In a positive move, IARI has developed capsules which can decompose stubble from paddy harvest to manure. This will be used in states to reduce pollution, an issue that has gripped courts too.

The Madras High Court on Monday observed that the death sentence should be given to corrupt government officials.

The passage of the Bills saw a notice of motion for the removal of the Deputy Chairman. But Article 122 says that the validity of any proceeding shall not be questioned for alleged irregularity of procedure.

Since the announcement of the nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020, the economy has been reeling under tremendous pressure from severe livelihood losses (78 percent), rising unemployment rate (47 percent), severe decline in consumption and production and an almost 24 percent contraction in GDP.

The outbreak of the pandemic in India and subsequent containment measures such as prolonged lockdowns brought the entire economy to a grinding halt.

WITH the outbreak of Covid-19, economic activities abruptly came to a standstill. The magnitude of the impact has had a multiplier effect as it was accompanied by a complete social and economic shutdown.

On the occasion of PM PV Narasimha Rao’s centenary year which began on June 28, it is time to look at his legacy. It was 29 years ago that he abolished the license raj and initiated economic reforms with a human face. An insider account of those heady days by Rao’s information adviser, S Narendra

The Central Government to boost the business and trade and to encourage investments both from domestic and foreign investors has strategically proposed to decriminalize various minor sections of various laws.

The inefficient handling...

Inadequate participation and low attendance by MPs in the meetings of Department-Related Standing Committees are matters for the concerned political parties to take note of and initiate appropriate action