Mapping family’s health through unvaccinated kids – A family that has not vaccinated its children is may also have problems like under-nutrition, improper child births etc. Indradhanush Scheme will cover such 89 lakh unimmunised children and change all that.
ISRO honoured with Gandhi Peace Prize – ISRO was selected for its contribution to the country’s development through space technology and satellite-based services.
International
‘India needs national nuclear safety policy’ – India needs a “national policy” for nuclear safety and radioactive waste management. It also needs more “internal emergency arrangements.” says IAEA.
Aviation authority recommends ‘rule of two’ – The European Aviation Safety Agency has said that at least two people be present in the cockpit of planes at all times. This comes after the deliberate crashing of the Germanwings flight recently.
Business
Govt. to go ahead with GST Bill – Govt will bring a bill for easing the conduct of business in India, to amend the Arbitration Act and laws related to commercial matters, says minister.
Not a zero-sum game – Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena seems to be trying to balance relations with the India and China.
Twitter evolution – The launch of Twitter Samvad, is a proof of how quickly the social media has evolved to a position of being seen as a Govt communication channel.
India’s unrealised maternity entitlement – The Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana was begun to provide partial wage compensation during pregnancy, but several issues plague its implementation.
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
After the auction – Telecom companies already have over Rs 1,50,000 crore of debt. They would pay about Rs 1,10,000 crore for the recent purchase of spectrum above that. It is the consumer, who will pay the real price in the end.
Choke hold – Delhi should do something to bring down air pollution.
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