To curb easy availability of online child porn and gang rape videos, the Centre has designated the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to act on such online content either on the basis of complaints or

Flood-experienced Assam can learn a lesson from the Kerala to avoid large-scale disaster. The experts have found a similar pattern to recurrent floods in Assam up to four times a year between April and

The floods in Kerala have brought the focus back on an almost forgotten 2011 report on the Western Ghats that had made a set of recommendations for preserving the ecology and biodiversity of the fragile

Delhi government’s plan to ban e-cigarettes In a recent hearing on a public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court, the Delhi government said it was planning to ban e-cigarettes If it follows through,

India’s efforts in financial inclusion The World Bank’s latest Global Findex data proves that India has made rapid strides in improving access to formal financial services In 2014, just 53% of adults had

Irrigation in India includes a network of major and minor canals from Indian rivers, groundwater well based systems, tanks, and other rainwater harvesting projects for agricultural activities. Of these

The Ministry of Rural Development will launch a new sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) which will be named as “Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) which is a pension scheme exclusively for senior citizens aged 60 years and above.Under this scheme, senior citizens will get a guaranteed interest of 8% for

Organic wild refers to organic agriculture products which are collected from wild land. As of 2005, organic wild products are farmed on approximately 62 million hectares. According to the International

Railways are taking the following several steps to promote use of clean fuels and reduce carbon emissions: I. Use of B5 (5% Bio-Diesel) blends of bio diesel in the diesel locomotives. II. Development of

Poverty is a significant issue in India, despite having one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, clocked at a growth rate of 7.6% in 2015, and a sizable consumer economy. The World Bank reviewed

While determining the poverty line in India, a minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirement etc. are determined for subsistence. These physical

Banned in China, event to focus on persecution against practitioners in Beijing Falun Gong, the ancient Chinese holistic system that is banned in China, will be celebrated in India on July 15 with a parade