UK court has issued an arrest warrant against fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi.Earlier,UK Home Secretary had certified India’s Enforcement Directorate(ED) extradition request.He is wanted in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. Extradition is simply the surrender of a criminal to one country by another.The process is regulated by treaties between the… Continue reading U.K. court issues warrant for Nirav Modi’s arrest
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India on the brink of dry eye disease epidemic, says study
According to a study published in the journal “The Ocular Surface”, nearly 40% of India’s urban population is likely to get dry eye disease by 2030. Dry eye disease, also known as dry eye syndrome, is a medical condition in which quantity and quality of tears fail to keep the surface of the eye adequately… Continue reading India on the brink of dry eye disease epidemic, says study
Japan to make crater on asteroid
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has said that its Hayabusa2 spacecraft will drop an explosive on the asteroid Ryugu to make a crater. It would do so collect underground samples for possible clues to the origin of the solar system. In February, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft had successfully touched down on the boulder-rich asteroid Ryugu. It… Continue reading Japan to make crater on asteroid
Acid attack an ‘uncivilised, heartless crime’; perpetrator does not deserve any clemency: SC
The Supreme Court has condemned acid attacks and viewed them as “uncivilised and heartless crimes”. The court has further added that acid attack perpetrators do not deserve any leniency. The Supreme Court has observed this while asking two convicts to pay Rs. 1.5 lakh each as additional compensation to the acid attack victim. The convicts… Continue reading Acid attack an ‘uncivilised, heartless crime’; perpetrator does not deserve any clemency: SC
Alert in Malappuram after boy dies of West Nile fever
The Health Department has issued an alert in Malappuram district, Kerala, after a boy undergoing treatment for West Nile fever died. The West Nile fever is a zoonotic disease. It is caused by the West Nile Virus. Birds are the natural hosts of West Nile virus (WNV). According to world Health Organization (WHO) West Nile… Continue reading Alert in Malappuram after boy dies of West Nile fever
Male reaffirms its India first policy
During Indian Foreign minister’s visit to Maldives,Maldives has reaffirmed its “India-First Policy”.It means that it will work closely with India on all issues and will remain sensitive towards India’s security and strategic concerns. The two countries agreed on the importance of peace and security in the Indian Ocean region and to strengthen coordination for regional… Continue reading Male reaffirms its India first policy
Anti profiteering body can act sans complaints
National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) chairman has said that Consumer complaints are not the only reason for the authority to act.NAA offices can take with the help of mock purchases to check a trader’s invoice for profiteering. The NAA has been constituted under Section 171 of the Central GST Act, 2017 to ensure that the reduction… Continue reading Anti profiteering body can act sans complaints
President of India presents Padma Awards
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has recently presented the Padma Awards 2019. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. The awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories viz. a) Padma Vibhushan, b) Padma Bhushan and c) Padma Shri. Padma Vibhushan… Continue reading President of India presents Padma Awards
58 dead as flash floods hit Indonesia’s Papua
A number of people have died in Indonesia’s eastern Papua province due to flash flood. The flash flood was triggered by torrential rain. In Indonesia, floods are common during the rainy season which extends from October to April. Flood is a rising and overflowing of a body of water especially onto normally dry land. Flash… Continue reading 58 dead as flash floods hit Indonesia’s Papua
Pollution: 6 States told to submit action plan
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Assam, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Nagaland governments to submit their action plans to tackle air pollution. NGT has further warned that if action plans are not executed within the specified timeline, the defaulting states will be liable to pay environmental compensation The direction came after the Central… Continue reading Pollution: 6 States told to submit action plan
