National News

Boosting horticulture through remote sensing

Union Agriculture Minister announced March 2018 as the deadline to complete the ambitious project of developing the horticulture sector using remote sensing technology and geo-informatics. 

posted by Jawwad Kazi 17th Oct 2017

India in elite group with stealth ship: INS Kiltan

The country is rapidly marching towards indigenisation and the commissioning of the third Kamorta class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvette is a classic example of that.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 17th Oct 2017

Pro bono criterion for judges 

 The government wants the Pro bono criteria to be followed in the appointment of judges.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Oct 2017

Ministry nod for Konkan Railway expansion

The Ministry of Railways has given its in-principle approval for major capacity augmentation of Konkan Railway. Approximate cost of the expansion would be ₹4,980 crore.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Oct 2017

Debate over proxy voting for NRIs 

The Central government intends to amend the Representation of People Act to provide proxy voting right to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). It will benefit States with a relatively significant NRI population.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Oct 2017