Twin-leach pits use
A government-commissioned survey shows that just over a quarter of rural toilets use this twin-pit system.
SC issues notice to EC on plea to verify at least 50% VVPATs
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to respond to a petition filed by 21 Opposition parties demanding the random verification of at least 50% electronic voting machines (EVMs) using Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in every Assembly segment or constituency.
Neolithic diet helped develop ‘f’ sound
The study indicates that language is not merely a random product of history but was also linked to biological changes at the time.
France slaps sanctions on JeM chief Azhar
France has decided to sanction Masood Azhar at the national level by freezing his assets in application of the Monetary and Financial Code.
Mosquito-killing drug offers new tool for fighting malaria
Researchers said, a mosquito-killing drug tested in Burkina Faso reduced malaria cases by a fifth among children and could be an important new tool in the global fight against the disease.
Exchange of country-by-country reports
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said India and the US can now exchange country-by-country (CbC) reports filed by the ultimate parent corporations based in either of the countries.
Exports on Rise
As per the data from Commerce Ministry, the country’s exports grew by 2.44% year-on-year to USD 26.67 billion in February.
Disinvestments
According to an official statement, the government expects to meet its disinvestment target of ₹80,000 crore.
RTI trumps Official Secrets Act, says SC
An all-out effort by the government to claim privilege and push the Rafale jets’ pricing details back into the dark zone was met with a stoic counter from Justice K.M. Joseph in the Supreme Court
Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National ParkThe Bannerghatta National Park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ), which provides a regulated buffer zone around protected areas, will remain at 168.84 sqkm despite thousands of citizens objecting to the reduction of nearly 100 sqkm as compared to the original proposal.