Panel approves nutrition norms
The National Technical Board on Nutrition (NTBN) has approved guidelines proposed by Ministry for severe acute malnutrition.
Defence Acquisition Council
A deal to procure the Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel through the government-to-government route has been brought before the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for approval.
Majority of firms expect 6.5-7.5% GDP growth
According to a CII survey, about 64% of respondents feel that the GDP growth in 2018-19 will be between 6.5%-7.5%.
Publishing poll candidate’s propaganda is paid news: Election Commission
Repeated publication of propaganda lauding the achievements of a candidate in an election is nothing but “paid news”, the Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court.
Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme
Prime Minister rolled out the Centre’s flagship scheme ”” Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan, also known as Ayushman Bharat or the National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM).
Winners of 12th edition of PII-ICRC awards
The winners of the 12th edition of the PII-ICRC annual awards for best article and photograph on a humanitarian subject were announced.
‘Village Rockstars’ is India’s official entry to Oscars 2019
In a major victory for northeastern indie cinema and female filmmakers Rima Das National Award-winning Assamese film Village Rockstars has been selected as India’s official entry to the 91 Academy Awards, 2019.
Fitch raises India growth forecast
Fitch Ratings has upwardly revised its forecast for India’s economic growth to 7.8% from 7.4% for the current financial year ending in March 2019.
Ban on adoption by live-in partners lifted
Individuals in a live-in relationship will once again be able to adopt children from and within India.
Gaganyaan mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is setting up a third launch pad at Sriharikota to undertake the Gaganyaan manned space flight programme.