Over 100 killed in dust storm in U.P., Rajasthan
Over 100 people were killed and around 180 injured after a high-velocity dust storm followed by thunder showers wreaked havoc in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
Cabinet approved continuation of PMSSY
Siruvani Dam
The dam is surrounded by reserve forests. Muthikulam hill is situated on the eastern side of the dam. There is a natural waterfall in the hill.
A morale booster for women army officers.
In a morale booster for women Army officers, the DefenceMinistry withdrew its appeals against a 2012 Armed Forces Tribunal decision setting aside denial of promotions and benefits to Short Service and Women Commissioned Officers commissioned before 2006.
Navy confident of commissioning aircraft carrier Vikrant in two years
After several delays, the Indian Navy is confident of commissioning Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-1) Vikrant, currently under construction at Kochi, by October 2020, a senior officer said on Friday.
INS Arihant
According to navy sources, submarine INS Arihant suffered major damage because of possible human error and has not sailed for months. A high profile launch, to be attended by the prime minister, was put off.
Defence Minister approves projects worth Rs.2,420 crore
Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of P-8I Training Solution and Low Intensity Conflict Electronic Warfare System (LICEWS), at a total cost of Rs 2,419.32 crore.
Aadhaar validity
The Supreme Court decided to constitute a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear petitions from November against the validity of the Aadhaar scheme.
Centre gets SC to freeze hearing on Article 35A
Choosing dialogue over court battle, the Centre convinced the Supreme Court to defer hearing on petitions challenging the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir.
Law panel moots life term for torture
Recommending life in jail for public servants convicted of torture, the Law Commission said the government should ratify a United Nations convention to tide over difficulties in getting extradited criminals from foreign countries due to the absence of a law preventing harsh treatment by authorities.