Supreme Court refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act
The Supreme Court refused to stay the recent amendments to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
DDA nod for land pooling policy
Approving the land pooling policy the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said the Capital is set to get 17 lakh houses under the policy.
Every patient will have to be evaluated: J&J on hip implants
Every patient will have to be evaluated and it is hard to put an exact amount on the compensation,
FPIs start process of falling in line
Almost a dozen foreign funds across geographies such as Singapore, Mauritius and the U.S., which invest in the Indian equity markets, have started restructuring their ownership and management structure to comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) diktat that bars Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), among others, from acting as fund managers of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
EVs, CNG vehicles don’t need permits
The government has decided to exempt electric vehicles (EVs) and automobiles run on alternative fuel from permit requirements in a bid to boost such vehicles in the country.
SC decriminalises homosexuality, says history owes LGBTQ community an apology
The Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality with a prayer to the LGBTQ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community to forgive history for their “brutal” suppression.
Odisha House nod for Legislative Council
A resolution seeking creation of a Legislative Council in Odisha was passed in the State Assembly .
Govt. grants ‘trust’ status to ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ initiative
The government has granted the status of a trust to ‘Bharat Ke Veer’, a private initiative promoted by actor Akshay Kumar, which aids families of paramilitary personnel killed in action.
Swachh Bharat progress key to UN SDG on open defecation
India is claiming the “world’s most improved” tag with regards to ending open defecation, thanks to progress under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
India signs landmark defence pact with U.S.
India and the United States on Thursday sealed the landmark Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) that will lead to a new generation of bilateral military partnership.