Banks agree to resolve stressed assets quickly
Leading lenders of the country signed an agreement among themselves to grant power to the lead lender of the consortium to draw up a resolution plan for stressed assets.
CJI’s courtroom can go live first: Centre tells SC
The government told the Supreme Court that live-streaming of court proceedings should start with the Chief Justice of India’s courtroom.
Centre clears air on grant-giving powers
A new and independent body comprising academics and using an ICT-enabled platform will give grants to universities after the University Grants Commission (UGC) is repealed.
New rules to allow appeals on NRC
The Centre is all set to amend the rules that would enable residents whose names don’t feature in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to file an appeal before the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam.
Army to get artillery guns from September
From September, the Army will be inducting two types of artillery guns into its arsenal. These will be the first induction of heavy artillery since the Swedish Bofors guns imported in the 1980s.
Mattis seeks waivers from sanctions
U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has sought waivers from sanctions on some countries making a transition from their military dependence on Russia, asserting that it will allow them to build closer security ties with America and strengthen U.S.’ allies in key regions.
In U.S. zeal against Iran, India has become an inadvertent casualty: Ashley Tellis
The former U.S. diplomat says if Washington does not make some difficult decisions, it risks losing India on issues of graver importance.
WCD to move proposal to amend POCSO Act
The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry is set to move a proposal before the Cabinet for enhanced punishment in cases of sexual assault of male children.
Watershed development projects lagging behind badly
Irrigation projects of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY
CIC official slams Bill to change RTI
A voice of dissent has emerged from within the Central Information Commission (CIC) against the proposed changes in the RTI Act.