CCEA approves price support measures for sugar, cotton, jute farmers
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a plethora of measures to encourage farmers cultivating sugar, cotton, and jute in the run-up to the first anniversary of protests…
Govt. amends mining rules to create flexibility and boost production
The Union government has issued updated mining concession rules, which would allow for the sale of 50% of mineral production from captive mines, free transfer of mines, and partial lease…
Gujarat tops the logistics rankings; Haryana, Punjab take second and third spots
Gujarat has kept its top position in the annual logistics rankings for states announced by the Centre on Monday, with Haryana and Punjab coming in second and third, respectively. Uttar…
New emissions-cutting commitments would barely affect temperature increases: UN
New emissions-cutting commitments, like India's goal to be carbon neutral by 2070 at COP26, are expected to have a little impact on temperature increases this century, according to an updated…
Juvenile Justice Act: Why the need for amendments?
When we talk about India's growth potential in today's world, we can't disregard the importance that India's younger population plays. With over 41% of the Indian population under the age…
Centre amends Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011
The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 were amended by the central government, requiring the disclosure of the maximum retail price (MRP) in Indian currency, inclusive of all taxes on…
Leopards in India face an 83% risk of extinction due to roadkill
According to a recent worldwide research that assesses the damage presented by roads to the survival of animal populations throughout the globe, the leopard (Panthera pardus) faces an 83% increased…
RBI makes way for FPIs to invest in REITs, InvITs
"The RBI's notification allowing foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to invest in debt securities of REITs and InvITs will open up new fundraising avenues for REITs and InvITs, as REITs and…
Srinagar makes it to UNESCO Creative Cities network
Srinagar has been selected as one of 49 cities in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) creative city network under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. "This…
What’s new in the RBI’s PCA framework?
The RBI issued a notification on November 2 revising norms for commercial banks to be placed under the regulator’s Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework should any of their key metrics…