News: India is abstained from voting on a Palestine-backed United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution condemning Israel for its Gaza offensive.  41 countries voted in favour, only the US voted against the resolution in UNHRC in Geneva . The resolution calls upon the parties concerned to cooperate fully with ...

News: In regard to the ongoing ‘Digital India Week’, Union Rural Development Minister has launched an online mobile application for better planning of Panchayat assets and the official Twitter handle of the Ministry of Panchayat Raj. The mobile app “m-asset” can be used by citizens to capture photographs and geographical coordinates of various assets available ...

News: Mobile phone users will be able to retain their numbers when they relocate to any part of the country even if they change operators as full mobile number portability (MNP) comes into effect. MNP has been available within circles since 2011, this is the first time it will be ...

News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA),  has given its approval to a Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of National Agricultural Market through Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund (ATIF). They will set it up through the Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) by creation of a common electronic platform deployable in selected ...

News: The central government wants to build capacity of local contractors, engineers and other stakeholders for participation in construction of highways and infrastructure in the North-East. The involvement of local stakeholders would result in inclusive development of the region through creation of jobs and opening up of avenues. The Centre has decided to award contractors ...

News: Central government employees going abroad need to disclose estimated expenditure and source of funds prior to their visits, according to a draft policy formed by the centre. They also need to give details of such trips taken by them during the past four years. Employees need to give details of period of travel, name ...

News: An investment of USD 120 billion will be made in next five years in the cash-strapped railways which is in the process of upgradation and expansion. Requiring huge resources, the government has already decided to allow FDI in certain segments of the railways, like coach manufacturing, station development, suburban rail ...

News: Pakistan’s enforcement on UN financial sanctions against terrorism will be closely monitored by Financial Action Task Force (FATF), through its associate body, the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering . FATF is a policy-making body whose objectives include setting standards to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and ...

News: The Ministry External Affairs, has put in place a mechanism for stricter vigilance of erring officers posted in various Indian diplomatic missions across continents and act fast on complaints and allegations leveled against any diplomat. Over 20 officers with diplomatic passports from different background across missions are under scanner. MEA ...

News: Railway Minister has asked young minds to come out with a foolproof method to prevent ticketless travel in trains. Ministry is aiming at engaging youth in Indian Railways, to sought innovative ideas for improvement in facilities in the public transporter. Ticket less travel is one of the major problems faced ...