Indore in Madhya Pradesh maintained its position as the cleanest city in India for the fourth year in a row, according to the results of the Swachh Survekshan 2020 survey. While Surat from Gujarat was ranked second, Navi Mumbai from Maharashtra ranked…
read moreBangladesh is discussing a nearly $ 1 billion loan from China for a comprehensive Teesta River management and restoration project. The project aims to manage the watershed efficiently, control flooding and address the water crisis in summers. India and Bangladesh have been…
read moreA serological survey in Pune has provided new evidence that the spread of Covid-19 in India has been much greater than what is detected by confirmatory tests. In Pune, more than 51% of those who have been tested have shown the presence…
read moreThe recent decision by the Madhya Pradesh government to reserve all government posts for “children of the state” raises questions about the fundamental right to equality. While home-based reservations have been implemented in education, the courts have been reluctant to extend them…
read moreEven before the final stages of human trials or regulatory approval were completed, several wealthier countries such as Britain, France, Germany and the United States entered into early purchase agreements with manufacturers of Covid-19 vaccines, a development known as “vaccine nationalism.” It…
read moreIndia’s overall unemployment rate hit a nine-week high in the week ending August 16. The scenario is consistent with economists’ assessment that the previous decline was due to an increase in agricultural activities and, therefore, of a temporary nature. The national unemployment…
read moreJapan’s economy contracted at its fastest rate on record as it battles the coronavirus pandemic The world’s third-largest economy saw a 7.8% drop in gross domestic product in April-June compared to in the previous quarter, a 27.8% on an annualized basis. Japan…
read moreThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is ready to ask telecommunications companies to perform an “information security audit” of their networks and submit the report by the end of October. What is an information security audit for telecommunications networks? As the name suggests,…
read moreIndian cricket team vice-captain and opener Rohit Sharma is one of 4 athletes who have been recommended for India’s top sporting honor – the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Along with Rohit Sharma, Asian Games Gold Medalist Vinesh Phogat, Table Tennis Champion…
read moreThe 2020 four-day Democratic National Convention (DNC) begins on Monday, August 17, during which the Democratic Party of the United States will formally elect its candidates for the positions of President and Vice President of the United States during the presidential election…
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