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PM Modi indicates creation of a new body to replace Planning Commission

August 15, 2014

During his speech on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a radical measure to replace the Planning Commission with a new body in a short span of time. Mr. Modi said the new institution would foster cooperative federalism, facilitate ..

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PM Modi' announces "Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana" on Independence Day

August 15, 2014

In his maiden Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi announced a new financial scheme named ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’ to help the poor open bank accounts which will come bundled with a ..

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Supreme Court sets two-week timeline for Ganga roadmap

August 14, 2014

The Supreme Court has set a two-week timeline for the government to submit an affidavit providing details about what it proposes to do for cleaning the river. This is despite NDA-led government giving top priority to the cleaning of river Ganga. ..

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TN Bill makes ban on entry of people wearing dhoti in public places a punishable offence

August 13, 2014

It will now be a punishable offence to ban entry of a person clad in Dhoti from entering public places in Tamil Nadu. The state Assembly unanimously passed a bill making enforcing dress code and banning entry of persons wearing ..

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South Africa government relocates Rhinos from Kruger National Park

August 13, 2014

South African Government’s Ministry of Environment has announced its plan to evacuate hundreds of rhinos from country’s famous Kruger National Park to save them from poachers. The step is part of a plan to curb illegal hunts for rhino horn. ..

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Black money pursuit: Swiss amend key law on foreign requests

August 11, 2014

Responding to the pressure coming from India and other nations, Switzerland has introduced key changes in its local laws pertaining to assistance to foreign countries in their pursuit of black money allegedly amassed in Swiss banks. These amendments would allow ..

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Uttarakhand Govt sets up Committee to survey industries using silica dust

August 10, 2014

A high level committee has been constituted by the Uttarakhand government with a view to conduct a detailed survey of the industries using silica dust in the state. The panel would conduct its study and submit its report within 2 months. ..

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Union Cabinet gives nod to Juvenile Justice Bill, 2014 to amend previous Act

August 8, 2014

With a view to amend the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2000, the Union cabinet approved the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014. The bill is expected to be introduced in the Monsoon session of Parliament. The bill ..

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"Right to Research (R2R) Foundation" to promote Indian researchers launched

August 3, 2014

With a view to support foreign-educated and trained Indian researchers to help them find suitable jobs, upon their return to the country, a group of researchers and academicians have launched the Right to Research (R2R) Foundation. It has been observed ..

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British parliament to debate ‘rights violation’ in Kashmir

August 3, 2014

British parliament’s House of Commons has agreed to hold a special debate on the state of human rights in Kashmir. British MP David Ward informed the backbench business committee that “ongoing Kashmir dispute a threat to regional and global peace” ..

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