Archive | February 2016

February 29, 2016

News for February 29, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

Space Act will be in place soon, says ISRO Chairman

[Important for: Polity, Science & Technology]
Centre’s nod for Bank Board Bureau

[Important for: Polity, Economy]
Be cautious on new accounting system: CGA

[Important for: Economy, Business]
The machines have taken over, almost

[Important for: Computer & IT, Polity]

February 28, 2016

News for February 28, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

Japan non-committal on supply of strategic amphibious aircraft to India

[Important for: IP, IR]
Muziris project offers the best of heritage tourism: President

[Important for: Archaeology, Polity]
Reserve Bank of India firm on single subsidiary for foreign banks

[Important for: Economy]
New Development Bank an assertion of BRICS’ political sovereignty: Kamath

[Important for: IP, Economy]
Sri Lankan industry split over economic pact with India

[Important for:Economy, Business, IR]

February 27, 2016

News for February 27, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

Private finance vital for India to reach climate goals: Survey

[Important for: Economy, Green Technology]
Stung by criticism, govt. swings into damage control mode

[Important for: Polity]
BRICS bank set to fund green energy projects

[Important for: IP, IR]
‘Democracy at stake in Maldives’

[Important for: IP]
Only 5.5% who earn are tax payers: Economic Survey

[Important for:Economy]
India has 3rd largest base of start-up firms

[Important for: Business, Economy]

February 26, 2016

News for February 26, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

India moving U.N. to blacklist Masood

[Important for: IP]
Now, e-visa for tourists from 37 more nations

[Important for: IP, IR]
Customer takes first class seat in Prabhu’s plans

[Important for: Polity]
Components made by Indian firms used in IS explosives, finds study

[Important for: IP, Global security]
Public-private partnerships to fuel future growth of Indian Railways

[Important for:Economy, Business, Infrastructure]
Urgent need to improve corporate governance

[Important for: Economy]

February 25, 2016

News for February 25, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

New range to test DRDO’s EW devices

[Important for: Science & Technology]
Railway Budget may tickle taste buds of passengers

[Important for : Polity, Railway Budget, Economy, Business]
Make names of wilful defaulters public: panel

[Important for: Economy, Business]
Beijing deploys fighter jets in South China Sea

[Important for: IR]
India approves $150 million Iran port plan

[Important for: Economy, IR]

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February 24, 2016

News for February 24, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

President spotlights welfare programmes

[Important for: Polity, Programmes and Policies, Welfare Policies]
Internet by light promises to leave Wi-Fi in the shade

[Important for GS-3: Science and Technology, Internet]
Indian delegation to visit Colombo

[Important for: IR, Indo-Sri Lanka relations, South Asia]
Assad regime agrees to Syria peace deal

[Important for: IR, Middle-East, Syrian Crisis]
Fiscal metrics remain weak: Moody’s

[Important for: Economy, Growth and Development]
FII cap in state-run banks may increase to 49 per cent

[Important for: Economy, Banking, Disinvestment, FII]
Government to unveil IPR policy in a fortnight

[Important for: Polity, IPR, TRIPS]

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February 23, 2016

News for February 23, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

‘Issue not discussed as it is pending in SC’

[Important for: Polity, Ethics]
India’s pollution levels beat China’s: study

[Important for: Environment & Ecology, Pollution]
‘U.S. secretly agreed to North Korea talks’

[Important for: IP, IR]
ICRA lowers outlook for 3 PSU banks

[Important for: Business, Economy]
Centre trying to resolve Vodafone tax issue: Prasad

[Important for: Polity, Economy]
No patents for standalone software

[Important for: Business, Economy]

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February 22, 2016

News for February 22, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

Complaints on Kerala’s Coastal Regulation Zones to be reviewed

[Important for: Polity]
Scheme for projects in Naxal zones extended

[Important for: Polity, Infrastructure]
Digital ‘magic wand’ for healthcare, cyber-security

[Important for: Computer & IT]
Storm over Sri Lankan deal with India

[Important for: IP, IR]
Govt. may penalise higher PF savings

[Important for: Polity, Economy]
Govt. may penalise higher PF savings
[Important for: Polity, Economy]
USIBC working hard to protect India’s IPR status

[Important for: Business, Economy]

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February 21, 2016

News for February 21, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

First blackbuck sighting in Cauvery wildlife sanctuary

[Important for: Environment & Ecology, wildlife Sanctuary]
‘Time to amend sedition charges drastically’

[Important for: Polity]
China steps up electric vehicle drive to lift nation’s ‘new normal’ economy

[Important for: Economy, Business]
Experts want body to oversee budget

[Important for: Economy, Business]
Satyarthi urges govt. to invest more on children in budget

[Important for: Education]
Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale

[Important for: Cinema & Awards]

Read More…

February 20, 2016

News for February 20, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

ISRO upbeat as indigenous cryo engine passes test

[Important for: Science & Technology]
India-U.S. carrier group concludes second meet

[Important for: IP, IR]
‘First sign of action on actionable intelligence’

[Important for: IP, Global terrorism]
U.S. imposes new unilateral sanctions on North Korea

[Important for: IP, IR]
‘Low solar tariffs susceptible to cost risks’

[Important for: Economy]