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Bangladesh makes extradition with India easy
The Bangladesh government has approved an amendment to the extradition treaty between the two countries to make extradition easier. Under the amendment, extradition of convicted and under-trial criminals will be possible if a court in any of the two countries issues an arrest warrant. Earlier, evidence of crime along with arrest warrant were needed for extradition. A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
BJP to organise ‘Tiranga Yatra’ from 15th August
Prime Minister addressed BJP parliamentary party meeting; Asked BJP MPs to raise the level of debate in Parliament. BJP to organize a 'Tiranga Yatra' between August 15 and 22 to celebrate 70th anniversary of Independence day . Following the success of the Vikas Parv, during which over 66 ministers and 33 party office-bearers took part, the ruling Bharatiya janata Party will carry out a week-long 'Tiranga Yatra' starting
Rank of India in World Tourism Industry
State Wise Number of Foreign Tourists Visiting India . As per the UNWTO Barometer (Volume 14, May 2016), during 2015, India ranks 40th in terms of International Tourists Arrivals. The number of Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) to different States/UTs during 2013, 2014 and 2015 is given below. This information is not available for the year 2016. As per the 2nd Tourism Satellite Account of India - 2009-10 and
Independent Nuclear Safety Authority
The Government of India has established the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) as a regulatory body empowered to enforce safety standards and regulate the functioning of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs). AERB is functionally independent from the Government and the facilities it regulates and has adequate powers with respect to its mandate of enforcing Safety regulation of nuclear and radiation facilities in the
The Minister of state (independent charge) for youth affairs & sports shri vijay goel has said that the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in partnership with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, has launched ‘Swachh Yug’ campaign, which involves intensifying support to the five States of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and
Model Law for Labour for opening Malls and Shops 24x7
The Government have framed the Model Shops and Establishment (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016 and it has been circulated to all States for adopting the same as it is or modifying their existing State Shops and Establishment Act as per their requirement. The Model Bill will cover only establishments employing ten or more workers except manufacturing units. The main provisions of
Government is making all efforts to boost the Housing Finance Sector to ensure that the goal of Affordable Housing for all by 2022 is met. This was stated by Minister of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at the National Summit on “Finance for Housing for All by 2022” organised by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi today. In his address, Mr Naidu said that it is the priority of his Ministry to
'START-UP INDIA'-Coverage and Eligibility
Till date 728 applications have been received in the Startup India portal. Out of them, 180 applications are complete and have been recognized as startups by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). Only 16 applicants are incorporated after 1.04.2016 and are thus eligible for consideration for tax benefits, as per the Finance Act 2016. The applications for tax benefits are examined by the Inter-Ministerial Board.
Foreign Investment under 'MAKE IN INDIA' Programme
The `Make in India’ initiative was launched in September, 2014 with the aims of promoting India as an important investment destination and a global hub for manufacturing, design, and innovation. Thereafter, during the period October, 2014 to May, 2016, the FDI equity inflow has increased by 46%, i.e. from US$ 42.31 billion to US$ 61.58 billion in comparison to previous 20 months (February, 2013 to September,
ECI Launches“National Electoral Roll Purification” (NERP)2016
ECI Launches“National Electoral Roll Purification” (NERP)2016 to Improve health of Electoral Rolls and Optimize the Polling Station location and Area . The Election Commission of India (ECI)gives utmost importance to enrolment of all eligible citizens and to assist electors to reach and cast their votes in a hassle free way by establishing Polling stations (PSs) at a conveniently located building. “No voter to be left
'Environment Ministry received over 2,300 projects in last 3 years'
NEW DELHI: The Environment Ministry has received more than 2,300 projects for environmental clearance in the last three years, Lok Sabha was informed today. "A total of 2,306 projects were received by the Ministry during the last three years and the current year," Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said in a written reply. He said a total of 432 projects are pending for environmental clearances as on June 30. Dave
Centre approves changes in DAY-NULM guidelines
NEW DELHI: To reach out to more people, the Centre today approved changes in the guidelines of the urban livelihoods mission DAY-NULM, including allowing those in vulnerable vocations to form groups for availing loans at subsidised interest rates. As per the new guidelines, banks can directly accept applications from beneficiaries for extending loans at subsidised interest rates for setting up enterprises under the self-
Supreme Court declines interim relief to disqualified Uttarakhand MLAs
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today declined any interim relief to nine disqualified Uttarkhand MLAs, who have sought a stay on their disqualification and permission to participate in the assembly session, commencing from July 21 in Dehradun. A bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and R F Nariman, however, said that the notice, given by these MLAs and BJP lawmakers, will remain alive and would be
No country for old men! India is the worst place for retirement, says global index
NEW DELHI: Retiring in India is very bad idea. The country ranked last in the Natixis Global Asset Management's fourth annual Global Retirement Index (GRI), making it the world's worst country for retirees.
Switzerland, Norway and Iceland are among the top three countries to retire, followed by the United States, which is ranked 14th. The list by Natixis ranks 43 nations compared to 150 last year with 34 from IMF's
Centre asks states to lower stamp duty for affordable housing
NEW DELHI: Union Government has written to the states asking them to reduce stamp duty on registration of houses for poor as it aims to push affordable housing projects across the country. "I have just written to all the Chief Ministers with regard to the need to reduce stamp duty. The stamp duty was originally collected to maintain the registers, now it has become a source of revenue. Charging this on affordable housing people
Genes of 6,000-year-old barley grains sequenced for first time
Scientists have succeeded for the first time in sequencing the genes in 6,000-year-old barley seeds, making these the oldest plant genome to be reconstructed to date. The 6,000-year-old Chalcolithic barley grains were retrieved from Yoram Cave in Israel, close to the Dead Sea. Genetically, the prehistoric barley is very similar to present-day barley grown in the Southern Levant, supporting the existing hypothesis of barley
Higher brain connectivity behind intelligence, creativity
People with higher connectivity between different parts of the brain are more intelligent and creative, scientists who are defining and measuring human intelligence for the first time have found. Led by Professor Jianfeng Feng of University of Warwick in the UK, researchers are trying to quantify the brain's dynamic functions, and identify how different parts of the brain interact with each other at different times - to discover
Novel 3D solar cells to undergo testing in space
A novel 3D solar cell that was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) will be installed on the exterior of the station to study the cells' performance and their ability to withstand the rigours of space, scientists said. An experimental module containing 18 test cells, developed by researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), was launched to the ISS yesterday aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9
Malcolm Turnbull sworn in as Australia’s PM for another term
Malcolm Turnbull on 19 July 2016 was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Australia for another term. Turnbull was sworn in after a narrow election victory with budget repair and a public vote on same sex marriage among his top priorities. The 2016 Australian federal election was a double dissolution election. It was held on 2 July 2016 to elect all 226 members of the 45th Parliament of Australia.
Canada to conduct world's first Zika vaccine test on humans
A Canadian university in July 2016 said that it will conduct the world's first Zika vaccine test on humans. The vaccine that is under development will be tested on humans in the near future. Until now, vaccines have been tested on mice. Professor Gary Kobinger of the Universite Laval, based in Quebec City, said that they are very proud to be part of the first international team in the world to complete all of the steps in the regulatory
Pema Khandu government in Arunachal passes floor test
The four-day-old Pema Khandu government in Arunachal Pradesh today passed the floor test in the Assembly with 46 MLAs voting in favour of the Chief Minister and 11 members from opposition BJP voting against it. Governor Tathagata Roy hurriedly summoned the day-long session of the Assembly late last night asking Khandu to prove his majority on the floor of the House. When the House assembled in the morning
Jan Suraksha schemes cross 129 million enrolments
Enrolments for insurance and pension schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Suraksha Bima Yojana crossed 128.9 million as on July 15 (Friday). Majority of the policies (95.7 million) that were sold under the Yojana were personal accident policies. Prime minister Narendra Modi had launched the Jan Suraksha scheme in May 2015 to provide easier access to policies at lower cost. With insurance penetration very low
MUDRA: Rs 1.8 lakh cr to be forked in FY17
Banks are expected to disburse Rs 1.80 lakh crore as loans under Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) Bank Yojana during the current financial year, MUDRA Bank chief executive Jiji Mammen said on Tuesday. “We started our operations from April 2015. The total target for 2015-16 was Rs 1.22 lakh crore, against which by the end of the year Rs 1.33 lakh crore was disbursed by all banks and
BCCI gets High Court notice for noise pollution
The Bombay High Court on Monday issued notices to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Maharashtra Cricket Association seeking their response on a PIL alleging violation of noise pollution norms during IPL matches. The petition was filed by advocate Kapil Soni in 2014 alleging that noise pollution norms and regulations were violated during the IPL matches held in 2013 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium
Maharashtra govt. announces compensation to rape victim family
Five days after the incident of rape and murder of a 15-year old girl in Ahmednagar’s Kopardi village — which brought back the memories of Delhi’s Nirbhaya case — the State government on Monday woke up to the outburst of peoples’ anger and Opposition’s attack by announcing Rs. 8 lakh compensation for the family of the victim. The issue rocked the first day of the monsoon session of the State legislature with
IN A FIRST, SC OK’S TRANSFER OF J&K CASES OUT OF STATE
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that civil and criminal cases tried in Jammu & Kashmir can be transferred in or out of the State to ensure access to justice to every citizen. The judgment came with a rider that only Supreme Court under its extensive Constitutional power can pass such an order.This verdict came as a huge blow to the State’s claim that such cases have to be dealt in local courts
US-India join hands in exploring petroleum and energy sector
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan met his American counterpart, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz to discuss issues in petroleum and energy sector.The United States and India have agreed to take several key steps in petroleum and energy sector, aimed towards achieving the ambitious goal of energy independence. The key prospects include development of petroleum storage, which
WhatsApp in Brazil temporarily suspended
WhatsApp was temporarily suspended in Brazil after a judge said the company had failed to hand over information requested in a criminal investigation. The third suspension in two years lasted for a few hours, affecting millions of users. But Supreme Court judge Ricardo Lewandowski later lifted the nationwide blockage, saying it was disproportionate. WhatsApp said they did not have access to the details requested.
US election 2016: Republican party nominates Donald Trump for president
Donald Trump supporters celebrated their once unthinkable capture of the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday night as state delegates took turns to count up the votes from his remarkable sweep through the party’s 2016 primary election. Republican convention: Christie, Trump Jr and Carson ignite second night – as it happened Chris Christie’s attacks on ‘guilty’ Hillary Clinton stoke mob mentality while
Indian hockey wizard Mohammed Shahid dies aged 56
NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shahid+ , one of the greatest names in Indian hockey and part of the team that won gold at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, has died at a Gurgaon hospital owing to a severe liver condition and kidney failure. He was 56. Pay your tributes to Mohammed Shahid. On June 29, Shahid+ , whose abilities as a forward during the 1980s marked him out as an exceptional talent, had been admitted to SSL
Yasir Shah first legspinner in 11 years to be ranked No. 1
Pakistan legspinner Yasir Shah has displaced England quick James Anderson from the No. 1 spot in the ICC rankings for Test bowlers. Yasir is the first legspinner since Shane Warne in 2005 to be ranked No. 1, and the first Pakistan bowler since Mushtaq Ahmed in December 1996. Yasir's rise to the top came as a result of his performance in the first Test against England at Lord's, where he took 10 for 141 to bowl
Blue Revolution: Odisha aims to create 400 hectares new water area
BHUBANESWAR: The state government has planned to create 400 hectares of new water area in private land this year. The government has also made a provision to provide 50 per cent subsidy assistance to fish farmers for increasing of the inland fish production to meet the demand of the state and generate income of farmers. This project proposal submitted by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (FARD)
World Bank Group President Appoints Paul Romer as Chief Economist
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2016—World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim today announced the appointment of Paul Romer as World Bank Chief Economist. Mr. Romer is a widely respected economist and a successful entrepreneur who joins the Bank at a critical time when the field of development is transforming under the forces of rapid technological change, globalization, and demography. “We're thrilled
Indian-Origin Singapore Ex President Bestowed South Asian Diaspora Award
SINGAPORE: Indian-origin former Singapore President S R Nathan has been conferred with the Outstanding Member of the South Asian Diaspora award for his dedicated and notable work in forging closer ties with India. Mr Nathan, whose 12-year term concluded in 2011, was awarded by the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the 3rd South Asian Diaspora Convention (SADC). He is also a recipient of
Graham Jarvis wins 5th Red Bull Romaniacs title
Graham Jarvis proved once again that he's the King of Hard Enduro with a record-breaking fifth victory at Red Bull Romaniacs 2016. Claiming a dominant 35-minute winning margin, Jarvis further etched his name into Hard Enduro folklore. Joining him on the podium at the end of the world's toughest Hard Enduro race were Alfredo Gómez as runner-up and Wade Young in third. "It's a magical feeling to take my fifth Red
Scientists Develop New Water Treatment Device
MIT scientists have developed an inexpensive, solar-powered water treatment system for Indian villages. They have designed, built and tested the prototype system to be installed in a village outside of Hyderabad. They found that thousands of people in the Mhasawad village in Maharashtra regularly drink water with a salinity level above 1,200 parts per million (ppm). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends
With state assembly elections due in early 2017, Akhilesh Yadav government is expected to move fast on the matter to keep a huge chunk of 21 lakh people happy.Lucknow, July 19: For Central Government employees working in Uttar Pradesh, salary hike will soon turn into reality as Uttar Pradesh government led by Akhilesh Yadav has decided to constitute a high level committee after Centre’s decision to implement 7th
UN chief launches first report to track Sustainable Development Goals
New York, July 20 (Just Earth News): Launching the first-ever Sustainable Development Goals report on the new global development agenda adopted last year, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday said that the 15-year undertaking is “off to a good start” but will require all parts of the UN family and its partners to work together. “We have embarked on a monumental and historic journey,” the Secretary-General told
‘Breaking Free’ wins Human Rights Award
Mumbai, Jul 19 (IBNS): Filmmaker and activist Sridhar Rangayan’s path-breaking film on Indian LGBT community has been awarded the Barbara Gittings International Human Rights Award at the recently concluded qFLIX Philadelphia film festival in USA. The film was screened at the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa on July 18 and will be screened at Reel Desires Chennai International
This 21-Year-Old Mumbaikar is Honouring Bold Female Movie Characters with Her Brilliant Artwork
Be it Shashi from English Vinglish, or Raani from Queen – there are many bold and strong female characters in revolutionary films that we come across these days. And Shivani Gorle, a 21-year-old resident of Mumbai has found an interesting way of appreciating them. With her beautiful illustrations posted on a Facebook page named Queens on Screen, Shivani is spreading an important message – “The idea behind Queens on Screen
Goa Tourism bags Most Innovative Product Award at TTF, Hyderabad 2016
PANAJI: Goa Tourism once again received honours at the recently held Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) at Hyderabad 2016. TTF Hyderabad was held from July 15-17, 2016 at HITEX Exhibition Centre with over 182 exhibitors from 8 countries and 20 Indian States and Union Territories. TTF Hyderabad brought together various state tourism boards, national tourist offices, hoteliers, airlines, tour operators, travel agents,
Over 14,000 NGOs barred from receiving foreign funds: Govt
Home Affairs MInister Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, gave data on the number of NGOs barred from receiving foreign funds due to violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulaltion Act (FCRA), 2010. As many as 14,222 NGOs were barred from receiving foreign funds in the past four years for violating norms, the government said on Tuesday. Of these, the largest number of 10,020 Non-Government
Glaciers melting at 5 to 20 metre rate annually: Government
Majority of glaciers in India including Gangotri are retreating (melting) at varying rates ranging from 5 to 20 metre per year due to global warming. It was announced by Minister of State (independent charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in Lok Sabha in a written reply. Key Facts The revelations were based on the studies carried out by ISRO, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIGH) Dehradun and
Rajya Sabha passes Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012
The Rajya Sabha unanimously passed Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012. The Bill seeks to amend the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 to widen the scope of the law against child labour and stricter punishments for violations. Key Provisions of Bill Prohibition of employment of children below 14 years in all occupations or processes except where child helps his family.
Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81
Veteran filmmaker and TV personality Garry Marshall has died. He was 81. Marshall, who created some of the 1970s’ most iconic sitcoms including “Happy Days,” and “The Odd Couple” and went on to direct hit movies including “Pretty Woman” and “The Princess Diaries,” passed away on Tuesday, July 19, reported E! online. According to his representative, Marshall died from complications of pneumonia following a stroke
Chennai boy Advay Ramesh wins Google Community Impact Award for Asia
Google India on Tuesday announced the winner of the Google Community Impact Award, a theme based award part of Google Science Fair 2016. Inviting over thousands of projects from over 107 countries,14-year-old Advay Ramesh from Chennai, India bagged the prestigious award from Asia. The Community Impact Award honors a project that makes a practical difference in the innovator's community by addressing
Kerala Assembly passes Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualifications) Amendment Bill 2016
The Kerala Assembly on 19 July 2016 passed the Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualifications) Amendment Bill, 2016. The bill will pave way for CPM veteran VS Achutanandan's appointment as the Administrative Reforms Committee Chairman with Cabinet rank. The Bill was passed with retrospective effect from 1951 even as the Congress led UDF Opposition stayed away from the proceedings registering
Steve Elworthy appointed Managing Director of 2019 World Cup
Steve Elworthy, the former South Africa fast bowler, on 19 July 2016 was appointed the Managing Director (MD) of the 2019 World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales. In his new role, Elworthy will oversee the lead-up and running of the 2019 World Cup as well as the Champions Trophy and Women's World Cup. The Champions Trophy and Women's World Cup will be hosted by the England and Wales
Rohit Khandelwal becomes first Indian to win Mister World title
India's contestant Rohit Khandelwal won the coveted Mister World 2016 title on 19 July 2016. The grand finale of Mr World 2016 was held at the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre in Southport, U.K. With this, Khandelwal has become the first Indian and Asian to win the Mr World title at the competition. Mr World 2014 Nicklas Pedersen passed on the title to Khandelwal. He also won a cash prize of 50000 US
Russian PM suspends Deputy Sports Minister Yury Nagornykh named in doping report
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on 18 July 2016 suspended Deputy Sports Minister Yury Nagornykh from his office. He was suspended after his name occurred in a report on the doping of Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Earlier on the day, the President Vladimir Putin said that Russian officials named in the World Anti-Doping Agency's report would be temporarily suspended. As per reports,
The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable authored by Amitav Ghosh
The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable: Amitav Ghosh . The Book titled The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable authored by Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh was released on 12 July 2016. The book addresses the challenges of representing the complexity of climate change in literature and the responsibility of writers to document the extreme reality humans are now facing. He
Nigeria's Didi Akinyelure wins BBC World News Komla Dumor Award
Nigerian journalist Didi Akinyelure on 19 July 2016 won the BBC World Service News Komla Dumor Award for 2016. Akinyelure is the second recipient of the award, which was established to honour Ghanaian BBC World News presenter Komla Dumor. The Award aims to celebrate African journalism and reward exceptional talent. Ugandan news anchor Nancy Kacungira was the winner of the first BBC World News
NITI Aayog, Intel India sign SoI to start Atal Tinkering Lab Initiative for Young Innovators
The NITI Aayog on 19 July 2016 signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Intel India to start the Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL) initiative as a part of its flagship programme Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).The aim of setting up Atal Tinkering Laboratories is to build relevant skill sets among youngsters and to provide access to technology that will enable solutions.
Softbank to acquire ARM Holdings for $32 billion
Japan's Softbank on 18 July 2016 agreed to acquire ARM Holdings, the U.K. based semiconductor firm, in a deal worth more than 32 billion US dollar. As part of its bid to bolster its presence in the growing internet of things (IoT) sector, Softbank will pay about 22.50 US dollar per share for ARM. The deal is the first major cross-border transaction in Britain since it voted to exit the European Union in June 2016.
Coca-Cola appoints Sarvita Sethi as VP (Finance) for India and South West Asia
Beverages company Coca-Cola on 19 July 2016 appointed Sarvita Sethi as the new Vice-President (Finance) for India and South West Asia. Sethi took the charge from Sanjeev Kumar, who is moving to Lagos as Director-Finance for Coca-Cola West Africa. He will also be heading company’s finance operations for 31 countries. Sethi will be reporting to Coca-Cola India and South West Asia President
