The SC is scheduled to hear a case on 3rd April 2019 where the framework for providing compensation in hit and run cases is likely to be submitted. The SC had accepted court appointed committee’s recommendation to increase the minimum compensation for death in a hit-and-run case to Rs 2 lakh and Rs. 50000 for… Continue reading Hit and run fund: Rs 500 extra on every new car?
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India, Pakistan scramble jets after UAV sighting
The Indian Air Force deployed two Sukhoi-30 fighters from an airbase in Punjab after a Pakistani unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) was spotted close to the border. This resulted in Pakistan also deploying two of its F-16 fighter aircrafts close to the border.However,no side violated the air space,with the fighter jets of both countries staying within their… Continue reading India, Pakistan scramble jets after UAV sighting
Coronary stents to cost more
Drug price regulator,National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved hike in prices of coronary stents by 4.2%.It was increased after taking into consideration the inflation of the previous year. As per the new prices notified by the NPPA,a bare metal stent (BMS) would now cost Rs 8,261 while the drug eluting stent (DES) will cost… Continue reading Coronary stents to cost more
Fugitive Offenders Act won’t help banks: Mallya
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has told the Bombay High Court that confiscation of his properties under the newly-enacted Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) was draconian and it will not help the creditors. Earlier,he had approached the high court challenging a January 5 order of a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)… Continue reading Fugitive Offenders Act won’t help banks: Mallya
SC suspends eco clearance for international airport in Goa
The Supreme Court has suspended the environmental clearance (EC) granted for an international airport at Mopa in Goa. It has directed Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to look into its decision keeping in mind the impact of the project on ecology. In 2015, The EAC had recommended the grant of an EC for the project which… Continue reading SC suspends eco clearance for international airport in Goa
Buyers can’t wait indefinitely for flat, says SC on 7 Year delay
The Supreme Court has upheld orders of a state consumer commission and the national consumer commission.The commission had asked the developer to refund the payment with interest to a homebuyer for over seven years delay in handing over possession of the flat.The court said a buyer cannot be required to wait indefinitely for possession of… Continue reading Buyers can’t wait indefinitely for flat, says SC on 7 Year delay
In a first, India to post women as defence attaches abroad
India has decided to send its first batch of women officers as defence attaches to overseas missions.The government has asked the three Services to identify women officers who are qualified to take up these assignments.These officers are expected to be posted to missions in America and Europe. A defence attaché(DA) is a member of the… Continue reading In a first, India to post women as defence attaches abroad
Arab leaders condemn U.S. move on Golan
During the 30th Arab league summit in Tunisia,Arab countries have rejected US President’s decision to recognise Israel’s claim to sovereignty over the Golan Heights.Arab leaders denounced the step and warned it would further inflame tensions in the Middle East region. Recently,US President has signed a proclamation officially recognising Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights.This move… Continue reading Arab leaders condemn U.S. move on Golan
MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety
A MIG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.However,the pilot was ejected out successfully.Further,Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident. This is the second time in 2019 a MiG 27 has crashed.Earlier,MiG 27 aircraft went down near Pokhran range in Rajasthan.The pilot was ejected safely before the fighter… Continue reading MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety
Going back to the salt pans of Mumbai
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai had recently organised a Salt pan walk at Wadala, Mumbai. Salt pans are naturally forming expanses of ground which are covered with salt and other minerals. Such land is formed where the large water bodies have dried up over thousands of year, leaving behind salt and other minerals as remnants.… Continue reading Going back to the salt pans of Mumbai
