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Power Grid looks to expand network, sketches Rs.1 trillion expenditure
India's Power Grid Corp is looking to foray into the intra-state power transmission market, enabling further expansion of its network.
Government clears three schemes worth Rs.1500 crore for religious tourism
The Indian government gave the go-ahead for three schemes that target promotion of religious tourism in the country.
Swaraj: Evacuation plans from South Sudan underway
India is setting up a plan to evacuate its countrymen from South Sudan witnessing extreme violence because of the clashes between anti and pro government forces.
Arvind Panagariya touted to be the next RBI governor
India's PM Narendra Modi could look at naming Arvind Panagariya as the next RBI governor, succeeding Raghuram Rajan.
Modi-led government focused on repairing and reforming the economy
Credit Rating and Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) released a report on two years of PM Narendra Modi's government.
Centre announces compensation of Rs.5 lakh for cross-border firing victims
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on 8th July, 2016, enhanced the compensation amount to be received by victims of cross-border firing.
Air India drops airfares on four trunk routes
In an attempt to attract more air travelers and achieve more seat occupancy, Air India has announced to lower the last-minute fares of its unsold seats.
World Bank chief tells India to focus on stunted children
At a recent visit, World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim sounded a dire warning to India on its present levels of nutrition amongst children, resulting in stunted growth.
What happened last week?
July 2016 began as one of the most eventful months in World Politics.
AIIMS launches policy to provide financial aid to needy patients
India's AIIMS today launched a policy to help provide financial aid to needy patients who are unable to pay for their medical expenses at the institute.
SC admonishes excessive force used by Army under AFSPA
The Supreme Court of India on 8th July, 2016, ordered that Indian Army or armed police cannot use "excessive or retaliatory force" in troubled areas.
ILO chief approves Narendra Modi's labour reforms
The International Labour Organisation chief, Guy Ryder, is on a five-day visit to India on the invitation of labour minister Bandaru Dattatreya.
Remembering Kargil hero Captain Vikram Batra
Today, India commemorates the 17th death anniversary of Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra.
Heavy security for this year's Rath Yatra
The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagnnath is all set to commence today at Puri.
Madras HC resurrects writer Perumal Murugan
Madras High Court quashed the criminal case against author Perumal Murugan who had been ostracised by the Hindu community for his controversial book.
Arvind Kejriwal's interactive programme: 'Talk to AK'
On the footsteps of PM Modi, Kejriwal announced the launch of his interactive programme, 'Talk to AK.'
French investment offers to revive India's indigenous jet engine project
France proposed to invest €1 billion to revive Kaveri engines by using offshore credits of the planned Rafale deal which would be used to power Tejas fighters by 2020.
Manmohan Singh's take on India's present economic state
The former PM Manmohan Singh said that with the successful growth of the 1991 reforms, the Indian industry is now better placed and much more competitive.
Draft of Trafficking bill full of "loopholes"
The draft of Trafficking of Persons Bill was released by Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi in New Delhi in May.
Treat Pakistan as second North Korea : Zalmay Khalilzad
Zalmay Khalilzad, the highest ranking Muslim American in the history of United States said that US should use 'total isolation policy' towards Pakistan.
Rajasthan lawmaker's son kills 3 in auto accident
Rajasthan lawmaker Nand Kishore Mehria's son, Siddharth Mehria, killed three people and left five others injured after ramming an auto-rickshaw and a police van with his BMW.
Chennai software engineer's murder suspect arrested in Tirunelveli, attempts suicide
Infosys employee Swathi's murder investigations resulted in a manhunt for the prime murder suspect, a 24-year old engineer named Ramkumar.
Centre firm on veto in judge selection rules
The finalization of the MoP for appointing judges is expected to get delayed with the Centre being firm on continuing a clause that empowers it to reject a Chief Justice-headed collegium's proposal.
Mizoram celebrates Peace Accord Day
The signing of the 1986 Mizo Peace Accord was celebrated all across the state today.
Gujarat court refuses to ban a book mocking PM Modi
Civil court judge AM Dave has dismissed a plea seeking ban on a Gujarati satirical book 'Feku Ji Have Delhi Ma' (Feku is now in Delhi).
Bengaluru's first woman cab driver found dead
Bharathi Veerath, the first woman cab driver in Bangalore, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her rented house in Sanjay Nagar. The body was found hanging from a ceiling in a sitting position.
IT Dept unearths over Rs.13,000 crore from offshore accounts
The Centre's crackdown on those storing undeclared income in foreign bank accounts has started fetching results with the authorities of the Income Tax Department laid their hands on over Rs.13,000 crore.
Indian Government lays down guidelines for growth
Top-level bureaucrats of the country drafted a plan and set high targets to be achieved by the year 2032.
3 arrested in the nursing student ragging case
Karnataka Police announced that 3 seniors from Al Qamar College of Nursing had been arrested for forcing an 18-year-old nursing student to drink phenyl.
Water, Environment ministries oppose hydel projects in Uttarakhand
India's water and environment ministries continue to oppose hydro-electric projects in Uttarakhand.
HRD Ministry drafts new education policy
The HRD Ministry, headed by Smriti Irani, is chalking out a record based on the recommendations for the new education policy.
Reports of separate Naga passport and flag false: Centre
The Centre has denied that it had agreed to a proposal by National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), a Naga insurgent organization, to grant separate passport and flag for Nagas.
Lightning strikes leave 56 dead in Bihar
Bihar's disaster management department reported that lightning strikes left 53, including children and women, dead and dozens injured in several parts of Bihar over the last two days.
Maharashtra State grants minority status to Jews
Chairing a meeting of the State Cabinet, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved a proposal for acknowledging the Jewish community as a minority.
India must boost private investment, rural demand: World Bank
India will require a boost to its private investments and rural demand, the World Bank said, to help sustain its growth rate of 7.6 percent.
Centre eases norms, allows 100% FDI in aviation
Unveiling significant reforms, the Centre allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment in Indian airlines; foreign investors, other than overseas airlines, can now have 100% stake in local airlines.
Government to work on starting 'Blue Revolution'
India's agriculture ministry has proposed to bring into effect a new national policy on fisheries, with schemes involving the private sector for developing and managing fisheries.
More smokers and drinkers in WB, Chhattisgarh: SRS
According to Sample Registration System Baseline Survey 2014, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh have the highest number of smokers and alcohol drinkers respectively.
UN experts call on India to repeal FCRA
United Nations experts called on India to repeal Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), saying its provisions were used by government to "silence" groups that are critical of its policies.
Haryana to adopt climate resilient farming practices
The Haryana government has approved a project worth Rs.25 crore that would benefit nearly 75,000 farmers by making the agriculture production system more flexible to changes in climate.