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More healthcare services may come under GST net to boost tax collections

The Finance Ministry, which had deliberations with the state governments on measures to boost GST revenue, is likely to recommend bringing premium healthcare services under the GST.

Dec 15, 2019

Brazil Amazon deforestation climbs more than 100% in November over same month last year

According to the space research agency INPE, destruction of the world's largest tropical rainforest totaled 563 square km (217.38 square miles) in November, 103% more than in the same month last year.

Dec 14, 2019

States will have to implement Citizenship Act, not their choice: MHA officials

Home Ministry clarified that this is not a choice that states can take or leave, but under the Constitutional scheme of things, the Citizenship Amendment Act will have to be implemented.

Dec 14, 2019

DRDO recruitment 2019: Over 1800 vacancies in Multi Tasking Staff posts; details inside

The online application for the entrance test will be available from 23 December 2019 and the last date to submit applications for the above-mentioned posts will be 23 January 2020.

Dec 13, 2019

Ministry of Environment set to revive degraded forest lands, pushes for plantation schemes

Ministry of Environment is implementing three major schemes for development of forest areas, National Afforestation Programme (NAP) scheme, National Mission for a Green India (GIM), Forest Fire Prevention & Management Scheme (FFPM).

Dec 13, 2019

National energy conservation day: RK Singh to bestow awards, painting competition prizes

In order to drive mass awareness about the importance of energy efficiency and conservation, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is observing National Energy Conservation Week from 9th to 14th December 2019.

Dec 13, 2019

Pentagon fires top official for sexually harassing 3 female staff members

The former assistant secretary of defence for nuclear chemical and biological defence programs, Guy Roberts resigned after he was accused of making unwelcomed physical contact by hugging, kissing, or touching.

Dec 13, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman in Forbes 100: How the Indian FM made it to the most powerful women list

India's first female finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman has also served as the country's defence minister.

Dec 13, 2019

Why BJP has printed lotus symbol on Indian passports

The Opposition members had raised the issue in Lok Sabha to which Raveesh Kumar said the new 'lotus' symbol on Indian passports is part of enhanced security features.

Dec 13, 2019

Sri Lanka to fight dengue virus with this bacteria

Deputy Director General of the Health Ministry Paba Palihawadana said that a type of bacteria called "Wolbachia" will be released in 25 local townships in Colombo starting February 2020, reports Xinhua news agency.

Dec 13, 2019

Hyderabad encounter: Supreme Court forms panel to probe killing of rape accused

The Supreme Court also stayed proceedings initiated by Telangana High Court and National Human Rights Commission into the Hyderabad encounter.

Dec 12, 2019

Maharashtra IPS officer Abdur Rahman quits due to CAB or 'personal reasons'?

After the Citizenship Amendment Bill was passed in the parliament, IPS officer Abdur Rahman wrote in his resignation letter that the bill was against the religious pluralism of India.

Dec 12, 2019

Meet India's new weapon for counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir: SiG 716 G2

In order to increase the lethality of its Army, India signed a contract of acquiring 72,400 new assault rifles at a cost of Rs 700 crore with the United States.

Dec 11, 2019

Women don't need arms, 'others' will protect them, says Venkaiah Naidu

But the question is, who are the "others" that the vice president thinks will protect women?

Dec 11, 2019

ISI using honeytrap to target Indian Army officers: BJP leader

Replying to a query in Rajya Sabha whether Pakistan's ISI using honeytrap as a tool to trap Indian officers, the Minister said: "Inimical agencies have been making efforts to honeytrap Indian officers in armed forces."

Dec 9, 2019

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Search Results for: Ministry of Defence

More healthcare services may come under GST net to boost tax collections

Brazil Amazon deforestation climbs more than 100% in November over same month last year

States will have to implement Citizenship Act, not their choice: MHA officials

DRDO recruitment 2019: Over 1800 vacancies in Multi Tasking Staff posts; details inside

Ministry of Environment set to revive degraded forest lands, pushes for plantation schemes

National energy conservation day: RK Singh to bestow awards, painting competition prizes

Pentagon fires top official for sexually harassing 3 female staff members

Nirmala Sitharaman in Forbes 100: How the Indian FM made it to the most powerful women list

Why BJP has printed lotus symbol on Indian passports

Sri Lanka to fight dengue virus with this bacteria

Hyderabad encounter: Supreme Court forms panel to probe killing of rape accused

Maharashtra IPS officer Abdur Rahman quits due to CAB or 'personal reasons'?

Meet India's new weapon for counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir: SiG 716 G2

Women don't need arms, 'others' will protect them, says Venkaiah Naidu

ISI using honeytrap to target Indian Army officers: BJP leader

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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