President’s Rule imposed in Uttarakhand
President’s Rule imposed in Uttarakhand. The President of India has signed a Proclamation under Article 356 of the Constitution imposing President’s Rule
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Padma Awards presented by the President
The President of India presented Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards on March 28, 2016 at a Civil Investiture Ceremony
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Loan Agreement on Pollution Abatement is signed between India and Japan International Cooperation Agency
A Loan agreement signed between the Government of India and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in January, 2016 for a project of
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Agreement on Social Security signed between India and 18 other Countries
On 9th March 2016, the Minister for External Affairs informed in Lok Sabha that India has signed Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with 18
Continue readingBRICS Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the fields of Science, Technology and Innovation
On 17 February, 2016, The Union Cabinet was apprised about signing of BRICS Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields
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Indo Bangladesh Land Agreement: Election Commission Notifies Indian Enclaves as Constituencies
The protracted process of resolving, incorporating and recognising the enclaves received vide the Indo Bangladesh Land Agreement and effectuated by the Constitution
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Agreement between India and Maldives for avoidance of double taxation of income from International Air Transport
On 25th January, 2016, the Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Maldives for the
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Key Features of Budget 2016-2017
On 29th February, 2016, the Finance Minister Sri Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget 2016-17 in Parliament. A brief introduction was given regarding
Continue readingMemorandum of Understanding signed between India and Sweden on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector
On February 15, 2016, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Enterprise and
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India And UK Institutions Sign Agreements for Collaboration in Crop Sciences
On 24th January, 2016, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology and a consortium of top UK research institutions signed
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List of Agreements and MOUs exchanged during the State Visit of Prime Minister of Nepal to India
On 20 February, 2016 several Memorandum of Understanding/ Agreements were signed between India and Nepal which include: MoU on utilization of US$
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Appointments and Transfers in various High Courts
On 30.01.2016, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 222 (1) of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with
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CBDT Signs Two Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) With United Kingdom
On 29th January, 2016, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into two bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with United
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Prime Minister’s ‘Startup India’ Policy, notified
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) constituted under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the notification for ‘Startup
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Justice Ramayyagari Subhash Reddy, Judge of the Hyderabad High Court appointed as Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court
On 30.01.2016, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 217 (1) of the Constitution of India, the President appointed Shri Justice
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Uttar Pradesh ushers in reform in land and revenue laws
For a state craving for development and standing at the toe-end in the list of the developing states; attraction of investments and
Continue readingMoU signed between Ministry of Railways and Government of Telangana for “Formation of Joint Venture Companies
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Railways and State Government of Telangana for “Formation of Joint Venture Companies for Development of Railway Infrastructure
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Commission appointed to enquire the cause of the death of the research scholar
Due to the sudden death of Shri Chakravarti R. Vemula, a research scholar in the University of Hyderabad, the Fact Finding Committee
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Interaction of Advocate appearing as party-in-person may be discontinued for the time being
Supreme Court via circular dated 20th January, 2016, notified that the certain guidelines have been issued by the Competent Authority with regard
Continue readingRailway Ministry introduces new checks on booking of e-ticket/i-ticket through IRCTC website
In order to prevent any possible misuse for the booking of e-ticket on IRCTC website, Ministry of Railways has now decided that
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