Drinking water programme not effective in Odisha, observes CAG
The implementation of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) has not been effective in Odisha
North ready to abolish missile sites if U.S. takes matching action: South Korea President
Speaking at a news conference after summit talks in Pyongyang, Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said they agreed to turn the Korean peninsula into a “land of peace without nuclear weapons and nuclear threats”.
Man Booker Prize 2018
The shortlist for this year’s Man Booker Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards, includes for the first time a novel told in
Verse.
Merged bank and rise in NPAs
According to the India Ratings, the proposed merger of three public sector banks, Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank could lead to rise in NPAs in the short-term.
Sex offenders’ registry
The first-of-its-kind national sex offenders’ registry has been launched on 20 September.
Cabinet clears Rs 3,466 crore dam improvement project
The government has approved a 65% hike, and extended by two years, a project to improve the stability and working of dams in 11 States.
Triple talaq is criminal offence
The Union Cabinet cleared an ordinance that makes talaq-e-biddat, or instant triple talaq, a criminal offence that will attract a maximum jail term of three years.
With PM Modi, Afghan President Ghani raises issues of IS, Pakistan terrorists
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the growing presence of the IS (Da’esh) in Afghanistan, and the continuing influx of terrorists from Pakistan, during his day-long visit to Delhi.
‘S. Korea wants to elevate ties with India’ – Expert says
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Rationalisation of Centrally Sponsored schemes mooted
Several Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) are just boutique in nature with ‘dubious’ outcomes, the 15th Finance Commission has noted while calling for urgent rationalisation of the CSSs.