India, ASEAN eye quick RCEP closure
India and ASEAN on Friday agreed to target a swift conclusion to the comprehensive and mutually beneficial Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in 2018.
ASEAN seeks a pro-active, more assertive India
Lauding India’s positive role in the Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing assertiveness, all ASEAN leaders expressed a desire to play a more pro-active and assertive role to ensure ‘peace, stability and prosperity’ in the region.
Renewable sector seek policy boost
Renewable sector players submitted that there are a number of policy decisions related to import duties and domestic manufacturing, which, if taken, could further boost the sector.
Bad loans shrink from record peak
India’s stock of soured bank loans shrank slightly in the quarter to September last year.
Centre relaxes Atal pension plan norms
The Centre would now allow small finance banks and payment banks to offer the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), which is expected to significantly increase the coverage of the scheme.
One question set for all NEET aspirants: CBSE
The CBSE has informed the Supreme Court that only one set of question paper would be set for students taking the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission in MBBS and BDS courses from this year.
Moss that can remove lead from water identified.
Scientists have identified a type of moss that can efficiently absorb a large amount of lead, providing a green alternative for decontaminating polluted water and soil.
New smart windows can darken when heated, produce electricity
Scientists have discovered a new material for next-generation smart windows that not only darken automatically when the sun is too bright but also convert solar energy into electricity.
Chinese scientists break key barrier by cloning monkeys
Researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience in Shanghai have cloned monkeys using the same technique that produced Dolly the sheep two decades ago, breaking a technical barrier that could open the door to copying humans.
Delhi Declaration of the 25th ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit came out with a comprehensive statement targeting terrorism and agreed to uphold freedom in the maritime domain.