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Nagpur-based CSIR institute transfers saline gargle RT-PCR technology to MSME ministry

According to the ministry's statement, the know-how of the indigenously developed saline gargle RT-PCR technique has been transferred on a non-exclusive basis for commercialisation.

Modi govt to introduce new bill on arbitration in winter session, says Law Minister Rijiju

Under PM Modi's leadership, the Centre wants to work closely with all law universities and academies, and is committed to strengthening the legal system of the country, Rijiju added.

What is ‘Right to Sit’, the Tamil Nadu bill that mandates seating facilities for shop workers

Tamil Nadu introduces bill in assembly inspired by Kerala, which in January 2019 made it a law for shops to provide seating facilities to their employees.

Nagaland emerges as worst-performing state in Northeast SDG Index, experts blame insurgency

According to NITI Aayog's North Eastern Region District Sustainable Development Goal Index, Nagaland performed poorly in six goals including no poverty, good health and well-being and infrastructure.

UP govt approves proposals including tender documents related to Ganga Expressway

The state govt's spokesperson and minister Sidharth Nath Singh said that in the coming times, the network of Expressway will play a big role in making UP a $1-trillion economy.

I&B ministry to form to review existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme

The 12-member committee will revise the quantum of ex-gratia payment in case of death as well as in other cases under the scheme, the ministry said Thursday.

Road audit, monitoring at-risk points vital, say experts as landslides batter Himachal highways

Govt constitutes team of experts to inspect two sites of massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh. Team recommends determining effect of human activities on highways among other measures.

‘No vaccination? No ration or pension’: Karnataka IAS officer’s vaccine push backfires

MR Ravi, deputy commissioner of Chamarajanagar, said Covid vaccination would be made a condition for accessing rations & pensions. But then he issued a clarification. 

Govt to revisit draft e-commerce rules as liability, grievance redressal norms draw backlash

The provisions govt is looking to revise include those concerning liability for e-commerce portals, grievance redressal, and registration of firms. 

Offering biofuel vehicles will be mandatory for auto makers within 6 months: Nitin Gadkari

Consumers will have a choice between petrol & bioethanol. The switch to alternative is due to the surplus production of crops in India, from which bioethanol is made, Gadkari said.

On Camera

PM Modi has pressed the reset button on India’s Nepal policy. It’s a lesson from Bangladesh

Modi’s remarks in Manipur were directed at the Gen Z in Nepal. Now that they have succeeded in ending ‘oldigarchy’, New Delhi knows it’s time for a reset in its Nepal policy.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.