YouTube’s CEO has said that India is the largest and fastest growing audience for YouTube. YouTube is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California. It is one of Google’s subsidiaries. YouTube has more than 265 million monthly active users in India. In last one year, YouTube’s consumption on mobile has increased to 85%,… Continue reading India becomes YouTube’s largest and fastest growing market
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Scientific Convention on World Homoeopathy Day Inaugurated Today
The two-day Convention on World Homeopathy Day has recently been launched by the Ministry of AYUSH. The convention is being organised by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), an autonomous research organisation under the Ministry of AYUSH. A wide range of topics will be covered in the convention such as a) Linking education… Continue reading Scientific Convention on World Homoeopathy Day Inaugurated Today
No apology for Jallianwala Bagh for now, says U.K.
The British government has refused to apologise for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre during a debate in the UK parliament. The UK government has said that financial implications as one of the factors it had to consider while reflecting upon demands for a formal apology for Jallianwala Bagh massacre. However,the UK government has expressed deep regret… Continue reading No apology for Jallianwala Bagh for now, says U.K.
India’s gold reserves increase marginally in February: WGC
According to the latest data from World Gold Council (WGC), India has marginally increased its gold holding in February 2019. India’s gold holding increased from 607 tonnes in January to 608.7 tonnes in February. Gold holding is a central banks’ total holding of gold as a percentage of their foreign exchange reserves. Early in March,… Continue reading India’s gold reserves increase marginally in February: WGC
Efforts to trace, deport illegal foreigners in Assam have been poor, unsatisfactory: State Chief Secretary tells SC
Assam’s Chief Secretary has admitted to the Supreme Court that the state government’s performance to trace illegal foreigners and deport them had been lackadaisical and poor. The Supreme Court has directed the Chief Secretary to file an affidavit before April 25 suggesting measures for release of detenuees from Assam’s detention centres. Chief Secretary’s admission was… Continue reading Efforts to trace, deport illegal foreigners in Assam have been poor, unsatisfactory: State Chief Secretary tells SC
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Centre defies SC order on CIC appointments
Central Government has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request for details of the ongoing recruitment process for four vacancies in the Central Information Commission (CIC).It was denied despite a recent Supreme Court order mandating that such information be made public. Earlier,the Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the States to ensure transparency in… Continue reading Centre defies SC order on CIC appointments
Jurisdiction no bar in dowry harassment case, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that that cruelty under Section 498A is a continuing offence, considering the facts and circumstances of each case. The Supreme Court has said that women can file dowry harassment cases from the place where they are currently sheltered after leaving or being driven out of their matrimonial home. The SC… Continue reading Jurisdiction no bar in dowry harassment case, says Supreme Court
Ensure level playing field: EC to DD News
The Election Commission (EC) has asked DD News channel to ensure a level playing field for all political parties. The EC has observed that DD News had given disproportionate airtime coverage to political parties and thus did not follow the principle of maintaining neutrality and a level playing field. Level playing field means each party… Continue reading Ensure level playing field: EC to DD News
Reserve Bank of India issues norms for banks to set up currency chests
The Reserve Bank of India has come out with guidelines for banks to set up new currency chests. The guidelines issued are (a)New currency chests should include minimum area of 1,500 square feet for strong room/Vault.For those situated in hilly/ inaccessible places,the strong room/ vault area should be at least 600 sq ft (b)The new… Continue reading Reserve Bank of India issues norms for banks to set up currency chests
