Rupee sinks to record closing low
The rupee slumped to its lowest ever close as it weakened further against the dollar to end at 68.95.
Create leprosy awareness: SC
The Supreme Court today asked the Centre, states and union territories to undertake a campaign to make people aware about the curability of leprosy so that those suffering from it do not face discrimination.
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Allow gambling in sports but regulate it, says law panel
The Law Commission of India has submitted a report to the government, saying that since it is impossible to stop illegal gambling, the only viable option left is to regulate gambling in sports.
Recapitalization extension to Regional Rural Banks upto 2019-20
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the scheme of recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for the next three years i.e. upto 2019-20.
Services PMI rose to 52.6
After a marginal contraction in May, the services sector registered the fastest rate of expansion in a year, supported by a robust increase in new business orders, a monthly survey showed.
Union Cabinet clears DNA profiling Bill
The Union Cabinet has cleared a Bill that allows law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples, create DNA profiles and special databanks for forensic-criminal investigations.
EC launches Braille-enabled Voter IDs
The Election Commission has launched voter identity cards with Braille label (characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips) to ensure greater participation of persons with visual impairment in the electoral process.
Steep hike in MSP
Centre has raised the minimum support prices (MSPs) of kharif crops by the most in six years in a bid to address rural distress.
Cabinet approves accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal submitted by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry regarding accession to the WIPO Copyright Treaty(WCT) and WIPO Performers and Phonograms Treaty(WPPT).
E-vehicles pose threat to forging industry
According to the top officials of Assocation of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI), the Centre’s renewed focus on electric vehicles (EVs) is a key issue that could impact the future of the Indian forging industry.