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SC seeks Centre's view on banning retail sale of acid, flags failure to enforce 2013 norms

India, Aug. 31 -- The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on whether the retail sale of acid should be completely banned or subjected to stringent regulation after concerns were raise... Read More


Ex-Madras HC judge missing in Nepal, Bar apprises PM Modi, Chief Justice of India

India, Aug. 31 -- The Madras Bar Association on Monday apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant that former judge of the Madras High Court, Justice V Sivagn... Read More


SpiceJet seeks 4-week extension to deposit Rs 50 crore in Maran dispute

India, Aug. 31 -- Cash-strapped SpiceJet and its promoter Ajay Singh on Monday, August 31, sought a four-week extension from the Delhi High Court to deposit Rs 50 crore with the court registry in conn... Read More


Externment directly affects fundamental freedoms, cannot be ordered routinely: SC

India, Aug. 31 -- The Supreme Court on Monday, August 31, held that externment orders, which restrict a citizen's fundamental freedoms, cannot be passed routinely or merely on the basis of multiple cr... Read More


Assam Gets Approval For 350,000 PMAY Homes

Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi, where the minister handed an approval document for 310,000 new homes unde... Read More


Elevated Delhi Mumbai Expressway Section Closed Again

Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- The elevated section of the Delhi Mumbai Expressway between Jaitpur and the DND Flyway in Faridabad was opened on a trial and then closed after the Delhi Police raised safety concer... Read More


Rs 8,404.1 Million NH-365BB Upgrade To Boost Farm-To-Market Access

Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced approval of Rs 8,404.1 million (Rs 8,404.1 mn) for the upgradation of key sections of National Highway-365BB i... Read More


Madhya Pradesh Clears 12 Roads Under Hybrid Annuity Model

Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved construction and upgradation of 12 important roads under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), signalling a significant push to strengthen the stat... Read More


India Plans 100 New Ships To Cut Foreign Freight Bill

Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet over the next five years to reduce dependence on foreign shipping lines and retain a larger share of freight spending. The minis... Read More


MoS Reviews Gurugram Metro And Urban Infrastructure Progress

Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu (MoS) reviewed progress of major urban infrastructure projects at Sankalp Bhawan in New Delhi. Meetings covered the... Read More