Film units under I&B Ministry to be merged
The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) ministry plans to merge its various film units, a move aimed at realigning its resources to enhance efficiency, an official said.
Historians oppose Monuments Bill
Historians and archaeologists have expressed concern over amendments proposed to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (1958).
Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit could improve India-Israel ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit India between 14-19 January, 2018. The visit is a reciprocating gesture from Israel to the first Prime Minister-level visit from India undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2017.
Industrial output jumps to 8.4%
Industrial output for November jumped to a 25-month high of 8.4 per cent, bolstered by strong performances in the manufacturing, construction, and consumer non-durables sectors, according to the official data.
CABE meeting: NCPCR proposes committee to study impact of exemptions to minority schools under RTE Act
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is likely to flag the exemptions enjoyed by minority schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
Odisha seeks GI tag for Kandhamal turmeric
The Odisha government has applied for a GI tag on KandhamalHaladi (turmeric variety).
Press conference by 4 dissenting judges of SC
Four senior judges of the Supreme Court held a press conference and publicly accused Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra of selectively assigning cases to judges of his choice without any rational basis.
Frozen embryos are as good as fresh ones for IVF births
Using frozen embryos for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) gives infertile couples just as much of a chance of having a child as using fresh ones, a study has found.
US ambassador to India suggests posting of liaison officers at each others’ combatant commands at some point of time.
Signaling what could raise strategic ties between United States and India to a significant new level, US ambassador Kenneth Juster Thursday proposed “reciprocal military liaison officers at each other’s combatant commands” at “some point” in defence relations between the two countries.
Expansion in Credit growth of Industrial sector
The industrial sector witnessed an expansion in credit growth for the first time in 14 months in November 2017 over the same period the previous year, according to the RBI data release.