Factory growth slows to 4.3%
The Industrial production slowed t0 4.3% in August, due in large part to a drastic deceleration in the manufacturing, mining, and consumer durables sectors.
Overhaul GDP norms: MPs
The Estimates Committee of Parliament pointed out the current manner in which the GDP is measured needs an overhaul as it provides an incomplete estimation of economic activity.
Panel to study issues raised by #MeTooIndia
The government will set up a committee of judges and lawyers to examine the existing legal and institutional framework to deal with complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace.
SC stays Uttarakhand court order banning ‘fatwas’
The Supreme Court stayed an Uttarakhand High Court’s order that had banned all religious outfits, bodies, panchayats and groups in the state from issuing “fatwas”.
New judges in Kerala HC
The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice recommended three Kerala High Court lawyers and two judicial officers for appointment as judges of the Kerala High Court.
International Court of Arbitration and Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
The NITI Aayog and ICC International Court of Arbitration had recently organised a Workshop on Best Practices in International Arbitration in New Delhi.
IORA- Delhi declaration
21 countries in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) recently adopted the Delhi Declaration on Renewable Energy in the Indian Ocean Region.
Nobel Prizes 2018
Recently, Nobel Prizes 2018 announced in various domains.
Adhere to the deadline for storing data locally : RBI
The Central bank (RBI) has asked payment system players to adhere to the October 15 deadline for storing data locally.
Human Capital Index 2018
The World Bank released its first report on Human Capital Index (HCI), which placed India at the 115th position.