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  • Ban on use of plastics for packaging tobacco products

    The Environment Min on Monday issued a notification banning the use of plastics for packaging gutka and other tobacco products after it was pulled up by the Supreme Court for not implementing the law regulating the use of the environmentally harmful polymers. The Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 also bans the packaging of […]

    Thomas questions judicial review of his appointment

    Embattled CVC P J Thomas has told the Supreme Court that his appointment as CVC cannot be subject to judicial review and that it does not get vitiated merely because of chargesheet pending against him in a corruption case. Thomas counsel K K Venugopal on Monday put forward arguments saying that even under electoral law […]

    Centre begins ground work for implementation of Right to food

    The Centre on Monday asked state govts to plug loopholes in the public distribution system (PDS) and increase storage capacity before the enactment of the proposed National Food Security Act. “There are loopholes in PDS. The effort is to solve beforehand all the problems that may come while implementing the proposed National Food Security Bill,” […]

    Opp asks for probe into reports on allotment of spectrum

    Taking note of reports that CAG is investigating the loss of nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in the allotment of scarce S-band spectrum, the BJP asked Prime Minister to clear the air, initiate an inquiry and take steps to recover the lost revenue. BJP and the Left parties on Monday demanded a thorough probe into […]

    Indo-US bilateral aviation safety agreement soon: Ravi

    Civil Aviation minister Vayalar Ravi today said the executive agreement for bilateral aviation safety agreement between India and United States will be signed very soon after getting internal approvals. During his meeting with US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, Mr. Ravi sought priority treatment for grant agreement for the Inspector training programme or Technical Management and […]

    India raises visa fee hike issue with US

    India today raised the issue of visa fee hike by the US, emphasising the Obama administration not take any step detrimental to the interest of Indian IT professionals. The issue, which has an impact on the Indian IT industry, came up for discussion between visiting US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Commerce and Industry Minister […]

    PM assures global companies of hospitable environment

    Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today assured companies like Mitsubishi Corporation of a hospitable environment. AIR correspondent quoting PMO sources reports, Dr Singh gave the assurance to a delegation of Mitsubishi Corporation led by President and CEO Ken Kobayashi, which called on him. Dr Singh welcomed the participation of Mitsubishi Corporation in infrastructure development and […]

    PM urges use of better techniques for optimum delivery of public services

    Pitching strongly in favour of quality and better productivity, the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today urged all stake holders to join hands to ensure better use of latest knowledge and technology for this purpose. Inaugurating an international Congress on the subject in New Delhi on Monday, he asserted a lot of developments are taking […]

    Navy, Coast Guard captures 28 pirates off Lakshadweep coast

    In joint operation by the Navy and Coast Guard, a fresh band of 28 pirates have been captured off Lakshadweep coast. The Marin time forces also seized the pirate controlled Thai fishing trawller. Trawleer’s original crew of 24 Thai and Myanmarese nations was also rescued. The pirates and the crew have been taken to Mumbai […]

    Indo-Pak foreign secretary meeting lays solid foundation for sustained engagement

    The External Affairs Minister Mr. S. M Krishna said, the meeting between India and Pakistan Foreign Secretaries indicates that a solid foundation has been laid for a sustained engagement. He was speaking to media on his arrival in Thimphu. Mr. Krishna said, the meeting was in keeping with the understanding reached with Pakistan Foreign Minister […]