Army mulling increasing retirement age of jawans
Plans to hike itto 20 years in a phased manner
BIMSTEC embarrassment for India
Nepal, Thailand send only observers to grouping’s first joint military exercise being held in Pune- India is facing an embarrassing situation at the first ever military exercise of the regional grouping BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) with Nepal and Thailand backing out from sending full contingents.
Small loans could turn bad: Rajan
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has cautioned that the next crisis in India’s banking sector could come from loans given to the unorganised micro and small businesses, called MUDRA loans, and credit extended through the Kisan credit card.
SC orders status quo on RBI’s February 12 circular
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered status quo on the implementation of a February 12 circular of the Reserve Bank of India which mandates insolvency proceedings for a debt servicing default beyond 180 days.
RBI intervenes as rupee breaches 72.5 to dollar
A sustained fall of the rupee ”” it dropped another 72 paise Monday to a record low of 72.45 against the US dollar, as the current account deficit widened to five- year high in the first quarter of the current financial year, to $15.8 billion or 2.4%, of the GDP.
AAP government launches doorstep delivery of public services in Delhi
After months of planning, the Delhi government launched its ambitious project to deliver public services at the doorstep of residents.
Odisha plans to set up 17 digital dispensaries in Ganjam
Seventeen digital dispensaries are going to be established in remote and inaccessible areas of Odisha’s Ganjam district to provide primary medical support.
Tejas clears maiden mid-air refuelling trial
India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas (LSP8) passed its maiden mid-air refuelling trial.
CPEC to consider Pak. social sector priorities
China and Pakistan are looking afresh at projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), in tune with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s focus on development of social infrastructure.
Bamboo, a promising crop for progressive farmers
Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant and there is no recurring expense incurred on irrigation, fertilizers, weedicides and pesticides