N. Korea primes missile launch ahead of U.S.-South drill: report.
North Korea is believed to be preparing to launch a ballistic missile ahead of an upcoming joint naval drill by the U.S. and South Korea.
Easing of PMLA norms may spur gold demand.
Demand for the yellow metal is likely to increase sharply by about 25% this festive season with gems and jewellery dealers being exempted from the reporting requirement purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Plea to ensure OROP for retired judges
A former Madras High Court judge has approached the Supreme Court for implementation of the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ norm for retired High Court judges
Boosting horticulture through remote sensing
Union Agriculture Minister announced March 2018 as the deadline to complete the ambitious project of developing the horticulture sector using remote sensing technology and geo-informatics.
India in elite group with stealth ship: INS Kiltan
The country is rapidly marching towards indigenisation and the commissioning of the third Kamorta class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvette is a classic example of that.
Free movement’ along Myanmar border
The Centre is putting in measures to facilitate free movement of Indian and Myanmarese citizens within 16 km along the Myanmar border.
NIIF gets first investor, Abu Dhabi fund brings in $1 bn
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority became the first institutional investor in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’s Master Fund, with an investment of $1 billion.
Fiscal Stimulus debate
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has pitched for fiscal stimulus to boost growth, with a rider that additional expenditure should be used only for increasing productivity and capital expenditure.
Pro bono criterion for judges
The government wants the Pro bono criteria to be followed in the appointment of judges.
Ministry nod for Konkan Railway expansion
The Ministry of Railways has given its in-principle approval for major capacity augmentation of Konkan Railway. Approximate cost of the expansion would be ₹4,980 crore.