National Security Act (NSA)
The authorities in Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh booked two men under the draconian National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly transporting cattle illegally and disrupting public peace.
US considers withdrawal of zero tariffs for India
Amid a widening dispute over its trade and investment policies, India could lose a vital US trade concession.
Startups to be listed for angel tax exemption
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) agreed to compile a list of startups eligible for angel tax exemption.
Supreme Court may curb advocates from speaking on cases
Supreme Court to examine the possibility of imposing curbs on advocates airing their views in the media.
MoD protested against PMO undermining Rafale negotiations
In the negotiations over the controversial €7.87 billion Rafale deal between India and France, the Defence Ministry raised strong objections to parallel negotiations conducted by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) with the French side.
Kerala set to get a 9-km rail tunnel
A 10.7-km railway line, including a 9.02-km tunnel, has been proposed to connect the upcoming Vizhinjam International Multipurpose Deepwater Seaport to the railway network.
The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the official amendments to an Act that classifies any deposit scheme not registered with the government as an offence and bans it
Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules] 2018
Government on Wednesday published 609 pages of suggestions and comments from relevant parties on new set of guidelines for intermediaries.
Climate change: 2018 set to be fourth hottest year since records began
After months of devastating heatwaves and wildfires around the world, UN’s specialist weather agency says 2018 is set to be the fourth hottest year.
Centre bans Kashmir outfit
The Union Home Ministry has banned the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for promoting terrorism and radicalising and recruiting youth for terrorist activities in India.