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7 PM | Analysing Official Secrets Act (OSA) | 13 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Know about OSA OSA was enacted during British rule in 1923. It deals with cases of espionage, sedition and any other threat to the unity and sovereignty of the country. The law is applicable to government servants and citizens. The punishment under the Act involves fine or imprisonment… Continue reading 7 PM | Analysing Official Secrets Act (OSA) | 13 March, 2019

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Bidders seek extension for Pawan Hans bids

The bidders of Pawan Hans have sought extension to submit their financial bids for buying the government and Oil and Natural Gas Corporations (ONGC) stake in the helicopter service provider.The government holds 51%stake in Pawan Hans.The remaining 49% is with state-run ONGC. Last year,government had invited bids from entities,saying that along with its 51 per… Continue reading Bidders seek extension for Pawan Hans bids

HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India

HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India The Madras High Court has reserved its order on a PIL seeking direction to authorities for initiating legal action against the BCCI. The petitioner said that BCCI has no authority to represent the country at international events without the government’s approval. The petitioner contended that (a)BCCI… Continue reading HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India

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U.K. yet to act on our requests for attachment of assets: ED

U.K. yet to act on our requests for attachment of assets: ED Enforcement Directorate(ED) has said that the United Kingdom(UK) have not taken any action on the requests of ED for attachment of assets and Non-bailable warrant(NBW) against the fugitive diamond dealer Nirav Modi. Earlier, sED had started investigations against Nirav Modi under the Prevention… Continue reading U.K. yet to act on our requests for attachment of assets: ED

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We cannot kill jobs in firecracker industry, says Supreme Court

We cannot kill jobs in firecracker industry, says Supreme Court The Supreme Court said that it cannot ban firecrackers as it would deprive the livelihood of lakhs of families dependent on manufacturing firecrackers by creating unemployment. The court asked the authorities to conduct a comparative study to identify the proportionate levels of pollution caused by… Continue reading We cannot kill jobs in firecracker industry, says Supreme Court

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Government to Raise Rs 3,500 Crore Via CPSE ETF Sale

The government has planned to launch an additional offering of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).It seeks to raise at least Rs 3,500 crore in disinvestment. The government disinvestment target for the current fiscal year(2018-19) is Rs 80,000 crore.While,for the next fiscal (2019-2020),the government has set disinvestment target of Rs 90,000 crore.Disinvestment… Continue reading Government to Raise Rs 3,500 Crore Via CPSE ETF Sale

Pak. Army eyes key role in developing giant copper & gold mine

Pakistan’s military is participating in the development of Reko Diq Mine as it considers it as a strategic national asset. However,the mine is facing problems due to (a)multi-billion dollar legal dispute with foreign mining firms and (b)inability to attract foreign investment as Pakistan is under economic crisis. Reko Diq Mine is one of the world’s… Continue reading Pak. Army eyes key role in developing giant copper & gold mine

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