Bharatmala
The Centre announced a 5.35 lakh crore road construction package, called BharatMala Pariyojana, in a bid to spur the economy as private investment remains moribund.
Xi joins the league of Mao and Deng
The Communist Party of China (CPC) bracketed its General Secretary, Xi Jinping with its star icons, Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.
IAF show on Lucknow-Agra highway
The Indian Air Force put up a spectacular show on the Lucknow-Agra highway.
Thumri queen Girija Devi passes away at 88
Eminent classical singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Girija Devi passed away following a cardiac arrest.
Doctors’ participation in executions violates medical ethics: IMA
The participation of doctors in State executions ”” a hotly debated ethics issue across the world ”” has now been taken up by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Procedure to remove ECs vague, says petition in SC
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court pointing out the vagueness in the procedure for removal of Election Commissioners, saying it affects the panel’s autonomy.
Most pollution-linked deaths occur in India.
India has been ranked No. 1 in pollution related deaths. 2.51 million deaths in 2015
Rajasthan to shield public servants from probes.
The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan has promulgated an ordinance providing for prior sanction for investigation against public servants, judges and magistrates for acts done “in discharge of official duties”.
Solicitor-General Ranjit Kumar resigns.
Within months after the Centre gave him an extension, Solicitor-General of India Ranjit Kumar, the second highest ranking law officer of the government, resigned with immediate effect a day after Diwali.
France wants India to buy more Rafales.
French Defence Minister Florance Parley will be in New Delhi on an official visit during which she is likely to make a strong pitch to sell additional Rafale fighter jets.