Tag: Policy
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Twitter to roll out controls who can reply to your tweets
With this feature, users will not need to take your account private to avoid bullies. The feature will be launched globally in the later part of the year.
January 9, 2020 -
Air pollution: Environment Ministry to formulate policy to regulate ash content in coal
The Environment Ministry is working on a policy framework to regulate use of coal with high ash content by power plants as part of efforts to contain pollutants like carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and suspended particulate matter (SPM).
January 27, 2019 -
Hydro projects of 5,950 MW capacity stalled, policy for revival on the cards
The government might be prompted to bring in a hydro policy at the earliest.
January 6, 2019 -
Policy around electric and other automated vehicles soon: PM Modi
“Clean mobility powered by clean energy is our most powerful weapon in our fight against climate change," said the PM.
September 7, 2018 -
Low cost sanitary napkins, condoms to be sold at stations: Railway’s new toilet policy
Each facility will have a small kiosk to sell low- cost sanitary pads for women along with provision of an incinerator, and condoms for men.
May 26, 2018 -
The titanic effects of social norms
In an attempt to discourage a certain behaviour through the incorporation of social norms into the policy structure, policy-makers often, without malicious intent, and as an epitaph to their clamorous failure, reinforce the very behaviour they set out to discourage or eliminate. For example, a state-run or private campaign to discourage smoking amplifes the number …
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April 18, 2018 -
Municipal ad policy draft ready: Sidhu
In order to increase the income of urban local bodies and penalise violations, the Punjab Local government department on Friday released the draft of a comprehensive and uniform ‘Punjab Municipal Outdoor Advertisement Policy and Bye-Laws 2018’. Disclosing this at a Press meet, Punjab Local government minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said the draft has been readied …
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January 19, 2018 -
Iran calls for Muslim unity to counter US’ divisive policy
Iran on Sunday urged Muslim nations to forge closer cooperation to counter the US policy of seeking to create division among them. “The US’ dishonest, duplicitous and divisive policy towards Muslim countries, including Iran and Pakistan, requires that they bolster cooperation against the US in addition to maintaining vigilance and taking preventive measures,” Ali Shamkhani, …
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January 8, 2018 -
West Bengal to announce new IT policy in January: CM
The West Bengal government will announce a new information technology (IT) policy at Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) in January, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said today. The government has had discussions with industry bodies such as ASSOCHAM, CII and Nasscom before framing the policy, she said. “We have decided to announce a new IT policy …
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December 7, 2017 -
Pakistan, US trade blame over cross-border terrorism
Top Pakistani and US military commanders have blamed each other for not doing enough to stop cross-border terrorism, the media reported on Friday. The two-day visit of US Central Command (Centcom) Commander General Joseph Votel, in which he held meetings with senior Pakistani military commanders, including Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa, reinforced the perception that …
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November 17, 2017 -
Equities open flat ahead of RBI policy review outcome
Key Indian equity indices opened on a flat note on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the monetary policy review outcome of the Reserve Bank of India due later during the day. Around 9.17 a.m., the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose mere 4.05 points, or 0.04 per cent, to trade …
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October 4, 2017 -
No decision on Afghan policy review yet, says US
There has been no decision by the Trump administration to review its Afghan policy yet, the Pentagon has said, refusing to give any time frame for such a development. The response comes amid a media report suggesting that the Trump administration is exploring the option of withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. “We're contributing to a …
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August 1, 2017 -
‘Growth recovery ahead; policy rates to be on hold in June’
GDP growth is expected to slow to 7.2 per cent in January-March from 7.6 per cent in the preceding quarter, but recovery is on the cards due to easier financial conditions, says a report. According to Japanese financial services major Nomura, demonetisation effect is expected to slow GDP growth to 7.2 per cent in the …
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May 30, 2017 -
‘RBI unlikely to cut rates; to be less hawkish at next policy’
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut rates at its policy review next week but the tone of the statement will be less hawkish than the previous one, domestic rating agency Icra said on Monday. "Several inflation risks highlighted by the MPC (monetary policy committee) in April have subsequently abated, with the improved outlook for …
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May 29, 2017 -
‘Unfortunate that Modi govt has no national security policy’
The Congress on Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the killing of two soldiers by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, saying it has no policy on national security. The party's spokesperson, Kapil Sibal, said it was "shameful" that the ruling BJP was organising "Vijay Parv" to celebrate its victory in the Delhi …
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May 2, 2017 -
Odisha launches action plan to reduce migration
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced a special action plan to reduce migration problem in the state and create livelihood opportunities. Initially, the action plan would be implemented in Bolangir and Nuapada districts. It would be scaled up and replicated in other migration-prone areas in a phased manner, he said. The special action …
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April 29, 2017 -
Shipping Ministry discuss ports policy
The policy, approved by the Union Cabinet earlier this year, is aimed at bringing uniformity and transparency in the procedure for awarding captive facilities at ports.
December 2, 2016