China lowers 2015 Electricity use estimate
Beijing, Oct 20: The China Electricity Council (CEC) has trimmed its estimate of the amount of electricity the country will consume in 2015, based on the decelerating economy.
The CEC anticipates an annual increase of 1 percent in…
Arun Jaitley speaks out on Intolerance and Vandalism
In the wake of series of protests by Shiv Sainiks against artists, diplomats and cricketers and communal hatred being spread between the communities, Union Finance and I&B Minister Arun Jaitley had spoken out on the issue and called for…
Uttarakhand Implements Film Policy-2015
Dehradun, Oct 20: To encourage shooting of films in Uttarakhand, the state government on monday announced implementation of the Uttarakhand Film Policy-2015.
Making the announcement in this regard, Ranjeet Rawat, industrial advisor to…
Drone Registration to be mandatory in the US
Washington, Oct 20: The US government will now require the registration of almost all unmanned aircraft systems or drones in a bid to track operators who violate safety rules, authorities said.
The US Department of Transportation…
Vietnam holds 2015 year-end Parliament Meeting
Hanoi, Oct 20: The 10th session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) kicked off here on Tuesday with "significant issues" to be considered.
"This is a year-end session with many significant issues to be discussed and decided when the…
NHAI rewards RTI Applicant for exposing Overcharging at Toll Plaza
Based upon RTI application filed by Shri Prashant Ashok Burge, Belgaum during March, 2013 regarding collection of excess user fee rate for Car/Jeep/Van (LMV) for one way and return trip at Hattargi User Fee Plaza on Belgaum to Maharashtra…
Health Ministry allows transfer of Blood between Blood Banks
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has identified two major initiatives towards better utilisation of blood and blood components, as part of its commitment to ensure safe blood and enhanced access to blood products, on the…
‘India Handloom’ Brand goes Social
The Government of India has started a promotional campaign for the ‘India Handloom’ Brand. The campaign seeks to make handloom products aspirational, especially among the younger generation, by instilling in them a sense of pride in wearing…
Oil Prices plunge amid strong US dollar
New York, Oct 20: Oil prices dropped on Monday as the stronger US dollar made the dollar-priced crude more expensive and less attractive for buyers holding other currencies.
The US dollar increased against the euro on Monday as…