Ransomware scare prompts power authority’s alert
In the wake of the Wannacry ransomware attacks last year, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has warned of threats to smart grid systems in the country and an “urgent” need to develop a cyber security framework to address security needs in the country’s power sector.
WEF to set up C4IR in Mumbai
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is going to set up a Centre for a Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Mumbai.
INSPIRE scheme
Recently, the INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) has been under criticism due to complaints of harassment, delays in fund disbursal, and concerns that the scheme hasn’t created enough jobs.
Karnataka registers transgender marriage
Few months after Karnataka approved a policy, the first marriage of a transgender person was registered in Bengaluru.
Japan for greater ties with India in food processing
At the joint meeting of the India-¬Japan Business Cooperation Committee organised by industry bodies FICCI and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japanese ambassador said there was plenty of room to expand India-¬Japan ties, especially in food processing.
Protectionism as dangerous as terrorism : India at WEF
Formally launching the annual summit of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Prime Minister of India equated protectionism with terrorism and, in the defence of globalization.
Railways for better operating ratio this fiscal
Indian Railways is likely to end this financial year with an operating ratio of 95 per cent and set a target to improve it to 93 per cent in the next fiscal.
Constitute Mahanadi tribunal: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to set up a tribunal within a month to resolve the long-standing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the sharing of Mahanadi water.
CPI(M) plans impeachment motion against CJI
The party was trying to build a consensus on moving an impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra in the budget session of Parliament.
Vitamin C improves the efficacy of TB drugs
Adding vitamin C as a nutritional supplement while treating drug-sensitive tuberculosis patients with first-line TB drugs will boost the efficiency of treatment, a study by Indian researchers shows.