GDP grows 7.4% in Q2, mfg up 9.3%
The
economy grew by 7.4% during JulySeptember on the back of higher activity in
manufacturing as well as most services sectors. The expansion was quicker than
the 7% rise during April-June 2015, but slower than the 8.4% growth registered
during the second quarter of the last fiscal.Central Statistics Office data showed a big boost from
manufacturing, seen to be critical for a rise in jobs. Compared to an expansion
of 7.2% in the first quarter, the sector is estimated to have grown by 9.3%
during the September quarter, the fastest pace since July-September 2012.
Despite uproar,
Jan Lokpal Bill tabled
Deputy
chief minister Manish Sisodia tabled Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill 2015 on Monday even
as opponents continued to criticise it as a denatured version of the janlokpal
conceived during the Anna Hazare movement of 2011.Sisodia reacted to the
protests ed by Swaraj Abhiyan member Yogendra Yadav and rebel AAP MLA Pankaj
Pushkar by alleging they were engineered by BJP , insinuating that Swaraj
Abhiyan is a BJP affiliate.The
deputy CM said the Jan Lokpal would have powers to probe anyone accused of
corruption in the city , thus extending its ambit to Union ministers, MPs and
central government employees in Delhi and setting the ground for a face-off
with the Centre.
Now, get 12
types of certificates online
The
e-District project that will allow residents to apply for 12 types of
certificates through a simplified process and access 13 services online was
launched on Monday .CM Arvind Kejriwal, who
inaugurated the project, said it “will bring down timelines for delivery of
certificate services, besides eliminating intermediaries and ensuring checks
against fake papers“.
Virat Captains India For The First Time At His
Home Ground
As you walk into the Delhi
& District Cricket Association premises at the Ferozeshah Kotla, the walls
host the photos of the stalwarts to have come out of Delhi cricket -ranging
from the famed Amarnaths to domestic star Mithun Manhas.As you scan the pictures
with admiration, you realize that the list stops at Ishant Sharma. There is no
room on the walls, yet, for Virat Kohli even as he is about to lead the Indian
team for the first time in a Test match on his home turf in a couple of days'
time.
Union Government launches IPV injection as part of global polio
endgame strategy
The Union Government has launched inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) injection as part of the global polio endgame strategy in New Delhi. The vaccine was launched by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda in New Delhi. It was launched as part of India’s next step in Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) to fight against polio virus in the country.
President gives assent Maharashtra Factories (Amendment)Bill, 2015
President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to Maharashtra Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2015 of Maharashtra government to allow women to work in factories in night shifts The amendment bill amends Section 66(1) (c) of Factories Act, 1948 to ease provisions related to working of women in night shifts in the state.
Anil Kumble resigns as chief mentor of Mumbai Indians
The Union Government has launched inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) injection as part of the global polio endgame strategy in New Delhi. The vaccine was launched by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda in New Delhi. It was launched as part of India’s next step in Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) to fight against polio virus in the country.
President gives assent Maharashtra Factories (Amendment)Bill, 2015
President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to Maharashtra Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2015 of Maharashtra government to allow women to work in factories in night shifts The amendment bill amends Section 66(1) (c) of Factories Act, 1948 to ease provisions related to working of women in night shifts in the state.
Anil Kumble resigns as chief mentor of Mumbai Indians
Former Indian Test Captain and ace spinner
Anil Kumble has resigned as the Chief Mentor of Indian Premier League (IPL)
franchise Mumbai Indians with an immediate effect. His decision follows after
Board of Cricket Council of India (BCCI) crackdown on conflict of interest in
the board. Earlier in November 2015, Indian cricket team director Ravi Shastri
was removed from the IPL Governing Council and selector Roger Binny was asked
to leave.
1st December: World AIDS Day
Every year on 1st December World Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day is being observed to raise awareness of the pandemic caused by the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It also seeks to remember those who have died of the disease by mourning. The theme for year 2015 is ‘Getting to zero, End AIDS by 2030‘.
Indian Railways ink Rs 40000 cr deal of locomotive plants with GE, Alstom in Bihar
Indian Railways has signed 40,000 crore rupees contracts with General Electrics (GE) and Alstom to set up two locomotive plants in Bihar. Under this deal, first venture the electric locomotive factory would be set up at Madhepura city and diesel locomotive would be set up at Marhowrah district of the state.
1st December: World AIDS Day
Every year on 1st December World Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day is being observed to raise awareness of the pandemic caused by the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It also seeks to remember those who have died of the disease by mourning. The theme for year 2015 is ‘Getting to zero, End AIDS by 2030‘.
Indian Railways ink Rs 40000 cr deal of locomotive plants with GE, Alstom in Bihar
Indian Railways has signed 40,000 crore rupees contracts with General Electrics (GE) and Alstom to set up two locomotive plants in Bihar. Under this deal, first venture the electric locomotive factory would be set up at Madhepura city and diesel locomotive would be set up at Marhowrah district of the state.
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