Growth in Core sectors
As per the official data released on 31st July, the eight core infrastructure sectors expanded to a 7-month high of 6.7 per cent in June on the back of better performance by cement, refinery and coal segments.
25% safeguard duty on import of solar cells
India has imposed a 25% safeguard duty on solar cell imports for a year till July 29, 2019, said a government order published on Monday, as the country tries to protect the domestic solar industry.
NBRC researchers decipher how Zika virus causes microcephaly
National Brain Research Centre-led team of researchers has successfully identified the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which Zika virus causes microcephaly.
Stem cells trial to fight Parkinson’s
After successful trials in monkey, researchers plan to inject 5 million iPS cells into patient brains.
Parliamentary panel to probe U.K.-India relations
A British parliamentary committee is looking into relations between Britain and India ”” including the impact of Britain’s visa regime ”” as part of a wider examination of the future of “Global Britain”.
Leg-up for private sector participation in defence equipment manufacturing
In a major step towards boosting private sector participation in domestic defence manufacturing, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the implementation of Strategic Partnership guidelines on Monday.
Sex workers won’t be criminalised
The Women and Child Development Ministry sought to defend its Anti Human Trafficking Bill, and asserted that the proposed law did not criminalise consenting adult sex workers and migrants.
Draft e-commerce policy
The draft e-commerce policy, being formulated by the government, will run alongside the recommendations of the Justice Srikrishna Committee report on data privacy, according to Commerce Secretary.
We pose no threat to India, says Rohingya militant group
An armed group blamed for attacks against the Myanmar military has said that it poses no threat to India and expressed “heartfelt appreciation” for Indian support to the Rohingya refugees.
Govt. plans ‘ISRO-like’ ocean mission
Looking to emulate the success of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in designing and launching satellites, the Centre has drawn up a five-year, ₹8,000 crore plan to explore the deep recesses of the ocean.