India voices concern over housing project
India has voiced concern to Sri Lankan authorities about a housing project in the island’s Tamil-majority north and east to be executed by a Chinese company citing the Resettlement Ministry’s “lack of transparency” in choosing the builder.
Toxic air is causing malnutrition in trees
• Besides affecting human health air pollution is also causing malnutrition in trees by harming a fungi that is important for providing mineral nutrients to tree roots, finds a new study.
Joint bidding for oil blocks with UAE
With the firms based in UAE, India is considering jointly bidding for oil blocks.The statement came on the sidelines of the MoU signing ceremony with Saudi Aramco and ADNOC for their investment in the Ratnagiri refinery.
Ban on import of milk products from China
The central government has further extended the ban on import of milk and its products, including chocolates, from China for six months till December.
Infrastructure financing : A challange
Finance Minister said infrastructure development will need investments of $4.5 trillion over the next decade and the cost of the money could be a challenge.
India, Bangladesh Navies to join hands
India and Bangladesh have agreed to institute a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) as an annual feature between the two Navies.
Supreme Court notifies new roster for judges
Two days after the retirement of Justice J. Chelameswar, the Supreme Court notified a new roster for the allocation of cases to judges which will come into effect from July 2 when the top court reopens after summer vacation.
Plastic ban comes into force in Maharashtra
Ban on plastic use in Maharashtra
‘Big data’ system to aid banks
The government is testing a new system that will assist banks in assessing credit risk and the probability of fraud using big data analysis.
AIIB to invest $200 mn in NIIF
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved an investment of $200 million in the National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to give a greater momentum to mega infrastructure projects.