Government waived anti-corruption clauses in Rafale deal
Rafale deal involved unprecedented concessions from the Indian government. It has dropped provisions for anti-corruption penalties and making payments through an escrow account days before the signing of (IGA).
Jaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
The 22nd Indian Birding Fair, organized on the banks of Man Sagar Lake here over the weekend, was dedicated to the conservation of waders.
US-Taliban talks
The Afghan Taliban has said that despite the ongoing talks with the U.S. and other regional powers, it had “not yet reached” any conclusion that would entail an immediate end to hostilities.
Government waived anti-corruption clauses in Rafale deal
The €7.87 billion Rafale deal between India and France involved major and unprecedented concessions from the Indian government.
Budget shortfall worries Defence Services
The shortfall in Defence allocation in the interim Budget 2019-20, especially in its capital allocation, has left the Services worried as it threatens to derail the capability enhancement and modernisation underway.
Open Acreage Licensing Policy
India has offered 23 hydrocarbon blocks in the third exploration bidding round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP).
Lion conservation plan
Center and the Gujarat government have announced a ₹97.85 crore Asiatic Lion Conservation Project.
Facebook toughens political advertisement policy in India
Facebook Inc is toughening up the rules governing political advertisements in India to create more transparency ahead of the general elections.
Government introduces Bill on northeast
The government quietly introduced a Constitution Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Bills introduced to remove per-country limits on green card
Bill named “Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act” have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to end the per-country limit on green cards.