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SC:Two-finger Test on a Rape Victim violates her Right to Privacy

Published on: 20-MAY-2013

The Supreme Court of India on 19 May 2013 held that the two-finger test on a rape victim violates her right to privacy.

Life Saving Drugs Cheaper by up to 80% under New Drug Price Control Order

Published on: 17-MAY-2013

With the implementation of the Drug Price Control Order 2013 the prices of the 348 essential medicines listed in NLEM 2011 will go down by up to 80%.

Union Government cuts Import Tariff Value of Gold and Silver

Published on: 17-MAY-2013


The Union government on 16 May 2013 slashed the import tariff value of gold and silver to 466 Dollars per ten grams and 761 Dollars per kg, respectively.

Union Cabinet raised OBC Creamy layer Criteria to 6 Lakh Rupees

Published on: 17-MAY-2013

OBC creamy layer criteria on 16 May 2013 was raised to 6 lakh rupees from previous 4.5 lakh rupees by Union Cabinet of India.

Government notified New Guidelines for the Indira Awas Yojna

Published on: 16-MAY-2013

The government on 13 May 2013 approved new guidelines for the Indira Awas Yojna Scheme for rural poor.

Union Government of India decided to launch DBTL Scheme

Published on: 16-MAY-2013

Government decided to launch DBTL scheme in 20 high Aadhaar coverage districts from 1 June 2013.

Union Govt set up 6-Member Expert Committee to measure Backwardness of States

Published on: 15-MAY-2013

Union Government on 15 May 2013 had set up an expert Committee to evolve a composite index to measure backwardness of states.

India Unveiled its First Indigenously developed Rotavirus Vaccine

Published on: 15-MAY-2013

Indigenously developed Rotavirus Vaccine named Rotavac was unveiled by India. DCGI approval for commercial production of the vaccine is awaited.

Union Government decided to Advertise Best Practices on RTI

Published on: 15-MAY-2013

The Union Government on 14 May 2013 decided to publicise best practices on implementation of RTI Act by public authorities all over the country.

Monetary Assistance under IAY Hiked and Centre's share of Funds Transferred to States

Published on: 14-MAY-2013

Monetary assistance under under the Indira Awas Yojana has been hiked by 25000 rupees by the Union Government following the agreement signed in Agra.

The Year 2013 declared as Water Conservation Year-2013

Published on: 12-MAY-2013

The decision to declare the year 2013 as Water Conservation Year 2013 was approved by the Union Cabinet of India

Amendments in the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 Approved

Published on: 10-MAY-2013

Amendments in the Parl. (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 was approved by introducing Parl. (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Bill, 2013.

Cabinet Committee on UIDAI Approved Cost Estimates for Phase IV of UID Scheme

Published on: 10-MAY-2013

The Cabinet Committee on Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 9 May 2013 approved the cost estimates of Phase IV of the UID Scheme.

Union Government of India Approved Policy Development of Aviation Hubs in India

Published on: 10-MAY-2013

The Union Government of India on 9 May 2013 approved the policy development of aviation hubs in India.

Minister for Women & Child Development Launched the World Bank Assisted ISSNIP

Published on: 10-MAY-2013

The Minister for Women & Child Development, Krishna Tirath on 9 May 2013 launched the World Bank assisted ISSNIP.

Amendments in the National Food Security Bill Introduced in the Lok Sabha

Published on: 09-MAY-2013

Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution introduced amendments in the National Food Security Bill in the Lok Sabha

Supreme Court dismissed Plea Challenging Cairn-Vedanta Deal

Published on: 09-MAY-2013

The Supreme Court on 8 May 2013 dismissed a PIL challenging 8.5 billion US Dollars Cairn-Vedanta deal and its validity.

Tribal Forest Dwellers Empowerment Scheme Launched

Published on: 09-MAY-2013

Tribal Forest Dwellers Empowerment Scheme was launched on 8 May 2013 by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs & Panchayati Raj.

Union Government of India approved National Cyber Security Policy

Published on: 09-MAY-2013

National Cyber Security Policy was approved by the Union Government on 8 May 2013. This will help in creation of Secured Computing environment in India.

The Union Government Cleared 2000 Crore Rupees Project for Juhu Airport Redevelopment

Published on: 08-MAY-2013

The Union Government of India decided to redevelop the Juhu Airport of Mumbai by extending runway 650 metres into sea.

MoU Signed Between NCW and HUDCO for Improving Living Conditions of Destitute Women

Published on: 08-MAY-2013

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between National Commission for Women (NCW) and HUDCO on 7 May 2013 in New Delhi.

Inter-Ministerial Group Constituted to tackle Fraudulent Money Pooling Activities via Ponzi Schemes

Published on: 08-MAY-2013

Government has constituted an inter-ministerial group to suggest ways to tackle fraudulent money pooling activities by Ponzi Schemes.

Cabinet gave approval for Women Self Help Groups to Get Low Interest Loans

Published on: 07-MAY-2013

The Union Cabinet of India on 1May 2013 approved major changes to the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

Union Cabinet approved Changes to Aajeevika, the National Rural Livelihoods Mission

Published on: 06-MAY-2013

Union Cabinet  had cleared important changes to the NRLM in a major boost to the roll out of the women’s self help group model across the country.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Got Approval for Operations by the Supreme Court of India

Published on: 06-MAY-2013

The Supreme Court of India directed that the Kudankulam nuclear plant situated in Tamil Nadu could start its operations now.

Union Government envisaged over 12 billion Dollars Investment in Aviation

Published on: 04-MAY-2013

Union government envisages investment of 12.1 billion dollars in the Aviation sector in the 12th plan period.

Union Government launched Special Vaccination Programme in High-Risk Areas

Published on: 03-MAY-2013

The Union Government on 2 May 2013 had launched its four-week special immunisation programme in high-risk areas across the country.

CCS Approved 11000 Crore Rupees Project for Modernisation of Central Paramilitary Forces

Published on: 02-MAY-2013

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved 11000 crore Rupees project on 1 May 2013 for modernisation of central paramilitary forces.

Union Cabinet approved the Launch of the National Urban Health Mission

Published on: 02-MAY-2013

The Union Cabinet of India on 1 May 2013 approved the launch of the National Urban Health Mission

Union Government set up Committee to Enhance MSME Exports

Published on: 29-APR-2013

The Union government had set up a six-member inter-ministerial committee to suggest measures for enhancing MSME exports.

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