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Services sector activity softens in August : Nikkei

As per a monthy survey, India's services sector activity fell in August from July's 21-month peak as new business orders declined, following which firms raised their staffing levels at a modest pace amid rising input cost inflation.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 6th Sep 2018

SC throws out plea to ban Malayalam novel Meesha

The Supreme Court threw out a petition seeking a ban on the Malayalam novel Meesha (Moustache), written by S. Hareesh, as it was perceived to be ‘derogatory’ to temple-going Hindu women.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 6th Sep 2018

Supreme Court bats for minor rape survivors

The Supreme Court ordered that minor survivors of rape or sexual assault will get compensation on par with women victims.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 6th Sep 2018

Assam NRC: SC refuses to give report copy to Centre

The Supreme Court refused to provide a copy of the full report of Assam NRC Co-ordinator Prateek Hajela to the Centre on what excluded citizens could offer as proof of ancestry.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 6th Sep 2018

Ministers discuss report on lynching

A Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh discussed the recommendations of a panel set up to suggest ways to check incidents of lynching, officials said.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 6th Sep 2018