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Communal incidents increased in 2017

According to a government data, as many as 111 people were killed and 2,384 others were injured in 822 communal incidents in 2017, up from 751 such incidents in 2016.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018

Haryana to set up ‘Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran’

In order to increase farm productivity and farmers’ income, the Haryana government on Tuesday announced the setting up of ‘Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran’, an authority which will undertake measures to make agriculture remunerative.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018

'Likely misuse' no ground to strike down Aadhaar

The mere possibility of misuse cannot be a ground for striking down the Aadhaar Act, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud orally observed during a Constitution Bench hearing on the validity of the unique identity scheme.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018

Textile policy for 2018-23 gets Cabinet nod

Maharashtra state Cabinet Tuesday gave its approval to the new textile policy for 2018-2023 with an aim to attract investment of Rs 36,000 crore in Maharashtra and generate 10 lakh employment.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 6th Feb 2018

society and khaps have no right to harass the 'Adult couple' : SC

Chief Justice of India , speaking against honour killings, said that Two adults are free to marry and “no third party” has a right to harass or cause harm to them.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 6th Feb 2018