MoSPI proposes to use big data analytical tools to improve official statistics
The statistics ministry proposes to set up a ‘National Data Warehouse’ with a view to leveraging big data analytical tools to further improve the quality of macro-economic aggregates.
Narendra Modi seeks five-year road map for each Ministry
In their first meeting with PM Secretaries to the Government of India have been tasked with creating a five-year road map for each Ministry with well-defined targets.
SC orders release on bail of journalist arrested in U.P.
SC have ordered the immediate release of journalist Prashant Kanojia on bail, saying it had no intention to sit back and watch a citizen deprived of his personal liberty for his social media posts.
Pre-budget consultations
Recently a meeting is held by Finance Minister with various stakeholders ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget next month.
New status for NPP: what conditions did it meet?
National People’s Party, has been recognized as a “national party”.
Move ED under Home Ministry, MP urges Modi
BJP MP from Jharkhand has written to PM asking that the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which investigates crimes related to money laundering, be shifted from its current parent Finance Ministry to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Dismissed teacher can file writ plea for her rights: Supreme Court
Supreme Court has held that, teacher whose service is illegally terminated can file a writ petition in a constitutional court to protect her fundamental rights against a private unaided school.
E-cigarette ban comes after sustained effort
Rajasthan govt has imposed ban on e-cigarettes a day before World No Tobacco Day last month.
Kerala to amend rules for elephant care
The government will amend the rules to ensure that captive elephants in Kerala are looked after well.
India-France relations
Recently French Minister of State for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean Baptiste Lemoyne and the Indian alumni of French courses in business, engineering and design meet was organised.