‘Polls, BS VI may hit bus sales’
Daimler Buses India, a unit of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has expressed concern about the growth of bus sector in India. It has stated that Lok Sabha election 2019 …
Read MoreSC to consider sending 10% quota law challenge to Constitution Bench
The Supreme Court has decided to consider whether the plea challenging the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act should be heard by a Constitution Bench. The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act provides for …
Read MoreArecanut gets its first GI tag for ‘Sirsi Supari’
Registrar of Geographical Indications, Government of India has accorded a GI tag to ‘Sirsi Supari’. It is an arecanut cultivated in Yellapura, Siddapura and Sirsi taluks of Karnataka. The Totagars’ …
Read MoreWood snake, last seen in 1878, rediscovered by scientists
A survey conducted in the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary has rediscovered Xylophis indicus, species of wood snake. It is endemic to the Meghamalai forests and the Periyar Tiger Reserve landscape. The …
Read MoreGreen panel orders inspection Yamuna floodplain in Agra
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Director of Namami Gange and the Director General of National Institute of Hydrology to inspect and submit a report on the Yamuna …
Read More‘India ranks 11th in gold holding’
A recent report by World Gold Council has ranked India 11th in terms of gold holding. India’s current gold holding is 607 tonnes. Gold holding is a central banks’ total holding …
Read MorePlastic in crosshairs at environment forum
During the 4th session of The UN Environment Assembly has advocated for international commitments from member states to significantly reduce plastic production. The 4th session is being held at Nairobi, …
Read MoreWHO strategy to fight flu pandemics
The World Health Organization has released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030. It aims at protecting people across the world from influenza. Influenza or flu is a contagious disease caused …
Read MoreNGT issues notices on plea to halt road through Corbett
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has halted the construction of Kandi Road Project in Uttarakhand. The Kandi Road Project seeks to connect Ramnagar in Kumaon to Kotdwar in Garhwal. The construction …
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson told to pay compensation
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has ordered Johnson and Johnson to pay compensation to the first patient who received faulty hip implants made by the firm. Earlier,Government had set …
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