Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the second episode of the monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat.
Himalayan Conclave
A conclave of Himalayan States was held in Mussoorie.
Integrated Battle Groups
The new concept of Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) which the Army plans to create as part of overall force transformation is close to implementation.
Conflicting views pervade BRICS Ministers’ meeting
In a recent BRICS Ministers’ meeting, conflicting views pervades the meeting and failed to achieve its aim of articulating the voice of emerging countries.
New anti-terror clause
A senior government official said that the proposed amendment to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) that enables the government to designate individuals as terrorists will be used “sparingly”.
Mismatch between VVPAT and EVM
Election Commission has set up a team to look into the case of mismatch between the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips and the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) for the recently concluded general elections.
Exclusive courts for child abuse cases
The Supreme Court directed the government to set up special courts in those districts where more than 100 cases of sexual offences against children are pending.
Overseas sovereign bond issue
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) wants the finance ministry to reassess the idea of issuing foreign currency overseas sovereign bonds.
Delhi HC gives relief for companies in anti-profiteering probe
The Delhi High Court has provided relief to Reckitt Benckiser India Private Limited by ordering an interim stay on the notice issued by the Director General of AntiProfiteering (DGAP).
New drug to combat wombat-killing disease
Researchers have found that a disease that has ravaged wombats in southern Australia could be brought under control using a treatment commonly applied by pet owners on cats and dogs.