HC stays Centre’s move to pull back forces from Darjeeling
The Calcutta High Court issued a stay on the Centre’s decision on the withdrawal of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) from the Darjeeling hills. The Centre had failed to provide enough reasons for the decision.
Toy train service to resume from Oct. 25
Services of the heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), popularly known as ‘toy train’, is all set to resume in the hills from October 25, after its suspension for 125 days due to the strike called by the Gorkha JanmuktiMorcha (GJM).
Gujarat ryots denied crop insurance
Non-payment or partial payment of crop insurance to farmers in Gujarat despite the State having collected high premiums, is emerging as a major issue in the poll-bound State.
India’s second strategic nuclear submarine Aridhaman
India’s second strategic nuclear submarine Aridhaman is just a few weeks from sea launch.
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.
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.
Debate over proxy voting for NRIs
The Central government intends to amend the Representation of People Act to provide proxy voting right to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). It will benefit States with a relatively significant NRI population.