A-G lashes out at riots, intolerance
In an uncharacteristic public criticism of growing violence, intolerance and rioting in the country, Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal told the Supreme Court on Friday that there was an incident of major rioting every week in the country.
Women’s group backs amendments to talaq Bill
The Muslim women’s rights group spearheading the movement against instant divorce has welcomed the amendments to the triple talaq Bill, and urged MPs cutting across party lines to ensure its passage in Parliament.
Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve enters UNESCO list
The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR) of Sikkim, the highest biosphere reserve in the country that includes the third highest mountain peak in the world, Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), has been included in the UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WHBR).
Centre launches portal for scientific research, funding
The Union science ministry’s communication wing, Vigyan Prasar, has launched the India Science Technology and Innovation portal that can help with queries like How does a budding math enthusiast figure out career prospects for pursuing mathematics in India? Which individual professors are blazing new trails in, say, climate change research here?
Industrial output expands 7% in June
According to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO, Industrial output recorded a growth of 7 per cent in June on account of higher output in mining, manufacturing, power generation segments and a low base growth.
India’s forex reserves fall to over 7-month low at $402.7 billion
As per the recently released RBI data, India’s foreign exchange reserves fell to over 7-month low of $402.7 billion in the week ended August 3.
Industrial output expands 7% in June
According to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO, Industrial output recorded a growth of 7 per cent in June on account of higher output in mining, manufacturing, power generation segments and a low base growth.
India gained exponentially from U.S. nuclear deal: Shyam Saran
Former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, at an event to mark 10 years since U.S. nuclear restrictions were lifted on India, listed permanent access to nuclear fuel and a change in international perception as the biggest benefits for India.
Pence unveils plans to build U.S. Space Force
U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence on Thursday unveiled details of plans to build a U.S. Space Force that would become the sixth branch of America’s massive military, saying the “time has come” to prepare for “the next battlefield.”
Indian telescope spots distant radio galaxy
Astronomers have used an Indian telescope to discover the most distant radio galaxy ever known, located at a distance of 12 billion light-years.