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The Hindu National India has 988 species on IUCN ‘Red List’ – India has added 15 more species to the “Red List” of threatened species published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2014. Navy’s stealth destroyer launched – The ship, “Visakhapatnam”, will be commissioned in 2018, and has indigenous component of…

The Hindu National India fifth biggest generator of e-waste in 2014: U.N. report – India is the fifth biggest producer of e-waste in the world. It discarded 1.7 million tonnes of electronic and electrical equipment in 2014, says UN report. COAI calls for a debate on Net neutrality – ‘We support open Internet and consumers should…

The Hindu National Civilians biggest casualty of Naxal violence – The conflict has claimed at least one life every day over a 35-year period beginning 1980. The total body count, as on June 30, 2013, is 19,327. A total ban on child labour is a must: Satyarthi – Kailash Satyarthi makes six key demands to…

The Hindu National 77% citizens want govt. to protect net users: survey – A survey has said that 77% citizens want the government to ensure that consumer interest is protected and telecom operators are not allowed to charge more based on the sites/services accessed on the Internet. Normal monsoon predicted – The southwest monsoon will…

The Hindu National Be a partner in India’s growth, Modi tells Harper – India and Canada to cooperate on space, education, railways, social security, health, civil aviation and nuclear energy. States seek Central help on sugar crisis – Cane-growing states has asked the Govt to reschedule the repayment of interest-free loans by the industry. They…

The Hindu National Pact on uranium – Canada will supply 3,000 tonnes of uranium to India under a $254-million deal to power Indian reactors.  The two countries have decided to set in motion a new strategic partnership. Sugar import duty may be raised – The move is to help cash-strapped industry clear massive arrears. International…

The Hindu National IMF predicts India will hit 7.5% growth, overtake China – India’s growth will strengthen to 7.5 per cent in both 2015 and 2016, overtaking China’s growth — for the first time since 1999, says IMF. Isolate nations backing terror: Modi – The PM has made a strong pitch for the conclusion of…

The Hindu National Govt. notifies NJAC, puts an end to collegium – National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014, and the 99th Constitution Amendment Act comes into effect. Now, the political class and civil society will also have a say in the appointment and transfer of judges in the highest judiciary. Diesel vehicles get a two-week…

The Hindu National Modi-Merkel meet to focus on trade and technology – Agenda of PM in Germany and info on bilateral trade and investment. Election Commission sets up committee to allow migrants to vote – EC is considering whether inter-State migrant voters can retain their names on the electoral rolls of their native places, and…

The Hindu National Modi makes strong pitch for U.N. seat for India – India should get a permanent seat in the Security Council as a “right” for its immense contribution to global peace,says PM. Deal to boost strategic partnership – The decision to buy 36 Rafale aircraft in fly-away condition is in fact an acknowledgement of…