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Centre relaxes Atal pension plan norms
The Centre would now allow small finance banks and payment banks to offer the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), which is expected to significantly increase the coverage of the scheme.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018
Renewable sector seek policy boost
Renewable sector players submitted that there are a number of policy decisions related to import duties and domestic manufacturing, which, if taken, could further boost the sector.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018
ASEAN seeks a pro-active, more assertive India
Lauding India’s positive role in the Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing assertiveness, all ASEAN leaders expressed a desire to play a more pro-active and assertive role to ensure ‘peace, stability and prosperity’ in the region.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018
India, ASEAN eye quick RCEP closure
India and ASEAN on Friday agreed to target a swift conclusion to the comprehensive and mutually beneficial Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in 2018.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018
Rain in western hemisphere linked to currents in the Atlantic Ocean: Study.
Changes in ocean currents in the Atlantic Ocean influence rainfall in the western hemisphere and the two systems have been linked for thousands of years, the study by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin suggests.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018