Month: April 2015

The Hindu National 100 cities to turn smart – The smart cities mission is aimed at “recasting the urban landscape of the country by making cities more liveable and inclusive, besides driving economic growth”, says ministry. Changes in Act will make graft ‘heinous crime’ – The Govt has approved amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act,…

The Hindu National Modi, Ghani talk trade, terror – India is keen to be included in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement and it will welcome Afghan trucks on the Wagah-Attari border with Pakistan, says PM. Operation Maitri to continue – Operation Maitri, India’s Army-led rescue and relief mission in quake-hit Nepal, would continue till normalcy…

The Hindu National 9,000 NGOs lose licence – The Govt has cancelled licences of nearly 9,000 NGOs for violation of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Rescue teams short of tools, men – The death toll in Nepal earthquake has soared past 4,000. About 6,500 people have been injured. Provisions are in short supply. NJAC delayed;…

The Hindu National Toll hits 2,400 as rain stalls rescue  – Rain and fresh tremors has compounded Nepal’s problems over 7.9 magnitude earthquake that has killed over 2,400 people and left more than 6,000 injured. High costs push surgical care out of reach – Five billion people globally do not have access to safe, affordable surgery…

The Hindu National 1,500 killed in Nepal quake – A massive earthquake of 7.9 magnitude hit Nepal leaving over 1,500 people dead. Roads, buildings and historic landmarks were destroyed. “Nemade’s works will inspire generations” – PM has presented the Jnanpith Award for 2014 to Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade. Mr. Nemade’s 1963 novel Kosala (cocoon) changed the…

The Hindu National RS passes Bill on transgender rights – The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014, paves the way for a law on the matter in the near future. 257 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra this year – The govt of Maharashtra has reported that 257 farmers have committed suicide in the State due…

The Hindu National Social media democratising govt.: U.S. expert – Social media in India is having a “democratising effect on government and institutions,” says expert. Human embryo ‘editing’ sparks international debate – In a world’s first, Chinese scientists have reported “editing” the genomes of human embryos. NGT adds armour for protection of rhinos in Kaziranga…

The Hindu National Cabinet nod for juvenile law changes – The Cabinet has cleared amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act that would allow juveniles aged between 16 and 18 to be tried as adults for heinous crimes such as murder and rape. IMD forecasts deficit monsoon – The southwest monsoon’s overall rainfall prediction for 2015…

The Hindu National Crucial meet today on climate action –  India will discuss with other nations the phase-down of hydro fluorocarbons at a meeting of the Montreal Protocol. Green tribunal’s thumbs up for waste-to-energy projects – The NGT has permitted the States to use incinerator technology for producing Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), commonly known as…

The Hindu National India has 988 species on IUCN ‘Red List’ – India has added 15 more species to the “Red List” of threatened species published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2014. Navy’s stealth destroyer launched – The ship, “Visakhapatnam”, will be commissioned in 2018, and has indigenous component of…