All India Radio News Summary : 08 JANUARY 2018 Saudi Arabia gives green signal to India’s proposal to revive sea route for Haj pilgrimage. Minority Affairs Minister said that Saudi Arabia has given green signal to India’s proposal to revive option of Haj pilgrimage through sea route. It will be a revolutionary, pro-poor, pilgrim-friendly decision. …
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All India Radio News Summary: 07 JANUARY 2018 The move to end extension of H-1B visas would be bad policy – US Chamber of Commerce The US Chamber of Commerce has said, the move to end extension of H-1B visas would be bad policy and is contrary to the goals of a merit-based immigration system. …
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All India Radio News Summary:06 JANUARY 2018 PM says, regional imbalances should not be allowed to increase indefinitely; stresses on development of backward areas. Prime Minister said relative backwardness of some regions is an injustice to the people of those regions. Addressing collectors and Officers-in-charge of aspirational districts, in New Delhi PM said, there is …
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All India Radio News Summary: 04 JANUARY 2018 Prime Minister of India and Russian President reiterate their commitment to strengthen Indo-Russia strategic ties. Prime Minister and Russian President have vowed to strengthen Indo-Russia strategic ties. During a telephone conversation, the two leaders discussed the intensification of bilateral relations between India and Russia and their cooperation …
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All India Radio News Summary: 03 JANUARY 2018 Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill (FRDI) 2017 provides additional protection to the depositors in a more transparent manner – Government The Government has said that Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill (FRDI) 2017 provides additional protection to the depositors in a more transparent manner. Finance Ministry …
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All India Radio News Summary: 02 JANUARY 2018 Pakistan has banned the Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD) Pakistan has banned the Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD) and Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation from collecting donations. The notification came on a day when US President Donald Trump accused Islamabad of giving …
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All India Radio News Summary: 30 DECEMBER 2017 Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has conducted study in 60 major cities on plastic waste Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has conducted study in 60 major cities of the country and has estimated that a total of around 4059 tonnes of plastic waste is generated from these …
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All India Radio News Summary: 29 DECEMBER 2017 India intends to remain engaged with China on the issue of trans-border rivers to safeguard the national interest As a lower riparian state, New Delhi has established user rights to waters of the trans-border rivers. It was reported that China has taken move to build a 1,000 …
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All India Radio News Summary: 27 and 28 DECEMBER 2017 Lok Sabha passed the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill- 2017 The Lok Sabha passed the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Bill- 2017 amid uproar by the opposition. Impact: The Bill will replace Ordinance which was promulgated in September …
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All India Radio News Summary: 26 DECEMBER 2017 UP government has launched a free household power connection scheme ‘Prakash hai to vikas hai’ The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a free household power connection scheme ‘Prakash hai to vikas hai’ for the poor in the state. Initially two villages Lohban and Gausana of Mathura district …
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All India Radio News Summary: 25 DECEMBER 2017 Kulbhushan Jadhav’s wife and mother met him in Pakistan. The wife and mother of Kulbhushan Jadhav visited Pakistan to meet him. The meeting took place at the Pakistan Foreign Ministry in Islamabad. Pakistan had issued visa to the wife and mother of Kulbhushan Yadav on 20th of this …
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All India Radio News Summary: 24 December 2017 Muslim Personal Law Board holding emergency meeting in Lucknow on Triple Talaq issue. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board is holding an emergency executive meeting in Lucknow to discuss the Centre’s proposed bill on Triple Talaq. The meeting is discussing the Proposed Muslim Women Protection of …
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All India Radio News Summary: 23 DECEMBER 2017 Government dismisses reports of closing down public sector banks; Says, reform road map for banks firmly on track. The government has said, there is no question of closure of any public sector bank. Dismissing rumours on the issue, Financial Services Secretary said, the government is strengthening these …
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All India Radio News Summary: 22 DECEMBER 2017 Finance Minister assures that people’s deposits in the public sector banks are safe. Finance Minister has assured the Lok Sabha that people’s deposit in public sector banks is safe and there should not be any apprehension in this regard. Replying to a debate on the second batch …
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All India Radio News Summary: 21 DECEMBER 2017 Union Cabinet approves new Consumer Protection Bill seeking to establish an authority to safeguard consumer rights The new bill also has provisions for penalty and jail terms in case of adulteration and misleading advertisements by companies. As per the new bill, the celebrities endorsing misleading advertisements will …
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All India Radio News Summary: 20 DECEMBER 2017 Lok Sabha has passed the Central Road Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017 The Lok Sabha has passed the Central Road Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017 by voice vote. The Bill amends the Central Road Fund Act which regulates the Fund that is credited with the cess collected on high …
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All India Radio News Summary: 17 DECEMBER 2017 Railways plan to install CCTV cameras in trains and stations to ensure women safety Railway Minister said the railways are mulling to install CCTV cameras inside the trains and dedicate 2018 to collectively fighting against human trafficking. In order to tackle the women safety issue, Railways is looking …
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All India Radio News Summary: 16 DECEMBER 2017 Prime Minister says government is committed to the development of North East; Inaugurates the 60-Megawatt Tuirial Hydro power Project in Aizawl. Prime Minister said government is committed to the development of the North-East, adding that central schemes initiated for the benefit of the region have gained momentum. …
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All India Radio News Summary: 15 DECEMBER 2017 NGT imposes complete ban on certain plastic items in towns located along Ganga river including Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a complete ban on use; sale, purchase and storage of plastic items such as carry bags, plates and spoons along the …
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All India Radio News Summary: 11 DECEMBER 2017 Indian economy likely to grow by 7.2 per cent in 2018 and 7.4 per cent in 2019, says a UN report. A UN report has said, Indian economy is likely to grow by 7.2 per cent in 2018. It will go up further to 7.4 per cent …
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