Bad loans to rise in current fiscal: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India in its annual report, said banks will witness further deterioration in their non-performing assets (NPAs) due to the “economic situation prevailing” in the current financial year.
India remains top destination for FDI
According the RBI annual report, India remains a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) as domestic consumption remains strong.
NGT forms oversight panel
Directing the Uttarakhand government to check illegal constructions in the Haridwar forest division, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted an oversight committee.
Cabinet clears Rs 1,600-crore mission to map coasts
India is set to get more disaster warning systems along its coasts.
Close watch on climate change
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is considering a ₹79-crore proposal to study the impact of climate change on Kerala.
Manned space mission before 75th I-Day: ISRO chief
If everything goes according to plan, in 40 months, three Indians will be launched into space by an Indian rocket. This is the aim of India’s ambitious manned spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, the contours of which were outlined by Dr. K. Sivan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday.
Google to go local with technology, products
Google on Tuesday said it is working to bring technology and product experiences which are locally relevant to users in India in vernacular languages.
E-commerce : No plans to allow FDI in inventory model
As per the official statement from DIPP, the government is not planning to ease rules to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in business to consumer (B2C) e-commerce players holding the inventory of various goods, even if such products are locally-made.
Millions risk malnutrition as CO2 levels climb: study
Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the air threaten to sap wheat, rice, and other staple grains of valuable nutrients, raising the spectre of mass malnutrition, researchers have warned.
Voters have a right to know: SC
The Supreme Court said it was contemplating whether political parties could be asked to disclose the antecedents of their members so that the electors “have the right to informed choice”.