Category: Newspaper

The Hindu National RS passes Bill on transgender rights – The Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014, paves the way for a law on the matter in the near future. 257 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra this year – The govt of Maharashtra has reported that 257 farmers have committed suicide in the State due…

The Hindu National Social media democratising govt.: U.S. expert – Social media in India is having a “democratising effect on government and institutions,” says expert. Human embryo ‘editing’ sparks international debate – In a world’s first, Chinese scientists have reported “editing” the genomes of human embryos. NGT adds armour for protection of rhinos in Kaziranga…

The Hindu National Cabinet nod for juvenile law changes – The Cabinet has cleared amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act that would allow juveniles aged between 16 and 18 to be tried as adults for heinous crimes such as murder and rape. IMD forecasts deficit monsoon – The southwest monsoon’s overall rainfall prediction for 2015…

The Hindu National Crucial meet today on climate action –  India will discuss with other nations the phase-down of hydro fluorocarbons at a meeting of the Montreal Protocol. Green tribunal’s thumbs up for waste-to-energy projects – The NGT has permitted the States to use incinerator technology for producing Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), commonly known as…

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…