Over 100 killed in dust storm in U.P., Rajasthan
Over 100 people were killed and around 180 injured after a high-velocity dust storm followed by thunder showers wreaked havoc in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan leaving behind a trail of destruction.
SC upholds MCI notification
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a April 9 notification issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI)
WHO polluted cities list
WHO polluted cities list: Government claims pollution dipped in 2017
Green Revolution ”” Krishonnati Yojana
Cabinet approves continuation of Umbrella Scheme ‘Green Revolution ”” Krishonnati Yojana’ in Agriculture Sector
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
Cabinet approves Doubling of Investment Limit for Senior Citizens from Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs.15 lakh under Pradhan MantriVayaVandanYojana (PMVVY)
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
Cabinet approved continuation of PMSSY
WHO Framework Convention on tobacco control
Cabinet approves accession to the Protocol under WHO Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products
9th India-Japan Energy Dialogue
9th India-Japan Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi; both countries agree to work together for energy security, energy access and climate change issues.
Manufacturing growth improves slightly : PMI
Driven by a rise in new business orders amid favourable demand conditions, and easing inflationary pressures, India’s manufacturing sector activity improved marginally in April.
SC questions passage of Aadhaar Act as Money Bill
Countering the Centre’s argument that the sole intent of the Aadhaar Act is to act as a weapon for delivering subsidies to targeted beneficiaries, the Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra pointed to Section 57 of the Act.