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'Make in India' Should Not Become 'Dump in India': LS Members on Recycling of Ships Bill
Participating in a debate on Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019, a few members demanded that the government ensure adequate measures are taken to mitigate the impact of ship-breaking on the environment.
Centre Launches Pilot Project to Develop Model Villages Aimed at Improving Soil Health
With the indiscriminate use of fertilizers post the Green Revolution, soil health in India declined rapidly over the years. Indian farmers have been reported to be using around 66 million tonnes of fertilizers ever year.
Delhi Court Sends Man to 5 Years in Jail for Raping 11-year-old Girl
The man was installing a lift in the building where the minor girl stayed with her family in 2011, entered her house while she was alone and sexually assaulted her.
Poor Quality Spares, Negligence & Govt Apathy: Malfunctioning Weapon Systems Point to National Security Threat
More than three squadrons of Akash in February 2019 reported that missile system remained dysfunctional during 90 per cent of the time since their date of commissioning.
Security Increased at Jail That Houses 4 Men Accused of Raping, Killing 26-year-old Vet
The move came a day after five persons carrying banners gathered near the jail, demanding death penalty for the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
On Bar Mitzvah, 26/11's Israeli Survivor Receives Moving Message from PM Modi
The prime minister also mentioned about his meeting with Moshe during his trip to Israel in July 2017 and expressed hope that his wish to return to Mumbai as the director of the Chabad House 'comes true'.
'Humanity is My Religion, Commitment is Caste': Andhra CM Jaganmohan Reddy Reacts to Detractors
Recently, opposition parties in the state including TDP, Jana Sena Party and BJP had targeted the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister over his religion and caste for his decision to turn all state schools to English medium ones.
Govt Says There is No Proposal to Reduce Taxes on Petrol, Diesel: Nirmala Sitharaman Tells LS
To a query on whether petrol and diesel would be brought under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, Nirmala Sitharaman said that in a way, they are already under the zero rate category of the GST.
Kerala Nun, Who Raised Her Voice Against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, Writes on Consensual Sex Between Priests & Sisters
When asked what prompted her to write, she said she wanted to bring about a change in the church. Those who want to marry and carry on with the church activities should be allowed to do so, she said.
Cutting Power Supply, Phone Connections: When 250 JNU Students Led One of the Biggest Jailbreak at Tihar
This prison break finds a mention in the book 'Black Warrant' authored by former jail spokesperson and legal advisor Sunil Gupta and journalist Sunetra Choudhury.
Fate of 74,000 Students Hangs in Balance as CAG Reveals Gauhati University Offered 21 Unapproved Courses
The findings of the CAG, tabled during the ongoing Winter Session of the Assam Assembly, also says that the oldest university of the northeast had submitted multiple false affidavits to the UGC, assuring the commission that it will not start any new dista...
MP Govt Spends over Rs 60 Lakh in Sending Delegation to Korea to Replicate Good Education Policy
A sum of Rs 62.25 lakh was granted towards expenses incurred on the visit of the officials to Seoul from October 20-24 and November 3-7, 2019, the documents show.
Lynchings Not New, Says Amit Shah as Industrialist Rahul Bajaj Questions 'Intolerance ki Hawaa'
Shah Also responded to Bajaj's contention that people were afraid of criticising the government, saying while there was no need to fear, if the industrialist felt so, there was a need to improve the atmosphere.
Former MLA and 7 Others Convicted for Attacking Police, Inciting Violence in MP's Shivpuri
Amid violent protests by farmers in Madhya Pradesh, a video had surfaced purportedly showing Khatik inciting people to set a police station ablaze.
Priyanka Writes to Adityanth, Questions Inaction in Case of Girl Student's Death in Mainpuri Hostel
In her letter, Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the victim was found dead under mysterious circumstances and there also were wounds on her body but this has not been mentioned in the post morterm report.
IPC & CrPC Need to be Amended to Ensure Speedy Conviction in Rape Cases: Union Minister
Reddy said the Centre in coordination with Telangana government would ensure that the case is disposed of expeditiously and guilty get capital punishment.