The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has proposed to develop a technology data bank in the country. In the lines of Make in India initiative, it also proposed to explore for technologies to be explored using PPP model for high risk technologies. Developing an Indian technology data bank will support ...

The Cabinet today approved hike in import duty of sugar to 40% from current 25% and withdrew duty free import of raw sugar. Both measures are aimed at curbing overseas supplies. It has also removed a 12.36% excise duty on ethanol supplied for blending with petrol. Also in another move, ...

The Union Cabinet today approved amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, that provide for classifying corruption as a heinous crime and longer prison terms for both the bribe giver and the bribe taker. The refurbished anti-corruption law will stipulate that all corruption trials will be completed within two ...