Defence Ministry assuages procurement norms/regulations
The defence ministry has relaxed its procurement norms, making it easier for Indian companies, including start-ups, to supply equipment and other products
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Facebook can face fines up to $125 million if it fails to stop collecting data on users by using unauthorized means
The Brussels Court of First Instance on Friday, cautioned popular social networking site Facebook to stop collecting data on users or face
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National Green Tribunal: In a relief to public sector oil companies, the National Green Tribunal has allowed registration of new diesel vehicles
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Denial of services for want of “Aadhar” is a travesty of its object being transparency and accountability
The UIDAI has recapitulated and asked the government departments/Ministries and State/UT governments to ensure that no essential service or benefit is denied
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Mandatory to qualify NEET to pursue foreign medical course
A common National Entrance Exam viz. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test has been made mandatory for admission to all medical courses in
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 10]: My primary status is that of a citizen, not of an Aadhaar Card holder: Kapil Sibal
As the final hearing in the Aadhaar matter approached it’s 10th day, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal concluded his submissions before the 5-judge bench
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Government amends Housing Scheme Guidelines to augment its coverage
The Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) Ministry has amended the guidelines of housing scheme for urban areas under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 9]: We can have an ID card, but authentication should be optional: Kapil Sibal
On Day 8, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM
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Cabinet approves change in classification criteria of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
The Union Cabinet has approved change in the basis of classifying Micro, Small and Medium enterprises from ‘investment in plant & machinery/equipment’
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 8]: Aadhaar violates the right to equal treatment: Kapil Sibal
On Day 8, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 7]: Shyam Divan concludes his submissions; Kapil Sibal argues on abuse of power
On Day 7 of the Aadhaar hearing, Senior Advocate Shyam Divan summed up his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 6]: Shyam Divan argues on the issues of Identity and Savings; To conclude his submissions on next date
On Day 6 of the Aadhaar hearing, Senior Advocate Shyam Divan continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and
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FSSAI advises safety commissioners to focus on compliance with new norms
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked safety commissioners to take cognizance of the new standards framed for
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 4]: We need to avoid the ‘Big brother is watching’ situation: Shyam Divan on surveillance
On Day 4 of the Aadhaar hearing, the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud
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BREAKING| NIA can’t go into validity of Hadiya and Shafin Jahan’s marriage: SC
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ observed that the National Investigation
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Call for comments: Data Protection Framework
The Government of India has constituted an Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of Justice B.N. Srikrishna, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India
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Government bans crash guards and bull bars fitted on vehicles
The Central Government has asked the States to take stringent actions against unauthorised fitments of crash guards or bull bars in vehicles,
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Aadhaar hearing commences before the 5-judge Constitution Bench [Read highlights]
Supreme Court: The much awaited Aadhaar hearing began today before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM
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Harrasment or Honour Killings of couples ordered by Khap Panchayats “absolutely illegal”
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ rebuked the Central Government for
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Read what the 4 senior most judges of the country wrote in their letter to the CJI
In an unprecedented move, the 4 senior most judges of the Supreme Court felt the need to address the nation in an
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