16 Jun 2016

India signs pact to explore metals in ocean

India is set to sign a pact with the International Seabed Authority (ISA), to help undertake exploration of metallic minerals in the Indian Ocean.

BJP supports holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, state polls

The proposal for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies got a fresh push from the BJP.

Haryana to adopt climate resilient farming practices

The Haryana government has approved a project worth Rs.25 crore that would benefit nearly 75,000 farmers by making the agriculture production system more flexible to changes in climate.

Parliament secretaries the 'eyes, ears and hands' of government: Kejriwal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal attacked the BJP and the Congress of double standards over the assignment of parliamentary secretaries.

15 Jun 2016

Chinese spy ship shadows US, Japanese, Indian naval drill

A Chinese observation ship followed the U.S. aircraft carrier, John C. Stennis, amid the Malabar naval drill.

Assam DFO's private residence in Guwahati raided

Only a day after police seized over Rs.62 lakh from Assam Divisional Forest Officer–Mahat Chandra Talukdar's official residence, the Anti-corruption and Vigilance Cell raided his private residence.

Borrowing money for green projects becomes easier

The conventional thermal and hydropower sectors in India have no projects queued up in pipeline.

Govt panel to enhance refining capacity by 2040

The Centre has constituted an expert group to devise a plan and raise India's refining capacity by 2040.