China, Bhutan discuss boundary dispute
China and Bhutan have discussed their boundary dispute and reached many agreements during a two-day visit of Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Origami-inspired underwater trap helps study delicate marine creatures
The device was tested in the open ocean at a depth of 1,600 to 2,300 ft. – Studying soft-bodied deep sea creatures like jellyfish and squid have been a difficult task for marine biologists as existing underwater tools cause damage or even kill them.
Setbacks in quest for a cure to AIDS
Scientists share concerns about inconclusive evidence that links a promising new drug to birth defects- Scientists reported several setbacks in the quest for a cure to AIDS on Tuesday, highlighting concerns about inconclusive evidence that links a promising new drug to birth defects at the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam.
Ban on entry of women in Sabarimala is patriarchal: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear that the ban on entry of women in the age group of 10-50 years into the Sabarimala temple would be tested on “constitutional ethos”.
RBI has wide-ranging powers : Government
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has wide-ranging powers to regulate and supervise public sector banks, the government informed Parliament.
Lok Sabha passes anti-graft amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018 that seeks to punish bribe-givers and bribe-takers.
Govt stand on Lokpal appointment is ‘wholly unsatisfactory,’ says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said the government’s stand on completing the appointment of a Lokpal an ombudsman to protect the common man from corruption in public service and power centres, was “wholly unsatisfactory.”
Iran becomes India’s No. 2 oil supplier
Iran was the second-biggest oil supplier to Indian state refiners between April and June, India’s Oil Minister said on Monday, replacing Saudi Arabia as companies took advantage of steeper discounts offered by Tehran.
U.S. slams Iran’s ‘nightmare regime’
Pompeo asks all countries to reduce their imports of Iranian oil by November 4, or face U.S. sanctions
PM in Africa amid a fall in trade
While India’s investments have fallen, China has ramped up its presence on the continent