Thursday, 1 October 2020
Curbs on defence spending eased due to LAC row
The ongoing military confrontation with China along the line of actual control has prompted the government to ease spending restrictions on defence while keeping tabs on expenditure on non-essential services. The expenditure control guidelines for the third quarter of the financial year issued by the finance ministry on September 28 has also provided relaxation for the fertiliser ministry as well ahead of the sowing season. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India, China working on 7th round of LAC talks
Following the diplomatic talks this week on the LAC stand-off, the government on Thursday reiterated that the two sides are now working to schedule the next (7th) round of the senior commanders’ meeting. The meeting is important for India and China to work towards early and complete disengagement of troops along the LAC, as the government said, in accordance with the existing bilateral agreement and protocols. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
States asked to plan outreach of Covid vaccine
With Covid-19 vaccine development process progressing at a fast pace globally, the Centre has asked all states and UTs to formulate a robust plan to ensure adequate storage capacity for vaccines and maintenance of cold chain. The idea is to ensure that once the vaccine is approved for use, it reaches the masses even in remote areas of the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cong drafts model Act to override new farm laws
Stepping up the pressure on ruling BJP over controversial farm laws, Congress has drafted a model Act to be adopted by states where it is in office to overrule the central legislations. The model bill will be circulated to states ruled by Congress and will also be offered to other non-BJP states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Maruti reports 33% rise in September sales
In the April to September period (H1 of FY 20-21), the company logged a 36.1 per cent decline at 4.24 lakh units. The company’s sales performance in the first half has to be seen in conjunction with COVID-19 related disruptions, MSIL informed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
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