-NDTV Over-ruling the objections of India's defence forces, the government has said that 4500 canteens in the Navy, Air Force and Army will be reviewed by the national auditor CAG. The canteen's run by the armed forces qualify as the biggest retail chain of the country which serve all serving and retired personnel of the three services. At the top of the chain are the 34 outlet of the Canteen and Stores...
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-The Hindustan Times There is a nip in the air even though winter is yet to arrive in full force in Delhi. The Capital, however, is choking with winter smog due to a heavier pollution load. The levels of respirable particulate matter (PM10) have surged 47% and nitrogen dioxide levels have increased 57%. The current levels of fine particulates are four to six times higher than the acceptable limit. Along with...
More »Malaysia bigwig stalling Aircel-Maxis case probe, CBI tells Supreme Court -J Venkatesan
-The Hindu ‘Though bound by legal assistance treaty, Malaysia is holding out on information’ The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that a politically and economically powerful person in Malaysia was stalling the probe into the foreign angle in the Aircel-Maxis case involving the former Union Minister, Dayanidhi Maran, and others. Senior counsel K.K. Venugopal, appearing for the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate, told a Bench of Justices G.S....
More »Bank account must for subsidised LPG cylinders -Anupama Airy & Aloke Tikku
-The Hindustan Times It will be mandatory for LPG connection-holders to have a bank account, and later an Aadhaar number, to claim the annual subsidy of about Rs. 3,000 for six cylinders. A senior government official told HT that the approval of the Cabinet will be sought shortly to introduce the rule, which will apply to all families. Once it comes into force, you will have to pay the full cost of the subsidised...
More »Delhi smog lifts partially-Vivek Chattopadhyay
-Down to Earth Pollution build up in recent days corresponded with peak traffic hours and freight movement The dense smog enveloping Delhi over the past few days lifted partially on November 6, but it may return with renewed vigour, as the factors causing it remain in force, warned Delhi non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). CSE has reviewed the magnitude and severity of the smog. Its researchers say that while every winter,...
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