China, U.S. close to trade deal
The Trump administration is close to a trade deal with China that would roll back tariffs on both sides of the Pacific.
China offered mediation between India and Pakistan
China reiterated that it would continue to play a “constructive role in its own way” to ease tensions between India and Pakistan.
Rule on reuse of cooking oil
FSSAI recent directive prohibiting Food Business Operators (FBOs), from reusing cooking oil more than three times has not being implemented well in Karnataka.
Elephants using one corridor in two countries
Scientists advise trans-boundary conservation for wildlife along the border.
India fortifying case against JeM
As India, supported by France, prepares a fresh proposal to place Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar on the ban list operated by the UNSC’s 1267 committee, security agencies are putting together new details of the outfit’s threat not only to India but also to the West.
India-UK cooperation on Defence
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) continues its efforts to procure new fighter jets, the U.K. has made a pitch for cooperation in the fields of building aircraft carriers and future fighter aircraft technologies.
Audit of IL&FS Loans
A forensic audit report of IL&FS has found serious lapses in the manner in which huge loans were extended to certain entities.
GST collection in February
As per the official data, GST collections in February dropped to ₹97,247 crore in February from ₹1.02 lakh crore in the previous month.
Manufacturing PMI in February
According to a private sector survey, manufacturing activity expanded to a 14-month high of 54.3 in February.
Order on surveillance meant to protect privacy, govt. tells SC
The Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday that its December 20, 2018 notification allowing 10 central agencies to snoop on people is in fact a measure to protect citizens’ privacy.