World Bank cuts India’s growth projection
According to the latest World Bank projections, India’s growth rate is projected to fall to 6%.
‘Foreign’ plastic invades Great Nicobar Island
A survey in five beaches in Great Nicobar Island, India’s southernmost territory, recorded the presence of plastic of ‘nonIndian origin,’ .
Punjab records 45% increase in farm fires
According to data from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), the State had recorded 435 incidents of stubble burning till October 11 last year, which shot up to 630 this year.
First Private train violates Railway tariff law
Country’s first private train “Tejas Express” flagged off on Lucknow-Delhi-Lucknow route, charged a higher fare than Shatabdi Express and other trains on the same route
U.S. troops set to leave northern Syria
US President has ordered the US troops to leave from northern Syria immediately to avoid get caught in firing by Turkey and allied forces.
Nepal, China ink road connectivity deal
China and Nepal has concluded agreement for all weather connectivity between Kathmandu and Tibet Autonomous Region.
RTI violations go unpunished, says study
“Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India” prepared by Satark Nagrik Sangathan and the Centre for Equity Studies, highlighted that RTI violations go unpunished.
Acting Chief Justice can’t claim full pensions
In its recent judgement SC has held that an Acting CJ of a HC cannot claim pension of a regular Chief Justice.
India rejects RCEP e-commerce Chapter
Indian negotiators declined to agree to the e¬-commerce chapter of the Regional Comprehen¬sive Economic Partnership(RCEP) agreement.
Industrial Output shrinks
India’s industrial output shrank at its fastest rate in more than six years in August to 1.1%.