Science & Technology
2Data centres in Andaman & Nicobar: why did island administration withdraw its own proposal?
On Great Nicobar Island, local Nicobarese communities are already opposing the Union government’s ₹91,000-crore mega-infrastructure project that involves building an airport, a transshipment port, and a tourism-led township
U.S. nuclear industry to make comprehensive submissions to India on SHANTI rules
International Relations
3Visakhapatnam hosts BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ meetings on August 22, 23; Mansukh Mandaviya to chair
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair both meetings under India’s BRICS Chairship; the Chief Minister meets the visiting delegations on Friday evening, and the Sports Ministers’ meeting follows a Friendship Cycling Event on Beach Road
India, U.K. review defence ties, focus on R&D and industrial cooperation
India calls for stronger global tech collaboration at BRICS meet
Economy
9India's forex reserves soar by $9.9 billion to $716.90 billion as on August 14
India's foreign exchange reserves jumped $9.905 billion to $716.90 billion in the week ended August 14, RBI data showed. Reserves had risen $14.1 billion to $707 billion a week earlier, marking the highest level in the current fiscal year. The latest increase came as FCNR(B) scheme inflows started reflecting.
India set to approve $1.2 billion incentive plan to make building equipment, sources say
FDI push: ₹4,896 cr across 29 projects; India allows 10% Chinese stake
India weighs facilitating European, UK investments via green channel
Foreign trade policy changes to boost rupee internationalisation, add flexibility for exporters: CII's Sanjay Budhia
Polity & Governance
3'Stillborn law': Supreme Court finds fault with Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, says prone to misuse
The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act is a special state law enacted to target, control and punish organised crime syndicates, criminal gangs and habitual anti-social elements