COMCASA
Putting an end to speculations, India and the United States have signed the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) on Thursday afternoon during the first ever ‘2+2’ talks between the countries.
North Korea’s Kim Sets Denuclearisation Timeline
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has given his first time line for denuclearisation, aiming for the end of US President Donald Trump’s first term, Seoul officials said on Thursday, prompting thanks from Trump who said they would “get it done together”.
Industry must lift PSLV output
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) wants industry to raise its engagement with the country’s space programme by helping drive production of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLVs) that ISRO needs to meet its fast expanding launch schedule in the coming years, Chairman K.Sivan said.
Trade talks stuck as U.S. presses oil, aircraft sales to India
India and the United States are in a deadlock over contentious trade issues after the Donald Trump administration sought a formal commitment of additional purchases of $10 billion annually for the next three years, as part of a trade agreement under negotiation.
India supports Mauritius’ claim over disputed Chagos islands under UK-control
India has backed Mauritius over its claim on the disputed Chagos islands, which is home to Diego Garcia ”” the key military base of the U.K. and the U.S. in the Indian Ocean.
34% Indians not active enough: WHO
Thirty-four per cent of Indians ”” 24.7% male and 43.9% females ”” are not active enough to stay healthy, according to the latest study released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), which noted that, globally, more than 1.4 billion adults are at risk of diseases from not doing enough physical activity.
Panel to review FPI diktat : SEBI
Amid apprehensions that its April 10 circular on beneficial ownership of offshore funds could cause potential capital outflows of $75 billion,SEBI said it would review the matter and take a “holistic view”, seeking to assuage panic among investors.
Services sector activity softens in August : Nikkei
As per a monthy survey, India’s services sector activity fell in August from July’s 21-month peak as new business orders declined, following which firms raised their staffing levels at a modest pace amid rising input cost inflation.
SC throws out plea to ban Malayalam novel Meesha
The Supreme Court threw out a petition seeking a ban on the Malayalam novel Meesha (Moustache), written by S. Hareesh, as it was perceived to be ‘derogatory’ to temple-going Hindu women.
Supreme Court bats for minor rape survivors
The Supreme Court ordered that minor survivors of rape or sexual assault will get compensation on par with women victims.