved the Draft Water Policy. This policy aims to provide safe and hygienic water for various …
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