Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) has approved the proposal to construct a new Parliament building next to the existing heritage structure. The plan was opposed by civil society organizations. The expert panel of the environment ministry has said the clearance for the project to build a new Parliament is subject to the decision of […]

Women Jan Dhan bank account holders have gotten the second installment of Rs 500 in line with the announcement made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in March. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana, every women beneficiary has to be provided three installments of Rs.500 starting from April 2020. The second installment has been released

U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the investigational antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. A study by Gilead Sciences in the US showed that Remdesivir shortens the recovery time by 31% or about 4 days on average,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to discuss on the issues and reforms required in agriculture sector. Prime Ministers and Ministers discussed the possibilities of the uniform statutory framework in the country to facilitate new ways for farming which will infuse capital and technology in the agrarian economy. Discussion to make strategic interventions in

The leading advocate for small traders and businesses in India, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced to launch a national e-commerce marketplace ‘Bharatmarket’ soon for all retail traders in collaboration with several technology partners. Bharatmarket will integrate the capabilities of various technology companies to provide end-to-end services in the logistics and supply chains